Arts Charities That specialise in Media and publishing

Publication of monthly Village Magazine delivered to all 2500 homes in the area free of charge. Organisation of Social Events and Community activities, maintenance of flower beds in village, make grants to other organisations and individuals in line with Association's objectives.

We are a voluntary Community Association. We maintain premises for social and community activities for all ages eg Social Events, Quizzes, Illustrated Talks, Film shows, Family workshops, Coffee Mornings, Gardening club, Summer Fun Days. We also welcome a local Special Needs School to use the open space and sports courts, and we support local charities.

Womens Institute meet monthly. Speakers cover various subjects and interests. Sub groups include arts and crafts, walking, book club and outings to the theatre. Educational bursaries are given.

support junior and senior table tennis clubs 2 junior football teams childrens committee older peoples activities ie line dancing movement to music,bowls club pilates , keep fit, kickboxing,tai chi, kids zone , we heavily support our local school relating to them having the use of various rooms and also the local volunteer run library

PRIMARY SCHOOL FUND FOR COLLECTION OF UNIFORM MONIES, PHOTOS, SCHOOL OUTINGS, ANY EXTRA FUNDS INCLUDING DONATIONS ARE USED TO PAY FOR BOOKS/EQUIPMENT NEEDS THE SCHOOL MAY HAVE WHICH MAY NOT BE COVERED BY THE ANNUAL BUDGET

Picknalls PTA raises funds to benefit each and every child in the school through a variety of events such as Christmas and Summer Fayre, discos, film shows, tea parties, activity days, themed evenings, bring and buy sales in addition to raffles and sposnsored events.Funds are used to provide essential and supplementary educational resources as well as equipment for extra curricular activites.

FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOOL. WE RUN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO RAISE MONEY TO USE TOWARDS PURCHASING BOOKS, EQUIPMENT AND TOWARDS TRIPS FOR THE CHILDREN OF COATES WAY SCHOOL.

Parent / Teachers Association on behalf of St Lawrence Primary School. Organisation of fund raising activities (raffles, film nights, discos etc) primarily on school premises or adjacent village hall. Monies raised are granted back to the school for special items outside the budget of the school (coach trips, special equipment, water bottles, school bags etc).

Social events, community gatherings, private & public meetings, exercise classes, film clubs, music and specialist groups for the benefit of the local, and wider, community.

The Hall is used for community led activities including sales, sports, Bridge Club, charity events, meetings including AGM's, cinema, theatrical and musical performances, and parties both adult & childrens.

The sale of Pantomime tickets, sweet, cake, lolly and doughnut sales. Summer and Christmas fayres local business donations, film nights and discos plus pre-loved uniform sales all PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL TO PUT TOWARDS VARIOUS PROJECTS

Fundraising/Social Events inc- Sumer Fete, Christmas Party, Christmas Cards, Raffles, fundraising brochure sales.Spending- Library books, special needs equipment, musical equipment, school trips, purchase of new mini bus etc

In the early 60s the original wooden hut that was Nicholforest Village Hall burned down. Money was raised for the new hall from Whist drives, dances etc. In '64 a new hall was built. In '96 with the help of a lottery grant the hall was transformed. Regular groups and societies now meet at the hall. The hall holds regular events throughout the year and it also has a Resource Centre and Library.

Each year Abbots Langley School Association organise various events: Christmas and Summer fetes, quiz nights, discos, book sales, plant sales, etc.. All monies raised from these and other smaller events is donated to Abbots Langley School and is used to pay for upcoming projects.

The village hall provides a refurbished premise for local community use and hire. Our local organisations which includes the WI, short mat bowling, keep fit,book club , yoga, quilters,dowsing group and reading group, amateur dramatics and village lunches etc meet regularly on a weekly or monthly basis. Occasionally parties and funeral/ anniversary teas are catered for.

THE CHARITY MAKES FINANCIAL AWARDS FOR ANY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. FOR EXAMPLE, SMALL GRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR A COURSE OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING OR HELP WITH TRAVEL COSTS.

The Museum Ethnographers Group (MEG) is a subject specialist network (SSN) providing professional support and advice for people working with or studying world cultures collections in museums. Our main activities are the annual conference and journal, quarterly newsletter, website and enquiries services. We also hold regular study visits and training days for members.

We have a residential facility in the forest area near Cropton in N. Yorkshire with self-catering accommodation for 26 people in a mixture of dormitories and double rooms. We allow groups of young people accompanied by responsible adults to book the facility for educational purposes and as such we are attached, but independent of, Driffield School in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

Polsted Village Hall Management Committee is responsible for the maintenance and letting of the building. In order to enhance the hall's financial well-being the committee runs fund-raising events. The committee also runs some social events which are of benefit to the community, e.g. Village lunch & digital cinema screenings.

1. PROVISION OF MEETING PLACE FOR MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL WELL BEING OF JEWISH STUDENTS AND GRADUATES. 2. EDUCATIONAL COURSES AND LECTURES, ASSISTANCE TO LIBRARIES, PROMOTION OF JEWISH EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE. 3. TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING LIKE OBJECTS.

The charity's activities include the running of Girlguiding Dunstable Division, Windy Sayles (indoor residential, activity centre and campsite) and Windy Sayles shop (selling badges, books, uniform etc)

The charity provides financial help to young people in the parish of Wye up to the age of 21 for purchase of books, equipment and general support for educational purposes or advancement. The charity can also support travel costs to attend university or other higher education establishments. The charity makes grants to Wye Primary School for things not provided by the local education authority.

Parents, teachers and friends of Caton St Paul's School raise extra money for school projects and equipment e.g. library books, computers, sports and outdoor equipment. They also contribute by supporting the School Sports Day, the annual Christmas Fair and also by donating money towards children attending outside school activities e.g. Young Voices.

Village hall meeting place for various groups - eg - Book Club, Village Lottery, Table Tennis, Pool Club, Whist Drive, Plant Sale. The hall is also hired out throughout the year for private meeting space and small events and gatheringsThe committee organises regular activities and events throughout the year such as Film nights,Talks, Duck Race, Summer BBQ, Harvest Lunch, Christmas Party

Promotion of Islam via publications in its pure and pristine form in the light of the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his last message on the eve of his farewell pilgrimage as practiced and preached by Shaikh Hadrat Abu Anees Muhammad Barkat Ali (May Allah Be Pleased with Him) d. 26 January 1997, founder of Dar-ul-Ehsan International, Faisalabad, Pakistan.