Arts Charities That specialise in Literature

As partner to the Bradford Literature Festival, Reading Culture looks at educational and school needs.

1. Opens Mertoun Gardens to the public; 2. Restores, improves and maintains Mertoun Gardens; 3. Acquires, restores, preserves and displays papers and artefacts relating to Mertoun Gardens; 4. Raises funds for the benefit of Mertoun Gardens; 5. Publicises and promotes Mertoun Gardens and produces publications and literature in order to achieve this.

The objects of the CIO are: for the public benefit in Winchester, any other part of the United Kingdom or elsewhere in the world, to relieve the poor and needy, promote peace, improve health and literacy, and to further such other humanitarian purposes which are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall think fit.

THE CHURCH IN LEEDS ADVANCES THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN LEEDS BY COORDINATING GOSPEL PREACHING ACTIVITIES, THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE, BIBLE STUDIES, MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS. MANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED WITHIN THE CITY OF LEEDS, BUT WE ALSO VISIT AND COORDINATE WITH OTHER CITIES TO PRACTICE THE ONE FELLOWSHIP OF THE ONE BODY OF CHRIST.

To advance the education of the public in Digital Literacy and Skills by providing classes, hands on training, workshops and drop-in sessions.

A multi-disciplinary networking membership association for professionals working in the field of child protection. Provides a forum to exchange views, opinions, issues, research and experience. Provides a voice for professionals to policy-makers. Publishes an online bi-monthly journal and provides online training through local and national workshops, conferences, and a national 3 day congress.

The Beadworkers Guild is an educational charity. We issue 4 quarterly journals, organise workshops, provide training modules and make our collection available to our members viacascade days held throughout the country.

The Mill has a welcoming reception and a living room, children's room, honesty library and public toilets that are free for all to use. Between 200 and 300 people visit The Mill each week. The Mill enables people to make a contribution, develop their skills and abilities, and improve their own confidence and social connections through running and supporting activities.

The activities that we cover during each session with the children are : Role Play, mark making,computers,construction,small world, book area, messy area (ie. painting, sand,water,play dough). Everything to meet the ofsted requirements.

To advance and encourage the Christian faith primarily through speaking engagements, written publications and outreach amongst other activities including Humanitarian Aid. We working from the UK but also have a strong presence in Ukraine and Hungary alongside work in other countries from time to time

Resources & professional development activities for professionals working with children with VI. Website with access to the American Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. Professional networks, annual national conference, representation to Government on issues about the education of children with VI. Funds provide research. VIEW acts as a partner for relevant teacher training courses.

Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek is an active publisher of materials in Cornish. Organises events to introduce the Cornish language to the public and raise funds. Publishes a monthly magazine in Cornish. Organises an annual residential weekend for all levels of learners from beginners to advanced. Attends public events throughout Cornwall to sell publications and promote the language.

Age UK Day Centre, Pre-School Nursery, Youth Clubs, Toddler Groups, Karate, Various Adult Arts and Craft Classes, Community Garden, Over 50's exercise class, Zumba, Boot Camp, Women's Institute, Canine Classes, Community Library, Employability Advice and Training.

Provides grants to individuals and organisations. Operates across South West England with a focus on charities based in West Dorset although some nationwide charities may also apply. Charitable causes are literacy, homelessness, disadvantaged young people and Arts and Culture.

To advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public

Sponsored Children Programme: enabling children to board at schools.Ship Container conversions: providing educational equipment/furniture and then converted into a library/internet accommodation Playgrounds: installing playgrounds into schoolsFood Programme: providing vital food for childrena and teachersTeacher TrainingSchool refurbishmentUK Volunteers to support above activities

Regular public worship. Pastoral work, incl visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools, provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos. Promotion of Christianity through events, mtgs & literature. Promoting mission of the church & provision of activities for all ages. Supporting other charities.

THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS,CHRISTIAN LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PASTORAL CARE, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON CHRISTIANITY TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.

To advance the Christian Faith in the United Kingdom mainly but not exclusively for the benefit of the public by producing and distributing Christian literature, holding of lectures and seminars to enlightens others about the Christian religion, providing financial assistance and other charitable forms of assistance to individuals and organisations.

To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public in particular but notexclusively through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religiousfestivals, producing and/or distributing literature on the Christian faith to enlighten othersabout the Christian religion, providing pastoral care and carrying out missionary andoutreach work.

Established in 1978, the Ancient India & Iran Trust occupies a unique position as an independent charity concerned with the prehistory, languages, and art & archaeology of early South Asia, Iran and Central Asia. Promoting both scholarly research and popular interest, we have a library of over 50,000 items and organise conferences, public lectures and visiting fellowships.

Shabbat and festival services conducted in both Hebrew and English; promoting gender equality in all aspects of congregational life; life-cycle commemorations; life-long learning from pre-school to adult. Access to Judaism and all levels of Hebrew; lending library; regular social and cultural activities; interfaith work; pastoral support of members; social action; school visits.

Jozef Pilsudski Institute is a museum and archival institution in London focused on Polish history, predominantly covering the first half of the 20th century. The Museum collections include artefacts from various genres and time in Polish History. The Archives contains important documents from a range of historical periods. Museum and Archives are open to the general public.

Holding of prayer meetings and lectures which are meant to advance the Christian religion Providing assistance to members who are in various kinds of needs and the community at largeCelebration of Christian Religious Festivals Producing and distribution of Christian Literature to enlighten the public about the religion. Involved in General Charitable deeds

Regular public worship open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching and promotion of Christianity through events and distribution of literature. Taking of religious assemblies in schools.Promoting the mission of the Church through activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups.Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.