Charities In City Of Wakefield

Purple Patch Arts exists to improve the lives and life chances of people with learning disabilities by providing innovative, inclusive, creative learning experiences for them and the professionals that support them.

To provide play and care activities for chldren of all abilities and young people with disabilities and complex health needsTo provide information, support and advice to parents of chldren and young people with disabilities and complex health needsTo offer training on disability issues to the public and those working with children and young people

The Wakefield Trinity Community Trust aims to use the power of sport and other physical activities to engage with young people, especially, though not exclusively, those who are disadvantaged or deprived and feed them towards more healthy fulfilling and positive lifestyles.

The Charity aims to support health and well-being in children and families in the UK. The charity was renamed to FAB- Families And Babies to better reflect the aims of the charity. FAB provide peer support services offering evidenced based information & support to help improve health & well-being within families.

We provide information and advice about local health and social care services; make the views of the public known to health and care providers; enable local people to have a voice in the development and delivery of services; provide training and development for volunteers in understanding, reviewing and monitoring local health and care services; and conduct investigations and research.

Improving the state of the River Aire and its tributaries, educating the public and other bodies about the water environment and improving/promoting access to same,

Proclamation and furtherance of the Christian faith and demonstration of practical Christianity through other charitable works, within the Five Towns area of West Yorkshire, throughout the UK and overseas.

Provision of Christian Worship for parishioners, including Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. Serving the community through a Cafe and Shop. Supporting local schools in the provision of Religious Education. Providing pastoral care for people of all ages. Helping people to understand the Christian faith. Teaching about Marriage and Parenting through courses. Exploring the meaning of the Bible today.

PROVIDE FREE OPEN ACCESS PLAY PROVISION FOR THE CHILDREN OF WARWICK ESTATE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. (5 - 16 YEARS OF AGE, CHILDREN UNDER 6 TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT / MAIN CARER) MONDAY TO FRIDAY EVENINGS FROM 3.30PM-5.30PM, THURSDAY EVENING SESSION FOR YOUTHS 6PM - 8PMINDOOR SPACE FOR ADULT LEISURE AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT COMPETITIVE RATES.SPACE TO RENT.

1. Research and Reports2. Deliver Training3. Mobilise and organise with individuals and communities to take action.4. Network to Inform and Influence5. Use Media to highlight and raise awareness about issues.

Healthwatch Kirklees is an independent charity working to gather and represent peoples views and experiences to help improve health, wellbeing and public services, and influence how services are planned and delivered.

HOME-START WAKEFIELD & DISTRICT RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE NORMALLY PARENTS THEMSELVES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 5 YEARS.

GASPED provides information, education, advice, help/support to the public raise awareness about addictive behaviours, mental health, domestic and sexual abuse by providing non-judgemental supportive services to encourage people to grow in confidence and raise to the challenges they face.Services Counselling1-2-1 supportCreative social activitiesTraining and education

To advance the Christian Faith in our city, the UK and around the world to provide support to the aged, sick and needy and to provide education on the basis of christian principles.

Regular public worship, the provision of sacred space for personal prayer/contemplation, pastoral work & teaching of Christianity. Operation of a community centre providing activities for the benefit of all on an equal basis regardless of race, national/ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, transgender identity or religion/belief to increase community cohesion & wellbeing.

We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people with Down Syndrome in Leeds by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, raising awareness and challenging preconceptions in the wider community. We run 15 sessions per month including Speech and Language groups, family activities and age related groups. Over 70 families attend.

The Objects of the CIO are the relief of the physical and mental distress of persons in needby reason of suffering from child sexual abuse/adult rape and by the provision of counsellingand support for such persons.

FOR ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES RELATING TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE WHOLLY OR MAINLY FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

The prinicpal activity of the Charity is that of the furtherance of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, to build up the faith of the Christian believers, to share in the training of Christian workers, to promote Christian education, to advance the Christian religion and to relieve the poor and needy and the sick and elderly.

Pyramid of Arts works to establish inclusive creative communities that engage & empower people regardless of their level of disability or disadvantage. It specialises in arts provision that includes people with learning disabilities, enabling them to work with the wider arts community & professional artists in quality creative projects. Its emphasis is on collaboration & collective achievement.

Promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for football, cricket, rugby, bowls, badminton, tennis, skate boarding and a fitness gym.To help young people from Havercroft and Ryhill area develop as individuals and members of society.Provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities for the public at large in the interests of social welfare.

To provide facilities for the improving health and social cohesion through participation in sport and leisure activities.To advance educational opportunities for young people and adults, working with a wide range of partners.To promote activities that will enhance social welfare and inclusion for families and people of all ages.

Lightwaves Community Trust provides the residents of Wakefield with a community-run facility for sport, leisure, social and community activities to advance their well-being, health and prospects and to promote cohesion within the community

To equip the local community with the skills to lead fulfilled healthy and active lifestyles through the power of Rugby League and the Featherstone Rovers brand. To support the community of Featherstone and former 5 Towns area to ensure everyone has the right to develop skills to maximise their potential regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, sexual orientation & ethnic background

To provide a range of services at our prison sites and in the community, offering emotional support, advice and guidance, rehabilitation and family time. Enabling offenders and their loved ones to sustain meaningful relationships to benefit them during time in custody and beyond.