Charities In Durham

Social activities for physically and mentally handicapped youngsters.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

NSN organises regional steel pan activities, including Northern Steel Orchestra.

Provides facilities for rowing, paddling and other water sports to promote physical health and fitness

CDTN provides weekly audio versions of local newspaper content for the visually impaired in County Durham, and, in some cases, neighbouring areas. Listeners sometimes contribute with their recorded stories or audio-book reviews. The service is run solely by volunteers and is completely free.

exhibitions,displays, lectures

Awarding grants and scholarships to pupils for the purposes of education.

We provide a venue for social inclusion for all residents of Wheatley Hill and guests, irrespective of age, race, religion, sexual orientation and sexuality.Activities include:- bingo, social evenings, meetings and training courses

During the pandemic and the ensuing months our activities were necessarily limited. We did make up mouth care packs consisting of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and information about head and neck cancer. These were distributed to food banks in local areas. Thanks to helpers in Stockton and Darlington.We are now beginning the process of strengthening the charity with some new trustees and supporters

Researching War Memorials in the area between the River Tweed and Tees. The results are available to the general public through our website www.newmp.org.uk.

MAINTENANCE OF PLAYING FIELDS LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF CROOKHALL TO PROVIDE FOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES.MAINTENANCE OF MINERS LODGE BANNERS TO PRESERVE MINING HISTORY INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT MINING RELATED EVENTS.

An award of £500 and one of £250 may be given on an annual basis to the winner and runner-up of an annual competition for young musicians - instrumentalists or singers. Furthermore, consolation prizes are awarded to the other finalists in the competition - usually of at least £75 each.

Discussing the development, heritage, environment & amenities of the village.Representation to public bodies about the above.Initiating projects e.g. village clean-ups, installing heritage plaques, publications. Entering village for Britain in Bloom awards and carrying out related activities. With others, organising and publicising events. Fundraising.Confined to Shotley Bridge.

Raise funds in support of the DLI CollectionTo assist with the conservation, identification and cataloguing of the DLI CollectionPurchase of artefacts such as medals for the benefit of the DLI CollectionEducational training for school groups, elderly and old people, and other Public groupsThe provision of research to tell the story of the DLI soldier.Tell the story of the DLI soldier

Hold coffee mornings, arrange sponsored events, operate stalls at the school's summer and christmas fairs for fundraising.

Football, village activities, and availability to hire for local events

Meetings are held on a regular basis throughout the year. The programme throughout the year included talks, meetings and visits. Socially throughout the year members have organised interclub nights and a summer do. Involvement in the local community has entailed carol singing and the Grand Draw and Whist Drive at Christmas and also promoting YFC.

Upkeep of flora and fauna in the Escomb Victorian churchyard and maintenance of Escomb Saxon Church

We help injured, abused or neglected small birds & animals by arranging shelter,food & medical care in liaison with our own & other Volunteer & Community Groups.We hold fundraising events & receive public donations & support from animal welfare, pet & retail organisations.Our advice service gives bird and animal First Aid advice to the public and signposts other best placed specialist charities.

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

Assist pupils to attend schools, universities or other institutions or classes for the purpose of education, other than elementary in the Civil Parish of Sherburn House and other Parishes in the administrative county of Durham, who are in need of financial assistance.

Ability Sports and Social supports Adults with a wide Variety of Learning and Physical Disabilities by giving them access to a wide Variety of Sporting and Social Activities.

To relieve either generally or individually persons aged 60 years or over, resident in the parish of Middleton-In-Teesdale who are in conditions of need hardship and distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship and distress of such persons.

The activities take place in the New Kyo & Oxhill area. The Partnership would normally have held monthly meetings, produced newsletters, planted bulbs and planted flower beds, have previously held a weekly youth club, set up other local events including a Fun Day and Christmas parties. We also distribute gift vouchers/presents to the older residents or families in need at Christmas.

To provide information, help and support to, and facilities for the recreation and social welfare of family members, carers and friends of disabled children and children with special needs in County Durham with the object of improving their conditions of life.