Charities In Cumbria
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St Michael’s Preschool Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre School Nursery which operates in Dalston Carlisle.
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club
Facilities, Heritage, Leisure(1) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing Real Tennis.public (2) To conserve, preserve and improve for the public benefit as buildings of historic interest the Real Tennis Court and house at Matthew Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3RE and to educate the public about the history and heritage of the buildings.
King's Church (keswick)
ReligionPromotion of the Biblical Christian Faith mission statement: "our aim is to worship God to become more like Jesus and share his love with the world"
Grace Church Whitehaven
ReligionThe primary object is the advancement of the Christian faith for the public benefit.The meeting of church members for regular worship, teaching and prayer. Operating various coffee groups and drop in support groups during the weekPastoral support throughout the church and the locality as required or requestedSupporting Churches Together in the Whitehaven Area
The Drigg Charity
Social welfareThe aims of the Drigg Charity are to support and enhance community life in the Drigg and Carleton Parish (subsidising social events for young and old, improving the local environment, supporting access to education and skills training).
Pcc Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Appleby With Murton
Parishonal activities
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Oswald's, Grasmere
ReligionThis Charity looks after the Parish of Grasmere Church Services, the Church building and the religious and social needs of the village residents.
Town Lands
Charitable activitiesA grant giving charity whose objects are limited to those living in Ulverston. Generally the trustees favour grants to groups or institutions for capital items, which will be available for use by more than one person, rather than grants to a group's running costs or to individuals.
The Noah Initiative
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareWe aim to promote education and help eradicate poverty by providing grants to support, nurture and mentor young people in Eldoret, Kenya, who find themselves in situations that result in a lack of parental guidance and consequent emotional and financial support. Such grants enable access to high school education, attainment of formal qualifications and enhancement of employment prospects.
The Parish Of Saint Paul Grange-Over-Sands
Beneficiary group, 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, coureses and small groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for toddlers and other groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Alston Town Hall
FacilitiesProvision of Town Hall and other facilities for community use.
The Wordsworth Conference Foundation
EducationThe Foundation runs the Wordsworth Conference and Wordsworth Winter School and awards bursaries, funded by itself and by donors, to enable postgraduate students and others to attend these events at reduced cost.
The Special Lioness
Beneficiary group, ChildcareBased in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings
Ambleside Welfare Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareMakes grants and donations to applicants who must be resident in the Ambleside ward of the Lakes Urban Council, for "Need, Hardship and Distress". Monies for distribution from leasing out of two town centre properties as retail outlets.
Youth Presence
Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth Presence works with and supports children and young people. We will do this through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities. We will provide support, activities and opportunities which develop skills, capacities and capabilities. We will provide personal, social and spiritual education. We are based in Kendal, we work in the North West of England - Cumbria/Lancashire.
Barrow Community Sports Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureWe are passionate about raising aspirations and improving the life chances of young people and adults in our community. We deliver a range of projects to promote health, well being, raising self esteem and encourage people to realise the benefits of physical activity. All alongside our delivery of educational programmes for life skills
Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust Limited
HeritagePreservation and restoration of historic buses, principally originating with Ribble Motor Services plus related artefacts. Non-commercial operation of the restored vehicles in support of heritage groups and transport gatherings.
Church On The Moor
ReligionCumberland And Westmorland Antiquarian And Archaeological Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageFunds historical and archaeological research with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. Operates a website with accessible heritage information. Support local historical societies in studying the historical environment. Holds study days, lectures and visits. Publishes a respected annual journal, plus books and other publications.
Chapel Street Friends Of School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationOur Friends of School raise money for the benefit of the pupils of Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionOur activities are to promote the Buddhist faith throught the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline, all within the Mahayana Buddhist Tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa as taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Kendal And District Debt Centre
Health, Social welfare1.The relief of poverty for persons living in Kendal and District through the provision of a free debt counselling service.2.By providing education to the public living in Kendal and District in matters relating to the management of their personal finances and well-being.3.The advancement of the Christian faith through care, compassion and relevant practical and spiritual help
Barrow Island Community Sports Trust LTD
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of buildings, facilities and open space for the opportunity to play amateur sports, being rugby, football and bowls.
John Strutt Centre For Parrot Conservation
LeisureThe Charity own and manage a collection of free -flying parrots and macaws located at Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. The collection provides opportunities for the field study of parrots which enhances knowledge of the physiology and behaviour of the birds and assists in the development of conservation techniques and policies.
Cockermouth Junior Football Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureCockermouth Junior Football Club aims to promote the playing of football by young people in the Cockermouth area.We aim to provide a safe and friendly environment to play football for all children. The charity provides qualified coaches to develop players skills and also provides the necessary facilities and equipment.