Charities In Durham

The aims of the Trust are to use the income from invested capital for the relief of people who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm. Applications will be considered from residents in the following local govenment areas -North Yorkshire County Council, The City of York, Durham County Council & Boroughs of Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees & Harlepool.

The current Management Committee voluntarily manage a community centre named the Jubilee Hall, gifted to the people of the Parish many years ago. In 2007 we inherited a mismanaged Charity and neglected centre, since when we have embarked on a major development strategy that includes capacity building, compliance, accountability, community consultations and a structural refurbishment project.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RETIRED PRIESTS OF THE NEWCASTLE AND HEXHAM DIOCESE

Scout and Cub groups offering weekly meetings. Education and training of young people in scouting activities including camps.

St. Catherine's Community Association continues to actively promote a wide range of activities for all ages within the local area using the Community Centre as their base. Some of these activities are 'In-house' and others in partnership with local and national providers.The Community Cafe is open weekdays from 10am till 2pm, and longer on activity days. Catering can be organised for events.

The Shirley Community Chaplaincy( North East) helps,supports and encourages ex-offenders to integrate successfully back into society. We offer counselling,practical support and a range of activities to assist ex- offenders to make the transition out of prison.Activities include; camping,fishing, walking and visits to places of interest. Ex- offenders are encouraged to train as peer mentors.

To advance the Christian faith in the local community and in particular the local Korean community, who can find it difficult to carry out worship and religious studies in a non Korean Church where language, customs and interpretations cause slow progress.

The objects of the charity are the repair of the fabric of St Margaret's Church, Durham and to maintain the services therein and subject thereto, to further the religious and other work of the Church of England in the areas of the parishes of St Margaret, Durham and St John, Neville's Cross, Durham.

The Trust is engaged in community development work in the Kabompo District of N.W. Zambia.The aim is toassist in education, income generation projects, health projects and leadership training.Work will be undertakenwith the co-operation of Local Authorities and other local Charities.

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

General charitable purpose operating in Great Aycliffe Town Council area of County Durham providing residents of all ages with a community centre available for their use.

to promote the benefit of the all inhabitants of Stocksfield and itsneighbourhood, without distinction by associating with local authorities,voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advanceeducation and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare forrecreational and leisure time occupation with the object of improving theconditions of life for residents.

Sailing, Power boating, Rowing and Seamanship skills.

Offering 10 to 18 year olds life-changing nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Opportunities include Rowing, Sailing, Power-boating, Kayaking, Adventurous Training, Seamanship,Cooking, Team-building and many more

Soul Food Spaces promotes physical, mental and spiritual well-being through the creation of spaces and settings where people can come together and share food and talk honestly about aspects of their lives as a means of finding acceptance, connection, meaning and community.

The charity is an evangelical church based in Birtley. The aims of the church are the proclamation of the Christian gospel and the nurture and development of the congregation to participate in this task.

Bishop Auckland and District U3A is a learning organisation in which members teach each other. We meet for educational and recreational purposes.

Co-ordinate activities and opportunities for children and young people within Shildon

We work with LGBTQ plus people seeking asylum and those who have been granted leave to remain but are unsettled. Based in Newcastle, we cover the North East region. We provide social opportunities where members can meet safely and enjoy each other's company. We work one-to-one with each member helping to provide detailed case information.

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Sherburnand the neighbourhood together defined by the parish of Sherburn (hearafter called "the area of benefit") without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, raceor ofpolitical,religious,or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other rganisations in a common effort to advance education

Joseph Cowen Lifelong Learning Centre (JCLLC) aims to deliver and promote adult education in the north-east of England. This is achieved through the provision of the Explore Lifelong Learning programme of short courses and lectures of a high academic standard.Further details about JCLLC and Explore can be found here:http://www.weareexplore.org.uk/http://www.josephcowen.org.uk/

1 The study and practice of choral music in order to educate the public in the knowledge and appreciation of such music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. 2 to further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit, financially or otherwise but in particular by the making of small grants and donations.

Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is an enthusiastic amateur theatre group, based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, which has been performing for over 45 years. We perform a pantomime in January, a musical in June and a play in September. We have over 70 members, aged 11 and upwards. As a group, we bring together an eclectic mix of talented local people, keen to learn and entertain.

Advancement of education of the inhabitants of Romaldkirk, Cotherstone, Lartington, Mickleton, Lunedale, Holwick, Hunderthwaite and Baldersdale.Provision of Almshouse accommodation for the benefit of those inhabitants of the aforementioned locations who are practising Protestants in need, hardship and distress.

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