Charities In Durham

Museum of Transport based in Washington, Sunderland.

The 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.

We 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

To 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.

Gentle Exercise/dance, Yoga, Play Rangers 5-13 years, Sugarcraft classes, Boot camp, Job Club, Stay & Play (toddlers), Teatime Club (7 - 12 years), Older Youth Club 12-19yr, Spiritual Evenings, Table Tennis for all, Paper craft sessions, table top sales, fun for kids, Drop in

National Certificates in English and Maths, computers for beginners. Tap and ballet, martial arts, drama for children.

The Charity carries out its objects by providing grants to support University College in the University of Durham.

Church 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.

To provide a safe place where young people can develop socially,personally and educationally and be helped to develop skills to help in adult life. Sessions include Healthy Eating,Gym and Weights, Arts and Crafts, Computer Activities and sessions for young people who have left school but are not employed.

An Endowed Charity which favours charitable causes in the North Tyneside and East Newcastle upon Tyne areas

Holy Trinity is a Church of England Church in the village of Wingate Co Durham. The building is used for Worship, educating people in the Christian Faith, pastoral care, mission, the conducting of religious ceremonies such as the celebration of marriages, funerals and baptisms. The charity also maintains the Church building and churchyard.

Sports, youth clubs, educational activities, social activities

DACYM works from an inclusive Christian value base, using the principles of informal education and community development. It is our aim that through this work, the lives of young people will be transformed educationally, socially and spiritually, thus empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Provides Reform Jewish services and education as well as social and charitable activities.

TWSMRT operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. We provide a mountain, search and rescue service for the whole of County Durham, from the high fells in the west to the coastal communities of the North Sea. The Team responds to requests by the Police to a range of incident types, from injured or lost people in the hills to vulnerable missing people in urban settings.

Provide regular public acts of worshipProvide a sacred space for prayerTeach Christianity through sermons, courses and groupsPastoral work includes visiting sick and houseboundTake religious assemblies in local schoolsPromote Christianity through events and servicesProvide clubs covering all age groupsPromote mission of church through specific groupsSupport charities

Boho Arts fosters connection, creativity, and well-being through participatory arts. We deliver inclusive, diverse workshops, performances, and cultural events in Newcastle and beyond, specialising in improvisation as a creative tool and life skill. Evidenced to improve mental health, confidence, and social connection, our work promotes lifelong learning, self-expression, and uniting communities.

We provide a Food Bank, Welfare Rights, Citizens Advice, and Job Search.Courses to help people to gain access to work. Section activities,Spiritualists, Drama, Dancing for adults/youth, Gentle Exercise, Toddler Group, Beading Class Tae kwondo, Zumba Classes, Gym and a Junior/senior Theatre Group. Room hire is also available to external groups. We also have a variety of fitness classes

- Football and other sporting activities in the community- Promote physical health and mental wellbeing- Support growth of sports clubs- Support other community activities in our area

The Charity enables the conservation of the rare flora of Upper Teesdale by funding research work which will inform future intervention measures at vulnerable sites. It aims to inform the general public about the special flora and the need to protect it. It helps interested volunteers to engage in fieldwork and active conservation measures.

To provide low-cost reliable transport, via three accessible minibuses, to community groups and voluntary organisations in the local area.

There are a number of thriving sports clubs using the parks as their home ground-Football - 3 Adult Clubs and 2 Children's ClubsBowls - mens and ladies bowls clubsCricket - numerous teams of a variety of age groupsThere is a children's play area which was constructed in the year 2005-2006

Working with a range of Community Centres and Organisations to provide a range of sporting and cultural activities for young people to participate in.

To advance education in the art of folk music in all its forms primarily amongst young people in southwest County Durham, by providing workshops, masterclasses and opportunities to perform and, for the public benefit, to promote knowledge and appreciation of folk music through performances, concerts and festivals..

The Income of the charity is derived from investments and the annual donations made by the charity cover a wide range of activities. Particular emphasis is given to charities operating in the South Tyne area of Northumberland.