Charities In Dorset

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit in the areas of Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Blandford, and surrounding villages by preventing people from becoming socially isolated.Our projects include Stour-Shed, a member of Mens Shed UK, hot lunch delivery service, adapted sporting facilities. Lunch Clubs. Transport to medical appointments etc.

To give all children an excellent start to their education, in a safe and caring environment. Little Acorns provides indoor and outdoor play, in all weathers, with a range of open ended resources and child led activities.

a) the education of the public in the art and science of music; andb) the promotion of choral singing and of the performance of choral and other musical works.

NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF MEN AGED 18 TO 45 WHO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL GOOD CAUSES

provision of pre-school education.

BOURTON & ZEALS PRE SCHOOL IS AN OFSTED REGISTERED PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS OF AGE. IT IS RUN BY A PARENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND EMPLOYS 5 STAFF. IT OPERATES FROM A PURPOSE BUILT SETTING, ADJACENT TO ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL, BOURTON.A MAXIMUM OF 25 CHILDREN MAY ATTEND THE PRE SCHOOL AT ANY ONE TIME AND IT IS ABLE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES.

The charity operates a community centre for Fordingbridge and the surrounding area. The community centre is used for activities that benefit members of our community in the areas of health, fitness, well-being, creativity and performance. Activities are available to all members of our community, with different activities of benefit to different age groups.

Mount Scar Cygnets Playgroup offers all day provision during term-time for children 2yrs up to school age. The children are cared for by our qualified team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff. Located within the grounds of Swanage Primary School, we have an arts and crafts room and a play room with children having access to the outdoor facilities.

Provision of equipment, training and ongoing financial support allowing doctors and other critical care trained clinicians to respond as volunteers when requested by the statutory ambulance service.

Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust: Research Engage Communicate Conserve. CSGRT gives seals a voice! CSGRT monitors and identifies seals in SW England using each seal's unique fur pattern and long term photo identification enables a picture to be built up about their lives. Research provides a foundation to inform the effective conservation of seals at the southernmost limit of their range.

The objects of the Charity are to reduce the incidence of osteoporotic fracture in Dorset by applying evidence based interventions to specific high risk groups

Provision of dance classes to adults and children

All Saints PCC exists to promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church,pastoral, evangelistic, social, ecumenical and also the mission of the Diocese.

The charity exists to promote the furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the Bournemouth Coastal Area and beyond.

Blackmore Vale Riding for the Disabled offers riding on real ponies and two mechanical horses at Cherrington Farm Cottage, North Cheriton, Somerset to disabled riders in N Dorset and S Somerset.Our riders range in age from 5-74 and have a range of disabilities. We have 6 accredited coach/instructors and a pool of 50 volunteers. We operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time

Beacon Church Bridport runs weekly church services in an effort to advance the Christian faith in Bridport. We attempt to bring relief to those in the town suffering hardship of some kind whether it be issues with mental health, drug addiction, illness or loneliness. Our youth activities and community events are designed to meet the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those in our town.

In the parish of Charmouth and surrounding areas: Give grants to individuals and charitable organisations to relieve poverty or sickness; help young people develop and become self-sufficient; educate people in all aspects of music; collect, preserve and communicate heritage. Internationally: Give grants to charitable organisations supporting the relief of homelessness, poverty or sickness.

This Charity is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of 8 Methodist Churches and 2 Church Manses This covers the area of Crewkerne, South Petherton and Chard. It must also ensure that funds are available for the stipends for 2 Ministers and a varying number supernumary ministers. It also provides support for various Methodist Charities.

In accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes.

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

The supply of parcels of food to beneficiaries, whether directly or through agency partners approved by the trustees, to ensure a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet sufficient for their immediate need.

The operation and supply of the use of the 1st Woodcutts Scouts Group Headquarters to the 1st Woodcutts Scout Group, scout groups generally and related persons.

Provides Resources for Christian Charities in provision of residential and outdoor activities in UK and abroad

Community transport facilities.

Create awareness of bowel cancer in young people, aged 18 to 30 in Dorset and the UKTo support bowel cancer patients and their families from Dorset through the provision of specialist equipment and financial aidTo fund specialist nurses in Dorset County Hospital, specifically in the Colorectal Department