Arts Charities

We organise an annual musical and drama festival in Carlisle. Entries are mainly from young people but there are classes for adults. Musical classes cover singing and instrumental playing. We are members of the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music Dance and Speech.

Puts on several concerts a year to provide live choral music for people in the Penrith area and to raise money for other charities. Provides choral bursaries for young people who sing with the choir to enable them to continue their music education.Provides workshops and other choral events which are open to members of other local choirs and to the general public

In pursuance of the choir's objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects, COLS presents three concerts each year together with other occasional musical activities.

Witham Choral Society offers, without audition, the opportunity for anyone to learn about, improve and enjoy choral singing. To this end it rehearses weekly and gives 3 concerts with professional orchestra and soloists each year enabling people in the Witham area to learn about and appreciate the classical choral repertoire. The society supports local charities.

To study and perform oratorio and other choral works and so educate interested sections of the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. This also includes enabling school children to aprticpate in concerts in front of a live audience and with a professional orchestra.

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.

Music and the encouragement of young musicians is a key activity. Other grants in the England and Northern Ireland are mainly to medical causes with an emphasis on research and medical conditions affecting older people the care of people suffering from cancer including support for hospices and disability particularly deafness. In South Africa grants are given in areas of perceived need.

A rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Cattle Showing, Duke of Edingburgh and Meetings & Social Events.

Support the farm management in Open Days such as Mayday, Town & Country Day, Harvest Festival, Halloween, Christmas. Practical work on projects round the farm.

Village Hall, used for Weddings, parties, dances, meetings, sports i.e. soft bowls, badminton, Keep Fit , dancing, Charity lunches and dinner, lectures,

The village hall serves a mainly rural community. Currently a mens club, WI, gardening club, pre-school, carpet bowls, whist drives, bingo sessions, film nights, singing group; the hall is also used for monthly coffee mornings, quizzes, parish council monthly meetings and for various church functions. There is an annual pantomime and occasional village celebrations.

Monitoring Planning Applications, contributing to the Salisbury Vision replacement, putting up blue plaques commemorating people and buildings, producing a quarterly magazine and arranging visits and lectures for members.

We provide progressive training for boys and girls in various skills, from age 5 yrs to adults - based upon The National Scout Assoc policies, leaders, in consultation with the children, arrange weekly and long term programmes, utilising local facilities, programmes consist of games, music & constructive work both indoors & out - camping, climbing, hikes, abseiling, water activities.

The Sir Barry Jackson Trust,s objects and principal activities are to fund the advancement and improvement of education in drama and theatrical production and to develop the public,s appreciation of such art.

Raise funds in the UK to support the production of Christian broadcast and social media material by a production team in India and to support follow-up by the production team. Support Christian activities in association with this work.

Cares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters

Provision by fundraising of books, equipment and other facilities other than such are normally provided by the LEA.

Silsoe Young Farmers is a youth group run by the members for the members to advance their education in argiculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. Joining in with local village activities to become an active part of the community. Improving mental capacities, self-reliance and individual responsibilities.

Provision of Community center for hire by the public for personal and community activities.Library facility for local residents.

A variety of community activities including parish council meetings, local societies - amenity, bridge, history for example - leisure classes (pilates, line dancing) toddlers' group, art exhibitions, drama productions and private parties.

Provides human resources, buildings, open space & facilities for many activities eg table tennis, dancing, arts, plays.

Provision of a Village Hall with kitchen and toilet facilities. The hall has a stage and a store room. It is used for a wide variety of community activities including coffee mornings, craft classes, parish council, dog training, informal indoor sports, toddlers group, village markets, village festival. Also private hire functions, such as weddings, parties, meetings, study and school groups.

Fund raising to provide financial support to the educational & pastoral aims of Stratford Primary at Broad Street. The PA has funded external activities which support and reinforce the curriculum, such as Life Skills Programme and Skipping Workshop. Additionally the PA has purchased library and classroom books, ICT equipment and indoor sports equipment.

Promote & support local art gallery & museum, practically by volunteering help & financially by raising money through organizing excursions & talks held at monthly meetings. We also offer visits to other galleries, study days and holidays.

Outings, theatre trips, shopping, holidays, friendship and company.Playing dominos, cards and knitting and reading. We also do jigsaws and quizzes and have entertainment.