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MACS conditions are a group of rare, irreversible congenital eye anomalies; • Microphthalmia (small eyes), • Anophthalmia (no eyes) • Coloboma (cleft in the eye structure). Every year in the UK, 114 babies are born with one or more MACS condition. They cause lifelong visual impairment, visible difference, additional health needs and significant emotional and social challenges. Negative reactions can profoundly affect confidence, self esteem and mental health. Parents often feel frightened, isolated and unsure how to navigate complex medical, educational and social systems. MACS is the UK’s only charity supporting people affected by these conditions. We support 3,600 people across the UK, (1,200 with a MACS condition) - offering emotional, practical and financial support, peer connection, regional activities and confidence building experiences. Our mission is to ensure people with MACS feel connected, supported and able to reach their potential to confidently lead a fulfilling life.

Millions of people in the UK struggle to feed themselves and are malnourished. This isn't a food shortage problem. There is enough food for everyone in our system - it just doesn't reach all the people who need it. The Felix Project provides the link between food suppliers with surplus food and charities feeding vulnerable people. What does The Felix Project do? 1.5 million adults and 400,000 children face hunger in London – almost 2 million people London may need as many as 127 million meals a year following COVID, to feed all those going hungry. Meanwhile, 10 million tonnes of edible food is wasted in the UK every year. There is enough food for everyone in our system - it just doesn't reach all the people who need it. Established in 2016 by Justin Byam Shaw, The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our practical solution of alleviating food poverty by preventing food waste inspires donors, partners, suppliers and volunteers.   We rescue food that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste. This food is in-date, nutritious, and includes a high proportion of fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, salads, meat and fish. Food is donated by wholesalers, retailers, farms, restaurants and delivered to frontline charities, primary schools and holiday programmes, feeding London’s most disadvantaged people.   Your support ensures we can keep feeding vulnerable people throughout London – not just now but also to meet the longer-term socio-economic impact of this crisis on millions of people throughout our capital city. Our sole source of funding is from fundraising. Every £10 donated to The Felix Project delivers enough food for 61 meals. Every donation made is multiplied 10x in terms of the value of the food we distribute, which represents a remarkable impact. To quote one of our donors, The Felix Project gives ‘the biggest bang for the buck’ when he compares what we are able to do with our income to other charities he analyses. It sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t! We can achieve this because nearly all the food we redistribute is donated free of charge by the food industry - it is surplus and would otherwise probably go to waste – and because we have a volunteer workforce driving our vans and working shifts in our depots, also completely free of charge. We couldn't do this without the generous donations from our supporters. We are grateful to all who are a part of The Felix Family, helping us deliver more food to more good causes.

Helping to maintain the storage area for holiday equipment and raise funds to help provide a 10 day holiday for 20 children aged between 8-11 years with special needs and give parents and family rest bite. Our charity is run by 100 volunteers who fundraise throughout the year to provide this once in a life time experience.