Charities In Bath And North East Somerset

Keynsham Foodbank provides food to those in need in conjunction with a network of care professionals who can issue food vouchers to those who need extra food either for themselves or for their family. The vouchers can be exchanged at any of our 3 distribution centres for a bag of food. We have a warehouse where we collect the food from doners and transferred to the distribution centres.

Organised bridge including programmed sessions for social, competition and teaching during the week at Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Road, Bath BA2 7HP. We also run online events and eduction for our members. See website bathbridgeclub.org

To provide or assist in the provision of cycling equipment and facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need.Providing regular opportunities for physical and mental well-being through our programme of inclusive cycling using adapted and accessible bikes, trikes, hand cycles and tandems in a traffic free environment.

KEYNSHAM CHARITIES OPERATES 4 ALMSHOUSES WHERE APPOINTED ALMSPEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO MEET STRICT CRITERIA AND SHALL HAVE RESIDED IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS AND SHALL BE OVER 60 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT.KEYNSHAM CHARITIES ALSO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO THOSE IDENTIFIED IN NEED WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT AS SET OUT IN THE ESTABLISHED SCHEME.

activities for all ages varying forms sporting, arts playgroups social activities etc

Choral works

Provision of pre-school childcare

The Charity acts as an alternative learning resource providing a service to young people who are referred by local schools as these young people have been excluded from mainstream education and are given respite education and specialist activities as a platform to re-engage and re-enthuse them. An evening Youth club is run for local young people. There are activities for Elderly Disabled People.

(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN BATH, THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD AND GLOBALLY (2) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MANAGING TRUSTEES FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.

Arranges and manages concerts and recitals by the Bath Abbey choirs and on the Abbey organ.Sponsors recording and production of CDs of the Abbey choirs and organ.Supports the musical education of the Abbey choirs.Provides front-of-house support for Abbey musical eventsSells CDs of Abbey music.Makes grants to Bath Abbey to fund all aspects of music.

Provide a Time Bank service, working with disadvantaged communities in Bath & North East Somerset, to facilitate the exchange of time and services within the local area.

To restore, preserve and operate railway locomotives, carriages, wagons, vehicles & other artefacts of historical interest and the structures connected therewith for the benefit and education of the public; to conserve books, drawings, records, documents, sound & visual recordings, cinematography films and photographs and other archives relating to such objects, their history and their development

The charity is based on the trust set up by the will of the late J. N. Fear to build a hall for the use of local people. The hall is used by local organisations who provide the running costs on the basis of usage. Community organisations are entitled to reduced rates and help in running the hall. The maintenance fund is invested in the C.O.I. fund and makes a small contribution to the running cost

Provision of play and sports facilities to the local community.

Zenith Youth Theatre Company have been producing youth musical theatre in Bath since 1963. During this period Zenith has provided many opportunities for teenagers, from a range of backgrounds, to develop skills and confidence. We have an open access policy and to be a member of Zenith the young cast are not required to audition their acting or singing skills.

The advancement of health or saving of lives for the benefit of the general public by providing facilities and activities to enable and promote exercise by walking, cycling or running in a safe environment. The provision of facilities and activities for healthy recreation or other leisure time- occupation in the interests of social welfare to improve the condition of life of the general public .

THE SIRONA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES. ITS PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS IN OFFERING A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR SERVICE USERS AND IMPROVE WELLBEING. THIS MAY INCLUDE COMMUNITY PROJECTS; VITAL EQUIPMENT AND OR STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE LIMIT OF NORMAL FUNDING SOURCES.

Fundraising events to raise monies for the school to purchase pieces of equipment and to fund events and experiences to enhance the children's education.

The Max Carey Woodturrning Trust's object is to advance the education of the public in the subject of woodturning. It achieves this by providing fully equipped workshop facilities, structured courses and tuition.

Provides transport for medical appointments using cars of its volunteer drivers.

We take in, free of charge, mistreated or abandoned rabbits, including pets whose owners suffer ill health or financial difficulties or pass away. Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, are vaccinated and neutered as art of our on-going programme and are then are found new permanent homes. We also offer free animal care advice and education to the general public.

The SWGP provides a Ministry Training Course based at St Bart's Church, Bath. This one or two year course aims to equip those who want to be able to teach the Bible and serve in ministry more effectively. The SWGP also co-ordinates a number of other events throughout the year, including the Bristol Men's Convention, Bible teaching and training days and youth-oriented events.

THE FUND DISTRIBUTES GRANTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS SEEKING TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS OR TACKLE FUEL POVERTY IN THE DEFINED AREAS. APPLICATIONS FROM PROJECTS IN THE VICINITY OF BATH & WEST COMMUNITY ENERGY (BWCE) PROJECTS ARE PARTICULARLY WELCOME. BWCE DONATES ITS SURPLUS PROFITS TO THE FUND, GENERATED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS COMMUNITY OWNED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.

Supporting appeals for funding from Charities in and around areas local to VWV offices

Community use for leisure and recreation