Beneficiary group Charities

Music and the encouragement of young musicians is a key activity. Other grants in the England and Northern Ireland are mainly to medical causes with an emphasis on research and medical conditions affecting older people the care of people suffering from cancer including support for hospices and disability particularly deafness. In South Africa grants are given in areas of perceived need.

The Honiton 729 Club is a club for adults with learning disabilities. The club meets most Monday evenings between 7 and 9 pm. With occasional trips out during the year. The club provides varied social activities.

To maintain Wybunbury Tower by holding various fund raising events throughout the year. Included in these are the annual Fig Pie Wakes. Any profits of this event are kept for future maintenance of the Tower. The event also provides opportunity for village groups to fund raise - Village Hall, Delves school, Women's Group, St. Chad's church, Scouts, Cubs & Beavers and Wyb Old Churchyard Society.

We provide progressive training for boys and girls in various skills, from age 5 yrs to adults - based upon The National Scout Assoc policies, leaders, in consultation with the children, arrange weekly and long term programmes, utilising local facilities, programmes consist of games, music & constructive work both indoors & out - camping, climbing, hikes, abseiling, water activities.

To enhance the quality and conditions of life for the members of the community residing in the Parish of Mendlesham (the Mendlesham Community) by the advancement of amateur sport, education and health for the public benefit of the Mendlesham Community. This to include supporting the provision of recreational facilities, playing fields, playgroups, a community centre and other amenities.

The Matthew Trust is a national charity for people with mental health problems and victims of abuse as they are amongst the most misunderstood and disadvantaged in our society. We give help for their everyday lives - for example - clothing, furniture and equipment to repair bleak homes, respite breaks for the family, child carers holidays, second chance education to encourage back to work or hobbi

Cares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters

To raise money for equipment and activities for the children of Oakwood School. To organise social events for parents and carers and to provide support.

We aim to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun, based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the School, fostering more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the School and engaging in activities which support the School and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

Fund raising to provide financial support to the educational & pastoral aims of Stratford Primary at Broad Street. The PA has funded external activities which support and reinforce the curriculum, such as Life Skills Programme and Skipping Workshop. Additionally the PA has purchased library and classroom books, ICT equipment and indoor sports equipment.

Provision of a Village Hall with kitchen and toilet facilities. The hall has a stage and a store room. It is used for a wide variety of community activities including coffee mornings, craft classes, parish council, dog training, informal indoor sports, toddlers group, village markets, village festival. Also private hire functions, such as weddings, parties, meetings, study and school groups.

This Group promote scouting in the Brenchley and Matfield area and follows the aims of the Scout Association, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals responsible citizens and members of their local national and international communities

Provide grants to distressed brother masons their distressed widows dependents individuals and organisations within the county of Wiltshire and Unitary Authority of Swindon for the general relief of medical mental and physical distress among the elderly disabled surgical cases and those subject to violence.

Providing the opportunity for those with learning disabilities (and their families and carers) to obtain advice, guidance and support and offering the opportunity to participate in various recreational activities in a safe environment. Advocacy needs and wants of people with a learning disability to enable greater integration in the local community.

(a) Provision and maintenance of a small village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings lectures and classes, recreation and leisure time occupations for the benefit of the inhabitants of Highbridge(b) Upkeep and maintenance of garden of remembrance as a memorial to men who gave their lives in World War II

The sea cadet corps is a national youth charity providing young people between the ages of 10 & 18 with life skills and the core qualities of good citizenship - teamwork, self-respect and social responsibility.

Volunteers provide transport for the elderly frail to hospitals, surgeries and clinics. They also undertake shopping, befriending and the occasional odd job. A weekly escorted shopping by minibus provides social contact and enables elderly people to shop independently with help. Ipad familiarization sessions are also offered

Providing opportunities for members to meet together at weekly choir practice sessions and develop their singing capabilities in a non-threatening and welcoming environment. Performing at formal and informal events to entertain local communities and help raise money for good causes and charities.

1st Magor Scouts exist to develop the skills and abilities of young people in the Magor area of South Monmouthshire. The scout troop provides practical training and activities to develop the mental and physical capacity of the young people. Activities under taken in the last year have included climbing, camping, sailing, swimming and cooking.

Frome Town Youth Band was formed in 1997 to provide a facility for people of all ages to learn and perform music in and around the local community.From just a handful of young people the band has grown to current membership level of around 40 members of all ages.We are now called Frome Town Band

The object is to advance the education of pupils in the school. In furtherance of this object the Association may :-1.develop more extended relationships between the staff , parents and others associated with the school2.engage in activities which support the school3. provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school

The Women's Institute provides women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.

Offers the opportunity for children between the ages of 10 and 18 to take part in activities mainly with a nautical theme, ranging from football to sailing to cookery. The Sea Cadets also offer BTEC and GNVQ's

Provision of a Village Hall for the residents of Uckington and Elmstone Hardwicke for the purpose of social meetings and fund raising events. It is also available for hire for dancing and Yoga classes, Women's Institute, Church meetings, as well as private hire.