Directory for the International Community
Browse the Categories on the right, or use the search box below. The directory concentrates mainly on what could be useful for the International Community living in or around the Lisbon area.
Charities
Laço
Laço is an association of voluntary members founded in 2000 whose only objective is to fight against breast cancer in Portugal. Their main aims are the improvement of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in Portugal.
Tel: +351 21 324 4203 | Fax:
Website: www.laco.pt
Riding for the Disabled
Operates in Cascais. Cares for some seventy physically or mentally handicapped children and young adults. Relies solely upon donations and subscriptions of Membership.
Tel: (+351) 96 2337 668 | Fax:
Website: www.bcclisbon.org/members?id=10
The British Charitable Fund
Provides financial assistance to British citizens in proven need and resident in the Lisbon consular district which includes the islands of Madeira and Açores, the Algarve, Alentejo and as far north as Guarda.
Tel: n/a | Fax:
Website: www.bcclisbon.org/members?id=11
The Royal British Legion, Portugal Branch
Dedicated to caring for men and women who have served in the British Armed Forces and their dependents.
Tel: +351 21 301 4803 | Fax:
Website: www.portugal.legionbranches.net
The Womens Royal Voluntary Service
Exists to care for people in Need. The WRVS in Lisbon is the only overseas branch of the organisation and relies entirely on locally generated funding.
Tel: n/a | Fax:
Website: www.bcclisbon.org/members?id=2
Trash and Treasure
A charity shop in Carcavelos.
Tel: (+351) 21 457 3419 | Fax:
Website: www.bcclisbon.org/members?id=13
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