Charities In Dorset
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Spark
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Southill, Weymouth and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare
The Stourfield Trust
Advancing the Christian faith by providing financial support to ministries and organisations which promote a Judeo-Christian world view by teaching and practice; including the alleviation of poverty, hardship and lack of education; providing resource material promoting said view.
Allison Campbell Trust
We work in Purbeck, Dorset to help people who are terminally ill. We fund practical assistance for people in the care of Purbeck Primary Care Network who have been identified as needing items, services or facilities to ease their suffering and provide comfort. If these things are not normally provided by the statutory authorities, the healthcare professional can approach us for assistance.
The Corfe Castle Town Trust
Facilities, HeritageMaintains the Town Hall and Museum for the benefit of residents and visitors to Corfe Castle. The museum focuses on the heritage and economy of Purbeck in general and Corfe Castle village in particular.
Taunton Sinfonietta
ArtsTo provide classical music from professional players, mostly string players
Friends Of Ad Astra Infant School
We are a school PTA and we run events such as a Christmas Fair, Summer BBQ, Ladies Night, Auction of Promises, Coffee Mornings, Christmas Present Sale, Discos. This is a selection of fundraisers we do,some of the above we do each year and others we add every couple of years for a bit of variety. This raises funds for Ad Astra Infant School.
Friends Of The Red House Museum And Gardens
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritagefund raising for the enhancement of the museum.events arranged to raise the public profile.assist with running the programme of events organised by the Museum staff.
Butterflies Children's Disability Fund
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo assist disabled children and their carers through funding, or part-funding, the provision of specialist equipment not currently afforded by statutory authorities.To help provide funding for courses seminars and conferences for parents and carers.
Seaton And District Music Club
Arts, Education1) Winter chamber music concerts available for a) subscribing members. b) Ticket buying members of the general public. c) Free entry for all students. 2) Financial help towards music workshops for local schools.
Trent School Parent And Teacher Association
School Parent Teacher Association
The Litton Cheney Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareRequest for grants are considered from residents of Litton Cheney only.1. School leavers going to university, apprenticeships or first full time employment.2. Elderly on limited income towards cost of heating etc.3. Those needing financial help resulting from sudden illness or bereavement etc.4. Other Litton Cheney charities eg. School, Church and Community Associations.
Weymouth Street Pastors
To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Street Pastor Licence Agreement with the Ascension Trust. To develop the capacity and skills of socially disadvantaged groups in our community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society
Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall
Facilities, Social welfareThis is a village hall charity, providing rooms for clubs, societies and organisations locally to use as a meeting place. We also hire the Hall for social events and special occasions - parties, weddings, Artsreach events, and similar.
Thomas Williams Educational Foundation
Managing financial investments with the joint aims of maintaining/increasing their value in real terms, whilst generating a level of income appropriate to the forecasted needs of beneficiaries. Publicising the existence and purpose of the Trust; soliciting applications for assistance; making awards annually to qualifying individuals and organisations.
The Apollo Swimming Club For The Physically Disabled
Charity and VCS support, LeisureOur charity runs weekly swimming sessions for our members in Sherborne and Yeovil.In addition to the swimming, there is a strong social element to our charity. We have regular social evenings and fundraising events.
The Story Works (south)
The Story Works runs structured story writing workshops at Bournemouth University for local children aged 7-18 years of age.
Ashley Churchill And Thorner Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMakes grants for education and training for children and young people in Dorset
Shipton Gorge Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesWe strive to keep the village hall in good repair and update appliances and redecorate and maintain accordingly. We hold fund-raising events at regular intervals in order to raise money to fund improvements to the hall. The hall is used by all sections of the village community on a regular basis.
Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots provides an inclusive, diverse and stimulating setting of early years play, and education, for babies and toddlers. We also facilitate a social support network for parents, carers and guardians. Our services are available through weekly, term-time sessions from a community facility in the heart of Mudeford, Dorset.
Dewlish Village Hall
FacilitiesPROVIDES AND MAINTAINS VILLAGE HALL FOR COMMUNITY USE
South Wessex Organ Society
For the Public Benefit to promote the education and training of organists in the South West of England, to promote the appreciation of the organ and its part in the musical repertoire to organists,those considering taking up the organ and to audiences, both by providing educational events and courses and by offering assistance and encouragement for liturgically or for secular entertainment
Apostolic Faith Church
ReligionPentecostal Christian fellowship services are regularly held for the benefit of the local community. Baptisms, marriages and funeral services are conducted. The Church's weekly publication is distributed worldwide.
The Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund
HeritageThe role of the Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund is to support local research into the cause, diagnosis, natural history and treatment of patients with chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, especially chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. This is achieved by funding salaries, reagent costs and attendance at meetings to present research data.
Climate Resources And Guidance
We operate Weymouth Climate Hub in Dorset.We aim to increase public knowledge of the issues surrounding the Climate and Ecological Emergency and to bring together existing environmental groups, new volunteers, businesses and councils to formulate and deliver real, local projects to reduce carbon emissions and improve biodiversity and sustainable living.
East Coker Scout Group
Associations, LeisureWorldwide scouting activities, camping, travel etc.