Charities In Blackpool

BSYW is an interdenominational Christian charity founded in 1995. With the support of local churches and individual Christians the BSYW team go into local primary schools taking assemblies, RE classes, lunchtime and after school clubs. The team ethos is not to preach or convert but to inform and lead local children to a better understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith.

Our wraparound service supports the entire community. Our community hub serves hot meals, drinks and take-away food along with showers. We run a food bank, baby bank, clothing bank and pet food bank. All of our services are non-referral .We run regular sessions to support young families with literacy and cooking events, and have regular advisors supporting our clients varied needs.

The activites of the Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association is to organise annual fund raising events, our main event being the production of our annual Childrens Christmas Ice Show. All monies raised go to supporting local children's charities and associations,other worthwhile causes and to promote and develop ice skating in the community.

Providing material assistance to referred applicants residing in the borough of Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde. Applicants need to be on prescribed medication, disabled or infirm.

Headway Blackpool Wyre and Fylde aims to provide information, support and social activities for people suffering from acquired brain injury. We also aim to support carers, family and friends. Perhaps most importantly, we offer the chance to share experiences knowing that the group members understand some of the problems and difficulties that acquired brain injury brings.

To relieve the needs of women and children who have or who are in danger of suffering mental, physical or sexual abuse.The charity has made various grants during the year.

The advancement of the Christian Faith worldwide through local & International Church / Seminar speaking engagements, Radio & TV , Word of Faith Training centres, International & Local mission trips, Humanitarian Aid & disaster & poverty relief to the un-reached, underprivileged and financially poor groups , mainly in South & Southeast Asia and Spain

To provide facilities for healthy recreation (particularly gardening and horticulture) and leisure-time pursuits in the interest of social welfare for the inhabitants of Fleetwood and surrounding areas who have need of such facilities by reason of their infirmity or disablement, youth, age, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Multi Disability Swimming and Recreation Club, covering Blackpool Wyre and Fylde. Supports swimming and social activities for people with a wide range of disabilities. Usually around 100 - 130 members are involved in swimming and social activities and 53 volunteers subject to DBS checks. Regular swimming activities sessions at Moor Park Swimming Pool take place on Sunday mornings.

The aims of the charity are:To advance the Education of the public, (particularly those under the age of 25,) on the dangers of violence and the serious consequences of these actions. To promote learning about individual responsibilities highlighting the consequences of anti-social and violent behaviour for victims and people who carry out violent acts.

Sign Hi Say Hi! is a local charity which supports local deaf children and their families. There are only a small number of deaf children born each year many of whom will be born to hearing parents with little or no experience of deafness or knowledge of how to communicate with a deaf person. The charity was established more than 20 years ago by a group of local parents to provide support.

(a) to advance the education of the public in the study of genealogy, heraldry and family history.(b) to locate, publish and make accessible relevant documents and records.(c) to promote the preservation of such documents and records, particularly by transcription of original sources(d) to operate its own information service and build up a library

Male Voice Choir operating in the Blackpool and Fylde Areas, presenting concerts for local groups and churches in the area. Donating a portion of annual proceeds to Local and National Charities

NWTCA plays an integral role in bringing the Turkish-British community together in the North West of England.Turkish lessons for children and adults.Turkish Community Choir. Celebrating National/Cultural festivals. Promoting Turkish arts, culture and heritage. Participating in Manchester Day Celebration, Gallipoli Commemoration Service, Sing Turkish Events, Women's Club, Children's Festival.

The Capricorn Singers is a ladies voice choir based in Cleveleys, Lancashire. Membership is open to any female person aged 18 or over. We sing all types of music including pop and rock, musical theatre, film soundtracks, and easy-listening. We perform all over the Fylde Coast - entertaining people, promoting a sense of community, and raising money for charities.

To advance the education of people upto the age of 25 years in all aspects of watersports, primarily but not exclusively, sailing and associated activities in order to improve their conditions of life.The charity operates across the northwest of England mainly Lancashire including Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, TO: PRESERVE AND RESTORE BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS, A GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING;  TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION AND HISTORY OF BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS

The Friends of the Grand support the Blackpool Grand Theatre in different ways. They raise funds from subscriptions and social events to finance projects, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of our patrons. Over the last 30 years the Friends have contributed in excess of ?1million towards projects including the provision of new toilets, improved disabled access,i.e.chair lift new box office.

To support the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep and restoration of Saint Stephen on the Cliffs Parish Church and the parish centre and grounds.

A charity providing specialist care and treatment for sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, with the aim to rehabilitate them when fit and healthy back into the wild.

Our objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of civic pride, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or public interest.

To provide a means of worship, spiritual growth, Bible study, and fellowship for all baptised members and to preach the true Bible based Gospel message, in and around the Blackpool Area. The provision of pastoral care and supporting of charitable causes within the Christadelphian and wider community, both in the UK and internationally from income solely derived from member donations.

A road safety promotion organisation by delivering Advanced Riding Advice as part of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. A team of volunteer Observers offer one-to-one riding skills advice to prepare candidates for their IAM test.

MATCH offers non-judgmental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances. Our members include those who are sharing parenting and those who have little or no contact. We believe that children have a basic human right to continue to be part of a loving, nurturing family network for life; no matter how many times that family re-makes itself.

To provide a festival environment for both young people and adults in music, singing, musical instruments, speech and drama on an annual basis so that the participants gain experience and enjoyment in the different performing arts. Classes are almost always competitive with the Festival bringing in professional adjudicators to develop talents and provide feedback.