Charities In Durham

Provision and maintenance of village playing and recreational field and associated facilities

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.

Steelworks is a community steel band based in Middlesbrough. We provide opportunites for people of all ages to be involved in Caribbean steel pan music making. We hold regular reharsal sessions, deliver taster workshops and perform at pubilc and civic events across the Northeast.

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.

GRANTS FOR RELIEF OF POVERTY

To Further The Aims of Scouting

Charitable assistance was given to three local benevolent funds.

The library collects the printed word and photographs on a wide variety of subjects which are related to the County Palatinate of Durham and the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ronaldkirk. It includes botany to zoology and mining to religion to architecture. It is a serious research facility used and available to everybody.

We provide education and training, provide building and facilities for other organisations use, social acivities for an isolated rural community, the hall is used on a regular basis for parties, weddings, and other family functions.

TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE RED SQUIRREL POPULATIONS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT ACROSS THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY:A) SUPPORTING LOCAL VOLUNTARY GROUPS ENGAGED IN WORK TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE SPECIES. B) RAISING AWARENESS OF AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ENSURE ITS SURVIVAL IN THE NORTHEAST.

To maintain and manage Boldron Village Hall for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the Township and Parish of Boldron without distinction of sex, or political religious or other opinions, in accordance with the first schedule of the original deed of gift.

Visits to general educational venues.Visits to Theme Parks,ice skating, and indoor bowling venues. use of Community House with controlled internet facilities, youth workers providing healthy eating projects focusing on obesity Intergenerational work and working together/visiting with older people especially with disabilities and housebound learning about dementia friendliness .in communities

To guide the general public to drive better

The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Through targeted fundraising and by seeking donations and legacies, the charity exists to advance culture and heritage in and around Hamsterley, County Durham by assisting in the preservation, maintenance, repair and improvement of the fabric, fittings and contents of the church of St. James, Hamsterley together with its surrounding access roads, paths and grounds.

To raise and apply funds for the benefit of past and present members (including staff) of the College of St. Hild & St. Bede specifically in the advancement of education at the College of St. Hild & St. Bede.

Income mainly interest from investments. Income is given out in September to parents who are resident in the parish of Frosterley and have children in full time higher or further education. No one under age 11 is eligible.

Friends of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs PTA work to raise funds to support Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Esh Winning Primary School, which has now merged with St Joseph's of Ushaw Moor. Therefore we support the pupils of Our Lady and St Joseph's, Ushaw Moor, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Trust of Schools

this charity helps all people especially the less fortunate/vulnerable with foodbankwe also run a toybank and distrubte food hampers over the Christmas periodand we have a clothes bank

Promotes the conservation, protection and enhancement of the natural, industrial and cultural heritage of the Land of Oak & IronAdvances the education of the general public in the natural, industrial and cultural heritage of the Land of Oak & Iron

Funding suport for education and training

Supporting education and/or training of young people

SDVT Bannerfund is involved in all aspects of coal mining heritage in the areas of Seaham and the wider community of County Durham. We have renovated and conserve local miners banners for parade and exhibition to the public. We work with schools and children to raise awareness of our coal mining heritage including local mining history, song, dance, poetry and music, the life of miners.

Fundraising for benevolent causes effecting travelling showmen and their families