Charitable activities Charities

Letting and maintenance of two alms houses in Sproughton village. Provision of grants to relieve hardship.

The 3rd Gainsborough Scout Group operates to the Scout Associations Policy Organisation and Rules. This allows the Group to provide spiritual and educational support to young people. The Leaders in the Group all undertake training based on the Scout Association rules and are all CRB checked.

The charity makes grants to published authors who need extra funding while working on a book.

We provide grants to individuals and organisations in the parish of Kingston Cambridgeshire for education and training and for the relief of poverty. We provide help especially for children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities.

The principal objectives are the relief of poverty and the promotion of Christian Faith & Values. Because of our limited resources, we normally work through grants to individuals or small organisations known to the trustees. We value training grants, encouragement of young people, and investment in small groups which can influence others in achieving our main aims.

Advances public education in the relationship between science and theology.

Advice and guidance on lifestyles - health and fitness, weight controle, dietry and obesity problems, social behaviour and respect for community.

Make grants to organisations (local schools charities etc) General charitable purposes

The W.I. formed in 1915 with two clear aims, to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to produce more food during the 1st world war. Today the W.I. provides women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.

1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Education of the public in respect of Windmills by the preservation, restoration and development of Cranbrook Union Mill and its associated buildings.Milling flour for demonstration purposes.

Grant Making

THE CHARITY MAKES TWICE-YEARLY PAYMENTS TO VILLAGERS IN HARDSHIP IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. AT PRESENT ALL RECIPIENTS ARE PENSIONERS. IT ALSO MAKES GRANTS TO HELP STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL VISITS OR IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, WHERE LACK OF FAMILY INCOME WOULD HAVE PREVENTED SUCH PARTICIPATION. IT HAS ALSO ENABLED THE VILLAGE TO BUY A SMALL PIECE OF LAND WHERE GROWS A VETERAN OAK, PROVIDING ACCESS T

upkeep of property grants to parish church and any needy people in parish

Awarding bursaries or grants to young people up to the age of 25, living, working or attending a place of education in the Sidcup area who wish to undertake a course, project or challenge of a character forming nature

To advance the education of children, young people and students of the Royal Ballet School or any other education institution teaching dance in the art of dance in particular by the provision of Scholarships and prizes and to promote for the public benefit public education in and appreciation and performance of the art of ballet

Self Help Group. We provide a non discriminatory service for people of all races and ethnicity within the community, providing a drop-in centre and offering spiritual & social help, general advocacy and advice, offering tea & coffee and second hand clothing. Prison ministry, giving offenders bible studies, help and advise in back into society.Hospital /Hospice visiting the sick and the elderly.

The charity does not often make grants to charities with which the Trustees are not already acquainted personally.

Established to make grants for charitable purposes.

General Charitable purposes in respect of making grants in need

The Charity acts within the village of Padbury for the relief of poverty of elderly or old people, or people with a disability or special needs, by making grants to either individuals or organisations.

Grant making

Raising income through social activities and providing grants to local worthy causes.

PAYMENT OF GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN RELIEF OF POVERTY

To give financial asststance and grants to young residents of the parish of Gnosall over the age of 18 years, to purchase tools, books, special clothing and equipment required in further education or an apprenticeship.