Charities In City Of Wakefield

Inspiring and supporting practical actions within the parishes of the RC Diocese of Leeds by:- SHARING best practice through our website www.growingoldgracefully.org.uk- HELPING create local solutions to local needs - OFFERING information, support and advice to parishes- ENCOURAGING dementia-friendly parishes.

? Offer grants to children with brain tumours in the Yorkshire area? Raise awareness about this devastating disease? Promote research into centres for cures of brain tumours & research into survivorship programmes? Offer support to children/young adults living with the effects of a brain tumour during and after treatment

Provision of a Village Hall

The Pontefract Choral Society aims to make choral music readily accessible to the wider community through live concerts, and to provide the opportunity for local people to develop their musical skills.

To promote and foster the study of all branches of natural history and add to existing knowledge, both generally and regarding Wharfedale in particular. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

The Yorkshire Rewilding Network aims to bring together anyone in the region who has an interest in rewilding - to inspire one-another, share knowledge and experience, and work towards a brighter, more sustainable future for all inhabitants. We believe in a nature-first approach to land care and management.

We are a full voluntary group who work to collect donations of food stuffs that we distribute to members of the community. We also provide hot meals 2 times a week and are open for partners services attend out open days to offer their services to service users free of charge.

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Halifax Young Singers provides a programme of weekly rehearsals and regular performance opportunities for singers aged 7 to 21. The choir welcomes all singers, irrespective of experience, and links up with other young musicians to provide quality music-making opportunities for all.

Shay Lane PTFA raise funds for the children of Shay Lane Primary school by holding various events throughout the year. The funds raised are put towards fun and educational activities for the children of Shay Lane Primary school.

The charity of Joseph Harrison was originally an endowed charity trust set up in 1841 to help patients and their families on discharge from the asylum. This was suspended in 1947 due to low cash assets. With the sale of the Stanley Royal Psychiatric hospital site in 2001, the trustees obtained ú2.3 million. The interest is distributed yearly to qualifying bids. Recipients must have a diagnosed men

Provide or support for recreational & leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve the conditions of life for young people living in Sharlston & Streethouse areas in Wakefield;Provide support for activities which develop their skills, capacities & capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature & responsible individuals.

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Provision & maintenance of village hall for meetings and sports activities

To educate the public in the art and science of music, with particular reference to music as presented by brass bands, by means of concert and other activities.To advance the musical education of young people by providing them with suitable opportunities to learn to play brass instruments.

See the Report of the Trustees forming part of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2010.

School Parents and Teachers Association

Providing Almshouse accommodation to the aged poor/needy in the South Wakefield area.

Formed in 1999 the organisation includes a senior band, junior and beginner groups, with 3 current members being at the first rehearsal. To encourage new players and as part of our development policy, workshops are carried out in local schools and 'Music Cafes' are held . Our aim is to keep brass banding alive in the 21st century. 2019 will see the band celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

The relief of the poor and needy anywhere in the world. Current activities are focused on helping1. the community of Ukerewe, an island near Mwanza, Tanzania.2. people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease;3. victims of the earthquakes in Nepal.4. Ukraine

The Sorby Natural History Society is the Natural History society for the Sheffield City region, providing education, research and publications, including biological and geological recording of wildlife, habitats, rocks and landscapes. Operates mostly in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the Peak District.

To hold an annual show, if possible, with classes for a wide variety of animals both farm and domestic, to encourage country crafts and skills.To award educational grants to young people to further their studies in connection with agriculture and related subjects, provided that they live in Todmorden or otherwise have a connection with the show.

Monday and Wednesday woodcraft sessions 1-40pm. Tuesday painting for pleasure 6-8pm. 3rd Thursday garden club 6pm. 2nd Saturday district council surgery 10-30am. "Hands On" for adults and children in various venues around the district.

We perform several concerts a year in Wakefield, and promote early career singers as soloists. Proceeds from ticket sales help with the costs of the concerts.

The Foundation's primary aim is to introduce new activities across many sporting and arts disciplines and actively encourage children's participation in them.A subsequent development has been to introduce SATS compatible education support outside the school environment and to deliver this alongside the organised physical activity. This has given extra motivation to the children.