Arts Charities

Support Christian work in East Asia. Supports the translation, printing and distribution of scriptures and Christian literature globally

We currently provide a centre for village activities such as Pilates, Dance Tuition, Yoga, Fitness etc. We also provide a meeting place for use by local organisations, the Village Primary School, by local people for weddings and other family gatherings and for the TMH community cinema. The hall amenity area is also used by various local organisations for village activities throughout each year.

Slimming World Group, Toddlers, Shotokan Karate, Rhythmic Dance, Boogie Bounce, Fitness, Craft, Child Minders, Good Companions, Weight Management and Anything Goes

Poynton Players produce 4 to 5 plays each year, to an audience mainly drawn from the surrounding community. Over the last year, we have encouraged local drama, dance and singing groups, particularly youth organisations to take advantage of our facilities and are increasing our activities as as a community asset.

The society provides opportunity for local people to participate in the study & practice of choral music both secular and religious. The society also aims to bring choral music to audiences from Godalming and surrounding areas with a view to encouraging greater musical knowledge and appreciation as well as re-inforcing the sense of community amongst local residents.

Hire of halls for community use. Religious groups, pre school groups, sporting activities, dance classes and meetings.

The charity runs a Christian bookshop with books, bibles, bible notes, Christian artifacts etc. on sale.

To advance the education of pupils in the school by organising fund raising events. Money raised is donated to the school to pay for activities, equipment or facilities that would not normally be paid for by the local authority. Equipment such as interactive whiteboards, well-stocked library and new learning areas have helped the school achieve Outstanding status by Ofsted in December 2008.

Provision of village hall for hire by local people and local organisations.

CARSHALTON CHORAL SOCIETY IS A CHORAL SOCIETY ESTABLISHED IN 1947 TO PERFORM CHORAL MUSIC IN THE LOCAL AREA. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL, AND THERE IS NO AUDITION REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY. FINANCE IS PROVIDED BY MEMBERS' SUBSCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS TO LOCAL FUNDING AUTHORITIES.

Village Hall activities such asReligious activitiesArts and cultureSports and recreation eg brownies and guides ,badminton, dancing, children's partiesMeeting place for local mattersCoffee morningVillage marketPolling station, local gas terminal meetingsEducation

Coffee Mornings.Craft/Creativity.Church Activities, Aerobics, Scottish/Ballroom/Tap Dance, Pilates, Yoga & Zumba.Local Council Surgery/Meetings.Ad-hock Training & Parties .

The society provides lectures, excursions, visits, walks and study days, which are open to the public. There is also a library which is open to members and others by appointment, and a journal, which is distributed to members and libraries. The society also offers research grants and book grants to students of archaeology or history, and grant assistance for archaeological projects.

Maintaining, developing and expanding the collection of books, manuscripts and archive material of the late Hasan M Balyuzi as the core collection of a research library (The Afnan Library) in accordance with Mr Balyuzi's testamentory wishes.

encouragement and performance of choral singing

encouraging Theatre, dance, music, working together towards productions. To grow in confidence

We sing for all charities that need our help to raise funds in all area's. we sing for all organisation that request our choral singing within a reasonable distance.

Provide facilities for the physical and mental training, recreation and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lecture classes, recreation and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Hampsthwaite.

RFC prepares and performs 3 - 4 concerts each year for the community. We conduct open workshops on major choral works. In the past RFC has performed in conjunction with other choruses including an area children's choir and a German chorus from Dusseldorf.

Procuring, sponsoring or assisting the performance of musical works of the highest quality in the UK by orchestras that are members of the Association of British Orchestras; encouraging improvements in standards of performance by British orchestras; promoting the development of musical appreciation by the general public.

To provide out of school activities and encourage fundraising, for pupils with Special Educational Needs at The Dales School. These activities will be offered above and beyond what is delivered through the National Curriculum eg (respite holidays / Christmas outings - pantomime etc.)

Presentation of live theatre with an emphasis on drama.Encouragement of members of the public of all ages to take part in all aspects of theatricalperformance, direction and management.Interaction with other drama societies by way of competition.

Promotion and development of the education of its members and the public in an appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.

Live theatrical performances, educational workshops

The objects of the Association shall be the study and practice of choral music, in particular church music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance and to promote the development of the Choir of Southwell Minster.