Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Families

The charity supplies a caring and educational provision for pre-school aged children. We provide quality facilities and qualified staff to resource the pre-school. We provide a support network for families and carers to engage special needs support, health visitor liason and organisation of other professionals.

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre provides a community-based service to help families whose lives are affected by illness or disability. Music Therapy involves active music making as a means of improving physical, psychological and emotional functioning. The charity also provides information, further education, presentations/workshops and a programme of cultural events.

Grants for any child over the age of 5 years of a father or mother who is a British Citizen and is in need of financial assistance to obtain British type education either overseas or in the UK whilst the family is living/working overseas.

Provision of adult education classes, family learning courses, clubs, groups, activities for junior, teenage and adult members of the local community together with functions, social events, fund raising and workshops. Partnerships with local authority, education centre, community police, counselling groups, workskill workshops and other community groups.

Acton Playgroup provides a safe, stimulating and secure learning environment. A high standard of care and learning opportunities which actively promote all areas of children's development. Child care which meets the diverse needs of the local community regardless of race, culture, religion, ability means. Children and their families with a provision that promotes equality and values diversity.

Charity supports families with children under the age of 5Parenting adviceParenting programmesGeneral advicePlay and Support sessions.Pre SchholOver 50s Drop-in

A local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.

Speakeasy helps people with aphasia - a communication difficulty caused by stroke or other head injury. We also offer practical help and advice for families and carers of people with aphasia.

The Mothers' Union works to support families both locally and worldwide by fulfilling our aims and objects. Work is undertaken by members who are involved in social policy issues and who raise funds to support our overseas work. On a local level our members offer practical support to families in Lancashire and throughout the Anglican Communion.

A NATIONAL ORGANISATION WHOSE MEMBERS CONSIST OF PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN NEONATAL CARE.WE AIM TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND AN ADVOCATE FOR NEONATES AND THEIR FAMILIES BOTH PROFESSIONALLY AND IN THE POLITICAL ARENA.WE PUBLISH A PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 6 TIMES A YEAR AND ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO NETWORK WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES THROUGH AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

Activitiesa. Educational & Cultural Workshopsb. Advice, Advocacy, Information on immigration, housing, benefits, hospitals. c. Family affairs such as marriage, mediation, counselling & Women affairs, d. Substance misuse advice and guidance.e. elderly advice and support & youth work f. Islamic propagation:-five time a day prayers, Ramadan (evening meal) program,

Beacon Lodge is a grant-making charity. We support other registered charities which promote the care, safety and upbringing of children by:-(1) supporting and assisting those in need, their families and carers(2) promoting their health; and(3) advancing their education.

Town and County Council meetings, NSPCC fundraisers, GCC youth strategy, Career support, CPD Porthmadog FC support, Bingo, Church services, Ffestiniog railway meetings, Merched y gest, English and Welsh learning classes, Weight watchers, Porthmadog Fire service, Young farmers club, Wrestling, Concerts, Club for the Blind, Local produce market, Line dancing, art classes and Family history events.

The Dacorum Community Trust is a charity dedicated to helping those most in need within the Dacorum area, by managing and distributing funds it raises locally from individuals, companies and organisations.We assist local families who are disadvantaged through illness, loss of employment, and other circumstances.We are able to respond quickly and effectively.

The charity seeks to: Advance the Christian religion and religious education. Advance the education of young people by providing facilities for their recreation and leisure time, so that they may grow to maturity as responsible members of society. Promote the preservation of family life by providing education for the general public in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith.

LLLGB offers free, evidence-based breastfeeding support. Our trained volunteer Leaders (breastfeeding counsellors) have all nursed our children. We empower mothers and families with knowledge, confidence and empathy. We provide understanding and connection through meetings, email, phone, messaging and social media.

Scripture-based prayer groupsEncounters and RetreatsMarried couples and family encountersSpiritual and Catechetical FormationSpiritual Accompaniment and Vocational DiscernmentWe are also working with some Diocese as University Chaplains and Catechetical Coordinators

We are a committee run setting that aim to work alongside parents, carer's and children to provide a friendly, caring environment, strengthening children, families and communities.We aim to:Enable children to blossom in a nurturing environment, Provide a inspiring approach to education and life long learning, Provide a foundation for the future.We take children from 2 years - 11 years old

Kinlet Family Playgroup are committed to providing high quality childcare and education for children from 2 to 5 years regardless of faith, ability or special needs. We work in partnership with parents to help our children learn and develop. Kinlet Family Playgroup provides a warm caring and happy environment for all children attending.

The Trust is an almshouse and grant-making charity operating only in the Parish of Harefield. It provides alms accommodation for qualifying elderly women and families and also playing fields. At Christmas cash grants are made in lieu of traditional coal allocations to qualifying elderly. Grants are also made from time to time to individuals or groups with an established need.

Bollinbrook Pre-school is a fully inclusive setting which provides care and education for pre-school aged children. It opened in 1989 in the Bollinbrook area of Macclesfield and serves up to fifty four families from the community.

Cancer Support centre providing counselling, complementary therapies, specialist support groups and gentle exercise to cancer patients, children and family members in West Sussex and South East Hampshire. Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of people experiencing cancer.

We strive to offer a safe, happy, caring and stimulating enviroment, in which the pre-school children from families in our local area, can develop their skills for the next step on the ladder of life.

To enhance the development and education of children below statutory school age by providing pre-school facilities accessible to all families within the local community.

The charity operates within the RC Diocese of Plymouth, which covers Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset & in accordance with its core values of love, justice & forgiveness it*Operates an Essential Grant Programme to help families with children in dire need.*Supports families of all faiths and none.*Encourages children to think about the needs of others less fortunate.