Charities In Durham
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Greatest Expectations Limited
Social welfareThe prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship within the Tees Valley For the public benefit to promote the education of people of any age in the Tees Valley in such ways the charity trusteessee fit, including by providing their education to prepare for any occupation, trade or profession on leaving anyeducational establishment.
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Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureuS supports young people aged between 12 and 25 with or at risk of developing mental health difficulties, helping them to become physically active and transform their lives.uS currently delivers on an outreach basis, funding sports and other fitness activities to small groups and individuals. In addition to this offer, uS plans to open a centre, housing sports and fitness and other facilities.
Newcastle Reform Synagogue
ReligionProvides Reform Jewish services and education as well as social and charitable activities.
Horden Community Welfare Football Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of Association Football and activities capable of improving physical fitness, health and well-being for the benefit of children, young people and adults within the community of Horden, County Durham and its surrounding areas.
Chester-Le-Street Community Association
Associations, LeisureEducational and recreational.
Burnopfield Play Care
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationAn after school provision catering for children 4-13 years old
North East Stem Foundation
ResearchProviding grants for STEM related education across the North East of England, in particular advancing the education of students of UTC South Durham.
The Weardale Museum
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionWe are a small independent folk museum run by volunteers for the past 35 years and located at the High House Methodist Chapel .We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. We provide a family history service using our 70,000 database of Weardale families and we hold extensive collections of Weardale photographs and artefacts.
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Saving of livesTynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a voluntary shore based coastal rescue team. We specialise in Rope Rescue, Water Rescue & Coastal Search and Rescue. Operating from the Watch House Museum in Tynemouth, we need to raise at least £30,000 each year to maintain our rescue team, free-to-visit museum and to provide our water safety educational offering.
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club
Facilities, Heritage, Leisure(1) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing Real Tennis.public (2) To conserve, preserve and improve for the public benefit as buildings of historic interest the Real Tennis Court and house at Matthew Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3RE and to educate the public about the history and heritage of the buildings.
Stanley Young Peoples Club
Beneficiary groupYOUTH CLUB FOR CHILDREN UP TO 19 YEARS OF AGESPORTS ACTIVITIESARTS AND CRAFTSResources to allow inclusion
The Cobweb Orchestra
Arts, ResearchThe Cobweb Orchestra operates as a community orchestra for all abilities and ages. The Cobweb Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public eduction in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.
Epilepsy Outlook
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProvide advice & information to those with epilepsy, their families & carers. Epilepsy awareness training. Volunteer support service. Drop-in & art group.
Core Foundations
Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe are a Christian charity who provide homes for homeless in the North East community, which are supported living via an empowerment worker and each home is linked with a local church to offer friendship & support to our tenants
Cedarwood Festival Limited
ArtsOrganise Christian arts festivals incorporating all forms of all artistic expression by Christian artists (including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, music, drama, dance, painting and sculpture) with the aim of using artisitic expression to spread the Christian gospel.
Down's Syndrome North East
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWe offer and provide - advice and help to parents and carers - opportunities to meet other families with get-togethers, drop-ins and play meetings - a variety of social events and activities for all ages, such as parties, music, art and dance workshops and sporting events - regular conferences on all matters concerned with DS - newsletter. We raise the profile of the needs of people with DS.
Seaham Town Park
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Parks continues to be well used by the community as the major open space in this area of Seaham. There are many sports groups who use the park as their home ground:-Football - Seaham Red Star Football Club plus 4 junior football teamsSeaham Town Bowls Club - mens and ladiesCricket - numerous teams of a variety of age groupsThere is also a well used play park and bmx/skatepark
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Living Grace Chapel Limited
Housing, ReligionTo promote Christian Religious purpose. To support the needy, homeless and vulnerable in our communities.To help facilitates inclusion and integration of other communities.
Ne Land Sea And Air Museum LTD
HeritageMuseum of Transport based in Washington, Sunderland.
Lanchester Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates from Lanchester Community Centre. Affiliated groups, organisations and individuals hire use of the premises to offer educational and leisure activities to promote the wellbeing of the inhabitants of Lanchester and the wider community. A fitness centre is available for monthly subscription which includes an induction session.
Gateshead Access Panel
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe want to eradicate disability discrimination & exclusion. Ensure an accessible & inclusive environment is provided for all, by ensuring people with varying impairments are involved at all stages of planning, policy making & review.Our volunteers, service users & workers are involved on an everyday basis through their own experiences on a variety of groups, focus groups, auditing, training etc
Coxhoe Village Hall Association
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo support the residents of Coxhoe & surrounding area by providing activities and facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving mental and physical wellbeing. The wide range of activities provides for all ages, interests and abilities and gives opportunities for exercise, social interaction and education; helping combat loneliness and social isolation.
Bowburn Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureNational Certificates in English and Maths, computers for beginners. Tap and ballet, martial arts, drama for children.
University College Durham Trust
Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity carries out its objects by providing grants to support University College in the University of Durham.
Gospel Community Church Newcastle
Charity and VCS support, ReligionChurch based charity spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Helping people find Life in all its fullness through: Weekly Sunday meetings, local discussion groups, "Streetworx" programme working with street friends / volunteers from all walks of life in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Looking to grow, buy a building & expand our activities and help increasing numbers of people experience God's love.