Arts Charities That specialise in Literature
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The Shiloh Pentecostal Fellowship Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Social welfareWeekly befriending coffee sessions for multicultual communities especially the isolated; setting up of a community info point. Weekly children & youths activities including, group discussions, games, setting up of community library. Educational trips and half term music workshop. Community Visitations. Evangelistic outreach. Advice and counselling. Donations to individuals and charities.
Friends Of Charmouth Library
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a library service in Charmouth for local people of any age or sex.Provision of social welfare interests for recreation and leisure through the provision of a community meeting place and a mix of activities by the Friends of the library and other interested groups, again for all sections of society.Provision of an Internet cafe and computing facilities
Steyning Festival Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS supportWe are a local community festival bringing diverse, high quality programmed events to Steyning and the surrounding area. We showcase local, national and international talent via a programme of theatre, music, visual arts, walks and tours, literature, talks, and community events. A team of experienced volunteers manage the activities throughout the town.
Museum Ethnographers Group
Arts, HeritageThe Museum Ethnographers Group (MEG) is a subject specialist network (SSN) providing professional support and advice for people working with or studying world cultures collections in museums. Our main activities are the annual conference and journal, quarterly newsletter, website and enquiries services. We also hold regular study visits and training days for members.
Banbury Historical Society
Animals, Arts, HeritageHold monthly meetings addressed by speakers on wide variety of historical subjects. Publish annual journal 'Cake and Cock Horse' containing articles of local historical interest. Publish occasional research volumes on local historical subjects. Arrange summer outings to places of local historical interest.
Richard Jones Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationEducational grants are given to students at school, college and university to assist with course books and equipment who are resident in the villages of Chew Magna, Stanton Drew, Stanton Prior, Stowey Sutton and Newton St Loe. Small donations are given to those who are both elderly and in need at Christmas time.
Friends Of Beckley School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, ReligionWe fundraise to enrich the education and resources for children at Beckley C of E Primary School. In recent years fundraising activities have included Christmas and Summer fetes, the sale of Christmas trees and quiz nights. We have been able to fund pantomimes, Christmas book presents and helped to update the IT facilities at the school as well as an upgrade of the playground environment.
Lets Read LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupOur Charity, based in Woking, Surrey, is called Lets Read Ltd.We are passionate about literacy and wish to make a difference to the lives of young people who struggle to read. We aim to make a real difference by helping to improve their reading skill and providing free books. We believe the lack of basic literacy skills perpetuates the cycle of disadvantage and deprivation in our community.
Warwick Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupEducation by various speakers, outings, classes. Walking activities. Drama Activities. Book Club. Knit & Natter Group. Singing Group. Whist Group. Wine Club. Craft Club.
The Laban Guild
ArtsThe Laban Guild is a charitable organisation founded in 1946 to promote and advance the study of Laban-based movement and dance. The first President was Rudolf Laban.The charity promotes courses, masterclasses and events, in a diverse number of venues and educational settings and our magazine Movement, Dance & Drama magazine is produced 6 times a year for members/subscribers.
Chippenham Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyPromoting Civic Pride in Chippenham,ensuring that the heritage of Chippenham is preserved and seeking to ensure that new buildings are sympathetic to their surroundings. Seeking to stimulate interest of the general public through issuing a quarterly magazine to members and a programme of talks and visits. Collaboration with the local museum and council on subjects of mutual interest.
Uley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupEducational meetings with speakers.Courses, book clubs, participation in handicraft and art groups.Cultural outings and walks
Charity Of Mary Barnes
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationGRANT AID TO PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 WHO, OR WHOSE PARENTS ARE RESIDENT IN OR WORK IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT (CERTAIN PARISHES IN THE CITY OF LONDON) OR WHO ARE ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF LONDON , FOR EDUCATION OR THE PROVISION OF BOOKS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT ETC TO ENABLE THEM TO EARN THEIR OWN LIVING.
Kirton-In-Lindsey Exhibition Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationBook Grants to students attending higher education (ie University).Students must live in the following parishes: Kirton in Lindsey,Blyborough, Grayingham, Hibaldstow, Manton, Northorpe, Redbourne, Scotter, Scotton and Waddingham.Students must also have attended one of the following Primary Schools for at least 2 years:Kirton in Lindsey, Scotter, Messingham, Waddingham or Hibaldstow
The Hull Medical Society
ArtsMedical EducationBursaries to Medical StudentsMedical Library, of which many of the books are very rare
Friends Of Hull General Cemetery (fohgc)
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, FacilitiesWe aim to protect, preserve and maintain the heritage of the cemetery. Also encourage flora and fauna to thrive in the habitat which has been created. Each Monday volunteers meet to undertake practical tasks to achieve the above. Including - installation of bird, bat, hedgehog boxes, monitoring their use. We undertake biographical research and produce books and hold educational walks.
Roger Sawrey's Bequest
ArtsThe purpose of the bequest is to provide Bibles, other Christian books and materials and financial support in the advancement of the Christian religion in the area of Cumbria that corresponds with the parish of Ulverston in 1718, especially to those of limited means.
Grace's Guide
ArtsEducational charity and leading source of information on industry and manufacturing from the start of the Industrial Revolution to the present time. The website is 130,000 pages and 200,000 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them. 100 years of the weekly magazine The Engineer is available for the years 1856-1956.
Addingham Community Library
ArtsCoffee mornings, quizes, donations
Holbeton School Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising specifically in aid of Holbeton Community Primary School. We aim to raise money to help with costs which cannot be covered by government funding to the school. This commonly includes buying sports equipment, books, classroom equipment and maintenance of swimming pool and outside areas, as well as external educational trips.
Kupexsa UK
Arts, Education1.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AT PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL KUMBA IN THE SOUTH WEST PROVINCE OF CAMEROON (OR SCHOOL) BY: (A)THE SUPPLY OF BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS IT EQUIPMENT. (B)PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL. 2.THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED AT PRESBYTERIAN HIGH SCHOOL KUMBA IN THE SOUTH WEST PROVINCE OF CAMEROON (OR
Kidlington And District Historical Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society carries out research into the local history of Kidlington the adjoining area. It publishes its findings as books and pamphlets.In its educational role the Society holds monthly meetings with lectures on local historical subjects.
Imaan Foundation (west Midlands)
Arts, Beneficiary groupTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONG NEWLY ARRIVED MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES TO THE UK EDUCATING PARENTS ABOUT SCHOOLING AND EDUCATION IN THE UK AND AMONG CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HORN OF AFRICA BY THE PROVISION OF BOOKS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Usk University Of The Third Age (u3a)
Arts, Education, LeisureUsk U3A provides varied opportunities for older and retired people to take part in activities - including talks and lectures, visits, book groups, bridge and other games, gardening, walking. quizzes and voluntary work - which provide continuing learning, intellectual and physical experiences, and which foster social engagement, health benefits and independence.
The Flame Trust
Arts, ReligionWe produce and publish a quarterly magazine called The Flame for the spread of evangelical Christian truth, in particular the deepening of spiritual life and the encouragement of Christian witness and service.