Charities In Derby City

The relief of persons with learning difficulties, sensory or other diasbilities (including but not limited to persons who are physcially, mentally/learning disabled, mentally ill, chronically sick, vulnerable or in necessitous circumstances) by provision of accomodation, and other amenities, facilities and services calcualted to alleviate the disabilities and suffering of such persons.

Promoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising members; Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Nottingham and any other external bodies and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and for discussions and debate for the personal development of its members.

Retail Trust is the charity for all people working and retired from retail. Its charitable activities are:- a confidential Helpline which provides counselling, legal and debt advice- Charitable Services with access to financial grants;- Wellbeing Programme;- Supported Living and Care Services for retired employees; and- other services such as education.

The Board of Finance resources the Christian tasks of mission and ministry through parishes and other networks.

Providing education for children from the age of 3 years to 18 years

Aquarius works with individuals, families, carers and professionals around issues of alcohol misuse, drug misuse, gambling and other behavioural problems. We have services across the Midlands and the northern Home Counties. Our skilled practitioners and support workers offer education, training, outreach, home visits, one to one & group work.

Special Education Needs Education Provision for Students aged 16-25

YMCA Derbyshire is an organisation that aims to provide quality services for the benefit of homeless people & people at risk of social or educational exclusion. We provide supported accommodation, vocational training, information, advice & guidance & as a childcare provider offer out of school childcare provision,integrated playschemes for special educational needs and mainstream children.

Our charitable activities focus on tenancy sustainment and the move to resettlement and independence for our client group. Support is provided to individuals within their own communities by allocating individually assessed contact hour packages of housing related support. Assessments are done using a multi-agency approach. Services are adapted to meet need.

The charity operates a non-maintained special school concerned with the education of deaf pupils of 3 to 19 years of age

Protecting and enhancing biodiversityInspiring and involving peopleInfluencing policy and practicePartnership and relationship buildingOrganisational management and resources

The main activities of the charity are the running of a learning and community theatre for produced and received work, and also for the use of the theatre space by Univeristy of Derby Theatre Arts students.The charity is engaged with its local community in the provision of facilities to promote and showcase community theatre group work.

Museum services

An Almshouse Charity, founded in 1529 for the relief of poverty, became a CIO April 2014. Area of operation is limited to Derby. Focus is assisting older people primarily through direct provision of housing. Small grants to relieve need are also available to a broader age range. We manage four almshouse estates for people aged 60 or over, and run a 40-bed Residential Home for frail older people.

The Union of Students is responsible for the Programme and College Representative structures which support the advancement of education for students of the University of Derby in ensuring academic quality and development is maintained. The Union provides access to sports, society and volunteering activities for students and a confidential and independent Advice service.

The principal activity of the charity is the promotion of, education in, development of and appreciation of the arts

By working strategically, Active Partners Trust's priorities are to:Support the inactive to become more activeAddress inequalities across priority groupsEnsure those that are already engaged in physical activity in sport continue to do so

The organisation provides a range of services under 2 main headings.a) It acts as a 'hub' for the delivery of learning by voluntary sector providersb) It provides capacity building and workforce development for voluntary organisations

Adoption services including family finding and post adoption support, supporting children and young people who need emotional support following family change, including bereavement (Spiral), domestic abuse, parental separation, safeguarding consultancy and training.

Life Cycle helps people take up cycling as a way of bringing about social and environmental change. We run a range of practical projects and services that overcome the barriers to cycling. We also pioneer new ways of raising awareness of the many benefits cycling brings: to individuals, to communities and to the planet.

The charitable objects of the RSPCA are to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals and to do all such lawful acts as the Society may consider to be conducive or incidental to the attainment of those objectives. Derby & District RSPCA Branch mission is to promote responsible pet ownership and to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need.

Derby City Mission runs a number of different social action projects, alongside work to promote unity in the city.

Providing supported accommodation for homeless people at risk of long term homelessness.

The charity is a place of worship, providing daily services seven days a week, with the main eucharist service being held on a Sunday morning. We have a number of different aged choirs, from a junior choir, to an adult choir. We host large scale events, both community and commercial events. We are a Cathedral of Sanctuary, providing a safe space for all.

We are committed to improving quality of life for local people. We work with entire communities or discrete groups such as young people, BME's, school children and businesses to deliver changes to local environments, individual behaviour and sense of community.