Arts Charities That specialise in Literature
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The Sutton Coldfield School Farm (e) Townswomen's Guild
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareOur group meets monthly and includes talks on various subjects, a discussion group, who consider up to date issues and a book group who read and discuss a wide variety of literature and authors. The guild organises outings to places of interest. The guild holds social events to raise money to help others.
The Leeds Transport Historical Society
Arts, HeritageThe charity researches and publishes books about Public Transport in the City of Leeds and surrounding areas. It also restores historic public transport from Leeds. It assists other societies with information requests. The Society also holds regular social meetings at which speakers give talks on public transport related topics. 4 newsletters to members are published each year.
Share Haywards Heath
ArtsProviding a 'Library of Things' for Haywards Heath and surrounding areas
Francis Brett Young Society
ArtsMeetings, talks, readings, exhibitions, outings, publications to advance the education of the public in all matters relating to the writings of poet and novelist Francis Brett Young. Appropriate money-raising activities to finance this.
Friends Of St Matthew's
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Friends of St Matthew's PTA was founded to focus on fundraising for the school. Aims include creating two libraries, providing new books and creating a vibrant, inviting and stimulating environment. Assisting with other resources required around school including IT and our outdoor play areas. We fundraised through various activities including fairs, competitions, lottery and sponsorships.
Ross Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingRoss Educational Foundation offers grants to students up to the age of 25 whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Urban or Ross Rural Parish Council. Grants are awarded for books, equipment, etc, to students following higher education courses & those learning professional or skilled trades. Students studying music & other arts may also apply.
Kesgrave Library Community Group
Arts1. To maintain the pre-established Suffolk library known as Kesgrave Library for the benefit of the public 2.To promote the Library for the benefit of the public by the maintenance of the Library 3.To advance education by the maintenance of the Library 4.To support library staff in Suffolk including at the Library5.To promote the use of libraries in general for the benefit of the public
The Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Nurses League
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ProfessionsWe help members of the 'league', aid their families, dependents and colleagues with small financial gifts where necessary, required and applied for. We produce an annual journal and have an AGM requesting for updated information on colleagues/members and their families who may be in need of our assistance. Membership currently 397.
Brixton Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society is the amenity society covering the whole Brixton area, the central part of the London Borough of Lambeth.The Society takes a close interest in planning, regeneration and conservation, and attempts to promote good practice in these fields. It is also a respected source of local history information, with several publications in print.
Turning Pages Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Turning Pages Foundation is dedicated to enhancing global literacy rates and advocating for the importance of reading. We prioritize empowering Children and the General Public through literacy initiatives, recognizing its transformative impact on individuals and communities worldwide. Our efforts align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
Newark Odinist Temple Trust
Arts, Religion1. Advancing the Odinist religion for the public benefit in Newark and area in accordance with the teachings of the Odinist Fellowship.2. Providing a house of public worship at the Newark Odinist Temple for the celebration of regular services according to the ritual of the Odinist Fellowship published in its Book of Rites.3. Opening the Temple to the public as a showcase for the religion.
Friends Of The Bodleian
Arts, Associations, Education, HeritageAcquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford.
The Gage Educational Foundation
Arts, Associations, Educationmainly for school and village activities, contibutions towards computers, books
Bristol Oporto Foundation
ArtsThe income arising on the trust fund shall be used to advance the education of the people of Bristol and Oporto about their respective countries, their peoples and culture. This may be achieved by assisting with displays, meetings, lectures, publications, visits and exchanges etc of artists, crafts people, arts organisations and students.
The Christopher Buckingham Appeal
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo raise money through various fundraising activities to help children in Grantham and surrounding areas.
The Peter Greenwood Memorial Trust For Deaf People
Arts, Charitable activities, HealthThe trust supports deaf people who wish to continue or return to study.It does this by making small cash grants to individuals, to buy books and equipment to support them in their studies, and to organisations that work with deaf people.
Codicote Local History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageWe arrange:- Monthly members meetings with guest speakers Sept-MarchExcursions to places of historical interest July-AugustAnnual Family History DayVarious historical exhibitions in villageLocal History and Family history research We produce publications on the above
Word Of Life Ministries Europe
Arts, ReligionTO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH THE HOLDING OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES, PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE AND CARRYING OUT MISSIONARY AND OUTREACH WORK.
The Small Arms School Corps Infantry Weapons Collection Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Education, HeritageThe purpose of the Charity is to educate, familiarise and provide assistance for research into the history of the development of small arms, including anti-armour and mortars. The collection includes the Travers Library which is over a 1000 books of military history and small arms associated equipment and ancillaries.
Tewkesbury Historical Society
Arts, Heritagetwo aims: firstly, to increase the knowledge of the history of our town and we publish annually a Bulletin of Research. This information can also be accessed on the Local Studies computer at the Library . Secondly, we hold monthly meetings open to the public where lecturers provide illustrated lectures on a variety of stimulating historical topics.
North Midlands Ia
Arts, HealthTo provide practical help and advice to anyone who is about to have a surgical procedure which will result in an ileostomy or internal pouch. To keep members of the charity and other interested groups aware of topics of interest by means of periodic publications and local meetings.
Churchdown U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMembers form Interest Groups and, through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience, learn from each other. Current groups include Art History; Book Club; Bridge; Choir; Cinema; Cookery; Craft; Cribbage; Gardening ; Garden Visits; Family History; Italian; Lunch Club; Petanque; Photography; Politics; Scrabble; Cribbage; Table Tennis; Theatre and Trips; Walking; Whist; Yoga.
Summerbridge Community Primary School Pta
Arts, Charity and VCS support, EducationFund raising on behalf of Summerbridge Community Primary School, to fund activities and resources identified by the school, and approved by the PTA committee. Fund raising activities might include (but are not limited to) coffee mornings, including sales of donated items (baked cakes and second hand books, toys and uniform), christmas and summer fetes, and duck race.
The Alfred Gold Memorial Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Religion1 donations and grants to charities registered in England,in particular those involved in medical research and care for the sick,disabled and elderly2 the advancement of the Jewish Religion by commissioning Hebrew scrolls and providing religious books in memory of the late Alfred Gold
First Church Of Christ Scientist Accrington
Arts, ResearchSunday morning Services and Sunday SchoolWednesday evening Testimony MeetingsMaintenance of Reading Room & literature sales for public & membersAnnual Public Lecture