Factsheets
You can get all the latest factsheets from the Community Channel here. They are in PDF format, so you need Acrobat Reader to read the files. Download it for free.
Alzheimer's
With 500,000 people in the UK affected, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a disease, which most commonly affects the elderly, but younger people can also be afflicted. This factsheet gives you more information on the disease and how you could help.
Animals
We are lucky to have a planet populated by such a colourful variety of animals. Unfortunately, many of these creatures, which have been essential to human progression, need protection either from direct human harm or from human activities. This factsheet will give you ideas on how you can help.
Arts
Information on community based arts organisations in music, dance, drama, visual arts and writing, including the five organisations featured in The Up for Arts Show.
Ataxia UK
Ataxia UK is the national charity for people affected by ataxia, a progressive neurological condition. Watch the short drama Stop the Clock to find out more about the symptoms and consequences faced by those diagnosed.
Autism
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. It is explored in the programme What Can Science Do for Me? One of a five part series.
Black History Month
Black History Month is held every October in Britain. It promotes knowledge of Black history and experience, disseminates information on positive Black contributions to British Society. This factsheet has information on relevant organisations.
Bradford Community Environment Project
This locally-run charity contributes to the sustainable regeneration of Bradford through a number of environmental programmes. Watch this short film to see how their Grow Organic project helps young people, immigrants and refugees.
Cancer
A season of films on spotting cancer early. This factsheet provides information on charities working in the field of cancer and how to find more information or volunteer with them.
Climate Change
Supporting a season of films on climate change and the environment, this factsheet provides information on how to be actively green and organisations active on climate change.
Compassionate Communities in Sandwell
This project, lead by Murray Hall Community Trust, is providing a fresh approach to end of life care in West Midlands. Watch this short film to see how two women have benefitted from this campaign.
Cornwall Blind Association
Cornwall Blind Association (CBA) is an independent charity which aims to improve the lives of blind and visually impaired people living in Cornwall. Watch Be Brigh for Sight and explore the lives of three people with sigh loss.
Crohn's Disease
This condition causes inflammation of the gut. One in 1,500 people have the condition which is investigated in our programme What Can Science Do for Me?. One of a five part series.
Cystic Fibrosis
This is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease and affects more than 7,500 people in the UK. It is explored in What Can Science Do for Me? One of a 5-part series.
Destino
This factsheet has been produced to accompany the broadcast of Destino, an extraordinary large-scale co-production that brought together 130 professional and non-professional dancers, on Community Channel and to offer information that will enable you discover opportunities to participate in dance within your community.
Down's Syndrome
There are 60,000 people with Down's syndrome in the UK. Today, people with Down's syndrome can live a full and rewarding life. Find out more in our factsheet.
Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia is a lifelong condition that can affect small and large muscle movements and generally results in a lack of body coordination and poor awareness of the body in space. Watch this short film to see how the Dyspraxia Foundation is supporting people with this condition.
Ewan and Charley: A Road Less Travelled
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman discover the tough challenges of Africa when they see the threat of landmines in Ethiopia, meet former child soldiers in Uganda and discover the impact of HIV AIDS in Malawi.
Fairtrade
Fairtrade is a growing, international movement which ensures that producers in poor countries get a fair deal for their produce. This means a fair price for their goods, long-term contracts, and support to gain the knowledge and skills they need to develop their businesses. Find out more with this factsheet.
Filmmakers FAQs
How to get your film made and on Community Channel.
Healthy Living
The reality is as a nation we're getting bigger. For some this may mean a stone or two overweight and for many others it can be a whole lot more. Whether you're happy with your size or not, this factsheet offers up some advice on exercise.
Hepatitis C
There are an estimated 500,000 people in the UK with hepatitis C. That’s about ten times the number of people with HIV. Out of that number, less than 1% receive treatment. It's Britain's unknown disease.
HIV and AIDS
More than 80,000 people are living with HIV in the UK, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Find out how you might be able to make a difference with this factsheet.
Inside Justice
Inside Justice Week is a national initiative which opens up the criminal justice system to the public - the courts, the police, and the system - in an interactive way. Find out from our factsheet how you can get involved.
J-U-M-P (Jacobs Unique Memory Pot)
This new charity, formed in February 2004 in memory of Jacob Hawthorn, provides a professional video and photography service to children who have life limiting conditions. Watch this short film to meet some of the families who have already benefitted from this charity's work.
