Charities In City Of Wakefield

Bequeathed by the Will of the late Lord Brotherton of Wakefield to provide for the establishment of a scholarship for the study of physics and chemistry at the Universities of Manchester and Leeds.

We are a family Paddle sports club, founded in 1955, and based in and around Wakefield in West Yorkshire, affilated to Paddle Uk (Formally known as British Canoeing).Club membership is drawn from a wide geographical area ,catering for a variety of interests including White Water and touring Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddleboarding

General charitable purposes.

Financial support for the work of The Society of St Wilfrid and St Hilda, in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds

arranges trips/outings/social activities to residents in Kirklees and surrounding area. Newsletter every 2 months.

We are a District of Girlguiding and run a HQ building, the building is used by the local community.The building serves a diverse community.

Provision of financial assistance to the aged poor & needy in the South Wakefield area. Education & training.

Grants to students, under 25 years of age (on 01 September of the year in which applying), residing in the area of The Ancient Parish of Thornhill, St. Michael, (Savile Town, Thornhill Lees, Thornhill, Whitley and Briestfield; The Flockton Ward of The Kirkburton Parish Council; The Parish of Sitlington).Income derived from investments, and small amounts of Ground Rent on land in the area.

AGS groups meet to bring together people who enjoy Alpine plants in all their forms and would like to further their knowledge.

Headingley Orphanage Foundation is empowered `to make grants to organizations with charitable objects serving the benefit of needy children and young persons up to the age of 21 years, and more particularly those within the geographical area known as Yorkshire, as the Trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit.`

To provide advice, support to deafblind individuals residing in Yorkshire. This includes children and adults and their families.The charity aims to promote awareness and learning in the area of deafblindness to those families living in Yorkshire.

1) The relief of patients suffering from Pure Red Cell Aplasia2) The provision in the interests of social welfare of recreational facilities for such patients3) The relief in cases of financial distress of the dependents or deceased patients4) The promotion of research into the causes and treatment of Pure Red Cell Aplasia on terms that such research is published

The fund provides for payments:- to the vicar of St. Stephens, East Hardwick. To the Parish of Ackworth via Ackworth United Charities. To the Parish of East Hardwick. To the upkeep of St. Stephens Church East Hardwick. To the Educational Foundation of Stephen Cawood (529258).

The fund provides financial help for "the educational and social development of the children and young people of the village/parish of East Hardwick. Fund administered in conjunction with the charity - Stephen Cawood 225864.

The promotion of health, the relief of poverty & hardship & the advancement of education (incl.social & physical training activities - Recreational Charities Act 1958) and any other charitable purpose for the benefit of employees & former employees of the coal mining industry in the UK employed in or formerly employed in any present or past coal mining area & their relatives and dependants

wood work/metal work shop

The Association aims to advance the education of the public and to promote research in geology and allied sciences more specifically in the North of England with particular emphasis on Yorkshire, by holding public lectures, and field meetings , supporting like-minded initiatives and by other such means as the Association's Council may from time to time determine.

To provide special benefits to pupils of Ackworth School.

The L.I.A.M. Charity raise funds through a variety of enterprises and give grants to young people studying at a higher level. i.e. University or specialist college within the county of Yorkshire.Certain criteria need to be fulfilled to access the grants of up to £1,000.

Grants prizes and awards to students of Wakefield College in recognition of their education or training achievements.Provides grants, items or services to students in need at Wakefield College to prevent or relieve poverty.

we have no current activities scheduled, but are in contact with businesses within our area's to arrange some charity fund raising events.

PROVIDE FIRST AID TO GENERAL PUBLIC AT ORGANISED EVENTS.

Makes donations to individuals and groups

The Yorkshire Indian Society through its members organize large scale banquet dinners annually to raise funds to help allow the Charitable Trust to meet its objectives. This involves getting together local Yorkshire and Indian-based residents and support and sponsorship from businesses to help make the event highly successful. An attendance of over 500 people from various backgrounds is the norm.

The charity has continued to raise funds through a series of concerts, recitals, poetry readings and grant applications which are used to increase footfall and provide additional facilities for the Rydings complex. This has enabled us to extend our activities into the town and increase awareness and use of the building and its facilities