Charities In Essex

Essex Community Foundation is an independent charitable trust. Founded in 1996, it has built an endowed fund of nearly £50 million, and has awarded over £47 million in grants to community-based voluntary groups in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.By acting as a broker the Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable objectives, and local voluntary groups secure funding for their work.

St Cedd's School principally provides day education for boys and girls aged 3 - 11, educating them to a high standard and so enabling them to move to a suitable senior school for the continuation of their education.

THE TRUST FUNDS VOLUNTARY SECTOR LEGAL AGENCIES IN LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES THAT PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO POOR OR DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND NETWORK ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT THESE LEGAL AGENCIES.

To advance the education of adults with a learning disability and associated problems, to provide and support a village community and permanent homes for the beneficiaries where they may lead independent, yet supported lives to the maximum capability of each individual.

The Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.

Metro works with anyone experiencing issues related to sexuality, identity, gender & Diversity. We work in the fields of: Sexual & Reproductive health: Mental Health & Wellbeing: HIV Prevention & Support: Youth Services: Community Involvement & Participation. We provide support, advice, advocacy, information, counselling, group work, community development, research, clinical services & resources.

The School is an educational charity to benefit the public by providing first class primary education to children between the ages of 2.5 and 11 independent of the State system. We aim to inspire a life long love of learning, enable each pupil to develop a range of talents and encourage self confidence. We offer an environment where each child can develop and fulfil his or her potential.

To provide homes to meet the needs of service users with learning disabilities, to create a modern enviroment with the best care and fascilities possible.

Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Open Road exists in order to reduce the harmful impact of drugs and alcohol on users, their families, partners and society. We also support young people and vulnerable adults in police custody, to ensure that their welfare is respected. Open Road values and respects the diversity of all and is committed to ensuring we fully represent the people we serve.

Football Beyond Borders supports young people who are disengaged at school and passionate about football, in order to help them finish school with the skills and grades to make a successful transition into adulthood.

The Charity is established to relieve distress and suffering amongst people living with or fleeing from, or at risk of, Domestic Abuse. To ensure the safety, improve the quality of life, and reduce repeat victimisation for the survivors of domestic violence, by providing a comprehensive service of advice, support, education and training and immediate access to our safe accommodation when required.

To provide personalised learning opportunities to children and young people in East Anglia aged 4 - 25 years who are disadvantaged and/or experience complex barriers to learning. Lapwing aims to deliver holistic development through a highly personalised academic, vocational/work based and therapeutic provision, preparing students for re-entry or progression into education, employment or training.

Under the names Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk we provide information, emotional and practical support, training and breaks from caring for adult, young adult and young carers. We promote independence, support in emergencies and provide CQC regulated care for adults and children with special or complex needs. Personalised support is through clubs, groups or in family homes.

A range of services, projects and activities to support disabled children, adults & carers including; residential respite/short break services, domiciliary/community based support, resource bases for daytime/evening/weekend activities, supported accommodation, work experience/training projects, supported employment services, accredited training for members of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

To provide quality care and training to those with disabilities, including learning disabilities to maintain or improve their quality of life and to help them live as independently as possible.

The Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking and Felsted Society Limited is a charitable company registered social housing provider. The Society operates two very sheltered housing schemes, an extra care scheme and a retirement village, providing accommodation, care and companionship for older people who chose not to live alone.

To establish and maintain institutions as nurseries, weekend schools, primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities to promote the advancement of education of pupils at their schools and in out-of-school environments.

The charity gives grants to those in need of food shelter and medical assistance and other organisations involved in similar activities and gives grants to Orthodox Jewish religious and educational institutions.

To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture through development of skills,techniques or research,the dissemination of such and research both as to the methods of husbandry and use of science and the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery.

Its objects are primarily to provide accommodation and facilities for health services, and additionally to support health related activities for the benefit of residents of Harlow and elsewhere in the counties of Essex and Hertfordshire.

Housing: Empowering vulnerable young people through safe, supported housingYouth & Community Work: Enabling young peoples personal, social & cultural development Family Health & Well Being: Initiatives for families & communitiesEducation: SYMCA Community School offering alternative educationSupport & Advice: IAG, Mentoring, Counselling, and Workforce Development for Social Care Services

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of football and other sports capable of improving health.To provide facilities for sport of such persons who have need by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement, social and economic, in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Anglia Ruskin University and representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students and Anglia Ruskin University and any other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussion and debate for the personal development of its students.

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