Charities In Cumbria
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Kendal Almshouse Charity
Housingthe charities principle objective is to provide affordable unfurnished homes for those in need
Cockermouth Christian Centre Trust
Religion, Social welfareChristian Centre and foodbank.
Lake District Music Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationFounded in 1985, Lake District Music has consistently pursued a clear policy of bringing to Cumbria an annual festival and professional summer school of quality and purpose centred principally, but not exclusively, on chamber music.
The Doreen Greenlees Discretionary Will Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe charity awards grants to those organisations in the North West of England who the late Doreen Greenlees wished to benefit via the trust contained in her will. This includes organisations committed to the welfare of animals, the maintenance of the fabric of and structural alterations and additions to buildings used for Christian worship and alleviating poverty through Christian social welfare.
Skipton And Craven Action For Disability
Health, Housing, Social welfareProvides for the welfare of people with disabilities living in and around Craven, North Yorkshire and assisting them to integrate into society. We operate 8 minibuses with full disability access including wheelchair lifts. We collect them from their homes and take them to Doctors & Hospital appointments, Dentists, Shopping etc.
Bolton Low Houses Childcare Unit
Beneficiary group, Education, HousingWe provide term time childcare for children aged 3 months to school age, and holiday play scheme for children aged 3 months to 11 years.
The Centre, West Cumbria LTD
The Centre, West Cumbria is a Ewanrigg based charity that provides creative and social opportunities for everyone to connect, learn, and grow. Our vision is of a community that helps each other walk through doors of opportunity. By providing creative and social opportunities we will grow a community that creates positive change, improving life chances for individuals and future generations.
The Regimental Charity Of The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment (king's, Lancashire And Border)
Armed forcesMaintain the interests of the regiment and antecedent regiments by providing welfare and benevolence support to serving and retired members of the regiment.
The Binsey Team Ministry Parochial Church Council
Education, ReligionREGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP OPEN TO ALL. THE PROVISION OF SACRED SPACE FOR PRAYER AND CONTEMPLATION, AND ALSO THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENTS. TEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY. TAKING OF COLLECTIVE WORSHIP IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. PASTORAL VISITS, CARE AND PRAYER SUPPORT.
Manna House (cumbria)
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareManna House works for the benefit of the public in South Lakeland providing advice, advocacy and a drop-in support centre for those who are homeless, vulnerably housed, lonely or needing help. The Charity also offers a range of activities to develop life and employment skills to enable service users to become active members of the local community.
North Cumbria Methodist Circuit
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareTEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGH SERMONS, COURSES & SMALL GROUPS. PASTORAL WORKINCLUDING VISITING THE SICK & BEREAVED. TAKING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.PROMOTING THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH (& AIDING SOCIAL COHESION) THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, PARENTS AND TODDLERS & OTHER SPECIFIC NEED GROUPS. SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK & OVERSEAS FINANCIALLY & WITH PRAYER
Sir John Barrow Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationSponsored events, collections, raffles, auctions, fetes and various other fundraising activities to support the work of the school, education of the children of the school and to foster a spirit of cooperation between the school, parents and the local community.
College House Day Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity operates a childrens day nursery in Barrow-In-Furness.
Blue Sky Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthBlue Sky Trust:1. Supports and connects people in the North East and Cumbria at every step of their HIV journey through the provision of one to one support, peer mentoring, peer support, education and events.2. Empowers young people to make safe, healthy relationship choices through creative educational workshops (Think 4 Yourself) in schools and youth settings.
Yewdale Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe organise and host charitable fundraising activities including Trampoline Sessions, sports activities, activities for vulnerable people within our community and activities and support children and adults of all abilities, social backgrounds and of any race or creed. Our aim is to support the community in which we are located, but to also support the wider public where possible.
Workington Transport Heritage Trust
Charity and VCS support, HeritagePreservation, restoration and operation of (mainly) road vehicles. Study of road & rail transport of Workington, West Cumbria and further afield. Running fund raising events including community free heritage bus services.
Nine Oaks Housing Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingIndependent living for the elderly
Blood Bikes Cumbria
Health, Saving of livesProvides daily out of hours and weekend voluntary free courier service to NHS in north and west Cumbria for collection and delivery of blood ,tissue samples, files and instruments between sites and daily delivery of blood to Great North Air Ambulance at Langwathby. We also have standby cover for emergency urgent courier runs including relay through Cumbria for long distances transfers.
Promoting Autonomy And Change Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthPAC provides therapeutic interventions for young people aged 6 to 25 presenting with emotional, interpersonal and mental health problems and challenges often with associated learning disability. By delivering this preventative work young people address their problems before they escalate, they re-engage into education or employment and live more positive lives within society.
Cumbria Development Education Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, SocietyCDEC PROVIDES TEACHING RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN CUMBRIA. THIS INCLUDES GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, SCHOOL LINKING, MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION, OUTDOOR LEARNING, CHALLENGING PREJUDICE AND RACISM, CRITICAL THINKING AND ENQUIRY.
The Phoenix Youth Project
Beneficiary groupThe Phoenix Youth Project delivers centre based, and outreach youth work sessions for 8 - 19 year olds in Cleator Moor and Frizington. We run two youth centres, delivering ten evening sessions each week including Friday Night sessions. We provide young people with various activities, trips, opportunities for learning and development as well having fun.
Be Me Project
Beneficiary group, EducationBe Me Project provides support for a wide spectrum of people ranging from young people in secondary school to younger women within our communities. It delivers courses and one to one sessions that encourage positive mental wellbeing, confident mind-sets, inspiring people to be uniquely themselves and raising levels of self esteem and resilience.
Shackles Off Youth & Community Project
Beneficiary groupShackles Off provides groups, informal education, support and activities for children, young people and the local community. These activities take place in Copeland for the benefit of those living in this area.
Escape2make
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareWe aspire to help young people find and develop their creative passions, empathy, well-being and friendship groups through a calendar of inspiring, creative workshops, short courses and events. These are open to all secondary school age children (11-18) and are offered for free. We operate in the Lancaster, Morecambe in Lancashire and Kendal in Cumbria.
Norman Whiteley Trust
Social welfareAssisting works which further the spread of the gospel, relieve poverty and assist with education.