Charities In Darlington

The Charity was established in 2015 to protect Community Centres', and other Community Assets, (that provide social benefit) from closure due to local government spending cuts. Its has since evolved to become Darlington's voluntary infrastructure organisation, filling the gap left by the closure of Evolution, Darlington's previous infrastructure organisation which perminantly closed in 2015.

To help, educate and inspire vulnerable and underprivileged children in the North East of England.

First Stop Darlington provides a Wellbeing and Work Hub in the town centre of Darlington and houses a range of practical, free facilities and activities designed to help people navigate from life events and difficulties through to having control of their destination and plan how to get there, no matter what the future vision is.

The advancement of education and raising of awareness and of health and wellbeing of people resident in Darlington about access to and availability of local health and social care services;The promotion of high standards of care by health and social care practitioners in Darlington.

The principal activity of the charity during the period under review was the running and operation of a local church

To promote equality and diversity, advance education and eliminate discrimination in relation to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in particular but not exclusively those residing in and around the North East for the benefit of the public by raising awareness in issues affecting the said persons.

SLAM CDT PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IS SPORTING, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEETING SPACES. SLAM CDT ALSO OPERATE A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME TO PROVIDE HEALTH FITNESS AND EDUCATION TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. SLAM CDT ALSO OPERATE A COMMUNITY TRANSPORT OPERATION

Durham Amateur Rowing Club is a community sports club specialising in rowing but also working with partner organisations to offer alternative watersports on the River Wear in Durham City. The Charity provides facilities and equipment to enable all users to access the sport from beginner level up to national standard.

Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

Legacare provides free legal advice and continued support to vulnerable people affected by life limiting/life threatening illness. We aim to remove stress and anxietyand provide peace of mind by delivering a professional service, sensitively, confidentially and quickly to people who would not be able to access such help because of financial/social constraints/isolation.

Apply income for any charitable purpose relating to the NHS wholly or mainly for the services provided by the Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Trust.

The Unicorn Centre is a member group of the national charity Riding for the Disabled Association providing riding therapy and learning opportunities for disabled children and adults in the Tees Valley area. Our aim is to provide riding for people with disabilities in an inclusive, safe and supportive environment that will allow each individual to achieve their full potential.

Our aim is to raise awareness of visual impairment through training packages. The package product gives a simulation of various eye conditions and the difficulties faced by visual impaired people in their everyday living. We also aim to assist visually impaired people living in the North East of England by awarding grants twice a year.

Tees Valley Arts is a charity that uses the arts to create social change. We believe that arts & culture create societies and offer challenges to the status quo. Communities have a right to tell their stories which reflect their past and will shape their future. We will act as a catalyst for all communities to become cultural producers, galvanising creative action and championing positive change.

Regular holding of public Meetings for Worship in 6 centres. Service by Members on national and international Quaker bodies. Participation in work to promote Fair Trade, environmental concerns, support of asylum seekers, Food Bank, inter-faith and ecumenical relationships. Nurturing Children and Young People in Quaker ways, and programmes of education, discussion, and personal development.

To primarily relieve poverty and promote and protect good health by providing a retreat centre for those most in need of a place of safety, family reconnection or a break from the stresses of every day life.With life skills courses on budgeting, job seeking and eating healthy on a budget and providing items / goods as appropriate in order to relieve poverty which they could not otherwise afford

Preservation, Restoration and Operation of Steam Railway Locomotives

Religious activities

As a welcoming place of Christian worship the main activity of Elm Ridge Methodist Church is to encourage people to accept Jesus into their lives. We hold services of Christian worship each Sunday and appeal to every age group, as well as study groups and prayer meetings throughout the week. We are also a well used centre for community activities providing a venue for many organisations to meet.

Out of hours courier service to local NHS trusts provided by volunteers free of charge

The activities of the charity are to provide food and support including the provision of guidance , advice and assistance on health, employment and welfare matters to asylum seekers in the Tees Valley

DADLG provides a wide range of sports, social and leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities and their families. We aim to enable families to engage in events and activities as a family with siblings, parents and carers, being supported to take part in new and adventurous activities as well as familiar activities.

1:1 Support.Advocacy.4 Drop ins weekly.11 Community Support/Lip Reading groups.Training.Equipment loan service available via drop-in's/home visitsTinnitus Support.Dealing with Deafness - Non residential 1 week course.Crafts, Yoga, IT, Chi Ball

TVRA works with rural communities to enable them to identify and respond to local needs; provides direct support to groups and individuals through advice and guidance, organises activities, deliver services, e.g. community transport; informs and influences local policy; highlight rural issues; develop and participate in appropriate partnerships; commissioning relevant research and development.

To proudly promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender culture through public celebration of our heritage and engaging in education and cultural activities that enrich the community, whilst raising awareness of the issues people face regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics whilst building mutual respect and working to end discrimination