Charities In Darlington

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

Indoor bowls club

Provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time in Gainford Village Hall and tennis courts.Arts, culture, heritage and science pursuits, amateur sport and other general charitablepurposes for the inhabitants of Gainford. The village hall facilities will be used by local community groups,such as a local history group, a community choir, parent and toddler groups, & a lunch club

Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities

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

The fun club is based within the grounds of Sedgefield Primary and operates from their own purpose built premises. Fun club provides high quality reliable childcare at a reasonable cost for children aged 3-14 years before & after school and during school holidays. The club provides a range of indoor and outdoor activities for the children to participate in during their time at the club.

We provide long term programmes of support for young people from some of the most challenging backgrounds, providing access to the finance, social capital, opportunities and the supportive relationships needed to succeed in tertiary education and beyond.

We are an all girls grass roots football club.

Our mission is to give families from the UK affected by the devastating impact of cancer, a much needed break from long hospital stays, traumatic medical procedures and cancer related treatments ? so that they may spend quality time together recuperating and enjoying life as a ?normal? family ? strengthening relationships and creating lasting happy memories.

Advocating, raising awareness and educating the public, statutory and non- statutory agencies about the issues and difficulties affecting the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. This includes staging an annual LGBT festival and smaller events, including regular social events for the LGBT community and allies in a safe environment throughout the year.

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Darlington and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large.

Making of grants for payment of school fees and equipment those in the north of England

The advancement of education and skills of adults with learning difficulties.Area of Benefit by providing a community cafe, providing the local community with a venue where they can meet and enjoy good service and good homemade food.

Supporting people affected by racism through weekly youth and community sessions in Stockton and Middlesbrough; and 1-1 support for people in the Tees valley

The Vocational Learning Trust has built a vocational learning centre called The Work Place. VOLT is responsible for ensuring the building is used for the aims and objectives of the Trust and also has a remit to raise funds for educational purposes.

The object of the CIO is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the residents of Middlesbrough, Ormesby and the surrounding area by provision of facilities for the playing of table tennis at all levels.

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.

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.

Providing opportunities for young people to be coached, developed and play football. To encourage skills and enjoyment without the pressure of having to achieve. The emphasis is on fun rather than success in winning.

To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based upon the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult Leadership

The Charity directly delivers a range of services to individuals/groups from the local community. The Charity manages a local community centre. The Charity aims to develop the capacity and skills of the community of Middlesbrough in such a way that local residents are better able to identify and deal with matters that effect them and so that such residents can participate more fully in society.

The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship within the Tees Valley For the public benefit to promote the education of people of any age in the Tees Valley in such ways the charity trusteessee fit, including by providing their education to prepare for any occupation, trade or profession on leaving anyeducational establishment.

Religious activities

Providing grants for STEM related education across the North East of England, in particular advancing the education of students of UTC South Durham.

The provision of appropriate vocational learning, apprenticeships, adult apprenticeships and Train to Gain placements for young people in the local area.