Charities In City Of Wakefield

Yorkshire Youth and Music is a Charity offering young people the opportuntity to learn about, and make, music. Our primary aim is to encourage access for and participation by young people in the region who have no other opportunity. We do this by working in partnership across Yorkshire, using and training inspirational musicians.

Lindley Out Of School Club provides breakfast and after school care for children aged 3-11 yrs old who attend Lindley Infant & Junior Schools as well as local pre-schools where we offer wrap-around care. We also offer holiday Playschemes to children aged 3-11 from all local schools during the holidays.

WYCCP is a resettlement project, which aims to reduce re-offending and contribute to building safer communities in Leeds and across West Yorkshire. We are a through the gate project; we work with men both inside HMP Leeds and post release, and particularly with offenders serving less than twelve months who have limited access to statutory support, who tend to re-offend regularly.

YBTC is Yorkshire's leading brain tumour charity dedicated to raising funds for life changing research and patient support.Our vision is clear and simple, to cure a devastating disease that affects so many people. Whilst we are working to find a cure, we will provide the best patient and family support network we can.

To maintain and offer support and therapies to sufferers of multiple sclerosis, including hyberbaric oxygen, physiotherapy, counselling etc. To promote all research necessary to find the cause, cure and prevention of MS and to aid and to improve the condition of those suffering from it.

The aims and objectives of the Trust are to improve the quality of life for children and their families whom are Underprivileged, Disadvantaged or Disabled. Whether this is caused by social, physical, mental, emotional circumstances , or as a result of extreme poverty. The Trust provides through their five holiday homes, Free Holidays or Respite breaks for the children and families.

The PCC is a voluntary group dedicated to the administration of the fabric and community of the church. We are an open and inclusive congregation and welcome people of all denominations and ages.We have recently modernised the western end of our church, making it a practical and accessible amenity for the town, with a new cafe and meeting rooms for local groups and the general public

The Trust promotes the rich heritage and culture of Castleford through festivals, exhibitions, education projects and events. It also works in partnership with other organisations and the local authority to deliver major regeneration projects.

Basecamp works with young people who are suffering disadvantage or require additional support in order to build greater self-belief and resilience, enabling them to better thrive and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we provide a unique 1 year programme combining outdoor adventure, personal development and compassionate coaching.

The Thackray Medical Research Trust is responsible for delivering the objectives of the governing document including support for the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.

The Black Dyke Band enjoyed a successful year in 2013, playing in concerts, releasing new recordings, taking part in competitions and continuing its work with young people through the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band.

Element Society's objective is the advancement in life of young people by providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

Rescue unwanted dogs, accomodate in secure and loving foster homes, seek new homes for the dogs to owners that are checked for suitability, enable adoption which is covered by an Adoption Contract including animal welfare clauses plus a returns policy if the dog can no longer be kept by the new owners, provide post adoption advice and guidance to new owners, fundraising, website, advertising.

A Community Centre providing a wide range of services to the local community. These include rooms for activities, meetings and a wide range of adult education courses.

Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People specialises in providing community support, engagement and equipment for service users who are deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing. We also provide other services such as sign language training and deaf awareness.

Working with families affected by divorce, separation, living apart to sort out practical issues, resolve conflict or dispute causing distress and standing in way of planning for the future. Looking at shared parenting and care from separate homes, fair division of finances and property on family break up, effects of family breakdown on individual family members, options for dealing with these.

Race Equality Network is an umbrella body representing the Global Majority voluntary sector. We address issues arising from race inequality, poor community relations, and xenophobia by working with the Public and Voluntary sector to deliver more inclusive and equitable services. We collaborate with our key stakeholders to work towards fostering good relations and cohesion between communities.

Promotion of the well being of the community by education and other beneficial means association with local authorities, voluntary organisations and residents to foster community spirit. Management of the community centre and provision of amenities for meeting.

Advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public by providing regular opportunities for people to see, hear, or read the message of the Christian Gospel and by providing financial support to missionaries, missionary organisations or other churches which operate in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.Relief of hardship through the provision of grants, gifts, goods or services.

The Community Foundation for Wakefield District is a grant making and endowment building charity. The Objects for which the charity is established are:- The Promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the Wakefield Metropolitan District area. Our Vision is to 'Inspire Local Giving that transforms lives for the better'.

Missional Generation visits Churches, Christian groups regularly along the M62 corridor to offer input and resources such as videos, devotions and other interactive sessions to inspire in their lives an understanding of scripture and how to be good citizens of hope within their communities. We are keen to cheer on local youth leaders and young people to live out the Christian faith.

The principal activities of the charity:-- to create a supportive community which caters for the needs of families with a child with additional needs- to deliver high quality arts events, workshops and training sessions- to support, promote and provide training, volunteering and placement opportunities in the arts - to provide a sustainable working environment for participatory arts

As a Christian community we share worship through Sunday and mid-week services; learning and growing in housegroups, spiritual formation groups, baptismal, membership and discipleship groups; and serving through a range of mission activities locally and overseas, by running an emergency night shelter for the homeless and through advocacy on behalf of homeless and asylum seekers.

Bless offers daily activities which universally aim to reduce isolation and loneliness across a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, health and abilities. We currently deliver our services from our two bases: Upton and North Elmsall Village Hall and our centre in Hemsworth. Many of our activities centre around a creative, physical or educational theme to help people re-engage with their community.

The Charity's objects are for the benefit of the local community by providing opportunities for the playing of football and other sports capable of improving health and lifestyle.