As the Syria crisis worsens its people are ever more desperate to find safe refuge away from the conflict. Charities and aid agencies are working hard to provide humanitarian aid to the men, women and children caught in the heart of the conflict as well as those in the refugee camps at the borders with Syria and nearer to home in Calais.
To donate or contact charities appealing for funds for those affected by the crisis directly see the list below. This list is not comprehensive so if you know of other appeals please do comment below.