Charities In Dorset

Ocean Church runs outdoor activities that help people explore Christian faith, spirituality, and wellbeing through nature. We gather in beaches, rivers, and green spaces for shared experiences such as walks, watersports, meals, reflection, and conversation. Activities are open, inclusive, and rooted in local community life.

Provision of pony riding activities for disabled children

To provide all aspects of guiding in the West Dorset Area

Fund Raising for School

We seek to bring together the Park School community and wider local community through events/activities and by raising funds which are used to broaden educational experiences and enrich young minds. We seek to work with local schools and community groups on local projects, activity days, and extracurricular activities. We also raise funds for our annually nominated charity chosen by pupils.

Brass Band and Youth Band

General fundraising with funds being used for Hayeswood First School

A variety of Fundraising events or Beaucroft School - yearly events include Christmas Fayre, BBQ and Bingo and some one off events in previous years including Golf Day, Fashion Show etc

The Chapter of Canons is a college of priests, whose role is to celebrate the more solemn liturgical functions in the Cathedral and to support the life of the diocese in their prayers.Statutes of the Plymouth Diocesan Chapter 1.2For the purposes of civil law the object of the Chapter is "Divine Worship in the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Plymouth and matters connected therewith".Statutes 1.5

The object of the CIO is the restoration and preservation of Wolfeton Riding House for the benefit of the public. The Riding House was listed as Grade II* on 26 January 1956 (entry number 1119102). The building is of national architectural and historic significance, being one of only six Riding Houses built in England for haute ecole dressage.

The charity aims to promote literacy in disadvantaged communities through the distribution of educational material and in particular class sets of appropriate children's fiction. Currently the charity is supporting schools in Africa. The charity also works with international publishers to get early readers translated and printed into local languages for distribution to partnering charities

To organise events like a Bonfire night Party, Christmas Fayre, Quiz and Curry Night etc that raise funds to support Clayesmore School to provide an enhanced educational experience and to promote and build social networks in the parent body.

Ownership of Bradpole Forster Village hall which is let out for community activities. The principal activity of the Village Hall is to be let out to local clubs and societys, and individuals residing in Bradpole with the object of improving the quality of life for all age groups. Eg: classes, exhibitions, social events, meetings, lectures, entertainment.

We promote the sport of Gig Rowing to anyone who wishes to come and have a go at both social and competitive levels. We offer rowing to adults and juniors (11 - 18) a membership fee is payable plus a small fee per row. Gig Rowing is a great way to not only keep fit but also to meet new friends. It helps people to build on their own individual strengths and become part of a winning team.

Support disadvantaged communities in predominantly in the South West of England (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset). Provide financial assistance to local enterprises and support development of community asset programmes. Support environmental knowledge and activities.

Parent, Teacher and Friends Association supporting Wimborne First School and Nursery. Fundraising activities to generate funds to help and benefit the children and families of the school and nursery.

We are a Parent Teacher Association raising funds to provide items for the children such as new playground equipment, hall curtains, sound system for plays and sports days etc., such other items that would be beneficial to the children from time to time as considered appropriate by the PTA, we also continue to run the accounts used to fund reairs and maintain the school swimming pool.

UNDERTAKES EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CONSERVATION IN THE DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS IN AND AROUND HONITON, EAST DEVON, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETIES (NADFAS).

Provides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.

Re-launched in the summer of 2023, the aim of the Cotton Tree Children's Trust is to support orphaned and abandoned street children in Sierra Leone. This is done through education and empowerment, so that when children and young adults come of age, they can lead independent lives with real hope for the future and make a positive contribution to society. Sponsors are eagerly sought.

SALT holds various forms of fundraising events throughout the year on Portland such as community fayres, bingo and social dinners to raise funds for Portland groups of all ages who need financial assistance.

Cheselbourne Village Hall for the use of members of the village and the village school. Activities in the hall include daily use by the school, Gardens Club, Pre School Group and various social activities including fund raising activities.

Fund raising; dissemination of information and advice; social events and outings; financial assistance with education and training;raising awareness of dementia and mental health issues.

The Dorset Bird Club operate a database of bird records to produce an annual report. Hold a number of outdoor (free) and indoor meetings/events, open to all. Make comment on local planning issues where there are concerns over impacts on Dorset's bird life, in consultation with other conservation bodies. A Conservation Fund is available to make small grants to local projects.

We provide weekly riding sessions, annual fun days and annual non-residential holidays for local disabled children.