Arts Charities That specialise in Media and publishing

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.

Village hall activities include musical concerts, domino drives, parties, fundraising, social and community meetings, also available for parish council meetings, private hire, funeral teas, film shows etc.

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.

Records the local weekly newspaper and other information for distribution on USB memory sticks and other media to blind and visually impaired people.

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.

The charity records the weekly newspapers, which cover the south devon towns of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Ivybridge. The technicians, readers and other helpers are all volunteers. A christmas party is organised for listeners.

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.

The delivery of an efficient and friendly radio service to patients and their family and friends at the University Hospital of North Durham and the raising of self-sufficient funding through Donations and Fund-Raising activities.

Hospital broadcasting service broadcasting to the patients and staff of the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.

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.

NHR is the hospital broadcasting service for Northumberland and North Tyneside. The Charity also provides a public address, music and commentary service for outside events.

Promotion and support of educational activities in relation to television, film, radio and new media. To expand and enrich the range of skills and experience for the media of the future.

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.

Provides entertainment to patients and staff in Sheffield NHS Trust hospitals.

Raising money for Yearsley Grove Primary School by holding, raffles, fairest, film nights, discos etc.

Restormel Arts is a non building based arts charity and a company limited by guarantee. It generally covers mid Cornwall. The charity aims to promote and develop the arts for the benefit of all. It delivers community projects and music, theatre, film promotions in a variety of venues.

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

Publishes journal, organises annual conference and other seminars, acts as contact point, disseminates information, and contributes to discussions on library materials on Africa.

Production and distribution of digest of weekly paper (Westmorland Gazette) on recordable media (USB memory stick as from February 2008).