Malaria
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease which half of the world's population is at risk of getting. It kills around 1 million people with most of these deaths occurring in Africa.
Mental Health
You can support World Mental Health Day (10th October) by getting involved with a mental health organisation from our factsheet, or making a pledge at time-to-change.org.uk.
Mental Health - Dance
The five Mad for Dance short films look at how dance has helped five people overcome their mental distress. The factsheet provides information on mental health organisations in general and dance related groups.
Mental Health - Music
The five Mad for Music short films look at the impact of music on mental health and its restorative qualities on different individuals. Our factsheet provides information on mental health organisations in general and music related ones which offer services, advice, and resources.
Mind in Mid Herts
Mind in Mid Herts runs a wide variety of projects in Hertfordshire to help people suffering from mental distress and break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Watch Exercise to Health and learn how they encourage and promote exercise for mental well-being and also for increased social inclusion.
Mosaic
Mosaic is a national project, led by the Campaign for National Parks, that aims to build sustainable links between young people and black and minority ethnic communities, and the National Parks. Watch this short film to see how three community champions want to inspire other to visit the National Parks.
Multiple Sclerosis
MS is the most common disease of the central nervous system affecting young adults. It is explored in the programme What Can Science Do for Me? One of a five part series.
NEPACS
This Durham based charity provides vital support in maintaining prisoners' ties with family and friends during a prison sentence. Watch this short film to see how this helps reduce the likelihood of prisoners re-offending.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife conservation charity working to protect and enhance the wildlife and habitats of Nottinghamshire. Watch their short film and discover the community focussed outreach programmes that get people involved in helping to promote and protect the species and habitat.
Playground Partnerships Award
The Playground Partnership Award scheme is a cross-curricular programme that helps children develop essential skills to enable them to grow into responsible adults. Watch Kids First Trust to see how this charity changes children's lives through the power of play.
Poverty
Community Channel is supporting the European Year of Poverty and Social Exclusion with a range of programmes about the impact of poverty at home and abroad. Find out how you can contact organisations helping to combat poverty.
Refugee Week
Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities. Find out how can get involved.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This is a painful and usually progressive disease which occurs when the body's immune system attacks the joints and soft tissue surrounding the bones. It is explored in What Can Science Do for Me?, one of a 5-part series.
Small Charity Week
Small Charity Week brings together the UK’s vibrant small charity sector to share ideas, stories and knowledge, and celebrate the value of small charities in our communities. Find out how you can get involved with some great small charities.
SPLASH
SPLASH runs imaginative, fun, projects to offer positive activities for young people during school holidays such as cooking, kayaking and graffiti art. Watch this short film to see how they are making an impact.
Sports
There's been a huge increase in community sports organisations. Find out how you can get involved and how to volunteer for local community sports.
The Escape Plan
The Escape Plan is a new piece of research conducted by Groundswell which seeks to capture the wisdom of formerly homeless people who have successfully moved on. Watch this short film to see how Spike and Andrew both escaped homelessness.
The Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that 192 United Nations member states and 23 international organisations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. Learn about these goals and the organisations working towards achieving them.
Three Faiths Forum
The Three Faiths Forum is a non-religious organisation working to promote cooperation and understanding between different faiths and communities, founded as a way to bring Muslims, Christians and Jews closer together. Watch their short film to see how interfaith organisations have a real impact in creating religious tolerance and understanding.
Tynedale Hospice at Home
Tynedale Hospice at Home provides a free Hospice at Home service care to enable patients with a life limiting illness to remain at home for as long as possible. Watch this short film to see the positive impact they have on both patients and their carers.
Volunteer Abroad
Fancy getting out of the country for a while and making a difference? It could be a gap year before study, or a career break. This factsheet should give you some ideas.
Volunteer in UK
Give your time and get new skills by volunteering. This factsheet should help you get started by providing information and organisations you can approach.
Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust
Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust is a registered charity running community sports and education activities on behalf of Watford FC. Watch this short film featuring Onside, their community based social inclusion programme.
WheelPower
WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport that provides opportunities, facilities and equipment which enable disabled people to play sport and lead healthy active lives. Watch their short film and discover how they transform the lives of disabled children and adults.
Women
Information and organisations that campaign on behalf of women's rights in both the UK and developing countries, to mark International Women's Day on 8 March.
