Charities In Durham

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.

Establish & maintain Forest School and Nursery settings in a variety of woodland areas in North East England. Deliver Forest School & outdoor learning activities in local woodland to children & young people. Engage communities in outdoor activities which reconnect them with natureEncourage children & their families to further engage in outdoor activities to increase health and wellbeing

The charity exists to advance the Christian faith and also bring relief to persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick. Further objectives are the advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles, and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare.

Green Lane Nursery is set up as a purpose built centre within Green Lane School for all parents/carers in the surrounding area. It provides affordable, flexible childcare allowing parents/carers to be assured that their children are safe, secure and happy, enjoying the wide range of activities in a caring, learning environment.

To provide high quality affordable childcare to the local community, supporting those parents who wish to either return to work or continue with their education.

SHAID is a local charity working with young people for better housing and stronger communities. We aim to provide a range of services in the field of housing advice, floating support and education for young people aged 16 to 25 living in Derwentside and surrounding settlements of the Districts of County Durham.

Residential Care Home for ladies

TO PROMOTE INCLUSION INDEPENDENCE AND CHOICE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

Working within the Tees Valley recycling and reusing household furniture and bicycles for the benefit of people with limited disposable income. Working with ex-offenders to improve their employability. Promoting the benefits of re-use and recycling as a contribution towards a sustainable lifestyle.

Promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the local community. Achieved through the provision of facilities for participating in gymnastics and gymnastic related activities.The activities of the charity, which is accredited to British Gymnastics, include training and coaching for members and the organisation of club and gymnastic competitions.

We provide skilful and considerate care in a professional and caring manner to elderly people within Derwentside to retain their bonds with the local community. We strive to give each resident who chooses, the opportunity to enhance their lives by taking part in social activities and outings should they so wish. It is our aim to promote with dignity an active and independent life.

TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR SUCH OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE NORTH EAST AND CUMBRIA WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH A SERVICE BECAUSE OF AGE, SICKNESS OR DISABILITY (MENTAL OR PHYSICAL), OR POVERTY, OR BECAUSE OF A LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE AND SAFE PUBLIC PASSENGER SERVICES.

Our charity is a County Scout Council which operates in the County of Durham and the local authority areas of Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. We are responsible for the governance, delivery and support of Scouting in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association and we operate and manage an adventurous activity centre outside of Durham.

To promote, improve and advance participation and education in the arts including the arts of dance, drama and music for people of all ages and abilities.

Based in the grounds of the John Marley Centre, in Scotswood, the charity offers a wide range of activities linked to sustainability issues and improving mental health and well-being. The programmes include: educational workshops, youth groups, older peoples services, volunteering and training. The charity is involved with a range of environmental and community based projects within the area.

Pimlico aims to use music and drama to advance personal development, particularly with younger people. Artistic excellence is an essential part of achieving thisA different production is staged in an English prison periodically and a project started in 2013 in schools using music and theatre to expand the outlook and enrich the lives of schoolchildren who have little exposure to songs and music

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund is a separate charity working with the NHS in Stockton and Hartlepool. Donations are used to enhance those aspects of patient care and staff development which are not funded by the NHS. Charitable funds are used for a range of purposes, including additional medical equipment, training of staff and improvements to patient facilities.

Grant Giving

1. Using arts-based techniques to provide professional training and personal development activities2. Running an ensemble youth theatre company for young people between 8 & 193. Running drama and theatre-making activities in schools 4. Offering workshops to educate children & adults in life skills and technical theatre skills5. Performing plays for the general public

We are a registered charity whose objectives are to facilitate educational, training and leisure activities for the people of Pelton and surrounding areas. The Association occupies and manages Pelton Community Centre, which incorporates a purpose built Youth facility called Room 14, an outside Play Area, a Community Gym, IT Suite, a 320m2 Main Hall with full size stage and seven other rooms.

To advance the Christian religion by the provision of a house of retreat, primarily but not exclusively for members of the Churchof England who are resident in the Dioceses of Newcastle and Durham, which may also be used for any other charitable purpose which in the opinion of the trustee will maintain and strengthen the religious and educational life of its users.

Charitable funds received by the charity are accepted and held and administered as funds held on trust for purposes relating to the National Health Service in accordance with the National Health Service Act 1977 and the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 and these funds are held on trust by the corporate body.

Enriching the lives disabled children, young people and their families.