Charities In Birmingham City

ChaplaincyPlus is a Christian support network across the West Midlands that works through people and partnerships to improve the lives of individuals and to help organisations live out their values as they go about their work. Our vision is that through supporting people, encouraging organisations and believing in the city we embody life.

Jigsaw is about friends good times and going places. It aims to improve community inclusion and social opportunities for people with a learning disability living in Sandwell and Dudley who have limited opportunities and do not get support from other services. It organises a range of outings, one-off events and regular activities such as a monthly curry club and prize bingo sessions

The main areas of activity this year saw the development of the Inner Vision Music Workshops for Visually Impaired people into 5 areas of London, and the National Tour of the Inner Vision Orchestra These activities have been celebrated in national and regional media including the BBC. The Orchestra and workshops were held under the direction of Baluji Shrivastav OBE, supported by Linda Shanson.

The charity operates Parish Halls on the site of the Church of the Ascension, Hall Green, Birmingham. These provides space, open 7 days a week, where activities can take place to benefit: 1. Those in need by reason of age, disability, ill health and financial hardship2. Those suffering hardships through family separation 3. The whole community through recreation and leisure facilities

The Beeches Performance Ensemble is a volutary run organisation that teaches children from all ages the skill of learning an instrument and competing in the British Youth Band Association and DCUK accross the UK throughout the year.

The Charity works to advance the Christian Faith in Handsworth, Birmingham by:Worship and Prayer, study of the Holy Bible and it's revelation of The Lord Jesus Christ and His Salvation.Pastoral care of the church community and those of the wider community who come to our church week by week.Missionary and Outreach work, globally and locally.

Monthly Core Meetings, usually with a speaker. 31 active interest groups which meet regularly at different venues with a view to enhancing the learning and experiences of our members. Non members may attend a maximum of two meetings before they are required to join the U3A.Annual General Meeting to elect/re-elect trustees, receive presentation on previous years approve accounts.

General Scouting activities. We maintain and run a Campsite on the Crown Estate at Patshull in Staffordshire with indoor accommodation as well as a camping field. Activities there would include walking, orienteering, use of a climbing tower, looking at nature and natural environments, all aspects of camping etc.

We are running a temporary Buddhist Monastery located in Sheffield.Monastery is open to general public for meditation practice. People from any religion who are interested in Theravada Buddhism are welcome to attend.

The purposes of the Church are: the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Birmingham and the surrounding area; and such other charitable purposes that shall put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith.

To povide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, sport and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

To inspire the love of music through singing, striving for vocal excellence across all age groups with fun and inspirational leadership. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects including public concerts and recitals.

We hold weekly worship services on Sunday mornings and also a ladies devotional group on a Thursday afternoon. We also hold a weekly coffee morning, open to all, on a Tuesday morning. Our buildings are also used by local community groups such as Falcon Lodge Gardeners, Mainly4Men and Lodge Ladies.

We provide care and a pastoral-style ministry and befriending services to elderly and frail persons. We have made regular visits to elderly persons in the area of the West Midlands known as the Black Country. The Cherith House provides a range of fellowship and hospitality functions.

The Charity's aim is to promote Lipreading courses for people who have hearing loss. Our activities include raising funds in order to ensure that these courses are able to run free of charge, so that all deafened people can attend, regardless of means. Other activities include promoting the courses, so that we can reach as many deafened people in the Coventry & Warwickshire areas as possible.

For the relief of children and young people who are suffering from conditions of poverty, deprivation, hardship and distress particularly but not exclusively through the provision of workshops, counselling, information, teaching and advice and to provide support services to their families as the trustees think fit.

We promote and encourage high standards in the arts of music and singing in the barbershop style. We put on Singing courses designed to encourage singing within the community. We entertain Music Directors from other choirs and other styles of music in order to further their knowledge of barbershop. Our MD has attended other Choirs as coach for educational purposes.

We provide an annual lecture programme on varied subjects in the field of fine and decorative arts. We arrange visits to appropriate venues and organise study days and holidays related to our charitable aims and objectives. We support Arts Volunteering and have a Heritage Volunteering group.

During this year we: ? Review and benchmark the Charity syllabus, support practices and results; ? Ensure the range of activities available to our members is stimulating and challenging; ? Invest in service choice and the subsequent infrastructure of our Charity; ? Co-operate and share resources with local charities;

Sacred Africa Ministries will achieve these outcomes by in particular, but not exclusively by donating non-perishable goods food items toiletries and clothing. We support University Hospitals Birmingham Charity and Let's Feed Brum by donating male and female toiletries and volunteering to help distribute hot food and drink. We support PDSA by donating clothing and goods for sale to raise funds.

The charity undertakes fund raising activities, holds informative events, supports those in need within the Jamaican community in the West Midlands as well as supporting a charity for abandoned and disabled children in Jamaica. The charity also works to strengthen the links between Jamaicans in UK and Jamaicans with the wider community in the West Midlands (See our objects).

BJCC offers community care, support and signposting to other services for the Jewish and local community in Birmingham and the Midlands. Services include a social work department, monthly lunch club, community activities and trips. Our aim is to enable community members to safely live independently, support those in need and alleviate loneliness within the community.

Provides general advice regarding welfare, benefit, and Housing benefit. Benefit checks and calculations. Employment support, provides life skills training. Interpretation and translation. Computer skills or Digital skills

Work closely with the Yemeni community in Birmingham and offer activities and services that will relieve hardship and improve the social, health, education and economic situation of the community.

BWF's main activity during the year has continued to be the provision of educational and social development services via the activities of Bismillah Dars Ul Quran School within the local community where the school resides..