Charities In City Of Wakefield

Provision & maintenance of village hall for meetings and sports activities

The Choir gives concerts both charitable and non-charitable for the benefit of local communities and also for communities further afield; this year we have given concerts for various charities including Yorkshire air ambulance,Prince of Wales Hospice(Pontefract), Knottingley company shop. We have also raised money by concerts and other means for the Alzheimer's Society.In 2024 Prostate Cancer.

We provide support to all members including family and carers who have had or are currently receiving treatment for a breast cancer diagnosis. We offer Wellness Days, Pilates, Dance sessions, walks, a monthly drop in session with guest speakers, buddies for hospital appointments if requested and a private Facebook group with approximately 250 members where advice can be sought.

To fundraise to provide extra support to school via sponsored events,donations,commission through boolk fairs,uniform sales etc.

To relieve poverty among families with young children, principally aged 0 to 16, and pregnant women, in conditions of need, hardship or distress within the Wakefield district and surrounding areas, for the public benefit, but not exclusively, we do his by Providing essential clothing, equipment and other items for children aged 0-16 years, and pregnant women.

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.

Dial Wood provides a carriage driving and pony care experience to clients with physical disabilities and learning difficulties.

To hold funds of gifts, legacies, donations, etc. for the benefit of Ackworth School.

1) To permit the use of land and buildings belonging to the Trustees for the purpose of a Voluntary Controlled School called "Horizon Community College". 2) To provide financial assistance to the school for the purposes not normally provided by the LEA.3) To provide financial assistance to promote the education, social and physical training of pupils and former pupils.

BAT CONSERVATION. RESEARCH. EDUCATION. MANAGEMENT OF BAT RECORDS DATABASE AND OPERATION OF SERVICE TO SUPPLY RECORDS. TRAINING. BAT CARE AND REHABILITATION. CARRYING OUT SURVEYS. PROVISION OF ADVICE. OPERATION OF GRANT SCHEME.

The charity maintains and lets the village hall.

School Parents and Teachers Association

The objects of the trust are to promote for the benefit of the nation the preservation of public transport vehicles and items of allied transport interest which are of historical and educational value.

Fund raising for Jerry Clay Academy.

We have social meetings every Thursday evening at Chickenley Community Centre, Chickenley, Dewsbury from 6pm to 8.30pm and swimming sessions every Tuesday at Batley Baths from 7 - 8pm. We arrange outings and have an annual outing to various places within a suitable travel distance with a meal afterwards. We hold events during the year as well as Xmas parties and Birthday parites.

Promoters of live classical music concerts in Wakefield

A Trust Fund associated with a Rotary International Club raising funds to help local individuals and organisations to achieve their ambitions and better fulfil their potential, to assist those in need or suffering hardship and to undertake charitable purposes for the public benefit both in the UK and internationally.

We are a local table tennis club which offers coaching to all ages and abilities. Check out details on the club website ackworthTT.club

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.

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.

Donations to oyher charities and groups

St Johns Home & School Association is generally run by Parents and carers of Children within school.It arranges various fund raising activities throughout the year to help raise extra funds to buy materials and equipment for use of the whole school comunity.

Fundraising for special needs school.

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 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.