Charities In Durham

To advance public education in botany, horticulture, ecology and environmental science at Durham University Botanic Garden which is itself a centre of excellence for education, conservation and research.

Regular meetings and events for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers

Classes, both teaching and social, throughout the area for all ages and abilities. Competative festival annually. Demonstration team available. Many social functions. Teachers available for schools, clubs & societies who would like taster sessions or classes.

Providing grants to assist young people and older people in need in the area of benefit of the Charity

advertise availability of funding, recieve and process applications , issue cheques and administrate accounts

1-1 Therapy including emotional well-being to severe trauma issues.Community Groups

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

Regular users of village hall include Pilates, Mother & Toddlers, Art Class.Hall available for hire for private parties, dances, meetings etc. Facilities include car park, disabled access, kitchen, large main hall (divisible), small upper room.

Provides an amenity in the form of a village hall where local organisations and individuals can hold meetings and events

To advance the education of the public in the art of Brass Band music and to further the development of public appreciation of said art by the presentation of concerts and such similar activities and to encourage the musical education of all ages by the provision of tuition and training facilities.

The City Theatre has been improved by alterations to its entrance and bar and to its heating, making it more attractive to potential audiences. The Society performed five three-act plays which played to 88%, 93%. 60%, 68% and 75% of capacity. The theatre has been hired on occasions by professional and amateur companies. The Society has been represented at drama festivals at Saltburn and Buxton

The youth section of the church have developed a puppet ministry, to enable them to work more closely with children of all ages to develop their understand of the Christian beliefs and practices. We have held several fellowship groups, with in the community to promote the Christian way of life. We continue to work with the youth, as well as the residents of the Gilesgate area and the wider area

Providing young people and teenagers with healthy sports night once a week covering juniors 4 -10 and overs up to the age of 16Also during holidays Craft and sport with healthy foodJujitsu, Yoga, Table tennis clubs

Breathe Easy Darlington offers exercise classes and social activities to people within Darlington and surrounding areas who have a lung or respiratory condition.

To promote or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of children and young people living in the area of benefit.

Working to provide facilities for the local community to engage in community activities and interests. Providing events and functions for the local community to ensure that residents have access a range of clubs, events etc.Working to preserve the village hall to ensure that a maintained venue is available for all local community groups and residents.

Raises funds for education and training resources in St Margaret's school, Durham. Provides grants to enrich the experience of the pupils and organizes activities from which the wider school community also benefits.

Relieve sickness and financial hardship through provision of counselling and support; advance education in parts of United Kingdom & worldwide as trustees. Strategies for achieving objectives-Sunday services.-Week night Bible Studies at various centres in the community;-Organising religious and social meetings in order to support members and for community benefit.-Fundraising activities.

To promote and complete the Victoria County History of Durham and to assist and support the editor/team leader and the assistant editor/ team researcher to this end; to raise public awareness of local and regional history; to complete a history of Teesdale now in progress and to secure backing and finance for new areas of study in the future.

To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as indiviuals, as responisble citizens and as members of their local , national and international communities.

We provide the building and facilities for use by the surrounding and wider communities, for a wide range of social and educational activities.

Give financial support to persons resident in the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Cuthbert, Satley, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.

The charity's objects are to provide or assist in the provision of activities for recreation, education and leisure time occupation for disabled people, with the purpose of furthering their abilities, experiences and quality of life.

Spiritualist Church

We will rescue abandoned, lost and unwanted ferrets from within Sunderland and South Tyneside.We will rehabilitate and care for these ferrets until they are able to be rehomed.We will carry out activities to find new homes for the ferrets in rescue and provide backup support for thelifetime of the ferret.We will promote neutering of pet ferrets to reduce the number of unwanted litters.