Arts Charities That specialise in Literature

FOR THE PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL RECREATION AND SOCIAL MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF READING AND RECREATION ROOMS LIBRARY LECTURES CLASSES RECREATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS OR OTHERWISE AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BENEFICIAL AREA.

Still working hard to maintain the Village Hall, which is now 29 years old. We have replaced heating, doors, flooring and the kitchen in the hall. The car park has been refurbished, and we opened our new playground summer 2013. We have refurbished toilets, installed new internal dividing doors, renewed fences,created a community library. A local football club uses the centre as their home base.

Income of the Trust to be used for: i) the expenses of administrationii) the maintenance and improvement of the libraryiii) provision of the library facilities over and above those under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

Christian Booksellers and Publishers

Christian presence on Reigate High Street offering Books, Cards, Resources and Welcome to those who Drop-In. Also a base for other Christian Activities including Sparkfish (School and Youth work) and Street Pastors.

Provide Additions For The Harris Reference Library and Museum

The objects of the Charity are to assist in the advancement, education and training of students, apprentices, school leavers, univeristy graduates and other persons under the age of 30 years from the Town of Baldock and neighbouring villages. The Grants to be used towards the provisions of text books, fees for tuition and entrolment for educational courses, tools and implements of the trade.

Fetes, raffles, sales, BBQs and other simular fundraising ideas to raise money for the school for playground equipment, computors, books and other items to support the school and school clubs.

The Charity promotes Polish literature, education and heritage, focusing on writers abroad. Activities include author events, poetry readings, the annual Literary Prize, lectures, exhibitions, conferences and publishing. Through the Research Centre on the Legacy of Polish migration , it supports academic study of Polish literature in disapora. The charity maintains international membership.

Encouraging and enabling local history research in Hornsey parish, part of Haringey. Publishing original research for educational use, an annual bulletin and four newsletters for members.Sales of publications to general public. Talks to local schools and community organisations. Acquisition and preservation of archive material and advice to general public on local history issues. Monthly lectures.

Supports the publication of books and papers. Offers scholarships.

The Charity, based in Ealing, runs weekly classes in yoga, breath, relaxation, meditation and philosophy. It holds occasional retreats, distributing books, yoga materials and other publications. The Centre respects all faiths and religions. It aims at a practical blend of the philosophy and psychology of both the traditional East and the modern West.

The Trust works to support the promotion of archives,archival research and publications within and for the former historic County of Westmorland (now part of Cumbria County Council since 1974) over and above the provision made by Cumbria County Council.

Sale of Christian literature and cards and stationery to general public

We raise funds for the village school by organising activities for the children (Christmas and Summer Fairs, discos, circus visits) and for the local community (Quiz Nights). We have contributed towards an outdoor adventure play area, classroom, stage and science garden, a stage and new dining chairs for the school hall, a suite of laptops, books, building work and smart televisions.

Makes grants to Church of England Schools in Offley and Cockernhoe. Gives financial assistance to persons of either sex, who are resident in Offley and who have not attained the age of 25 years; for outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books in order to prepare for, or to enter, a profession, trade or calling.

Organises walks and talks, carries out surveys and research into the natural history of the region, publishes two journals annually, the Avon Bird Report, and Nature in Avon, supports other conservation activity in the region.

To promote and encourage the study of Irish genealogy and to collect books and manuscripts of genealogical value.Has a library of books and documents relating mainly to Irish Family History, currently in store. Materials can be retrieved upon request by members.Publishes some records relating to Irish Family History on Society's website.For details see the Society's website.

The Croydon Dyslexia Association is affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association. Our aim is to support teachers, parents, young people & children in the Croydon area who are affected by dyslexia or associated specific learning difficulties. We work closely with the Croydon SENSS team, the Borough's Library Service & we also support& liaise with a local adult dyslexia group.

The Trust works closely with Plymouth Social Isolation Forum to find novel ways to bring isolated and lonely people together at Thorn Park Lodge. It also runs recall reminiscence sessions, practical science-based workshops, helps raise children's aspirations in novel ways. It has a pharmaceutical museum, library, a medicinal garden and is planning an exciting Heritage Health Science Exploratory.

We sell tickets and passes to local attractions, hold Summer and Christmas fetes, book fairs, children's discos, provide refreshments and hold Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day sales. All the money we raise goes towards paying for activities or buying equipment for the children at Blenheim Primary School and Nursery.

Classes in Architecture, Art, Bird Watching, Current Affairs, Crafts, Drama, Family History, Gardening, Heritage, Line Dancing, Literature, Music Appreciation, Play Reading, Poetry, Science, Singing, Ukulele, Walking, Writing; theatre visits and interest holidays, Philosophy, Conversational Spanish.

Hospital fetes (spring or autumn). Flag days (1 days per annum). . Trolley services - toiletries & sweets.Befriending. Providing daily papers & books & magazines.

LITERARY SOCIETY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF PROMOTING PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF THE WRITINGS, THOUGHT, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTS BY THE POWYS FAMILY AND THEIR CLOSE ASSOCIATES. THESE AIMS ARE MET BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OTHER REGIONAL EVENTS AND MEETINGS AND CARRYING OUT A PUBLISHING PROGRAMME WHICH INCLUDES A NEWSLETTER, A LEARNED JOURNAL AND OTHER OCCASIONAL WORKS.

1. Promoting the cultivation of chrysanthemums. 2. Awarding medals and certificates of merit. 3. Issuing publications. 4. Keeping a comprehensive register of cultivars.