Arts Charities

To provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).

This is an active choir that fosters fellowship between members whilst developing their musical skills. We perform several choral concerts throughout the year, supported by regular rehearsals and occasional workshops. Small groups may be available to perform at private functions in return for a donation to Choir funds.

The Hall provides rooms, equipment, bar/kitchen facilities and space for meetings, parties, theatrical performances and educational activities. It is available to local inhabitants, without any form of discrimination, and also to outside individuals and organisations. The committee sponsors regular community activities. There is associated managed woodland and a substantial parking area.

Parwich Memorial Hall is a community facility available for hire for a wide range of activities and events that benefit the whole of the community. The hall is booked for a range of weekly activities including keep fit, pilates and table tennis, an art group, toddler group and is used as a hall by the village lunch and film night.

Provides holiday/residential experiences for young people from families who are experiencing difficulties. We aim to build relationships, deliver educational and recreational programmes for personal and social development. We have parties, provide hampers, visit the pantomime and other theatre visits when possible.

The society serves those interested in the history and technique of British Theatre by arranging public lectures, by publishing books and a thrice-yearly journal ('Theatre Notebook') and by awarding research grants to individuals and institutions. It awards an annual theatre book prize and stages the Poel Event, an annual workshop promoting good stage speech, most recently at the National Theatre.

The Society holds regular lecture meetings, residential seminars, and organises a summer visit to reserve &/or private collections not normally open to the public. It also publishes Newsletters, a Journal (usually annually), and other additional occasional publications when appropriate material becomes available.

Promotion of musical education

We support Christian Science healing through prayer by holding weekly Sunday church services and Sunday School, and monthly Wednesday testimony meetings. Christian Science literature is available at these meetings. We also sponsor public talks about Christian Science. All activities are for the local community.

To provide suitable premises for local people to hire at an affordable rate. To provide activities for local people to enjoy i.e Monthly Tea Dances - Weekly Pre School Activity Sessions - Toddler Group for Pre School Children - 50 + Club for Older Local Residents. We also accomodate local groups i.e. Kung Fu Club - Women's Institute - Computer Classes - Parish Council Meetings - Brass Band etc.

OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENSURE THE INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS REMAIN HIGH FOR THE FULL BENEFIT OF THE SCHOOL BENEFICIARIES IE, THE BOYS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SPECIALIST BENEFITS OF ANY KIND NOT PROVIDED BY THE LA; AWARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE GOING TO UNIVERSITY;TO BOYS TRAVELLING IN PURSUIT OF THEIR EDUCATION;AND FOR THE STUDY OF MUSIC/ARTS/SCIENCES OR OTHERWISE PROMOTING THEIR EDUCATION.

The company plays a monitoring role within a group of charities spread around the world, all operating under the Radio Lollipop banner. Countries represented are England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and the USA. The charities have the common objective of providing care, comfort and entertainment to children in hospital through broadcasting and play activities.

The Objects of Wokingham Choral Society are to educate the public in the art and science of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.WCS is an auditioned choir which rehearses weekly during academic term times at a local senior school. Four concerts a year are performed and the choir is financed from annual subscriptions, ticket sales and its own fund raising.

Contributing towards the education of young students of singing at the National Opera studio or at such other musical institution as the trustees deicide or to make donations to such other musical institutions or organisations whose aims are exclusively charitable as the trustees decide.

Christmas Fair, Sponsored Walks, Discos, Summer Fair, Film Nights, Raffles

Provision of local news on audio cassette, memory stick or CD for blind or visually impaired people in the local area. Also provision of weekly and monthly audio magazines

The promotion and performance of Choral music for concerts mainly in Northampton

Provision of welfare/medical equipment and services assistance with medical expenses. Provision of transport services, local centre, television licences, aid alarms and sundry further activities.

The charity supports a limited number of causes known to the trustees.

Serious Music Concerts

TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF IVER VILLAGE AND RICHINGS PARK AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, INCLUDING USE FOR A PRE-SCHOOL, MEETINGS, DRAMA PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION.

Provision of village hall facilities for a multitude of events including film shows, theatre, entertainment events, antique and arts and crafts, childrens activities, badminton, dog shows, weddings, private parties, meetings, learning centre and many smaller events such as keep fit, bingo and indoor bowls.

Provision of facilities for theatrical performances and other cultural activities

BALANCE CLASS, DANCE-TEACHING & SOCIAL, ART CLASSES, EXERCISE - TAI CHI , YOGA, PILATES, FITNESS CHILDRENS BALLET, DANCE & CRAFT, KIDDIBOP, BRIDGE, U3A MEETINGS, INC. FRENCH, BRIDGE, RUMMIKUB, WHIST, PHOTOGRAPHY, NHS BLOOD COLLECTION, UKULELE,CRAFTING, MACHINE KNITTING, SLIMMING WORLD , LINK & FILLING STATION CHURCH MTGS, WAL SPINNERS, IAMS, SOCIAL GATHERING FOR LONELINESS/DEMENTIA

Per the Constitution, the Chorus aims to promote, develop and maintain the public's appreciation and education in the art and science of music. Focusing on choral music, it performs concerts, and holds workshops for its members.