Charities In Durham

Eric Knows provides training and employment support to disabled and autistic people. We work collaboratively with employment support agencies, colleges, universities, and other not for profit organisations. Eric Knows also operates to support SEND children, young people and their families whilst providing a safe space to flourish and thrive. We are primarily run by disabled and ND people.

We are a church who meet at St John's parish church Shildon. Co. Durham DL4 1DW. We donate every month to various charities throughout the year.

Promotion of health, the relief of poverty, advancement of training and social and recreational activities, provision of convalescence for the relief of sickness of beneficiaries.

To promote family history and assist all those indviduals who wish to research their family history. This is facilitated through members of the society and anyone from the general public using the research centre and library, and through postal enquiries.The society holds family history events in the community within the two counties. There is a very active branch network, meetings open to all.

we cater for babies up to 99 yearsthrough exercise classesmother and toddler groupsover 50s drop in group education groups and courses it suite and meeting rooms birthday partieswe have a outdoor 3g 7 a side football court

The Trustees are responsible for the administration of non-public funds to provide benefit for all cadets in the Wing. Activities supported include Corps Sports (athletics, soccer, swimming, cross-country, rugby, netball and hockey), Leadership Courses, Nijmegen Marches, BTEC, Corps Music, Adventurous Training, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Competition Shooting (including Bisley) and Cadet Camps.

Bringing Words to Life (BWtL) is a literacy charity, founded by a journalist and author. After a lengthy pilot study in a primary school, the engagement of the children through this alternative platform encouraged the development of BWtL. The intention is to engage as many young people as possible with the processes, skills, and attitudes they need to enhance their literacy.

In the last year, the Graduate Common Room has run its regular events including formal dinners, family parties and local trips. After Ustinov College's relocation to Sheraton Park, the charity has been working on a strategy that incorporates the community and enhances the student experience at the new site.

Activities such as fun days music concerts etc

Jack's Journey supports Cumbrian families who have received a cancer diagnosis and are currently, or have recently finished, cancer treatment. This is through financial grant making, but also through smaller gifts to aid their time in hospital.In addition, Jack's Journey provides holiday accommodation for families from across the north who are currently, or recently finished, cancer treatment.

TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF GREYHOUNDS, WHIPPETS AND LURCHERS BY PROVIDING NECESSARY CARE AND TEMPORARY SHELTER AND BY PLACING THEM IN SUITABLE HOMES.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CARE OF GREYHOUNDS WHIPPETS AND LURCHERS. WE DO LOTS OF MEET AND GREETS TO MAKE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AWARE OF WHAT WE DO.

We provide a venue for groups in Consett, County Durham, and the surrounding district to meet together for various social activities, e.g. clubs, societies and Women's Institute; as well as groups for those with mental health issues, young people with learning difficulties and those with addictions. We hold information events, coffee afternoons, Wellbeing Centre and local government meetings.

The charity supports chronically-ill renal patients, and their carers, who are outpatients attending the Newcastle Upon HospitalsNHS Foundation Trust Renal Units.

MANAGING A COMMUNITY BUILDING ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FUND RAISING, BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE.FINDING FUNDING AND SETTING UP AND MANAGING PROJECTS MOST NEEDED IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

The charity provides holistic care, with an emphasis on mental and spiritual health, to people living in the Durham Dales area, through provision of a parish nursing programme. It provides support and signposting, and works collaboratively with other community groups and health providers in the area to improve the mental health of people living there.

To advance the christian faithTo relieve sickness and financial hardship throughout the UK and the worldTo provide counselling ,support and education

The Sunday for Sammy Trust raises funds via concerts and DVD sales which it distributes as grants to performers at the outset of their career who need financial assistance for training, fees, equipment etc.

The team was formed back in the 1970s as a North of Tyne Local Education Authority team in response to an increase in the number of incidents occurring on the hills and fells of Northumbria as outdoor activities such as climbing and hill walking grew in popularity. It became the North of Tyne Search & Rescue Team in the early 80s and more recently became the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team

Parish support. Short breaks for those in difficult circumstances, support for women prisoners and families, school children in deprived area, womens refuge. Blankets, baby clothes, toilet bags to hospitals, support members overseas, literacy, development, health education, famine relief.

BASED IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND OFFICES, PROVIDING SUPPORT IN SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITY ISSUES. FOR KIDS WE PROVIDE, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL,LEISURE ACTIVITIES,EXCURSIONS, RESIDENTIAL WEEKENDS,WIDER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FOR PARENTS/CARERS/SIBLINGS/FRIENDS, WE OFFER INFORMATION,SUPPORT,GUIDANCE,ADVICE,ADVOCACY, REPRESENTATION & WELLBEING. WE ARE INCLUDED IN THE BOROUGH'S SEND "LOCAL OFFER".

Tennis courts, Bowling green, play equipment, flower beds and seating, Football fields and changing rooms, Multi Use Games Area.

Easington Social Welfare Centre is the main community facility in the former mining settlement of Easington Colliery. As a registered Charity this building is run and managed to meets the needs of local people who have suffered much hardship since the closure of the mines in the 1990's. The centre provides a much needed resource for its community to use.

Tyneside Outdoors provides primarily young people with the opportunity to learn and explore in the outdoors. Using a Community Development approach, we engage disadvantaged young people in regular activities that build their confidence and skills, provide them with new opportunities and help them to appreciate the natural world.

CHILD CARE

The charity provides facilities and volunteers to facilitate social, educational and recreational activities for the population of Butterknowle and the surrounding area.