Charities In Durham

We operate a wheelchair accessible minibus belonging to the county council that can be used by community groups in the area.

Fundraising for: (1)Local charities.(2) An overseas good cause.

Social activities for physically and mentally handicapped youngsters.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

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

Our aim is to provide and promote a range of social activities, arts & crafts-games for the younger children. A youth group for 13-19 years. Outings for all age groups. Supporting lunch club for over 55s. Encourage fitness by holding excercise classes.

welfare and entertainment for retired members (64+)

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.

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.

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

We educate the public in the area of the North Pennines in the history of mineral extraction and work to preserve, protect, and develop sites of historical interest connected with the industry and in particular, and for the public benefit, co-operate with and assist Durham County Council in the preservation, protection and development and improvement of the museum at Killhope.

The charity was formed for the purposes of providing financial and practical support to the Oriental Museum (which is part of the University of Durham) and to inform members about all aspects of the history, culture etc. of the Orient (through lectures, events, etc.).

The Newcastle Philosophy Society runs a number of regular events including lectures and conversation groups. The Newcastle Philosophy Society also works in conjunction with other local organisations to run one-off events including lectures and conversation groups. We have finances available for others wishing to pursue the running of such events.

(1)The study of Natural History, Geology and Archaeology. (2)The collection of information concerning topography, field paths. natural and archaelogical features of Darlington District and Teesdale including compilation of lists of recent fossils, fauna and flora.(3) The preservation of characteristic plants and animals of the district.

The charity activities includes support for children/young people and their family especially single parents. Supporting them with childcare advices and support in relations to their person centered needs and challenges they are facing being lone parents.

W I meetings and refreshments for groups.Childrens parties. Entertainments. Domino Drives. Holistic therapies.Use of Hall for school field trips, art classes and Chapel events. Natural England hire the Hall for meetings, first aid and other training. North Pennine A O N B also use the hall for various meetings. Forest Primary School use the facilities for sports activities.

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

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.

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 promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing cricket.Management and administration of the Spennymoor Cricket Club Pavilion and associated cricket field for cricketing activity.

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.

To provide land upon which the annual Sedgefield Argicultural Show and other rural pursuits can be held.