Charities In Dorset

The 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.

We run breakfast, after school and holiday clubs for children aged 3 to 12 in the Wareham and Purbeck area. We raise funds to keep fees as low as possible.

The preparation, study and performance of choral music for the public. To study and prepare existing compositions and to commission new works. To support the development and engagement of young people in the arts and in particular choral singing. To facilitate arts activity in the local community and to work with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the performance and promotion of choral music.

To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in the Beaminster area. This is achieved by the provision of a preschool within the premises of St Mary's Academy. The group is run by staff trained to a high standard and receives support from the Local Authority.

Girlguiding Dorset provides opportunities for girls and young women to discover their full potential through, fun, friendship, challenge and adventure.

Religious Activities

1) 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.

Daytime activities and social club for adults with learning disabilities. Alternate Saturday night social activities. Mencap Gateway Award Centre. Information and advice centre for adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families.

1) 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.

We operate a powerful catamaran boat - safe and comfortable - in and around Poole Harbour, and up the River Frome to Wareham. We exist to provide boat trips - totally free - to disabled persons of all ages and disabilities, a maximum of 12 on each trip (including carers) due to regulations. From 1st May to 30th September, trips of 2-4 hours and 1 to 2 trips every day.

Pre-School catering for children from the age of 2 years to school age

the provision of accomodation for the elderly in the borough of Weymouth & Portland

We 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.

STEPS 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.

Community CPR and AED training.Provision of Public Access Defibrillators in places of need.Promotion of heart screening in young people.

To 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

Pre-School facility for children in the Sturminster Marshall area for children age 9 months to 4 years 11 months, especially those expected to attend Sturminster Marshall First School.

We 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.

Preservation Conservation of the site of Shaftesbury Abbey and making the museum garden available to the general public.

Pre School

To 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.

Public worship open to all.Sacred space provided for personal prayer.Pastoral work:visiting the sick and the bereaved.Teaching Christianity through sermons and groups. Running a Church Club in the Primary School.Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers, and other groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

1.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 pre-school continues to provide excellent pre-school education to the under 5's in the village and surrounding areas. We offer sessions on a daily basis with full day sessions being available 5 days a week. We offer 2 year old funding places and 3 and 4 year olds and we provide the 30hrs places. Fundraising is maintained and still is continuing success.

We are a community wheelchair rugby club based in Southampton, offering training and competition to anyonewith a permanent physical disability aged 12 and over.