Charities In Dorset

Scouting

Operates at Portland Bill a bird observatory and field centre for the study of bird migration and other aspects of the natural history of the Isle of Portland; publishes and distributes useful results of this work; promotes and participates in the conservation of the natural environment of the Isle of Portland; preserves and maintains the historic building known as the Old Lower Light.

The Charity awards grants to individuals, schools, parishes and corporate bodies to further the following objectives: in the promotion of the education of persons involved with religious education; the provision of instruction and resources to schools and parishes; to assist persons financially so they can attend an establishment of further education to pursue their education.

The provision of activities within a safe environment to promote the spritual, intelectual and physical growth of boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years of age.

TO PROVIDE A RESCUE, CARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICE FOR SICK, INJURED, OR ORPHANED HEDGEHOGS, TO FURTHER THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HEDGEHOG SPECIES, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC TO FURTHER THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF HEDGEHOGS AND THE PROBLEMS THEY FACE, TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN HEDGEHOG CARE AND FOR GREEN SPACE MANAGERS AND GARDENERS ON HOW THEY CAN HELP HEDGEHOGS.

Education and training for people who are or who have experience of mental illness and support for their carers.

The object of the charity is to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England as carried out in any church or churches in Dorset (excluding St Peters Church, Eype)

To advance Orthodox Judaism as expounded by the teaching of Chabad Lubavitch and to advance the understanding of Judaism amongst people of other faiths, primarily among students on the South Coast of England.

Fund the welfare of stray dogs & cats in Greece by helping to provide them with food, shelter & veterinary care. Some animals are found homes in the UK.

We introduce children to the countryside by organising residential school visits. We teach and encourage techniques and principles associated with a more sustainable way of life. We run rural craft courses.We open the garden and grounds to the public and hold garden tours and lectures.We hold art festivals, exhibitions and musical events

We provide a range of services and activities to celebrate diversity, challenge discrimination and change attitudes in rural communities

The Foundation is a registered charity, number 1174600, governed by the trust deed dated 4th July 2017. The foundation was established in July 2017 with a mission to support local charities/individuals through grants who need donations in order to survive and to provide services within their local community.

Furthering the objects of the charity

Regular public worship open to all

The trustees strongly encourage potential applicants to study our website before making an application. The charity makes a wide range of charitable grants at the discretion of the trustees. Decisions are made by all the trustees. We make one off grants with no guarantees of future funding.

Running an international classical music festival on Exmoor, Dartmoor and surrounding areas. In addition we offer school workshops, a residency programme and have a Young Musicians Platform competition for talented young musicians living in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Home-Start Blackmore Vale helps build better lives for children. It supports isolated, struggling and vulnerable families either in their own homes, or through group work. The family must have a least one child under 5 years. The support enables them to cope with difficulties through a network of trained volunteers who work with the family according to their individual needs.

Organises regular meetings across our region for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families.Writes, produces and distributes literature and other types of information spreading awareness and information about prostate cancer.Conduct events offering free PSA tests to find men at risk of prostate cancer.

The Sgts' Mess is for the good and benefit of the serving soldiers and their families within Blandford Garrison.

The charity operate a preschool and offer wrap around care in the form of a breakfast and afterschool club for children aged up to 11 years. The charity is run by a committee of volunteer members, mainly parents of children attending the preschool. There is an appointed preschool manager responsible for the staff and daily running of the group.

Runs a pre-school playgroup for local children from the age of two. The maximum number of children is 26 at any one time. Open five days a week with lunch club Monday to Friday.

CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY, PRIMARILY IN EASTERN DORSET.

We are a Christian Church but are not a part of any particular denomination. We believe the Bible is God's Word for us today. "Celebrating and Sharing the Love of God" ~ We believe these seven words summarise what Jesus felt was the greatest commandment (Matthew 22: 37-39). and also what he shared with his followers by way of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).

The trust has been established for general charitable purposes, and is likely to make grants in the Dorset and Hampshire areas.

RELIGIOUS SPONSHORSHIP & RELIEF OF POVERTY & EDUCATION