Arts Charities That specialise in Literature

Providing Educational Support for children in Penallt Parish under twenty one years of age.Grants provide assistance for clothing tools instruments books to assist in the pursuit of education (includingstudy of music and arts),educational travel and other activities in the further pursuit of education.

Social activities for the village of Great Bradley (pop 400)Art group. WEA. Pilates. Flexible Friends. Slimming World. Scottish Dancing. Afternoon Club. Carpet Bowls. Book Club. Photo Club.For details of dates and times of these groups please see VH Calender on the Great Bradley Village web site.

Conferences, lectures and events to promote knowledge and interest in the life and work of Alfred Tennyson. Publications including the annual 'Tennyson Research Bulletin'

Library materials for stapleford public library.

We record, onto CDs or memory sticks, audio versions of our local newspaper The Gazette and other local interest recordings and distribute them in the surrounding district to blind or partially sighted listeners and those whose incapacity makes reading a strain. We also produce quarterly magazine recordings and are starting to produce local audio history recordings too. Run by volunteers

To give financial asststance and grants to young residents of the parish of Gnosall over the age of 18 years, to purchase tools, books, special clothing and equipment required in further education or an apprenticeship.

Activities concerned with Womens Institute - craft, books, walking, theatre, supporting local school etc.

We regularly fund raise for the upkeep, repair and improvement of facilities in the building and surrounding land. We are the main social centre for the residents of Timble village. Our fund raising efforts include annual events (bonfire parties, quiz nights, theatre productions etc). Monthly coffee mornings are also held. All members of our surrounding rural community support these events.

The society organises a programme of lectures, field trips and fieldwork. It publishes Durham Archaeological Journal and a series of research reports, and promotes the protection and appreciation of the historic environment.

WE RAISE MONEY BY HOLDING EVENTS TO HELP PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE SCHOOL. I.E. SWIMMING POOL, BOOKS, TRIPS ETC.

Maintenance and operation of the trust premises as a library and reading/recreation room.

To provide grants to persons under 25 years of age who are, or whose parents are resident in Holmesfield, towards outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books for educational purposes.

GIVING ADVICE ON AMENITY PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE nORWOOD AREA. RESEARCHING LOCAL HISTORY AND PUBLISHING LITERATURE ABOUT ITS HISTORY AND CULTURE. COMMUNICATING INFORMATION THROUGH TALKS, EXHIBITIONS AND QUARTERLY NORWOOD REVIEW. ACTING AS SOURCE OF EXPERTISE ON PLANNING, TRANSPORT, TREES AND OPEN SPACES.

The Trust is involved in the protection and conservation of historic parks and gardens. It promotes awareness of them through lectures, visits and study days. It awards grants for conservation projects and to schools and community groups to encourage horticultural activities. Research into historic designed landscapes is encouraged with findings being published in its Journal.

Archaeological excavation and presentation to the public in the Orpington area. Dissemination of archaeological and historical information principally via monthly lectures and a quarterly magazine.

To further Defence Surveying capabilities by:a. organisation of technical and historical meetings, visits & semniars;b publication of a technical journal;c. restoration & preservation of historical artifacts;d. maintenance of historical records & archives;e. supporting research;f. fostering esprit de corps for serving & retired members of the Defence Surveying Community.

General fundraising activities such as discos, cake sales, Secret Mothers Day and Fathers Day sales, Film nights Christmas Fayres, Ladies Night and BBQ`s etc to raise funds to purchase educational items for the school. So far these have been book corners for all classrooms with child friendly seating and carpets and a new library, outside stage and portable inside stage.

Parent Association raising funds for benefit of pupils at the school to include ICT equipment, books, school trips/visits in order to enhance children's overall experiences.

modest grants for assistance to young persons in need under the age of 25 years resident in the parishes of Austrey, Measham, Shenton or Whitwick towards the cost of goods, tools, books, fees, travelling expenses, services or facilities to enable them to develop their skills and capabilities and to advance their education.ALSO for relief of financial hardship of any resident in those villages.

Raising funds by various means such as Xmas & Summer Fayres, Bingo, Treasure Hunts, Sponsored walks and challenges, Recipe books etc. Involving staff, parents and children in the raising of these funds to be spent on various projects in the school to enhance the chidrens' environment and art and cultural activities within the school.

RAISING FUNDS, FOR EXAMPLE BY BOOK SALES IN THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AND EVENTS SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS QUIZ AND SANTA FUN RUN. WE WORK TO ARTICULATE LOCAL VIEWS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOSPITAL TO LOCAL PEOPLE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS REGULARILY TO RECEIVE AND DECIDE ON REQUESTS FOR THE USE OF OUR FUNDS.

Women in the community meeting place, Tai-chi, Piliates,Yoga, Party Functions,Whist Drives, Craft Classes, Keep Fit, Book Club, Ballet and Darts.Also our hall is used by the village community.

Monthly lecture on various subjects. Art, Book, Gardening, Needlecraft,Supper and Theatre Groups.

To promote the advancement of public education through the study of local history in Biggleswade by holding monthly meetings and producing newsletters and publications.

providing extra books for library, contribution towards outings for children, workshops for children