Charities In Dorset
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The Regent (christchurch) Limited
ArtsAn mix of live performance programming involving community presentations and high quality touring events. Alongside a wide-ranging film programme, which includes mainstream offerings, classic films, satellite broadcasts and 35mm film presentations.
Dartmoor Zoological Society
EnvironmentThe Charity aims to promote the conservation, care and breeding of wildlife and endangered species, encouraging and developing the public interest in and awareness of the importance of ensuring the survival of species and diversity of life. It aims to raise awareness for animal conservation, welfare and education projects and to support conservation in the wild and across the world.
The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited
LeisureA subsidiary of the Three Rivers Partnership, Dorset , the Trust was established to manage development construction of the RiversMeet Centre (opened in August 2010) and thereafter to manage the facilities to promote public benefit of community participation in healthy recreation and such other lawful charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Encompass Southwest
Housing, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITHIN DEVON, CORNWALL AND SOMERSET WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND NEED INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF HOMELESSNESS AND ROUGH SLEEPING AND TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL EXCLUSION BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE CLIENT FOCUSED SERVICES
Wessex Rivers Trust
Environment, ResearchWe are continuing to work to establish the charity with the objectives as set out below: environmental, educational and scientific.
Ringwood Waldorf School
Beneficiary group, EducationSchool offering Steiner Waldorf education to children aged between 3 and 18 years. Covering Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.
The Hampton Trust (hampshire And The Isle Of Wight)
Beneficiary group, Social welfareFocusing on early intervention/preventative programmes across all ages to build resilience, disrupt patterns and break the cycle of abuse, tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and supporting victims and survivors, through tailored interventions to individuals committing abuse against their family. Providing visionary rehabilitation programmes for individuals in the criminal justice system.
Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo relieve the effects of poverty for families and individuals with needs recognised by approved referral agencies in Southampton and the surrounding area.
Taunton Theatre Association Limited
ArtsTaunton Theatre Association advances education for the public benefit through the promotion and encouragement of the performing arts, the creative arts and the visual arts primarily in, but not limited to, Somerset. It operates the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton and offers a wide programme of public performance, exhibitions and community engagement activities associated with performance and art.
Force Cancer Charity
HealthFORCE Cancer Charity is based in the Westcountry and is dedicated to assisting local people affected by cancer. The charity provides patient support at our purpose built centre, supports innovation, funds a local research programme and purchases "state of the art" equipment for local cancer treatment centres.The charity was established in 1987 (reg charity no 29688) but incorporated in 2011.
The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe Foundation makes grants to charitable bodies in accordance with the objects set out in the trust deed. In addition to supporting local and national charities,mainly on a regular basis,the Foundation has made overseas grants to advance education,relieve poverty,sickness,and suffering some of which have been caused by conflict and disasters.
Connie Rothman Learning Trust
Childcare, EducationEducation, including full time programmes for vulnerable and excluded students, those needing help after school, tutoring and mentoring for young carers and other vulnerable groups
Bridport And West Dorset Sports Trust Limited
LeisureThe provision and maintenance of recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of West Dorset and its neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. (Memorandum of Association of Bridport & West Dorset Sports Trust Ltd)
The Countryside Regeneration Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchThe Countryside Restoration Trust is the UK's leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. The Trust believes that wildlife is integral to good farming. That philosophy is put into practice on over 1500 acres of working farms, small holdings and woodland across the country.
Afc Bournemouth Community Sports Trust
LeisureThe Charity's primary objective is to provide opportunities for sporting, educational and recreational activities for the public of Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
Dorset Mental Health Forum
HealthThe Dorset Mental Health Forum is a local peer led charity, which promotes the principles of wellbeing, recovery and coproduction through partnership working and providing recovery orientated partnership and peer led services.
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Charitable activitiesProvision of a free, independent, confidential and impartial service of advice, information training and counsel for the benefit of the community and general public mainly but not exclusively within the Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole or any successor body or bodies to them
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund And Other Related Charities
HealthThe charitable fund enhances the provision of healthcare services that are provided to the population served by DCH NHS Foundation Trust. This encompasses the provision of medical equipment, furniture and furnishings, improvement of the environment and facilities, enhancement of staff and patient education and the welfare of staff and patients.
The Lantern Trust Weymouth
Charitable activities, Health, HousingThe Lantern is an independent charity, founded in 1983 which seeks to benefit vulnerable and marginised people in the Weymouth and Portland area through its resource centre and by working closely and professionally with other agencies. The Lantern offers a range of services including advocacy,housing, benefits advice, counselling, support groups, crisis response, frontline practical support.
Wessex Cancer Support
HealthThrough its four support centres, Wessex Cancer Support provides free, local and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer or supporting someone with cancer.
Compass Disability Services
We are a user-Led organisation. Our mission is "To enable and empower disabled people and carers to have independence, choice and control in their lives". We work through consultation, representation and service provision to fulfil our mission.
Citizens Advice Central Dorset Limited
Charitable activitiesHelping people to resolve legal, money and other problems, by providing free information and advice and by informing policy makers.
Sherborne Sports And Leisure Limited
Arts, LeisureSwimming, squash, dance, gymnasium, climbing, hockey, tennis.
Families For Children Trust
Beneficiary groupVoluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Faithworks Wessex
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareOur charitable objects are given life through a number of projects, including: homelessness outreach, befriending of carers, supported placements for adults with learning disabilities, food banks, personal budget coaching, and support to reduce social isolation in older people.