Charities In Derby City

Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a Soto Zen temple in Leicester, East Midlands. Our tradition is based on the practice of serene reflection meditation (zazen).The temple offers a regular schedule of meditation, day retreats, festivals and other events, as well as individual guidance, for anyone who would like to learn about meditation or deepen and broaden their practice.

Promoting and staging an annual LGBT festival with additional smaller events in Derby

TO RAISE MONEY TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE INTENSIVE CARE OF INFANTS

Jigsaw works with young people on the Autistic Spectrum who would like to develop social and lifeskills. This is done in a variety of environments that are aimed to provide opportunities for lifelong learning. We run youth club sessions, trips out and residential experiences. We provide a comfortable environment where young people can be themselves without fear of isolation, judgement and abuse.

a) To promote and to advance facilities and activities for recreational, cultural, educational and well-being within the area of benefit of the Communityb) To maintain and run a suitably equipped Community Centre for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

1. Provides church services to members and any one else in the community 2. Actively involved in activities that aim at improving the human condition for young people, men and women in society3. Providing social support to church members and the wider community4. Helping out during bereavements, especially to its members5. Providing light refreshments or meals after services

Exists for the diffusion and support of the principles of Unitarian Christianity & Liberal Religion in the East Midlands and support of its consituent congregations

Provides a safe, secure and neutral location where the children of separated families can spend time with the parent they no longer live with, or other family members they would not otherwise see, thus maintaining these vital relationships.

The trustees have maintained a programme of support for: (1) Christian relief organisations, overseas mission agencies and projects; (2) Schemes for relief of poverty and sources of poverty within the Midlands; (3) Support for local church mission projects, primarily within Derbyshire.

Education and TrainingRelief of PovertyReligious Activities

1. Provides social activities for the elderly and disabled.2. Provides Events for the community 3. Provides premises for respite club.4. Provides premises for learning disabilities team5. Provides premises for family gatherings for local residents6. Provides premises for religious groups7. Sporting activities for all ages8. Provides Activities Child9.Premises various user groups

The charity provides and maintains the village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Mickleover. This is achieved through the hire of rooms to many varied groups e.g. children's activity group, exercise classes, community groups etc. Additional income is generated by renting out an otherwise unused area at the rear of the premises for a mobile phone base station and mast.

The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.

To provide accommodation for M S sufferers.

Nottingham Symphonic Winds (NSW) consists of Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra (NSWO) and Nottingham Wind Ensemble (NWE). The groups perform concerts for the general public and help raise funds for other charities and similar organisations.

The Seedsowing network collects funds from donors in the UK and receives grants to support the education and welfare of disadvantaged children in Kenya. The work is focused on former pupils of the school Mahali pa Watoto which closed in October 2024 who are in vocational education as Nurses and some former pupils in Higher Education

Support of the activities of the Derby Bach Choir and other musical activities in the Derby and East Midlands area.

Samaritans offers confidential emotional support 24 hours a day to those who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Samaritans listen and encourage the recognition and exploration of their options. We make our support available by telephone, email, letter, face to face, SMS, in prisons, schools and the wider community.

Providing training and education

Project Nile develops and nurtures children and young adults.

Educational classes for young people and adults.

Provision & hire of mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to the people of Derby and surrounding area who have mobility difficulties.

The Source, Derby is a CIO for the public benefit and the advancement of the Christian faith in Derby and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide. In order to fulfil its charitable purpose, The Source provides an Around the Table weekly meeting where members eat together, read the Bible, worship, pray and share communion.

We support asylum seekers and refugees who have to report to the Home Office Reporting Centre in Loughborough. We offer words of welcome and support. We also give out vouchers which can be used at a local community cafe and in the winter we give out hats, gloves and scarves. During the school holidays we provide small gifts for children who accompany their parents.