Charities In Durham

ACORN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWTON AYCLIFFE is a community based charity which organises events and excursions for the benefit of the residents of Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas. Many of our residents are of low income, unemployed, elderly or infirm. We seek to improve lives by providing experiences which otherwise would be unaffordable for many.

OUR CHURCH PROVIDES CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICES, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDES A YOUTH CLUB.

To maintain a Museum collection. The collection is currently incorporated with the Newcastle Discovery Museum, operated by Tyne & Wear Museums, with whom the Trustees have a Loan Agreement.

The group works in partnership with others to provide a safe, vibrant and inclusive community. It holds regular meeting open to the general public and supports and delivers a range of projects and initiatives to improve the physical and economic conditions for the inhabitants of our area without distinction of sex, race, age, disability or political, religious or other opinions.

Tyneside A Cappella is an amateur chorus which meets weekly to learn and develop their musical knowledge and to perform in the local and wider area for a variety of charities and good causes.

For the benefit of the inhabitants of Lanchester Parish and its neighbourhood in County Durham, with the aims of contributing to the well-being of the community and enhancing the lives of the inhabitants of the area, particularly those in need of assistance by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social or economic circumstances.

Community hall used for social groups i.e. Mother and Toddler Group/Dance fit Class/Yoga/Ladies Monthly group/ Flower arranging/Quilting class/N-dance troop/Musical evenings/Wine tasting evenings/ Afternoon Tea Dances/Quiz's/ Bonfire soup and hotdog gatherings/ craft fayre etc

FUNDRAISING FOR ST CHARLES SCHOOL

M.A.S. is a local history society that presents a series of lectures, outings and an annual exhibitiion.It is also actively trying to establish a local museum/heritage centre based on The Society's own collection.

Normal Scouting Activities

choral singing - adults and children

Providing events and activities in the village hall of Whorlton for the community and surrounding area.

a) Sponsoring Chair in the field of Construction at Teesside University.b) making cash awards to students for their application and excellence of achievement.c) Other awards within the objects of the Foundation.

Dunston Silver Band is a brass band based in Dunston in Gateshead, which performs in the Second Section in the North of England area. We rehearse twice-weekly and perform regularly at local events, concerts and contests. We also run a youth band, and through this offer free tuition, fun educational activities and use of instruments to any individual wishing to learn to play.

To make grants in pursuit of charitable objects described below.

Religious activities for general public/mankind

BAMS seeks to promote knowledge and love of music by promoting a series of high quality concerts in Bishop Auckland. The concerts are widely advertised and are open to the general public.

To promote outdoor activities for young people from ages 6-14. To allow young people to express themselves by having fun, be creative and show respect to all people. Young people take part in a range of activies from camping to making handicrafts. They are awarded badges for achievements and also take part in District events.

Weekly club encouraging social interaction between beneficiaries. Activities include music, drama, games, sewing, theatre & restaurant visits. We annually hold our own "oscars" and "stars in their eyes" evenings. All activities are held in a safe & caring environment

Durham Bat Group promotes the conservation and welfare of bats within the vice-county of Durham, including the provision of advice and help to the public with regard to bats, education of the public about bats by means of talks, bat walks, talks to school groups etc., encouragement of community participation in bat related activities, and study of bats to improve understanding of their biology..

Station Town Community Centre has a weekly tea dance, youth club, dancing school and cycle group. It is the host venue for Wingate & Station Town Family Centre's summer activity programme. The centre also provides a venue for hire for local organisations, businesses and local families.

We run fundraising activities for Langley Park Primary School, Durham. We host a variety of events from discos, to fairs, to pancake parties and coffee mornings. All monies raised go towards the school. We purchase a range of resources for the school and fund treats/new experiences for the pupils.

Activities: Carpet bowls; Dog training; Ballet classes; U3A meetings; Kalmababy & toddler yoga; Adult Yoga'; First Aid training;; Dance fit; Band practice. Events: Monthly Coffee mornings; book swap; 22 Children's parties; Ballet exams; Polling station; Ballet display; Birthday coffee morning; Yoga retreat; Family Action daay;60th WA; Tea party for jubilee and defibrillator installation.

Raise funds to maintain & enhance the fabric of St Edmunds Parish Church, Sedgefield. Organise events for the local community e.g. quiz nights, concerts, trips, barbecue and provide opportunities for the building to be used as a community resource. Raise awareness of the building as a focus for activities.

Encourage young children and adults to make friends, learn new skills, have fun and making a difference to girl's lives.