Charity Collection (page 2)

Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire
The Shaftesbury & Arethusa Boys Homes at Royston, Hertfordshire, were set up by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, founded in 1843 by William Williams

Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew member Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th May 1970

Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel, the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris sets out on an exercise. 13th March 1970

Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman at London Heathrow Airport. Phil Collins is about to board a Concorde flight to USA, in order to perform at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia

Students spray the watching crowd with water during the Rag Week procession down Northumberland Street, Newcastle on 8th March 1980

Almshouses, St Germans, Cornwall. 1914
Sir William Moyles 16th century almshouses were converted into 4 dwellings during the 20th century and designated as a Grade II listed building in 1951. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Promotional Card for Blue Cross Tea
Promotional Card for Blue Cross Charity Tea Date: circa 1908

Williams Almshouses, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1890s
Inner courtyard with monument and resident ladies. The almshouses were built in 1631 to the memory of Henry Williams, a woollen draper in Truro

Ashford, Surrey - St Davids School
St Davids School - an independent girls school in Ashford (historically in Middlesex, but from 1965 in the district of Spelthorne in Surrey), England

John Of God, Saint (1495-1550). Portuguese religious man, founder of the ador de la Order of Charity or of Hospitallers (Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God)

Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell

The William Baker Technical School ( Goldings ), Hertford. Owned and run by Dr Barnados. 7 November 1922

John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission. Blind and Crippled Girls making artificial flowers. John Grooms vision for orphaned and disabled girls

Training Ship Cornwall, Purfleet, Essex
The Training Ship Cornwall was established on the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex, in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a boys reformatory establishment

Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie, Maundy Thursday
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) and her sister Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928), leaving the Maundy Thursday distribution ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire
Aerial view of the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey
The dining hall at the Reedham Orphanage, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. It was founded by the Rev Dr Andrew Reed, a Congregational Minister

Dr Barnardos Village Homes for Girls, Barkingside, Essex
Dr Barnardos Village Homes for Girls at Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. The homes were opened 1876 as a cottage homes development with the girls living in family groups under the supervision of a house

Ste Louise De Marillac
SAINTE LOUISE DE MARILLAC French religious woman who helped found and organised the Daughters of Charity

St Pancras Workhouse
London : women in the refectory of Saint Pancras workhouse

The Kindly Robin, Victorian Christmas card (colour litho)
STC214692 The Kindly Robin, Victorian Christmas card (colour litho) by Castell Brothers (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin. 24th June 1939

The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in Plymouth, Devon. 3rd July 1927

Bob Geldof at Heathrow airport shortly after the release of "Do They Know It
Bob Geldof at Heathrow airport shortly after the release of " Do They Know Its Christmas?" by Band Aid. 12th December 1984

The Stand by Me: AIDS Day Benefit concert at Wembley Arena, London. 1st April 1987

The Alms House, 1855. Creator: Joseph Cundall
The Alms House, 1855

Rock Ferry St Margarets Home
St Margarets Home for Roman Catholic girls at Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, was run by the Sisters of Charity. It trained young women to help prevent them falling into immoral situations

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

London Eye illuminated pink and the River Thames, London
The London Eye illuminated pink in support of the Walk the Walk Moonwalk, an overnight charity walking marathon in aid of the breast cancer charity in London

The Parable of the Talents. Artist: Doetechum, Lucas, van (c. 1530-c. 1584)
The Parable of the Talents. From a private collection

Mr George Robey, music hall star and comedian, at the punch ball, during Gala Day at Brighton, Sussex, England, in Aid of Hospitals. 30 October 1919

Caterham Asylum, Surrey
Charity collectors at the gates of Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Behind are the barred windows of a ward block. Like its twin at Leavesden

A new lifeboat, the Will and Fanny Kirby, launched at Seaham Harbour to replace the George Elmy which capsized with the loss of eight men. 21st September 1963

The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris, was performed on Saturday afternoon at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Blyth lifeboat returning to the lifeboat house after being put out to a vessel in distress. 13th January 1932

British pop singer David Bowie performing on stage during the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

Thirteen year old Denis Homer of Dudley, Worcestershire is visited by footballers of the West Bromwich Albion team at his home

The Who rock group, performing at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend. 13th July 1985

Tobias and the Angel, ca 1470-1475. Creator: Verrocchio, Andrea del (1437-1488)
Tobias and the Angel, ca 1470-1475. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Landscape with Tobias and the Angel. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

WW1 poster, Red Cross recruitment
Poster, Red Cross recruitment -- Join! The Greatest Mother. circa 1918

WWI Poster, Belgian & Allies Aid League
Design by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Belgian & Allies Aid League, Will you help these sufferers from the war to start a new home. Help is better than sympathy

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater in Washington, D.C. 8 December 1921

Adeline, Duchess of Bedford (1852-1920), formerly Lady Adeline Mary Somers-Cocks, George Sackville Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford

LONDON: GUYs HOSPITAL. Entrance to Guys Hospital in London. Engraving by James Elmes and William Woolnoth, c1799

The Not Forgotten Royal Tea Party, 1937
Cutting the cake for wounded soldiers at Buckingham Palace: Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth attend the Not Forgotten Tea Party at the Royal Riding School at Buckingham Palace

Christian graces

HOUS2A-00137
Reception in the Toynbee Hall dining room, England, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unleashing the Power of Charity: A Journey through Time and Generosity" Step into history at the Royal Air Force Display Poster in Hendon, where acts soared to new heights. Witness the selflessness that built a community at Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme. Find solace and compassion at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London, where hearts opened wide to those in need. Follow the footsteps on Christmas Steps in Bristol, where kindness paved the way for brighter futures. Marvel at Batoni's masterpiece "Return of the Prodigal Son, " capturing a timeless tale of forgiveness and love. The Royal Air Force Display Poster reminds us how even heroes extend their hands towards charitable causes. Witness bravery personified as crew members from Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry save lives against all odds. Remember Freddie Mercury's philanthropic spirit alongside his legendary music career with British rock group Queen. Reflect upon Eleazer Wheelock's noble act founding Dartmouth College back in 1770, shaping countless lives through education. Honor Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman, crewmen of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat who exemplify courage intertwined with charity. In this tapestry of humanity, these hints remind us that charity knows no boundaries or limitations, and is an enduring force that unites us all – whether it be through artistry or lifesaving endeavors – reminding us to give generously without expecting anything in return.