Charities In Dorset
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Friends Of The Yeatman Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising activities. Grants of money to The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, to improve hospital facilities and provide benefits to patients: redecoration, supplementary equipment and furniture, garden provision and maintenance, newspapers for patients, flowers, drinks machines, television services, supplementary therapies.
Acts Fast
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe provide emotional and practical support to Parents, Carer's and Family members whose child have been affected by childhood sexual abuse. We liken a disclosure irrespective of age to a "bomb going off the shrapnel hitting everyone around" We help build resilience around the trauma. Accessing our support can be by phone, email, text, face to face support in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester.
The Malcolm Whales Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure1) The relief of sickness and the promotion and preservation of good health of children suffering from any form of cancer.2) To advance in life and help young people, especially but not exclusively through the provision of funding for leisure time activities (such as walking), so as to develop their capabilities that they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
Parley Community Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide preschool education for the children in the community.
Alfie's Wish
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthSupporting children with cancer up to the age of 16 years old in the south of England by arranging special and memorable experiences in the UK with their families to make long lasting memories. We support children with cancer under the care of Southampton Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Royal Marsden or University College London Hospital.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St.andrew's,preston With Sutton Poyntz
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion1) Regular public worship open to all. 2)The provision of sacred space for personal prayer. 3)Pastoral work. 4)Teaching and promotion of Christianity. 5)Taking of religeous assemblies in Schools. 6)Provision of youth club. 7)Promotion of the Church mission and supporting other charities in the UK and overseas. 8)Provision of Church Rooms for office use and letting.
The Museum Bridport Dorset
Charitable activities, HeritageAdvancing the education of the public in Bridport, Dorset and the surrounding area through the provision of a museum and historical reference centre.
Sir Henry Edwards' Charities
Beneficiary group, Housingthe provision of accomodation for the elderly in the borough of Weymouth & Portland
Steps Club For Young People
Beneficiary groupSTEPS provides a range of opportunities and support for young people (incl those with SEND):- To gain confidence, self-esteem and a range of key skills- To learn and develop- To be supported with a range of issues or problems affecting their lives- To make positive and healthy choices- To achieveOur main area of operation is Weymouth & Portland and our main target age range is 13-19.
Yeovil Christian Support Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareWe run a 'Food bank' which supplies emergency food to people in crisis through out our town and surrounding areas. We also run Community Fund for small grants to be given out to people in crisis.
Friends Of Double Joy
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo fundraise and receive donations for Double Joy Children's Farm To send regular grants to Double Joy Children's Farm To provide financial support for young people to train in vocational skills on leaving Double JoyTo raise awareness in the UK of the work carried out at Double Joy Children's farm
Broadmayne And West Knighton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre School
Amelia's Rainbow
Beneficiary groupProviding gifts and support to children living in Dorset, with a chronic, serious, life limiting or terminal condition.
Longfleet Football Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe aim to offer all members of our club enjoyment. This comes in the form of exercise and a chance to improve ability within a safe, learning and encouraging environment, free from the pressure of win at all costs. Our win is development. We recruit players and volunteers of all abilities within Poole and the surrounding area while promoting our club regionally / nationally for good practice.
The Richard Kirkman Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Richard Kirkman Trust is a grant making charity, it's income being derived solely from funds invested. Grants for general use and for the benefit of individuals, covering a wide spectrum of social needs, are made to charities and organisations which have a material effect within Hampshire.
Shaftesbury Abbey And Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited
Associations, Facilities, HeritagePreservation Conservation of the site of Shaftesbury Abbey and making the museum garden available to the general public.
Weymouth Skatepark Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureTo provide an extreme sports skatepark facility for all associated sports in the Weymouth area for all to use including the wider community. To provide an important indoor community hub supporting work experience placements and volunteering opportunities to our members and other community youth groups, schools and colleges including SEN young adults and different ability groups.
Digital - Works
Arts, HeritageWe are an arts and educational charity with over 15 years experience. Our work rests on the principles of participation with local communities, working to give people a voice using a choice of creative mediums.Our projects involve using mediums such as film making, animation, oral history interviews, fine art, design, photography and interactive.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary's Gillingham, Dorset
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionPromoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church.Provision of public worship and administration of sacraments.Religious assemblies in schools, teaching the Christian faith to children and adults.Provision of children's worship and youth club.
The Grove Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationAs a Pre-School Playgroup we provide Education and Care to pre-school children within the local area. By means of appropriate play activities and a high level of adult input we offer each child at the playgroup the opportunity to work towards nationally approved Early Learning Goals as outlined in the curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Upper Stour
Arts, Education, Religion1.Regular public worship open to all.2.The provision of sacred space for personal prayer .3.Pastoral work, visiting the sick and the bereaved.4.Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.5.Taking of religious assemblies in schools.6.Supporting other charities in UK and overseas.7. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and the distribution of literature.
The Liberal Catholic Church Grail Community
Arts, ReligionTo advance the Christian religion as expressed in the Summary of Doctrine and Summary of Principles of The Liberal Catholic Church Grail Community, for the benefit of the public in particular through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals and by producing and distributing literature.
Arts Together
Beneficiary group, HealthArts Together brings social and creative opportunities to isolated, frail and vulnerable older people, whose physical and mental health is at risk. By being part of a supportive group with an arts focus, older people have the opportunity to be creative and active, to learn new skills, make choices and discover new friends.
Friends Of Westminster Memorial Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthWorking with Dorset Healthcare and other relevant organisations, to ensure the long-term existence of the Westminster Memorial Hospital.Supporting staff in delivering excellent standards of treatment and care by raising funds for medical equipment, vehicles, refurbishment and infrastructure projects that are beyond the affordability and scope of the NHS.
The Religious Of Christian Instruction
Beneficiary group, EducationThe 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.