HRH Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron of The Chopin Society Year 2010 and HRH The Duke of Kent arrive at The Chopin Society UK’s Royal Gala concert at Lancaster House, St James's in May to celebrate the bicentenary of Chopin’s birth. The concert re-enacted Chopin's performance in the same venue in 1848, using the original piano he played.

 

In January 2010, 11 year old Tegan Jones, centre, was granted her wish to dance with The Royal Ballet, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. This picture is courtesy of The Royal Ballet.

 

Tsunami orphans are being helped five years on from the disaster by the Thai Children's Trust, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Thailand. This picture was featured in The Sun on Boxing Day 2009.

 

A special group of children enjoy a day out with Justin Fletcher, aka Cbeebies Mr. Tumble, on the London Eye to mark the 21st anniversary of Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, the leading wishgranting charity which grants wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.

 

Thai Children’s Trust, formerly The Pattaya Orphanage Trust, celebrated its 25th anniversary in June 2008. Thai Children’s Trust supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Thailand.

 

John Austin, one of the gardeners who attends Thrive's Battersea Garden Project in London. John is one of the regulars who is helped by the charity which promotes the use of gardening for people with disabilities.

 

Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, presenters of ITV’s “Undress the Nation” help Rachel Curran, 15, from County Down, Northern Ireland, select a new wardrobe in Selfridges, London, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Foundation UK.

 

Darren Campbell MBE, Sky Living For Sport Ambassador for a national initiative organised by the Youth Sport Trust, joins a celebrity team of Athlete Mentors for a team-building day. The team visits pupils aged 11-16 who are at danger of opting out of school life. Through their personal experiences the Athlete Mentors inspire and motivate them to meet their personal goals. The Youth Sport Trust enhances the quality of PE and sport for young people.