Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women

Education/Training. Arts, culture,heritage and science

The relief of persons who have served or are serving under the white ensign and the wives, widows, husbands, children and other dependants of such persons who are in necessitous financial circumstances or who are suffering from ill-health or injury. From time to time make contributions to registered charities (Naval).

The Charity was set up to provide financial support for poor widows living in the Parish of Catcott. It's brief has been extended over the years to provide support for the poor and elderly in the immediate area, particularly at Christmas time.

TO RENDER ASSISTANCE BY GRANT OR PENSION TO NECESSITOUS MASTER SADDLERS AND LEATHER GOODS RETAILERS, WHO, BY REASON OF OLD AGE, INFIRMITY OR OTHER MISFORTUNE, ARE UNABLE TO CONTINUE BUSINESS; ALSO TO AID NECESSITOUS WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF SUCH DECEASED PERSONS

To or for the relief of such poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children, or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct

Monthly meetings with speakers of interest on a wide range of general and educational subjects; educational classes; inter Institute quizzes and sports and fitness activities; participation in environmental and public affairs; participation in local village activities; supporting Associated Country Women of the World; social events.

WE OFFER SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO WOMEN IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT

Activities are for ladies of the area. They include talks, outings, theatre trips and activities organised by the Lancashire Federation of Women's Institutes.

Management of the Local Village Hall for use by Residents, Parish Council, Local Police, Lund Pre-School, Young Uniformed Organisations, Womens Institute, Young Farmers, Over 60's Club and Local Football Teams

Monthly meeting of female members which is addressed by a speaker . We have various speakers on many subjects including, Behind the scenes at Chelsea, Tai Chi, and musical activities

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Relief of need generally or individually women resident in Canterbury by making grants of money, or paying for items or services calculated to reduce the level of need being suffered.

To relieve hardship among persons of the Jewish faith in Dorset and Hampshire. To visit Jewish patients in their private homes in hospitals and in nursing and residential homes. To provide aid to charitable causes as the committee may from time to time decide. To give support to the Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation. All of the above apply where reasonably possible.

To encourage and enable women to enhance their lives and to play a part in the community.

educational programme for girls aged 5 to18 years as dictated by the girlguiding policy, under the leadership of voluntary leaders

Antrobus Women's Institute holds monthly meeting with a speaker covering a wide variety of topics. A number of Institute members have recently received Food Safety Certificates as the Institute helps with the catering at a number of village events.Members also meet socially once a month to visit places of interestWe have a darts team and bowling tea, members night and a Christmas Party & Quiz

Women's Institute is founded to assist and educate women and to serve the community in any way which is practical. This includes educating the members about any social and other matters which may be of national importance excluding political affairs.

PART OF NATIONAL ORGANISATION AIMED AT EDUCATING & ENTERTAINING WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. ALSO HAS THE ABILITY TO UNDERTAKE, DISCUSS & IF NECESSARY RAISE RESOLUTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ACTION. NON POLITICAL - NON-RELIGIOUS.

Maulden branch of the Women's Institute offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship, to learn, to widen their horizons and together to influence national and international affairs. We offer a programme of educational, entertaining and social activities at our meetings held on a regular basis at the local Village Hall, when all are welcomed.

Provide women with educational opportunities, take part in wide variety of activities, campaign on various issues and hold meetings for women to get together

The Royston morning Women's Institute. Monthly meetings with speakers, coffee mornings, events, outings, fun and friendship. Affliated to the Hertfordshire County Federation and the National Federation of WIs. The modern face of the WI

GirlGuiding is the UKs leading charity for girls and young women. This local chapter of the charity supports Girlguiding units in Lancaster, Garstang and surrounding Lancashire villages. The Division jointly owns, with Morecambe Division (Reg Charity No 1025226), Silver Sapling campsite, Silverdale as a camping and outdoor activity facility available to local units and those in the wider area.

Monthly meetings with speakers. Lunch, mahjong. Bursary to one or two members per year for further education. Outings to theatres, places of interest.

Guiding Activities

Llawhaden YFC & Community Hall is a village hall in the small rural village of Llawhaden located just off the A40. The hall is available for hire for private functions e.g. funeral teas and parties but also provides a meeting place for many activities in the area. Groups that meet here are Young Farmers (youth activity group), the Womens Institute, the Community Council and Zumba fitness group.