Charities In Durham

To provide grants, goods, services and advice to the visually impaired.

The Foundation supports the following; Social Welfare - particularly the relief of need, hardship and distress, Community Development, work which supports Children, Young People and the Elderly, local Hospitals and Hospices and Christian Activities. Grants can be one-off or recurrent and are made primarily in Tyneside and Northumberland.

The promotion and practice of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrine of the Methodist Church.

Church of England Parish serving the communities of Sedgefield, Bishop Middleham, Fishburn & the Trimdons & surrounding villages.

Legacare provides free legal advice and continued support to vulnerable people affected by life limiting/life threatening illness. We aim to remove stress and anxietyand provide peace of mind by delivering a professional service, sensitively, confidentially and quickly to people who would not be able to access such help because of financial/social constraints/isolation.

Operation of the Junior Common Room of Hatfield College (Durham Univeristy), Providing social, sporting, cultural, and recreational activites and forums for discussion and debate for the personal development of members of the Common Room.

TO RUN AND MAINTAIN, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF FRAMWELLGATE MOOR AND THE ADJACENT LOCALITY, A VIABLE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTRE IN ORDER TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.

we provide all forms of service/arts/leisure/sport required by our community regardless of age or ability

Our aim is to raise awareness of visual impairment through training packages. The package product gives a simulation of various eye conditions and the difficulties faced by visual impaired people in their everyday living. We also aim to assist visually impaired people living in the North East of England by awarding grants twice a year.

Our mission is to provide social networks that offer friendship and hospitality. Our main aim is to minimise social isolation and loneliness. We do this by connecting people, providing nourishing lunches, and offering a valuable village hub where people can access information and support from our community support service. We regularly have over 70 volunteers that support us with our lunch clubs.

1.THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IN NEED. In particular those by reason of age, social or economic circumstances.2.THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION & LIFE SKILLS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC & SERVICES COMMUNITY BY: Creating awareness of opportunities in Education & Employment 3. TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS, & RACIAL HARMONY: Understanding Diversity & mutual respect. 4. OTHER COMMUNITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES

Open 79 hours per week over 7 days, providing a welcoming place for 450 individuals, groups and local residents of all ages to access a wide range of recreational and leisure activities, projects and supportive interventions each week. We make a practical and positive difference by addressing the root causes of multiple deprivation and work towards overcoming social exclusion.

We provide the AQA unit award scheme in three fields, basic car/motorcycle maintenance, construction and hair & beauty to disadvantaged children aged between 12 and 18yrs. The students, will gain recognized certificates/qualifications to take them further with their future.We also incorporate life skills and team building within these units, again to give the students a good start to their future.

To primarily relieve poverty and promote and protect good health by providing a retreat centre for those most in need of a place of safety, family reconnection or a break from the stresses of every day life.With life skills courses on budgeting, job seeking and eating healthy on a budget and providing items / goods as appropriate in order to relieve poverty which they could not otherwise afford

The charity aims to assist people to get and keep jobs through the provision of transport where public transport is not adequate to meet their needs. Specifically it is establishing a scooter loan scheme in parts of County Durham, including training, safety equipment, support to clients and assistance to find long term solutions to their transport requirements.

To provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, health, education and social inclusion or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement poverty or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life.

The Parish exists to serve its local communities, on its foundation of the Christian faith and seeks to show faith in action and daily living through the care of all ages and situations. It enables people, comforts people and celebrates with people through worship, pastoral care, community services and activities. it has an open door policy through which everyone is welcomed.

Preservation, Restoration and Operation of Steam Railway Locomotives

Religous worship and associated activities

The advancement of the Christian faith through Methodist churches established in the Chester-le-street area.

The main activities of the charity are the examination and licensing of deep sea pilots, the relief of poor mariners and their widows, and the provision of youth maritime training, the provision of maritime consultancy services, and the upkeep and conservation of ancient listed buildings.

a) Case Management & Advocacy b) Children and Young People: - Community-based non-clinical rehabilitation activities and support; - Education support needs of children & young people - Employment support activities c) Families: Mentor, educate and support parents in managing their child's long-term condition/disability

PROVIDE SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION WITH SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Our charity is for the advancement of the Christian Religion for the public benefit including by the carrying on of the service of God in accordance with the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those Christians forming part of the world-wide fellowship known as the "Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. The trust provides gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians.

OPERATION OF NEWBURN LEISURE CENTRE