Charities In Durham

At MAIN we support people, not "cases" or "numbers".We provide a variety of services to adults and children on the Autism Spectrum along with Parents and carers, offering advice, guidance and information around a range of issues, such as benefits, diagnosis, techniques and strategies, etc.. MAIN also offer short break respite, training, seminars & a range of adult service

Heel & Toe Children's Charity provides therapy to children with Cerebral Palsy and other physical disabilities. Our highly experienced therapy service can provide assessments, block treatments or regular 1.1 sessions. Specific aims and outcomes will be discussed during assessment and goals set.

A Charity to serve the purpose who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing and those with hearing loss, especially those resident in the geographical area comprising Co. Durham, Tees Valley and North Yorks, by promoting the social and health welfare interests of such persons through the provision of services, facilities, resources, support and items that protect and improve their conditions of life

When we all work together, we all can win. We have set out to change the lives of people in and around Consett, an area which has a suicide rate 37.5% higher than the national average. We help to create happier, healthier and more cohesive communities. We provide safe spaces where all community members can positively advance their lives, including their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Newcastle Law Centre was established in 1978 to promote access to legal justice and promote social justice and serve the needs of traditionally oppressed groups and those whose access to the legal system is restricted. The Law Centre seeks to achieve this by employing a variety of methods of work, including individual casework and advice work, training , and provision of meeting place facilities.

We provide support to children diagnosed with cancer, and their families, who are being treated at the Great North Children's Hospital. We fund research to find more effective, individualised treatments for childhood cancer.

Angel Trust was formed as a local charity for the local people of Darlington and County Durham.We aim to support individuals and organisations in the local community by providing financial support and services to those in need.Our aim is to improve the local community and make life better for those living within it.

The Cornforth Partnership aims to tackle and alleviate the issues local people and communities face within County Durham in relation to Health, Social, Economic and Educational deprivation. We provide services around 5 broad themes: Children, Young People and Families Domestic Abuse Older Person and Adult Well being Employment, training and Welfare

The Employability Trust aims to maximise the potential of young people and add value to industry by responsively developing skills and attitudes to match local industry needs. Through contracts with local organisations we offer NEETs vital practical work experience and training to build confidence and enhance skills with the aim of securing sustainable employment.

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of cricket and other sports capable of improving health. Programmes are delivered along 5 activity pillars of health, education, social cohesion, grass roots sports and club development.

Reducing social exclusion by operating community projects to reduce unemployment through training. Alleviate hardship and provide support to young homeless and in need.

We provide free and confidential specialist services to survivors of rape, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse aged 13 and over within Darlington and County Durham. services include face to face counselling, a telephone helpline, facilitated group work for survivors of domestic abuse, a preventative programme for young people on healthy relationships and bespoke training packages.

Cornerstone Supported Housing and Counselling is a homeless organisation and training centre. The charity provides emergency housing and semi-supported housing in County Durham. It runs a joinery workshop that builds a strong community resource where service users and the public can improve skills, employment prospects and self confidence while working towards a positive community relationship.

We are a specialist provider supporting Carers and their families. Our objects are to relieve the stresses experienced by Carers and their beneficiaries. We improve the lives of Carers and Young Carers and enable Carers to continue to care.

To advance learning and skills including literacy, numeracy, communication skills, employability, family learning and mentoring across the North East of England.

The Trust supports ex-offenders in North East England, by sourcing paid employment and training opportunities in the construction and hospitality industries

the provision of services for children / young people and adults with autism and their families

Charity object to relieve poverty by the provision of a furniture and household goods recycling service of low cost to those people resident in County Durham who are in necessitous circumstances. We divert bulky waste that would otherwise go to landfill. We also offer volunteering opportunities, work experience and training for all age ranges. Also an employability and job prospect improvement arm

Darlington Mind exists to assist people with mental health issues to realise their potential in life through support. advice, information, supported housing, rehabilitation, training, counselling, care, mentoring and personal development. A range of projects and initiatives assists over 1000 people pa across Darlington, South Durham, Hambleton and Richmondshire.

The Charity is an Almshouse which provides 101 properties for occupation by older people in Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham and Jarrow.

Assisting Methodist religious activities in Northumberland and Durham

The Objects of the Company are to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape, rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the Wear catchment To advance the education in:- (1) The understanding of rivers and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.

Provision of advice and education, support and mentoring to the community in the area of operation. Including the provision of a drop-in facility for young people and encouraging and supporting outside organisations and outreach working

The provision of grants to fund research into rheumatology, cancer and the relief of arthritis. The provision of equipment or grants for equipment and / or caring services to assist with the relief of sickness caused by rheumatological problems, arthritis and / or cancer, such equipment or grants for equipment and / or caring services not normally being provided by the Local Health Authority.

The Methodist Church was created after John Wesley's conversion on 24/5/1738. The calling of the Methodist Church is:Worship, to increase awareness of God's presence and celebrate God's loveLearning and caring, to help people to grow and learn as ChristiansService, to be a good neighbour to people in need and challenge injusticeEvangelism, we make more followers of Jesus Christ.