Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women

Education activities for women of all ages. Promoting and supporting all areas of community life within the village of Cowfold and its immediate environs.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THE RAINFORD GUIDE HEADQUARTERS.TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANISED CAMPS/OUTINGS AND TRAINING FOR GUIDERS AND YOUNG LEADERS.

To provide a means of social and recreational facilities to all persons residing within the parishes of Corse & Staunton and their invited guests.To foster, develop and control the pursuit of amateur sport encouraging an atmosphere of goodwill and friendship.To encourage active participation by all elements of the community, in particular, the young and female members.

For the relief of persons suffering from congenital disabilities attributable to the effects of drugs known as hormonal pregnancy tests. The charity aims to obtain medical, educational and other charitable aid and advice to enable such persons and their parents to overcome their special difficulties and live a normal life

The Charity at its discretion: -helps any Old Stortfordian, and/or wife,husband,widow,widower, child or dependant of an Old Stortfordian in need or deserving assistance by reason of poverty, illness, injury or other misfortune-education or maintenance of a child in need at the College

Provide relief to the Elder Brethren and Assistants of the Corporation of the Hull Trinity House, their widows and spinster daughters as may be in need of assistance

MAKES GRANTS TO WOMEN ONLY IN REDUCED FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TANGIBLE ITEMS TO HELP EASE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVING IN THE LONG TERM. IT IS NOT WITHIN THE REMIT TO SETTLE DEBTS, OUTSTANDING BILLS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, HEALTHCARE TREATMENT, ETC. RESPITE BREAKS ARE CONSIDERED ONLY IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

We provide social interaction for ladies over 60 to prevent isolation and loneliness by providing weekly bingo sessions, day trips and monthly social evenings. The ladies get out and about, support each other and provide companionship and social interaction.

The provision of assistance by food, shelter and moral training (in accordance with the evangelical teachings of the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible) for widows, deserted wives, orphan girls and other underprivileged peoples in India.

The activities of the charity include the monthly lunch club for older people, support for the Heyshott Pre-School held in the hall on three days each week in term-time and acting as a focal point for village meetings and activities. Overnight accommodation is provided for walking groups and girl guides. The charity maintains three cottages and has an annual maintenance and repair programme for it

The provision of affordable housing for women aged 50 years and above living in the Bradshaw, Illingworth Moor, Illingworth and Holdsworth area of benefit.

We are the umbrella body for Guiding activities in Alcester and the surrounding area (known as Alcester & the Avon Villages). Our activities aim to enable girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to the world

SEMINGTON VILLAGE HALL situated in the High St .Used by Post Office 2 mornings a week. Local Bridge club use it twice weekly. Coffee mornings onThursday at 10am. Bingo in the club lounge 7.30pm on Mondays.Skittles are played by 3 ladies and 3 mens teams in the winter and by a mixed team in the summer. The W.I. Zumba dance and the Stompers also are regulars.

Provision and maintenance of Almshouses for poor women or widowers of character not less than 60 years of age at the time of appointment, preference shall first be given to the aforesaid and resident in Cottesbrooke.

The Charity initially provided accommodation to ladies on their own who had reached the age of 60 years. It is now open to single ladies of 50 years and over who wish to reside in one of 6 almshouses and pay a weekly maintenance contribution.

Squirrel Scouts (4-6 Year Old - Boys & Girls)Beaver Scouts (6-8 Year Old - Boys & Girls)Cub Scouts (8-11 Year Old - Boys & Girls)Scouts (11-14 Year Old - Boys & Girls)Explorer Scouts (14-18 Year Old Male & Female)

The main purposes of the W.I Organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts, crafts and sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions national & international, in music, drama & cultural subjects & in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social wel

Assist needy and infirm ladies over the age of 60 and also organisations, including Charities, which also provide assistance for such needy and infirm ladies in the Norwich and Sheringham areas.

Springfield Activity Centre residential accommodation for members of Girlguiding. The building also hosts unit meetings, trainings and adult support for Girlguiding's volunteer leaders.

Our volunteers run weekly meetings for girls and young women aged 5-26, and offer a wide range of girl lead activities based on the guidelines and principles of Girlguiding. Membership is open to all, and activities are also offered outside weekly meetings in the form of outings, camps and holidays, all aimed at developing young people in a fun and safe environment.

This charity activity is the Women's Institute whose purposes are renowned. Bude WI is an active organisation giving interests and fellowship to all those who belong.

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.

Girlguiding, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active role in society through it's distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteers.

The Fund is devoted to extending immediate relief to any Mark Master Mason who has been a regular subscribing member of a Mark or Royal Ark Mariner Lodge within the Province of Nottinghamshire for a period of not less than three years, to his Widow or to his dependants, when satisfactory reasons are produced of necessity, or to the support of Masonic and non-Masonic Charities as deemed appropriate

Uses investment income to make grants to individuals and organisations falling within the charity's objects - relief of poverty and distress among men or women in reduced or destitute circumstances.