Charities In Cumbria
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The Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Living Assembly Gateshead
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareReligious activities including regular bible teaching and prayer meetings, educational and historic trips, involved in in various social actions that reaches out to the poor,homeless (soup kitchens) and needy (cloth banks) , organising sporting competitions and games and other socio-cultural activities.We also run a holiday and summer schools for children aged 4 and above
Carlisle One World Centre
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareThe charity addresses global development issues. It seeks to: Raise awareness of the interconnection between local and international issues, and how our actions affect the world; Educate people of all ages about the issues facing Third World peoples; Support the deprived and Campaign for justice throughout the world through a programme of education, awareness-raising and practical activities
Dalston Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentThe main object of the charity is to promote the advancement of agriculture for the benefit of the public by providing the show field for Dalston Show (CIO and linked charity) to hold an annual show at Dalston.
Brough Pre-School Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide quality education and childcare for pre-school children. Fully qualified staff.
Furness Refugee Support
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareFurness Refugee Support provides support to refugees and asylum seekers living in the Furness geographical area. We provide practical support helping people to create a home, attend appointments, learn English, liaise with other agencies. We also facilitate community engagement through a range of activities. We also support those in camps overseas through donation both financial and of clothing.
Swarthmoor (south West Cumbria) Area Quaker Meeting
Housing, ReligionSwarthmoor Area Meeting is a worshipping community of Quakers. Our resources are used to maintain our meeting houses, to support local Quakers in need, to support Quaker causes more widely and to help those in need in the wider community.
Longtown Memorial Hall Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe Community Centre provides a wide range of recreational and social facilities, including a large hall and stage. This is used by the community and community groups for weddings,race-nights,dances,quizzes,public meetings etc. In addition there are a number of community groups - currently totalling some 20 organisations that use the facilities. There is also a squash court,sauna,fitness suite.
Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team
Crime and Justice, Saving of livesTo provide efficient search and rescue services, primarily but not exclusively on mountains and fells, for the benefit of any person or persons in need of such services and also promote public safety in this subject by whatever charitable means the Executive Committee think fit.
Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust
Beneficiary groupFinancial support to local charities in and around Westward, Wigton, Cumbria. Emphasis on old age and children's charitable organisations and village facilities.
Janet Dickson Art Foundation Trust
Arts, Education, HeritageWe are a Charitable Art Foundation based at Shipping Brow Gallery, Maryport. We provide a bursery and accommodation to a young artist to live and work in our community.We have a permenant collection of Maryport Art which is free for local residents. We also showcase work by local artists. We welcome school and community group visits and we hold art workshops for all abilities, free or low cost
Ulverston Victoria High School Pta
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaising funds to support school activities
Space2create
Space2Create is a Kendal based Charity using all forms creative activity to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals suffering or recovering from a range of long term mental and physical health conditions. We work in social setting to improve well-being in the local community. We also exhibit, attend shows, raising awareness, provide space and resources, and challenging stigma.
Westnewton Pre School
Childcare, EducationWe offer childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds every morning and four afternoons per week, during the school academic year.
Dr M E Bradshaw's Teesdale Special Flora Research & Conservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe Charity enables the conservation of the rare flora of Upper Teesdale by funding research work which will inform future intervention measures at vulnerable sites. It aims to inform the general public about the special flora and the need to protect it. It helps interested volunteers to engage in fieldwork and active conservation measures.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Martin, Windermere
Education, ReligionRegular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious services in schools. Other Christian and pastoral activities.
Blindcrake Village Hall
FacilitiesTo run and maintain Blindcrake Village Hall for use by the local community
The Cobweb Orchestra
Arts, ResearchThe Cobweb Orchestra operates as a community orchestra for all abilities and ages. The Cobweb Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public eduction in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.
Cedarwood Festival Limited
ArtsOrganise Christian arts festivals incorporating all forms of all artistic expression by Christian artists (including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, music, drama, dance, painting and sculpture) with the aim of using artisitic expression to spread the Christian gospel.
Kirkby In Furness Community Centre
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of recreational facilities for the village of Kirkby in Furness.The Community Centre is located on a 5 acre site, providing pitches for cricket, football, bowling and a Multi Use Games Area with tennis courts, netball courts, a basketball court and a five a side football pitch. The site also provides a childrens playground, public toilets and an informal recreational space.
Community Reach
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe main activities are based in the west of Carlisle in an area of deprivation and include but are not limited programmes of regeneration including running a Community Hall and programmes across all ages, children's clubs, healthy cooking, parenting and craft courses etc, running a charity shop providing local volunteering and training, a youth work and alternative education programme
1st Cockermouth Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.As Scouts we are guided by our values: Integrity; Respect; Care; Belief; and Co-operation.We provide Scouting to boys and girls age 4-17 in the Cockermouth area.
Urban Extreme LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureProvide a recreational / leisure facilities in Barrow in Furness and Cumbria.Young people of barrow and the surrounding areas need the use of this indoor skate park and will it will provide a safe, secure and controlled environment for people of all ages to ride there BMX, scooter, skates or skateboard, They can ride there BMX, Scooter, Skates or Skateboard to their full potential.
2nd Maryport Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupWe provide services and facilities for young persons as would be expected under the remit of the Scouting Association.
Award Solutions LTD
Beneficiary groupWe provide accredited activities to young people who may not otherwise be able to acccess them. Enabling young people to gain benefit socially, economically and personally.
Trinity Church Milnthorpe
ReligionTrinity Church Milnthorpe exists to promote the Christain faith to those who are Christians and those who are not. We do this through public church meetings and various other groups.