Charities In Blackpool

Our principle fundraising activity is through voluntary regular giving from our parishioners on a weekly or monthly basis, Gift Aided where possible. The funds are used for the upkeep of the Church building and organisation, and to Christian Charities locally, nationally and internationally reviewed by the Trustees annually as well as occasional one off appeals for specific requests.

Lancashire BME Pact and Lancashire Women's Network recently merged to form Lancashire BME Network. The founding organisations have a long history of partnership working and will be working to address needs and issues affecting BME communities.

GIVING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY PREACHING OR TEACHING.WE OFFER COUNSELLING AND WELFARE SUPPORT.SUPERVISING STAFF CO-COORDINATING THE ORGANISATION OF MISSIONARY WORK.WORKING WITH THE SICK IN HOSPITAL AS NURSES. WORKING WITH ANCILLA SOUP KITCHEN TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS AND POOR IN THE COMMUNITY. WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Blackpool Inspirations provides mental health services based on peer support. We have social groups, trips around the country, activities such as pottery courses, a counsellor who works with our members and are always developing. We consult with members on all major development or activity decisions so we are led by our beneficiaries in all things.

To relieve financial hardship and to promote and preserve goodhealth amongst the general public in the Blackpool area by theprovision of funds, food, goods and services of any kind as deemedappropriate by the trustees

Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre offers informal and friendly support to families with young children, providing a lifeline to parents and children in the area of Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre. Support is provided by fully trained volunteers in the home or at group and is free, confidential and non-judgemental. The quality of this is maintained by working to national standards via Home-Start UK.

Skool of Street was established in 2013 in Blackpool. We deliver creative activities to young people and adults and produce socially engaged projects from our Blackpool base, and across the reigeon. Our main focus areas are Dance, music and performing arts, but we also explore and deliver visual arts projects. Our activities are designed to have a positive impact on our community.

Promoting and improving the health, social well being and conditions of living for those who are, have been, or the spouse of, persons employed in the coal industry of Cannock Chase Coalfield or in activities allied to those of the siad coal indsustry.

(a) the relief of persons having an addiction to drugs, alcohol or other noxious substances ;(b) the advancement of public education concerning addictions;(c) such purposes charitable as will benefit the community in the Blackpool area.

Religious services in Church, Activities in Church buildings for both young and elderly, fund raising activities for Missions supported.Maintenance of Churchyards

Maintain the interests of the regiment and antecedent regiments by providing welfare and benevolence support to serving and retired members of the regiment.

TO ENABLE PERSONS IN BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AS WELL AS ELSEWHERE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF DISTRESS AND DESPAIR, INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF SUICIDE, TO RECEIVE CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE

We offer support in the night time economy by operating the Safe Space building on a Saturday evening, relieving the emergency services where possible or working along side them by helping vulnerable adults who may have been affected by various situations such as first aid, pastoral support and care. We provide outreach support and guidance to people who are rough sleeping or homeless.

We help people on low income towards the cost of their dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller animals to be spayed or neutered, to reduce the great number of animals being "put to sleep", going to bad homes, etc. We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome small animals. We are a contact for caring animal welfare groups. We are known as 'PUP' in UK.

THE MAIN OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE OWNERSHIP AND UPKEEP OF THE BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, A GRADE 2* LISTED BUILDING.THE CHARITY RECEIVES RENTAL INCOME FROM THE LETTING OF THE THEATRE, A SHOP AND KIOSKS.THE CHARITY, PERIODICALLY, HAS APPEALS TO RAISE MONIES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TO SUPPORT ITS MAIN OBJECT.

The main purpose of the PCC as defined by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956, is to co-operate with the Vicar in promoting in the Parish the whole mission of the Church,pastoral,evangelical,social and ecumenical. There have been no material changes in these policies during the year.The PCC has been satisfied during the year to maintain its position.

1.THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IN NEED. In particular those by reason of age, social or economic circumstances.2.THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION & LIFE SKILLS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC & SERVICES COMMUNITY BY: Creating awareness of opportunities in Education & Employment 3. TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS, & RACIAL HARMONY: Understanding Diversity & mutual respect. 4. OTHER COMMUNITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES

URV promotes equality and diversity by educating the public about Roma culture through arts and heritage. The charity advances human rights, social justice and child protection by providing free, confidential advice and advocacy to Roma families on access to public services including housing, employment education health safeguarding and support to maintain lawful residence in the UK including EUSS

Monday & Tuesday Social Club Gentle Exercise, Friday Luncheon Club Samba Band, Free Internet Use, ITC Classes, Pilates, Social Days Out, Holidays Away, Advice & Guidance on benefits, incl. Universal Credit Wednesday club for people with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs incl. Mental Health Issues, Children's Projects, Homelessness Project,Peoples Health Club Local Conversation Project

We offer facilities for worship and also outreach into the local community to combat loneliness, debt and poverty which is endemic in the area. We offer safe space and a warm environment for people to meet and enjoy fellowship.

Since its formation, the Charity has successfully developed a field into a three-generational park that provides play and recreation equipment and facilities for the use of the general public. The Charity delivers a wide range of events, activities and educational programmes for the benefit of the local community. It runs a Cafe at the park as well as an EcoPod education and community centre.

ICANN provide information and advocacy services across Lancashire. We support vulnerable people to give them a voice, empower, increase resilience, and improve their lives. Current projects include financial inclusion, advocacy for disability related benefits, in some areas we have a form filling service for benefits. ICANN also provide advocacy support at medical assessments, benefit tribunals

Provide support for families caring for disabled children and young people.Provide social and leisure activities for these families.Work with local businesses and organisation to ensure fully inclusive access.Building a network of families, a community hub so families can access information and mutual support from one another.

Provision of a dedicated youth venue in Claremont, Blackpool. Providing youth work and associated activities to local young people aged 7-18. Increasing available opportunities and supporting young people thrive.

-Delivery of a range of affordable bible training courses in NW, including day and evening ministry course and specific training courses to support evangelical churches in NW including Youth and Music. -The employment of a Director of Training. -Provision of an Annual conference. -Publication of a Magazine to encourage evangelical Christians throughout the region