The Amber Trust will receive unrestricted funds so that Professor Adam Ockelford can continue his ten year plus research in the field of disability and the effects of music as a means of learning, self-expression and communication.

Barnardo's will receive funds for The Young Women's Project to allow them to tackle the growing problems of sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of over 150 young women a year in the UK; some as young as 12 years old. The project provides a range of practical, social care, health and educational services which focus on prevention, harm reduction and recovery for these girls and young women.

Best beginnings will receive restricted funding for their "Small Wonders' Project". The project will create a DVD and support materials, based on clinical evidence, which will help new parents of premature infants to be actively involved in their baby's care in the critical first weeks and months of life. This will help to reduce health inequalities amongst the most vulnerable babies. Previously this would have been undertaken by healthcare workers, but cuts in the NHS means that parents do not receive vital support and staff are overstretched in special care units.

The Chernobyl Children's Project will receive an unrestricted grant to finance the core work of their team in Gomel. This team is responsible for projects within the country, holiday trips for the children to Britain, translating and interpreting for training programmes, and providing transport for disabled children to attend school or the Mayflower Centre. The team also undertakes lobbying of the local government to effect policy changes on how orphanages, homes for the disabled and carers are treated and trained.

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, via Earthwatch will receive funding for the ‘Hebridean Whale and Dolphins' research project. Earthwatch engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment to protect these and many other dependant species. Achieving a sustainable future requires objective scientific data from the field engaging the general public. To that end they involve people from all walks of life directly in global field research.

Pond Conservation will receive an unrestricted grant towards The Million Ponds Project. This aims to create an extensive network of new ponds across the UK. Ultimately the aim is to reverse a century of pond loss and the ensuing environmental damage. Making clean new ponds is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect freshwater wildlife and biodiversity.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists will receive restricted funds towards the SMILE Appeal Project. This project brings together expertise of highly trained doctor volunteers to deliver education and training in pregnancy, delivery, contraception and sexual reproductive healthcare in developing countries with some of the worst maternal and infant mortality records. No money is sent to the third world locations – only doctors, trainers and equipment.

Street Kids International will receive funding for their pilot project in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This project will help develop and disseminate innovative training and tools to give street kids in Ecuador the knowledge, skills and opportunities to make a better life for themselves and their families.