Charitable Collection

Survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade, 1890
Photograph of survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War taken 36 years after the event. The photograph was taken for charitable purposes

Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans

Morgan Academy, Dundee, Scotland. Designed in 1862 by the Edinburgh architects John Dick Peddie and Charles Kinnear, originally opening (in 1866) as the Morgan Hospital

Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage, Peacehaven, Sussex
Children and staff stand in front of the orphanage and childrens home at Peacehaven in East Sussex. The home was opened in 1933 by the singing star Gracie Fields to care for the children of parents

Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg

London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking
General view of the main building of the London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage at Woking, Surrey. The orphanage was founded in 1885 in Clapham, south west London

Sir Francis Crossley, businessman, philanthropist and MP
Sir Francis Crossley (1817-1872), 1st Baronet of Halifax, British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. Date: 1860s

Pit Ponies in Retirement - Plum & Danny with Alfred Brisco (Organising Secretary). Card issued on behalf of The National Equine Defence League. Date: circa late 1930s

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

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

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

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

Wallingford Union Childrens Cottage Homes, Berkshire
The Wallingford Unions cottage homes on Wantage Road, Wallingford, Berkshire. Cottage homes were established by some poor law authorities to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Band Advertisement, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Advertisement offering the services of the Band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields, Northumberland
The Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs

General Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The general store at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Jars of sweets feature prominently on its shelves

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

Womans Relief Corps
A beautiful gilded and embossed postacrd promoting the viryue and history of the Womans Relief Corps - a charitable society to provide local relief work among the needy and to aid military veterans

School at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
Children pouring out of the school at 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

A charitable lady visiting a poor family and helping to care for one of its members who is dying
5615923 A charitable lady visiting a poor family and helping to care for one of its members who is dying. By Luke Fildes (1843-1927) an English painter and illustrator

Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)
FGL5491015 Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231) with the child Jesus in the arms gives bread to the poor

A soup kitchen
5616493 A soup kitchen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a soup kitchen in Paris for men. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1861); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting sleeping quarters of Medland Hall, 1901 (b/w photo)
5616486 Illustration depicting sleeping quarters of Medland Hall, 1901 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A soup kitchen
5616484 A soup kitchen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a soup kitchen in Paris for men. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1861); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman making a donation to the poor
5616476 A woman making a donation to the poor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy woman making a donation to the poor children of Paris. Dated 19th Century)

A lady giving charity to a destitute widow and child. 1/1/1890 (engraving)
5616016 A lady giving charity to a destitute widow and child. 1/1/1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A charity dinner being served to the poor of London. 1843 (engraving)
5615932 A charity dinner being served to the poor of London. 1843 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630709 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving)
8639625 Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl)

An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850
3478242 An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate)

Letter P: Poor
DUV4217007 Letter P: Poor; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

A woman making a donation to the poor
5616481 A woman making a donation to the poor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy woman making a donation to the poor of Paris. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1867); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mendicant friars near Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963184 Mendicant friars near Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Companions (colour litho)
8641606 Companions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companions. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance
BEN5475048 A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance. Miniature taken from 'The Works of Merciord' (ms)

The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard)
7422872 The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard); (add.info.: Paranormal. Superstition. The happyness sower. Woman sows amulets and lucky charms. Postcard, France, 1910-20.); © Archives Charmet.

A young boy giving charity to a destitute mother and child. 1/1/1880 (engraving)
5616017 A young boy giving charity to a destitute mother and child. 1/1/1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220563 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220559 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Blessed to Give, 1850
3478243 Blessed to Give, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Blessed to Give'. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1840-1895). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A charitable woman visiting a sick and poor woman. 1872 (engraving)
5615922 A charitable woman visiting a sick and poor woman. 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A lady taking a hamper of Christmas food to cottagers. 1883 (engraving)
5615944 A lady taking a hamper of Christmas food to cottagers. 1883 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Charitable Institutions: A Legacy of Compassion and Support" In the heart of Manchester, the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools have been a beacon of hope for countless children. Established in Cheadle Hulme, this institution has provided shelter, education, and love to those who needed it most. The survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade found solace at a unique establishment in 1890. Their bravery was honored through support at Morgan Academy in Dundee, Scotland - a testament to resilience and unity. Peacehaven's Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage holds a special place in Sussex's history. This haven nurtured young souls with care and affection, ensuring they never felt alone or abandoned. Crossley and Porter Orphanage stands tall as an emblem of compassion in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Its doors opened wide to embrace vulnerable children seeking refuge from life's hardships. The London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage in Woking offered not just shelter but also opportunities for growth. It empowered young minds with knowledge while providing them with stability during challenging times. On North Shields' shores stood Training Ship Wellesley - an extraordinary vessel that transformed lives. This nautical haven shaped future leaders by instilling discipline, skills, and values that would guide them throughout their journeys. Sir Francis Crossley embodied philanthropy through his remarkable contributions as both businessman and MP. His legacy continues to inspire generations to give back selflessly. Royston witnessed acts of kindness within Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes - sanctuaries where boys discovered their potential amidst nurturing surroundings filled with camaraderie. A Promotional Card for Blue Cross Tea reminds us how even small gestures can make a difference when supporting charitable causes close to our hearts – every cup counts. John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission exemplify dedication towards uplifting those facing physical challenges or societal disadvantages. These institutions fostered inclusivity and provided opportunities for growth.