Charities In City Of Wakefield

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE AS CONTAINED IN OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH SET OUT IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO

RAISING FUNDS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL.

the theatre in education company was formed in 1993 to provide a high quality, innovative educational theatre service. The company specialises in producing Cross Community Educational Theatre Programmes for disadvantaged and disaffected adults, young people and the professionals who work with them. The company changed its name on 15th March 2010 to Leeds Theatre in Education Company.

The Charity makes grants, mainly to other charities carrying out good works. It operates principly in Yorkshire.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL

Relieving or preventing financial hardship or suffering to any widow widower or dependent of a deceased person occasioned by the death as the direct result of an accidentto any person at any time employed at Lofthouse Colliery or at any other colliery in the area of the Yorkshire Coalfield.In

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

The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Wakefield and the surrounding neighbourhood.

The orchestra consisting of mostly amateur players provides concerts to the general public and gives young local soloists opportunities to perform in front of an audience. Members include students as well as players in full time employment and is open to new members in the region who can play a classical instrument with an interest in classical music.

The objects of the Rotary Club of Calverley Charitable Trust Fund are:The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit;The advancement of education, citizenship and community development;The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health or disability_the objects will principally be for the public benefit in West Yorkshire but may extend worldwide according to need

RAISING FUNDS TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CHAPEL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WAKEFIELD BRIDGE.MAKING THE CHAPEL AND ITS HISTORY BETTER KNOWN BY PROVIDING OPEN DAYS, VISITS BY GROUPS BY APPOINTMENT, OR TALKS

MEETINGS, LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS. WE HELP WITH LOCAL NEEDS, BOTH FINANCIALY AND WITH PERSONAL TIME AND EFFORT.

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.

The PTA fund raise for the benefit of the pupils in the school. Our regular activities include a Summer Gala, Christmas Fair, Coffee Mornings and Sports Days.

Raising money to support international projects such as eliminating polio; shelter and water boxes for natural and manmade disaster areas. Supporting local charities and schools. Providing help and assistance to the needy. Sponsoring international and peace students.

LEAP enables students [14 to 19] to set up their own companies for a year, learning business skills, teamwork and problem solving. The programme helps them gain confidence and skills, which helps them with interviews for jobs and/or University. LEAP is run by volunteers from schools and local businesses.

Carrying out research projects. Organising conferences, fieldtrips and other events for the general public. Publishing books and leaflets relevant to the charity's objects.

We maintain and manage a community centre in Alverthorpe Wakefield. We offer rooms that can be hired at a reasonable rent by community groups and local small businesses. We organise a variety of one off events throughout the year in order to bring the community together

We offer girls (aged 5-18) opportunities to develop their potential through a programme of activities filled with fun and adventure, helping them develop their skills, grow in confidence and contribute to the wider world. We also provide a range of volunteering opportunities for women (over 18yrs) to work with children, develop leadership skills and undertake administrative and support roles.

Operates throughout Wakefield district to promote and play association football by adults, girls, boys, and disabled people.

WEEKLY RECORDINGS OF LOCAL NEWS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PLUS OTHER RELEVANT RECORDINGS.

The Sea Cadet Movement is a youth organisation for boys & girls between the ages of 10-18

Provide sports activities for children and young adults who have a learning difficulty. The main sports offered are:- football, Indoor bowls, crown green bowling, swimming, boccia, indoor bowls, Kurling, indoor potted sports.

We are a parent/teacher association and during this financial year we ran raffles, school fayres, discos, film nights and sold Christmas cards. With the funds raised from these events we contributed towards a number of activities and items that enhanced the children learning experience such as school visits and additional resources for classrooms.

WYAS runs an astronomical observatory that provides pubilc outreach programs for the general public on a voluntary basis. This includes all age groups and people with disabilities. Group visits are encouraged and visits to schools and other organisations can be arranged.