Charities In Dorset

St Michael and All Angels, Colehill, is part of the Church of England and is within the Diocese of Salisbury. It seeks to provide for the spiritual, pastoral and social needs of the parish of Colehill

The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey

Activities to support the student experience such as social and sporting events, academic enhancement and student advocacy.

The North Dorset Beekeepers Association aims to advance the education of the public and beekeepers in the craft of beekeeping and the importance of bees in the environment. It provides basic and advanced training in accordance with the policies of the British Beekeepers Association, keeps qualified members up to date and attends local events to help educate the general public

The charity oversees the cooperative work of the churches of Weymouth and Portland. This includes managing the local CAP debt centre, CAP job club, various public activities in the area, a mission to primary schools and a bible week.

Sunday - services AM & PM , with break out kids groups & crecheWednesday - Bible study groupsThursday - Tiddlywinks - A parent and toddlers group Friday - Amicus - A division of The Boy's Brigade for young people.Monthly "clubs" - Carers Cafe (support group for carers) / Craft clubWeddings, Funerals & maintenance of Graveyard

To promote, restore, maintain, improve and advance public education in the performing arts.

Conservation & restoration of the red squirrel to the south west of England

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs and to advance the education of young people through the development of their mental, physical and moral capabilities through multi sensory activities in schools. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community focusing on young people.

To provide accommodation for persons in need, who are resident in the Parishes of Shaftesbury, Cann, Motcombe, Stour Provost, Margaret Marsh, Fontmell Magna, Compton Abbas and Donhead St. Mary.

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited organise an annual Literary Festival in Bridport, Dorset. The Festival runs for one week in November each year. During that week a series of events take place.

B Sharp, based in Lyme Regis, West Dorset, provides high quality music-making opportunities to excite and inspire young people. Our aim is to bring out the strengths in every child building confidence and self esteem. Our professional music leaders have between them the highest level and range of experience. We have a regular ongoing offer of extra curricular projects for 11- 18 year olds.

provide affordable housing to local residents on low incomes

Provides accommodation for 17 elderly residents plus one room available for respite care

The charity achieves its objectives of advancing the education of school children in the subjects of farming, food production, biodiversity, the rural economy and the study of the environment and ecology, by undertaking a prograqmme of visists to schools by farmers and reciprocal visits by school children to working farms.

Considers grants & donations particulalry in relation to Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science

The Institute has continued to fulfil its principal aims through the education and formation of religious sisters, by teaching, pastoral and other work at the two schools in Effingham and by care and pastoral work in the parishes of Sherborne and Effingham and elsewhere.

The provision of financial help directly or indirectly to residents of Christchurch, Dorset generally and sometimes individually (a) to alleviate suffering or assist recovery of the sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm provided such help is not readily available from another source, or (b) to reduce need hardship or distress.

Playback Theatre South West creates opportunities for communities of people to engage with issues that affect their lives in workshops and performances. Creative theatre activities support refugees; young carers; people with learning difficulties or mental health issues; women who have experienced domestic abuse; and women's organisations in the South West of England.

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Organise a diverse range of educational and events throughout each year. Attend a variety of shows and events in Dorset to raise awareness of the work the Women's Institutes do and to work on increasing membership. Work on active campaigns for better living for people and the environment.

Furtherance of the religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends primarily in Dorset and South Wiltshire

To promote general charitable purposes for the benefit of the community of Lyme Regis and surrounding area. To provide relief from poverty and disadvantage and to advance education of its residents of all agea, and in particular, to provide opportunities for the residents to participate fully in the life of the community in ways which address and alleviate social and economic depravation.

An Education Centre for Sustainable Living, open to people of all ages and backgrounds. Monkton Wyld Court provides residential and day courses and training in low impact, low carbon living and land based skills. Our resident community leads by example, making conscious choices to live a sustainable lifestyle. We also operate as an educational venue for a wide range of groups.

To supplement the service given by Bridport Hospital for patients and staff by the provision of facilities and equipment which fall outside NHS funding priorities. To raise funds and receive gifts, donations and legacies. To recruit voluntary workers for the coffee shop and trolley service to the wards.