Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women

The objective of Girlguiding Cardiff & East Glamorgan is to facilitate the purpose of Girlguiding UK in its area, by providing a structure and organisation, by training leaders and by obtaining and managing funds to be utilised to this end. The purpose of Girlguiding UK is to enable girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.

The charity aims to provide accommodation for deserving cases of women in the city of Sunderland who are in need of support. There is also a commitment to maintain the Almshouses in which the wardens and residents live. This is funded through grants, investments and contributions from residents.

To provide subsidised housing for people in need, with a preference being given to Single Women residing in Tywyn.

The Charity provides donations to worthwhile causes, especially in the fields of education, medicine and medical research, women and childrens' support and welfare, religion and social areas.

WE RAISE AND MANAGE FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE VILLAGE HALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA. WE HOLD FUND-RAISING EVENTS AND HIRE THE HALL OUT FOR COMMUNITY & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, E.G. BROWNIES, WOMENS INSTITUTE AND PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS, FOR ART CLASSES, DANCING & BINGO SESSIONS AND TO INDIVIDUALS FOR EVENTS SUCH AS WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND CHILDRENS' PARTIES.

Fundraising activities in support of Watford Grammar School for Girls.

Providing a centre of prayer within the local community, striving to bring Christ into the lives of those we meet and to give a strong Christian witness. Parish work in Exeter and other charitable works including running a small pastoral centre and assisting Plymouth Diocese.

Monthly WI meetings. Outings as a WI, with other WIs and Federation. Supporting national resolutions. Coffee mornings. Involvment with local groups eg collecting for food banks.

Users from Feb 1969 Women's Institute (twice monthly)Weekly activities including Tae Kwondo 5-70 years, Fitness Group,Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, Art Class.Meeting place for other organisation including CA & Stourton Fundraising Group (a fundraising group donated proceeds to village hall. Hall is trustee managed, well kept with own grounds & private car park.

Youth organisation, meeting 4 nights each week with approximately 100 members and 22 voluntary leaders.

The maintenance and management of 8 modern (1986) almhouses/bungalows occupied by single women over the age of 50, who have lived in Shrewsbury or within 5 miles of it.

The Mabel Gale Bequest maintains 12 one bedroomed flats and surrounding gardens for elderly poor ladies in Bridport, Dorset.

Self contained accommodation for the widows or orphaned daughters of RN or RM officers.

To help elderly and infirm unitarian ministers and their families; and for the aid of spouses, widow(ers) and families of any such ministers as may be suffering from ill health or be left without adequate means of support.

Instructing girls and young women in the ways of the Girlguiding Movement

Support for RAF Widows and Widowers

Scouting for boys & girls

To relieve women who are in need of financial assistance in sickness, convalescence or old age of themselves, their spouses or dependents

GHPFA manages and operates the Village Hall and Playing Field in Great Houghton, Northampton. Some of the activities include Village Cricket and Football Clubs, and a Tennis Club. Inside activities include the Womens Institute, Short Mat Bowls Club, Youth Club, Messy Church, Painting Group, Dance and Zumba Groups and other activities as requested and considered appropriate.

YOUTH WORK

The charity gives women the opportunity of working together & to develop their education. Bursaries are given to attend Denman, the NFWI residential college where arts, crafts, sciences and home economics are taught. Weekly and monthly activities are enjoyed by members. Tai Chi, Country Dancing, Book Club, Drama are some of the activities in which we are involved.

Housing elderly single women

Almshouses.

Provision of almshouses for the poor women of Stanmore

The Friends organise social and fund raising events for parents and girls of Guildford High School.