Charities In Durham

Health Express is a Charity, based in Shildon, County Durham, with its primary objective being to help healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Voluntary run Community Transport Scheme operating 2 accessible minibuses under Section 19 permit for Shildon and surrounding area

In a County Durham area of high unemployment,through workshops and rehearsals,the Youth Theatre encourages an interest,and offers young people training ,in all areas of Theatre;singing,dancing,acting,technical and design,resulting in 2 annual productions and several concerts in the community,where all aspects are performed,designed,constructed and operated by young people.

Hartlepool Rovers Junior Section is a small youth rugby grouped aimed at developing young rugby players. We cater for ages form 6 - 18 years old both boys and girls

The charity holds a range of Table tennis sessions for all age and abilities. Using the local area to launch outreach sessions in primary and secondary schools, and working with local organisations to set up sessions for any programme involving Table tennis.

SUPPLYING TRAINING,INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO SCOUT GROUPS,THE PROVISION OF EXPLORER AND DISTRICT NETWORK SECTIONS COVERING THE 14 TO 25 AGE GROUP WITHIN THE DISTRICT,AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN CASE OF NEED,WITHIN THE RULES OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION.THE PROVISION OF A YOUTH MEMBERSHIP,SERVICE DELIVERY AND PROGRAMME THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF EXPLORER SCOUTING AND THE SCOUT NETWORK.

BCCF provides a Church where Christian believers can be nurtured and from which the Christian Faith can be propagated with support being given to train and to enable people to carry this out. Supplying mercy support where deemed appropriate.

We are part of the nationwide City of Sanctuary movement. Based in County Durham, we work to build opportunities for introductions and friendship between sanctuary seekers and local people, helping new arrivals to integrate into our communities. Our aim is to create a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.

The charity exists to offer assistance to individuals or groups who require first aid, rescue or removal from underground environments in Northern England and the Isle of Man.The charity is also able to offer educational facilities to individuals or groups on the dangers of the underground environment (in particular disused mines) in Northern England and the Isle of Man.

To establish a community centre and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Blackhill, Consett the provision of facilities for education, recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities.

EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR WHICH RAISE MONEY TO ENHANCE THE PUPILS' EDUCATION.DISCO, SELLING CHRISTMAS GIFTS, CHRISTMAS CALENDARS, TALENT SHOW, RAFFLES, SUMMER FAIR.

Educational and leisure activities which include the following, walking, gardening, bridge, line dancing, local history, art history, literature, creative writing. Hand bell ringing, practical art, creative writing, poetry reading, garden bowls, music appreciation, jazz appreciation.

The CitySafe Group provide a variety of projects across County Durham and Darlington, providing community resilience assistance to local residents along with other charity support services.

Operating in the North East of England and based in County Durham, the charity aims to provide information and education regarding the development and use of the theatre pipe organ in the mid twentieth century and to preserve a working example of such an instrument in a place accessible to the general public.

We promote the development of young people by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. This takes the form of various indoor and outdoor camps along with other groups locally and internationally, and also various fund raising activities, as well as day trips to a variety of educational establishments.

TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM POVERTY AND MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF DURHAM

The band's rehearsals are weekly. It performs at many local functions, charity events and contests. The band organizes concerts and festivals to which celebrity musicians are invited to perform. The band provides individual and group tuition for members and runs a Junior Band for this purpose. Each year junior members are encouraged to take part in the International Brass Band Summer School.

To benefit residents of Castle Eden and neighbourhood,without distinction of sex,sexual orientation,race,political,religious or other opinions, in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation/leisure with the objective of improving the conditions of life for residents.To secure the establishment and maintain the Hall.

The production of dramatic plays & readings. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public by the production of plays and the encouragement of the arts.

The village hall which is used for various activities including:Arts and craft groupsExercise groupsCarers groupsWICoffee MorningsBreakfast ChurchFayres and bands

Relief of poverty

To carry out the wishes of the late Mrs Joyce Brewis, in supporting charitable causes as the trustees, in their absolute discretion, see fit. In addition to her will creating the trust, Mrs Brewis expressed her wish that the trustees consider supporting 10 specific charities, including:Cancer Research UKBritish Heart FoundationThe Save the Children FundThe Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

As volunteers we work with professionals to influence and improve services to children and young people (0-25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities in County Durham. We host bi-annual conferences, SEND information events, parent/carer training and more. We attend face to face and virtual meetings with LA, Health, Social Care and voluntary groups locally, regionally and nationally.

Promotes concerts and workshops

A NON-POLITICAL, NON-SECTARIAN CHOIR WHO SEEK TO INTEREST THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF SINGING BY PARTICIPATING AND ASSISTING IN CONCERTS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES THE CHOIR IS ALSO ABLE, ON OCCASIONS, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO A NUMBER OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.