Charities In City Of Wakefield

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.

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.

Healthwatch Kirklees is the independent local champion for people using health and care services in Kirklees and Calderdale, working to gather and represent the views of people to influence and impact how health and care is 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.

Part of the UK national Scout Association

All aspects of aid and assistence to employees, former employees and students of the textile industry.

1) THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS. 2) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE

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.

Provision of youth work and member activities. Hire of space by other user groups to financially support the work of the Association.

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

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.

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.

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.

Operation of a community centre providing adult education services,childcare and employing community development staff working with all ages across the local community. The St Swithun's centre also provides a home for local community groups and operates a community cafe.

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.

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.

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

KVIN also known as Outlookers is a sight loss organisation which supports people living with sight loss to learn to use technology to help remain independent. We have several drop-in facilities across Kirklees. We recognise the devastation that losing sight can cause. The majority of our volunteers and staff are registered blind and have lived experience to offer .

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.

TO BRING TOGETHER LOCAL PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS FROM DIFFERENT FAITHS TO FACILITATE CHANGE. TO PARTNER WITH OTHERS TO BUILD LASTING SOCIAL COHESION. TO WORK WITH OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITY, AIMING AT THOSE IN NEED. TO HELP PROVIDE CARE AND ETHICAL SERVICES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL

Gives grants to locally-based registered charities and churches supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable residents of West Yorkshire. Areas covered are social welfare, older people, young people, support and activities for those with disabilities, physical/mental health and well being, community music, arts and environment for disadvantaged communities.

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.

YLC facilitates networks, training and partnerships alongside our members VCSE and partners. This assists in identifying key issues for children, young people and families. We then work with our members and young people to grow their organisations and promote joint working and best practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in the Wakefield District.