Charitable Collection (page 5)

St Davids Church Army - Harvest Festival Date: 1906

Comic postcard, Vicar with group of women Date: 20th century

WW1 poster, Le Secours de Guerre (relief agency for war victims), showing a gendarme, soldiers and civilians near the Ancien Seminaire St Sulpice, the premises of the agency in Paris. Date: 1916

Homeless man asks for donation from PDSA collector
A homeless man asks PDSA collector for donation, Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Members of the Guide International Service, rehearsing mass food preparation and serving in the open air. The Guide International Service provided volunteers to work in relief camps in Europe during

Comic postcard, Temperance woman and drunkard Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar with group of women. And now, dear friends, I want a Committee of Ladies to sit on the supply of eggs! Date: 20th century

New Year party at the Hoxton Market Christian Mission and Ragged School in January 1924 given by C. P & Sons. A rather sinister Father Christmas holds the attention of a large number of children

Literary and artistic contributors to the charitable magazine, Printers Pie, lined up for a photograph during a dinner given by W. Hugh Spottiswoode at the Savoy

Front cover of Printers Pie magazine illustrated by John Hassall showing Simple Simon rummaging in his pocket for money to give ye Pieman except in this case, the Pie is the magazine

Front cover of Printers Pie, 1908, illustrated by John Hassall, featuring a shopkeeper in the doorway of Ye Pie Shop, the same that was featured on the cover of the previous years magazine

Front cover of Printers Pie, 1914 with a cover illustration by John Hassall showing a oe of his typical medieval or Elizabethan characters visiting a baker for a very large pie

Front cover of Printers Pie magazine, 1907, designed by John Hassall, with a shopkeeper standing in the doorway of Ye Pie Shop, surrounded by encouraging advertising boards

Advertisement or advertorial for Onoto safety pens in Printers Pie magazine, featuring an illustration of the many contributors to the magazine reading a copy

Front cover of Printers Pie magazine for 1911, illustrated by John Hassall and featuring one of his typical medieval characters chasing after a dog

Naval School Greenwich
The Royal Naval School was formally constituted by the Royal Naval College Act 1840. It was a charitable institution, established as a boarding school for the sons of officers in the Royal Navy

Representation of Charity - Money for a poor crippled boy
A moral postcard depicting Charity as two smartly-dressed young girls offer some coins to a poor, crippled young boy with crutches, sat at the side of the street. Date: 1909

Charity children, c. 1880 (engraving)
145445 Charity children, c.1880 (engraving) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: May be at the anniversary festival held annually for the children of Londons charity)

The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
LST204704 The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642) (workshop of); 76.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish

Soup Kitchen in Paris, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163849 Soup Kitchen in Paris, c. 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Fourneaux Economiques a Paris; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Capuchins of rue de la Sante Distributing the Daily Soup to the Poor
CHT163848 The Capuchins of rue de la Sante Distributing the Daily Soup to the Poor, from Le Monde Illustre, 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Female Guardian Society, Home for the Friendless, 29th Street, New York, July 4
NYH192066 Female Guardian Society, Home for the Friendless, 29th Street, New York, July 4, 1864 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Saint Martin dividing his Cloak (oil on panel)
RAF227498 Saint Martin dividing his Cloak (oil on panel) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 97x68.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Orphan Houses for 1, 150 Children, on Ashley Down, Bristol, 1868 (colour litho)
5227913 The New Orphan Houses for 1, 150 Children, on Ashley Down, Bristol, 1868 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Orphan Houses for 1)

Dog owners given free licences
Over 200 free licences were given to dog owners too poor to pay the 7s. 6d. tax. The licences were presented at the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch

Royal British Female Orphan Asylum, Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon. Under the immediate patronage of the Queen, for the support of 100 female orphans of sailors, soldiers

Charity letters, Buckingham Palace, London, WW1
Charity letters from Princess Mary and the Duke of Devonshire, Sailors and Soldiers Christmas Fund, October and November 1914. 1914

A Sewing Class, Guild of the Good Samaritan
A Sewing Class, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor, making up material sent by our readers. 1899

His Mother Hardly Knew Him, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899

Before and After, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899

A Rig-Out for Jack, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899

A New Hat for Cabby, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899

"Mr Brisk and Mercy"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615820 " Mr Brisk and Mercy" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Cartoon, Victimised Citizen - Here comes that cadger, Old Father Christmas, again! John Bull digs in his pocket for some change. 1884

Saint Vincent de Paul Preaching to the Court of Louis XIII on Behalf of the Abandoned
3941048 Saint Vincent de Paul Preaching to the Court of Louis XIII on Behalf of the Abandoned Children, 1823 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche

West meets East: well to do visitors to a slum dwelling
STC385337 West meets East: well to do visitors to a slum dwelling, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Bacon

Detail from the Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco)
875224 Detail from the Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) by Gerini, Niccolo di Pietro (fl.1368-1415); Museo del Bigallo, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Tallulah Bankhead, Elsa Lanchester & Gwen Farrar
Stars of a charity matinee in aid of the Central Council for the Care of Crippled Children organised by Gwen Farrar (second from left) and attended by H.R.H. the Duchess of York

View inside the Chapel, Foundling Hospital, London
View inside the Chapel, Foundling Hospital, Bloomsbury, London, founded by Thomas Coram and opened in the 1740s. Date: 1845

View of St Katharines Hospital, Regents Park, London
View of the Royal Hospital of St Katharine, Regents Park, London. It was founded in the 12th century by Queen Matilda, wife of King Stephen

Visiting the poor, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, Paris
CHT286978 Visiting the poor, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, Paris, 1844 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Girardet, Karl (1813-71); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Edmund Dulac, 1915 (photo)
BAL327031 Edmund Dulac, 1915 (photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: portrait of the celebrated book illustrator for Edmund Dulacs Picture Book for the French Red Cross)

The House of Refuge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
CHT235364 The House of Refuge, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Trimolet, Alphonse Louis Pierre (fl.c.1840); Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Rich mans kichen staff at work
A rich mans kichen staff at work, depicting the hospitality and charity of old times, when food was given away to poor people. 16th century

SPG Missionary Exhibition, Brighton Dome, Sussex
SPG (Society for the Propagation of the Gospel) Missionary Exhibition, Brighton Dome, Sussex -- two women at the Melanesia table, with a native hut, artefacts, books and portraits of clergymen

During the rigors of winter, free distribution of heat at public expense, in Milan (colour litho)
2815081 During the rigors of winter, free distribution of heat at public expense, in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr Barnardos London Waif Day Collectors (b / w photo)
3656847 Dr Barnardos London Waif Day Collectors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Barnardos London Waif Day Collectors)

Four costumes for the Eclipse Ball, a pageant ball to take place on 17 December at the Park Lane Hotel, London, in aid of St Johns Hospital, Lewisham

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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.