Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Young children

Bathampton Playgroup runs for 4 1/2 hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 3 1/2 hours on Friday morning and 2 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons during school term time. Children from age two-and-a half years old to 5 years old are accepted. The playgroup has been in existence for over 50 years and many in the village are involved in its committees, fund-raising and organising.

To provide a safe and happy learning environment for children under five. This takes the form of a mother and baby/toddler group for children from birth onwards, located in the village hall and an ofsted registered playgroup for 2 - 5 year olds.

We run a Pre-School 3 days a week, term time, plus a Baby & Toddler group once a week at the Village Hall. The group provides educational and social activities for young children plus an opportunity for local families to meet and socialise in our rural area. We are inspected by Ofsted and supported by the West Berkshire Early Years team. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance.

To provide affordable, well maintained and friendly facilities for local groups, clubs and individuals. These include Pre-School, majorettes, judo, martial arts, children's football, slimming world, advanced motorists, metal detectors, , yoga,U3A History club, Art appreciation, Current affairs, Geography, theatre groups and many more.

To provide a safe environment in an Ofsted approved Pre-School with trained leaders to educate and encourage children before the official school starting age. Runs in accordance with Pre-school legislation and has a parent/guardian committee and three members of Romiley methodist Church.

To provide a safe and friendly play/learning environment for children aged from 2 years to 5 years. fOur atchment area is Sudbrooke and the surrounding areas.We work on the guidelines of National Standards for early years education and childcare.

Ron Dawson Memorial Hall is a well located village hall in Corby Glen, established since 1993, the hall is pleased to have the local Preschool as its main tenant. The hall and sports field are also available for general hire for parties, christenings, weddings, and other events.

Community Social Activities such as Bonfire Night parties, Quizes, Amateur Dramatic Society performances, Keep fit, Extend, Bingo, Bowls.Home to Fairhaven First Steps, a pre-school group which holds four morning sessions a week.Shower and Changing Room for local football club and Cricket clubs. Cricket and Football pitch.Children's play area with equipment.

West Hoathly Pre-school is a small, friendly Early Years setting at the heart of the local community. Catering for around 20 children between the ages of two and four years old. Fundraising activities include children's parties, cake and lolly sales lolly xmas fair's, sports activities.

Whitley Lodge Under Fives is committed to providing a safe, stimulating and caring environment, where learning is fun and children can enjoy social interaction with their peers. We are sensitive to children's individual needs and encourage them to reach their full potential at their own pace. We work in partnership with parents to provide a quality pre-school experience.

The money is used for young people who have left school and gone onto further education i.e. universities, NVQ courses to help them with books etc. Also organisations in the village i.e. school, brownies, play group.

Our secular/social work includes:- The provision of advice and support for people in need and distress. Provision of parents & toddler groups. separate support groups for men and women. Education: The performing arts, music/media. Children's & youth clubs To serve our community in a Christian context and to support our membership similarly. Provision of space for other charities to use.

minibus for elderly/old people, people with disabilities. To provide transport in the 5 parishes we cover to those who have special needs have young children or are socially isolated, as agreed by the committee.

We provide a venue for a full range of village and local / leisure activities including but not limited to; badminton, zumba, , stage plays, annual pantomime, horticultural events, parish council meetings, nursery school, dance class, wedding receptions and parties for all ages etc. We also act as the Polling Station for Local and National elections.

Village Hall comprising: Main hall with stage and lighting; this can accommodate 100 persons seated at tables or 150 without. Committee room with access to own toilet and kitchenette. Fully equipped kitchen. Storage room.Disabled access and toilet which include baby changing facilities.Utilised for numerous local educational and recreational purposes including Play Group and Youth Club,

The proclamation of the Christian Gospel in Bridport and surrounding districts through regular Sunday Services, house groups, outreach activities in the town centre, joint activities with Churches Together in Bridport. Youth work, Mother and Toddler Group, Alpha Courses, regular charitable donations of 15% of our income.

We provide Sunday Services, Bible study and prayer, door to door visiting, pastoral care and listening to anyone in need of help particularly the elderly, bereaved and disabled. Children's clubs for pre-school and primary school age. Meetings for people in the community. We allow use of premises to members of the church or clubs and to people and organisations that share the same christian ethos

To provide high quality, affordable and accessible childcare for all children aged two-five years, in a safe and supportive environment and to work with parents in the provision of this childcare.

The provision of Scouting for boys and girls between the age of 6 years and 14 years with an emphasis on water activities for the older members of the Group.

Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly.

Willoughby pre school playgroup provides children from the ages of 2 - 5 years with a pre school education. The pre school is OFSTED regulated and provides the chidren with the latest Government requirements.

Patchway Community Centre provides a safe and welcoming place for the local and surrounding communities to meet, we have over 25 regular groups consisting of Martial Arts, Luncheon clubs for the over 55's , Pre school and Tots , Mother and toddler group, AA, Senior Citizens, Zumba Classes, Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing, P.H.A.B and many more.

Providing a well-maintained, well-equipped community building with good facilities for hire. (a) By organisations, societies and groups who provide a wide range of services and activities for all ages ranging from toddlers to elderly people, and (b) By people for private functions. Fund raising for specific improvement projects.

Benger Bears Pre-School is set in the rural village community of Sutton Benger. At Benger Bears Pre-school we aim to provide high quality, affordable and accessible childcare to children aged two and a half to five, in a safe and supportive environment, and to work in partnership with parents in the provision of this childcare.

We aim to provide a happy stimulating and safe environment in which all children can learn through play with adult support and encouragement. Our activities in relation to these objectives are learning through play, eg. painting, Lego and outdoor play, group stories and songs and discussion times.