Charities In Durham
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Wheels 2 Work County Durham
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe 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.
Mowden Pre School Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a pre-school group, registered with Ofstead, providing 20 places at each session, currently 2 sessions per day, Monday-Friday, during term-time only for children aged between 3 and 4 years of age.
St George And St Athanasious Coptic Orthodox Church
ReligionReligious activitiesHelp the general public /mankind
Durham City Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe project aims to provide experiences and opportunities both social and educational to young people who are deemed to be disadvantaged and prone to "at risk" behaviour. DCYP supports young people from all areas of County Durham and helps to develop their social and emotional capabilities.
The Abbeyfield Barnard Castle Society Limited
Beneficiary groupPROVIDE SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION WITH SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St John, Neville's Cross, Durham
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionRegular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved; teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; taking of religious assemblies in schools; the provisio of a youth club with a Christian ethos; promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings,
Northumbria Blood Bikes
Charity and VCS supportOut of hours courier service to local NHS trusts provided by volunteers free of charge
Out North East
SocietyTo promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity of those living in the North East of England.
Gateway North East
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGNE supports children ,young people, families and carers affected by disability or a barrier to learning by providing leisure activities, holiday schemes, training and work experience. We provide emotional, physical, practical and spiritual support we work towards educating society about the needs and positive attributes of young people with a disability or barrier to learning and their families
Belmont Community Association
AssociationsThe objects are to establish and run Community Buildings and outdoor facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Belmont, Carrville, Gilesgate and the surrounding area.
Seaham Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureYouth Provision - Junior and Senior sessions. Football, Cricket, Short Tennis, Basketball, Badminton, Table tennis and multi sports available in the Sports Hall. Rooms available for education, training and meetings. Toddler, Youth and Drama groups. Various competitions (Dance, Leek, Wrestling etc). Celebration events.
Cancer United
Arts, HealthCancer United is a cancer support charity for all those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosisIt aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients from diagnosis onwards and those close to them through its active recovery clubs which provide a whole variety of social engagements, its choir and via CU Fitter a cancer specific exercise programme
Sacriston Youth Project
Beneficiary groupSYP is a resource for children and young people up to the age of 19 living in Sacriston and the surrounding areas by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities.
Pelton Fell Community Partnership
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureActivities include:Family learning for 0 - 5Lifestyle and Exercise classesAdvice, Support and Guidance on Employment, Benefit and other mattersOlder peoples groupsAdult learning coursesIT services for residentsYoung peoples groups 6 - 12, 13 - 19Health SessionsEnvironmental projects.Sports activities
The Durham Palestine Educational Trust
EducationThe Trust seeks to aid the economic and social development of Palestine and to spread knowledge about Palestine in Durham area. We do this, principally, by offering, in conjunction with the University of Durham, scholarships for Masters courses at the University of Durham.
The Christopher Moyes Memorial Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of hardship, to help children, families, the elderly and people who are sick or have disabilities that are in need of financial assistance. Assistance of education to assist in the provision of education by way of financial support towards provision of education to individuals, donations to educational institutes, or donations to charities that assist with the provision of education.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Barnard Castle With Whorlton
Beneficiary group, Religionregular worship open to all. Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplationpastoral work, inc visiting the sick and bereavedassemblies in schoolsPromotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetingsPromoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for parents and toddlersSupporting other charities
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group
Beneficiary group, LeisureDADLG provides a wide range of sports, social and leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities and their families. We aim to enable families to engage in events and activities as a family with siblings, parents and carers, being supported to take part in new and adventurous activities as well as familiar activities.
Prudhoe Community Partnership
Prudhoe Community Partnership is a development trust representing education, churches, local authorities, voluntary groups, local businesses and members of the public. The Partnership manages The Spetchells Centre, a purpose built community hub in Prudhoe and takes charitable initiatives for the good of the town.
Durham Deafened Support
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Leisure1:1 Support.Advocacy.4 Drop ins weekly.11 Community Support/Lip Reading groups.Training.Equipment loan service available via drop-in's/home visitsTinnitus Support.Dealing with Deafness - Non residential 1 week course.Crafts, Yoga, IT, Chi Ball
Jubilee Fields Community Association
Associations, Economic and community developmentTo provide various community activities for all ages in Shildon.
Sherburn Hill Hub
Facilities, LeisureTO ESTABLISH AND RUN A COMMUNITY BUILDING AND TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SHERBURN HILL AND SURROUNDING AREA THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Josephine Butler Junior Common Room Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Education, LeisureWe gather and represent opinion of those studying at Josephine Butler College at Durham University, working with local partners to effect beneficial change. We organise and deliver cultural, sporting, welfare, social and other forms of enrichment activity for students. We also provide leadership opportunities for students to engage in the delivery of our activity, developing personal capability.
Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust raises money from events and gives grants to support young people living in North East England to reach their potential, in the fields of Sport & Performance, by assisting with costs for auditions, exams, coaching qualifications, equipment, or travel expenses, at the beginning of their careerApplications form on website http://togetherforevertrust.co.uk
Little Stars Early Years
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareOFSTED registered pre school education groups. We seek to support & enhance child development, support families & provide learning opportunities for pre school children. Provision includes places on the Government scheme for 2 year olds offering free play & learning sessions to children from families in the top 20% most deprived in the country & free 15 hours provision for all 3 & 4 year olds