Charities In Birmingham City

Lench's Trust is an Almshouse Charity, providing care and quality homes to people over the age of 55 in need, in and around Birmingham, attempting to reduce social isolation within this demographic and creating communities within our Schemes.

The main activities of the Charity are facilities and services for education, support, training, recreation and leisure time occupation for children and young people resident in Balsall Heath and the surrounding area, and where appropriate the remainder of the community, including: the establishment and management of environmental projects, health services, family support services, community etc.

The trust is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 2/11/77. The Memorandum and Articles of Association provide its governing document and constitution. Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the West Midlands.

Amongst the comprehensive facilities and services that The Muath Trust offers are:Education & Training Programmes, Nursery, Sports Hall, Youth Club, Meeting and Conference facilities, Supported Accommodation Service, Elderly Day Service, Cultural Programmes, Women Only Courses, Supplementary Schools,Playschemes, Business Units and Canteen

The objective of the charity is to promote Islam and teachings of Islam per the Holy Quran in accordance with the Shia Jaafery faith. The principle objective of the Charity are to arrange religious functions in the Islamic calender, provision of secular education, social & welfare of its members and establish capital projects to care for its needs.

To further assist in the education (inc. social and physical training) of children attending schools within West Bromwich and the surrounding area through the use of the game of football (inc. its history and rules) and other sports activities as educational tools and in furtherance to provide West Bromwich and the surrounding areas with facilities at WBA FC for meetings, lectures and classes.

To pay or apply the funds of the organisation to such bodies and/or to such charitable purpose which are exclusively charitabel in law and in such proportions and manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the directors may in their uncontrolled discretion determine.

1 Advance the Christian religion in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in theConstitution in the United Kingdom or elsewhere;2 Relieve people who are in conditions of need, distress or who are aged or sick inthe United Kingdom or elsewhere;3 Advance education on the basis of Christian principles and in accordance with thesaid Statement of Beliefs in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.

Support families and their children to have the best start in life.Enable children, young people and adults to manage their mental wellbeing. Support individuals with life limiting illness to live well in the community.As a community anchor provide practical support to build community resilience.

Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs, carers support services, befriending schemes, specialist support services (grants and advice service, and debt counselling), information, tradesperson and handyman directory and volunteer schemes.

The Eveson Trust awards grants to registered charities that come within its remit and operate in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands.

Resources for Autism provides practical serices for individuals on the autistic spectrum and their families. These include music and art therapy, play and youth club services, holiday play schemes, adult art studio and social skills groups, home based family support, siblings groups and information and advice. These take place in a range of venues throughout the UK.

To seek out and engage those who experience the greatest barriersTo help our clients gain relevant vocational skillsTo help clients to overcome their personal barriers and become fulfilled individualsTo provide real work experience for our clientsTo help clients gain sustainable employmentTo develop and run successful social enterprise businessesTo be good stewards of the environment

The charity operates the Roman Catholic Seminary of the Archdiocese of Birmingham at Oscott College, for the education of men in Holy Orders (Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate). The programme of study lasts up to 6 years. The CIO also maintains the College building and grounds and operates a Catholic Cemetery. Other lawful charitable activities for the propagation of the RC faith are undertaken.

Provision of leisure/social activities for children/adults with learning disabilities living within Solihull or the surrounding areas. Provision of respite to the parents/carers of children and adults with learning disabilites receiving our leisure services. Support to other local organisations providing services to children/adults with LD. Provision of volunteering opportunities.

Christian worship and outreach activities to the local community and further afield; open to all ages, creeds and cultures. Our main ministry is within the Birmingham area particularly that of the city centre.

Supporting adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) through the provision of person-centred activities at its three brain injury hubs across Birmingham and one-to-one support through its Community Outreach programme to help brain injured people access social, leisure & vocational opportunities in the community. Also supporting the wider family through its Family & Carer Services via a helpline, hos

Provide high quality and coordinated services to all participants which is responsive, flexible and sensitive to their changing needs, enabling them to play an active part in their local community.

Liberty Jamboree support young people and young adults with special educational needs to engage in positive activities and engage in fulfilling experience within their community. Liberty Jamboree offer social and educational opportunities which supports the emotional and social development of the people involved

Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau has twin aims:* provision of information, advice and advocacy to the people of Birmingham and* influence the development of social policy to tackle injustice, reduce poverty and social exclusionThis free, confidential and impartial advice service is provided to the standards set by national Citizens Advice

Scouting in Birmingham provides fun and adventurous activities for young people from the city, so helping them to grow in confidence and challenging them to reach their potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their communities.

To promote the welfare and advance the education of those children, young people and adults who are in need of special care and attention as a result of the educational difficulties they either do experience or have experienced. These difficulties will have usually caused them to attend schools for children with special educational needs, or in special classes within main stream schools.

The current activities are to further public education in botany,horticulture and zoology and provide facilities for research. In addition the charity maintains and operates the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses for the above purpose and for the recreation of the public.

The charity aims to alleviate suffering and empower lives globally through emergency relief, food security, water projects, medical support, and sustainable development initiatives. They strive to provide aid without discrimination, prioritising the most vulnerable populations and working towards a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

THE CHARITY WORKS WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF HARBORNE (HARBORNE & SMETHWICK AND PARTS OF QUINTON AND BEARWOOD). IT PROVIDES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS WHICH SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE AREA AND ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING WITH SUPPORT FOR 100 ELDELY OR DISABLED PEOPLE