Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy
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Bradford Trolleybus Association
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance public education in British trolleybuses and trolleybus systems. To promote the preservation of trolleybus vehicles and equipment and items of general transport interest. To assist, instruct and encourage its members in historical research and preservation. To hold monthly meetings with speakers and slide shows relating to general transport interests.
The British Music Society Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesGenerally to advance the education of the public in the appreciation of music by British composers. Specifically at present to - A) To record the music of the late British composer Michael Hurd onto CD etc. and otherwise to promote interest in it by other means e.g. grants for performances etc. B) Provide finance to the British Music Society to continue their programme of recordings onto CD etc.
Solidarity And Community For Action
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, Social welfare1.The support and relief of refugees of African origin living in Great Britain and in particular their rehabilitation.2.The relief of poverty, sickness and the distress as experienced amongst asylum seekers and immigrants of African origin, in particular through the provision of advice, counselling, prison visits, training and in similar charitable ways.3.The advancement of public education
Henrician UK
Charitable activities, EducationTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING FOR THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS FROM ILAVALAI AND NEIGHBOURING VILLAGES SUCH AS PADERTHERUPU, SILLALAI, MATHAGAL THROUGH ST HENRY'S COLLEGE (SHC) ILAVALAI, SRI LANKA BY ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION, EQUIPMENT, PREMISES AND OTHER ITEMS AT THE COLLEGE WHICH WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED OUT OF STATUTORY FUNDS.
Cheshire And Wirral Ornithological Society
Charitable activities, EnvironmentIn the operative area: to advance public education in ornithology and related matters; to promote the recording, research and study of birds and other wildlife; to support and encourage the preservation, conservation and study of wild birds and places of ornithological interest; to protect these from injury, ill-treatment or destruction; to collate, maintain and publish recorded results.
Diggle's First Fruits
Charitable activitiesThe charity has a policy of only giving grants to people, under the age of 25 years, who are resident in the civil parish of Clifford in West Yorkshire.
Reed Family Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity is a grant giving foundation providing grants to individuals and organisations for exclusively charitable purposes in accordance with its grant making policy amended from time to time. There are no geographical restrictions to where the charity operates.After an initial dormant period the charity is now actively making grants.
Biggleswade History Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote the advancement of public education through the study of local history in Biggleswade by holding monthly meetings and producing newsletters and publications.
The Paul And Marta Foundation
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionPromotion of the Jewish religion and education of the public. Also support of other charitable institutions.
The Arts Society Cantab
Charitable activities, LeisureThe objects of the Society are the promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the finer arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public. The Committee arranges lectures and also visits to sites of artistic and historic interest.
Croydon Performing Arts Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of education of the public in the arts of music, dance, and speech in all its branches.Performance opportunities, constructive comments provided by high-quality BIFF adjudicators; a competitive element to some classes. The annual festival classes are open to the public.Concerts and other workshops also open to the public.
The Cambridge Astronomical Association
Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchTo promote and advance public education in the Science of Astronomy and the provision of facilities for active participation in astronomical observation.
The Research Council For Complementary Medicine
Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance public education through the conduct & promotion of research in those techniques and therapeutic systems which are commonly known as complementary medicine and to disseminate the results of such research for the benefit of the public. To promote research into all aspects of the protection & improvement of the health of the individual & the dissemination of the results of such research.
The Invisible Friends
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of the art of choral singing, particularly but not exclusively by providing opportunities for disabled and able-bodied individuals to learn and take part in choral singing.
Campaign To Protect Rural England (county Of West Yorkshire Branch)
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo protect rural areas of West Yorkshire from inappropriate development.
Malawi Bail Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and JusticeWe work with local organisations in Malawi to:- promote access to justice for the public benefit in Malawi- advance the education of the public in Malawi on their basic legal rights- provide, organise or facilitate legal advice or assistance which is free of charge- improve the treatment and conditions for prisoners and their families in Malawi
The Gambia Volunteers
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support1. Undertaking voluntary work where to do so advance education; promotes the protection and preservation of the environment, furthers charitable purposes that are beneficial to the community and relieve those with a charitable need;2. To campaign and raise awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Peel Bank Woodland And Conservation Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesTo promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the natural environment by the creation and preservation of urban and rural wildlife sanctuaries and woodland creation.And to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment within the Ribble Valley area.
Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the CIO are to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals. We operate primarily in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
Way Of The Wharves CIO
Charitable activitiesThe aims and purpose of Way of the Wharves CIO (WOTW) is to advance the education of the public in the maritime and industrial heritage of Bideford, East the Water and the Torridge Estuary.
Old Town Community Library
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in general through the provision of a community based public amenity namely a public Library situated in the Old Town area of Eastbourne including the surrounding area and communities.To promote for the benefit of the residents of the Old Town and surrounding areas and communities the provision of the Library.
Friends Of Harthill And Calderstones Park
Associations, Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo provide assistance and support for the Park's projects aimed at conserving and enhancing Harthill and Calderstones Park and its appeal to the general public by purchasing items for the Park.Also to advance the education of the public and members of the Friends by providing opportunities to participate in educational meetings relating to flora and fauna. A Newsletter is provided quarterly.
Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the Education of the Public about the Railway Heritage of Shrewsbury and its Region through Lectures, Publications and other means.
Walsall Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe study and practice of choral and other types of communal singing and music. To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of choral singing by presenting regular choral concerts and/or recitals.
The Bournemouth & East Dorset Barbershop Harmony Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesSouthern Union Chorus promotes and encourages the singing of four-part male-voice harmony in the Barbershop style. We aim to advance, improve, devlop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of the art of Barbershop singing. Income from public Sing-Outs provides donations to deserving Charities. We run annually a free 'Learn to Sing" course open to male members of the general public.