Charities In Dorset
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Liberty's Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre
This charity is dedicated to conservation of birds of prey and reptiles. Demonstration of the importance of conservation by way of displays, talks and lecture both on site and offsite. It offers rehabilitation for injured birds and aims to educate the public about nature and welfare of these animals.
Sturminster Newton Community Building Trust
The charity operates The Exchange, a community building in Sturminster Newton, for the benefit of the population of the town and the surrounding area.
The C.r.u.m.b.s. Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfareCrumbs, has the objective of providing education and social inclusion for adults with learning disabilities and long term mental health issues. This is through our professionally recognised two year hospitality & catering vocational training programme that provides professional, social and personal skills development to support the trainees into employment and independent living.
The Home Of Devenish
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, ReligionProvision of housing for retired or needy widows of Church of England Clergy and Officers in HM Armed Forces
Father's House Shaftesbury
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationMeet on a Sunday and at other times to worship God and study the Bible at Father's House and at other locations.Run a Pre-school based at Father's House.Operate a Christian Conference Centre at our premises in Lox Lane, Shaftesbury.Run conferences and other events to allow for individuals to grow in their knowledge of God.
Summertime Nursery & Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationSummertime Nursery & Pre-School aim to provide the highest quality of childcare for the local, school and extended community in Dorchester. We work hard to achieve this aim through continuous development of our excellent staff team, the commitment of our trustees to improve the management of the charity, and by nurturing our relationship with parents and carers.
Plymouth Secular Clergy Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, ReligionThe Charity supports priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Plymouth by:* the payment of grants to Diocesan Priests in need;* the payment of Allowances to Diocesan Priests, (including former Members), who have resigned from ecclesiastical office;* the provision of assistance, of whatever kind, to relieve Diocesan Priests who are sick, infirm or elderly.
Wessex Community Action
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareWessex Community Action is established to "...promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the administrative area covered by Wiltshire Council & the Borough of Swindon & its neighbourhood Bristol & counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset..., in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness."
The Dorset Children's Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Health, LeisureJan 2022 We support disabled children by funding disability equipment, medical expenses & therapies & offer Accessible For All, a large range of sports & play activities. We offer free counselling, fund a range of support groups and clubs and run stay and play pre school sessions that bring likeminded families together. We also offer disability education workshops & campaign for disability rights.
Lyme Regis Philpot Museum Trust Limited
HeritageManaging and maintaining the Lyme Regis Museum and its collections.
Leonardo Carer Support
Health, Social careOur mission is to ensure all unpaid carers across Dorset access meaningful advice and support to enable carers to have the quality of life they want, need and deserve. We support unpaid/voluntary carers across by providing grants and funding for emergency items. We provide advice, information and support services such as benefits advice, respite, counselling, and carers groups.
Mosaic - Supporting Bereaved Children
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareMosaic- Supporting Bereaved Children offers a pathway of support for bereaved children, young people and their families, providing individual, family and group work, therapeutic residential weekends and social activities. Mosaic also offers support to those young people facing the death of a loved one.Mosaic provides support for agencies and professionals working with young people.
Volunteer Centre Dorset
Charity and VCS supportVolunteer Centre Dorset commits to promote, support and develop volunteering for all in Dorset.
Christchurch Baptist Church
Beneficiary group, ReligionRegular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teaching; Baptism, Evangelism & mission, Teaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young people; Nurture and growth of Christian disciples; Giving & encouraging pastoral care; supporting & encouraging charitable social action in the U.K. Encouraging relationships & supporting Baptist, other Christians & people outside the church
Wishanger Wellness
Environment, Facilities, HealthTo promote and protect physical and mental health by providing opportunities to access open spaces by harnessing the healing power of the natural environment, ecotherapy. It has sixty acres and will share the farm to provide vital access to open space for those in the community whose well-being would benefit most while also ensuring the habitat is protected and enhanced.
Diversity Voice
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare, SocietyWelcome Hubs, social events, exhibitions, festivals, ad hoc advice and support, English classes, translation/interpretation services to promote social inclusion and prevent discrimination for refugees, migrant workers and asylum seekers. We are currently seeking funding to deliver diversity and inclusion/hate crime/cultural awareness training across all Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics
Openstorytellers Limited
Beneficiary groupWe are a team of professional storytellers with & without learning disabilities who inspire people through the sharing of personal & traditional stories. We aim to enrich the lives of people with learning disabilities & those who live & work with them. We seek a world where everyone,regardless of their disability, finds a voice to tell their story & listeners are able to hear & support the telling
The Parochial Church Council Of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster
ReligionThe whole mission of the Church with respect to Pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical matters
Bournemouth Heart Club
The Association is established for the relief or prevention of sickness amongst persons with or at risk of cardiovascular disease, and for the rehabilitation of those who have undergone therapeutic cardiovascular intervention or whom have chronic debilitating disease.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Bridport
ReligionPromoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church
Dorchester Almshouses
Housing, Social welfareThe relief of financial hardship by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodationand ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almpersons appointed from the class ofbeneficiaries.The class of beneficiaries is people in financial hardship who are inhabitants of the town of Dorchester orelsewhere in the county of Dorset.
Poulner Baptist Chapel
ReligionActivities include but not restricted to:Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teachingBaptism of believersThe Communion of the Lord's SupperEvangelism & mission, locally, regionally, nationally & internationallyThe teaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young peopleGiving & encouraging pastoral careEducation & training for Christian & community service
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals West Dorset Branch
The charity promotes the work and objects of the National RSPCA being to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals, in the West Dorset and Axminster Devon area. It takes into care and rehomes unwanted and stray pets, assists owners with payment for veterinary treatment, and contributes to South West regional RSPCA schemes.
South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund
Health, Saving of livesTHE OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO FUND STAFF WELFARE, INCLUDING TRAINING, AND TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS GROUPS WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF CORNWALL, DEVON, SOMERSET, DORSET, BRISTOL CITY,WILTSHIRE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, NORTH SOMERSET.
Exeter Consortium CIO
Beneficiary groupActivities for the enhancement of education, and in particular (without limitation) to provide students, staff, parents and governors in educational establishments in Exeter and the wider South West area access to: Affordable training and development; Initial Teacher Training including Primary PGCE programmes; Networks for staff at a wide range of levels to improve provision.