Charities In City Of Wakefield

To help keep the Calder and Hebble canal open by various activities, also we run a small trip boat which we take to different events on the waterways.

We have a wide repertoire of differing styles of music: popular, modern, madrigal, traditional, folk, African, Estonian, Welsh and Spanish. We sing regularly at weddings and fund raising events as well as celebratory concerts and musical evenings. Each Christmas we enjoy a full programme of carol singing, plus a varied collection of carols with other entertainers at our Christmas concert.

HANG ON TO A DREAM IS A REGIONAL CHARITY BASED IN OTLEY AND COVERING ALL THE YORKSHIRE AREA. HANG ON TO A DREAM IS THE FIRST REGIONAL CHARITY FOR TERMINALLY ILL AND SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE.

To promote the public appreciation and understanding of the arts by the support, maintenance and advancement of the charitable work of the City Varieties Music Hall.

To encourage interest in road safety, to improve driving/riding standards and to help drivers/riders pass the organization's advanced driving/riding test.

1. Organise courses training people in the Halliwick Concept. 2. Support clubs and other groups who use the Halliwick Concept in teaching swimming to people with disabilities. 3. Organise regional swimming competition for people with disabilities.

Over the past many years, we have been providing local communities, help assistant and supports in Community Translation, Housing & Benefits Advice, especially supporting unemployed and disabled people providing in South Asian Music activities lyrics/ musical composition's and training/workshops. We now also have qualified Volunteer staff in{CBT} Cognitive Behaviour Therapy helping people most.

Support the allotments holders by maintaining the sitesSupport two local brass bands which historically were associated with the local colliery when it was open.In conjunction with the local football team we support local youth to play football,also assist in providing local entertainment on the football premises.Similarly with the local cricket team assist in using the premises and equipment

A charitable Motorcycle Group affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists which aims to:improve the standard of motorcycle riding on the roads; improve road safety or lead to greater road safety or the promotion of road safety. This is achieved by volunteers coaching motorcyclists to pass nationally recognised advanced tests in the West Yorkshire area.

Fund raising for project at stately home - Nostell Priory nr Wakefield. Funds raised are used to assist in upkeep etc of priory - environs.

The Charity organises a community choir which is a non-audition singing group based in Ossett West Yorkshire holding weekly rehearsals and is open anyone to join. Live performances are organised throughout the year, particularly to Care Homes, Day Care centres and Independent living schemes.

Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations

The main activities of the fund is used for charity events.

Church Based Charity Restricted to South Elmsall & South Kirkby only

Limited financial assistance to those undertaking education & training within the boundaries of the parish.

Chuch Based Charity for the poor

1) The advancement of the Christian Faith. 2)The relief of persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or distress or who are aged or sick. 3) The advancement of education.To be conducted mainly in Yorkshire and Zambia

COFFEE MORNINGS, DANCES LATE LUNCHES & AFTERNOON TEA

Working primarily with abandoned babies, street children & very poor families in Mexico City.

We promote awareness of drugs, alcohol and tobacco to children and young families. We do this in an innovative way by providing roadshows in the community and special events in schools we call "Niteclub Xperience". These events use music and lighting to create dynamic and exciting events where we present the information in audio and video format on large video walls.

to support the elderly with financial aid, this to the residents of South Elmsall only,as per the South Elmsall United Charities constitution

We provide shelter to abandoned small animals (predominantly rabbits & rodents). Healthy animals are re-homed into a loving environment after receiving veterinary care and rehabilitation. Animals that cannot be re-homed receive sanctuary at Camp Nibble. We aim to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general, and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

Charity operates from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. We make donations to allow able bodied and disabled young people to visit religious places. We also make donations to other charities and provide buildings and human resources.

Providing assistance for the relief of poverty and assistance with Medical/Health/Sickness costs.

The Western Front Association was formed with the aim of furthering interest in the period 1914-1918. It is not a re-enactment society, nor is it commercially motivated. It is entirely non-political. The object of The Association is to educate the public in the history of The Great War with particular reference to the Western Front.