Charities In Essex

Ashingdon & Rochford U3a is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, who live in the Ashingdon & Rochford area. Affiliated to the Third Age Trust, members pay an annual membership fee and are able to enjoy educational, creative, leisure and sporting activities, attend a monthly meeting with a guest speaker, an inhouse newsletter and a U3A magazine "U3A Matters".

Organizing Hindu religious,cultural,social activities, and undertaking projects on Health & Well Being and Welfare of Indian and wider communities such as Health Check, Diabetes, Dementia and Mental Health. Understanding of all faiths and no-faith and to participate in social cultural activities with other corporate bodies for social inclusion and economic welfare of youths and older communities.

The Essex Chamber Orchestra, popularly known as ECHO, comes together three times a yearfor intensive weekend rehearsals followed by a concert, usually at venues in Essex. Althoughoriginally conceived as a chamber orchestra, ECHO varies its forces to perform a wide varietyof programmes ranging from Baroque and Classical works to the repertoire of the 20thCentury.

As a Parent Teachers Assocation for Hutton All Saints School we raise funds by various means for the provision of equipment etc for the benefit of the children from the school.

The Koinonia Youth Trust manages The Box - A Social Space and Information Point for young people in Epping, Essex. The Box provides a range of services for young people aged 11 - 25.

Aspire Powerchair Sports Club was established in 2002. It was set-up to enable young people who use powered wheelchairs the opportunity to play football.Aspire Powerchair Sports Club provide sporting opportunities through powerchair football. There are opportunities at every level from recreational right to the top.

The Art Ministry is a charity who run weekly arts and crafts groups and clubs for a wide variety of people from Essex. We focus on people who are most likely to benefit from the opportunity that being involved in creative activity provides for making friends, boosting self confidence and improving self esteem.

The provision of water based activities, and training, principally sailing, for young people aged between 8 and 16 who would not normally have such opportunities, through dinghy and kayak training by qualified instructors on the River Stour and the provision of boating activities through partners including those offering experiences on long boats,traditional fishing smacks, barges and yachts.

We run projects using the Afro- Brazilian martial arts capoeira, arts, music, dance and performing arts as the vehicle of education and the inspiration for people in UK. Our activities are aimed to support, children, young people, vulnerable adults, children with disabilities and families to develop their skills in order to have a better chance to integrate in the community and a better future;

CPREssex campaigns on behalf of any important issue that comes to the charity's attention, affecting the Essex countryside. It is particularly concerned to monitor the possible effects of major planning applications and to ensure their likely effects on local amenities and the environment are properly considered.

To enhance the education of the children in the school through the purchase of additional equipment and funding of activities relevant to the school curriculum. To promote the social and community aspect of the wider school 'family' through the organisation of fund raising events.

Maintenance, development and exhibition of the Victor Batte Lay Collection of works of art, and ownership of the Minories gallery and exhibition space in Colchester.

The charity has started, and funds, two foundations in Romania. Care of the elderly giving day care and home care. Care of children with special needs. Day care centre providing nurture and care for 15 children. The centre also has a partnership with the local special school. The charity provides kids clubs in the Summer, supplies aid for distribution to those in need and works with gypsy families

The advancement of education and training in the art of music, The promotion of the arts in particular the art of music by promoting and developing community events and performances to facilitate participation in the arts; To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing disabled people from becoming socially excluded, relieving their needs through music therapy

We demonstrated love, disciple men and women towards fulfilling Godly life. We vigorously pursued a life style of spiritual and moral Purity, the intimate Presence of God in our daily lives and the Power of God through fellowships during Sunday service, Weekly Bible studies and fervently hold Friday Prayer meetings and Evangelism.We equally volunteered for Brentwood Light Up activities

The Foundation offers affordable tennis programmes and a comprehensive parent and playereducation programme throughout the South-East of England, committing to schools from disadvantaged areas. TheFoundation delivers free sessions in schools to pupils who otherwise may not have been exposedto the benefits of tennis to show them the benefits of focusing on their physical and mental health.

The Charity produces at least two productions each year which are performed to the public. In addition to this, KYDS organises regular workshops for young people to develop their skills in acting, singing and dance which also develop other skills such as confidence, communication skills and teamwork. The Charity also organises fundraising and other community events.

PCCI provides a place for people to worship, learn and be a part of an extended family. We focus on the development of faith through the sharing of scripture, prayer, music and testimony. The churches assist members with personal enrichment through organized programs for men, ladies, youth and children. Churches are also involved in community development within the areas they are located.

The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Braintree District

Wellcome Church seeks to advance Christianity by- raising awareness and understanding of Christian beliefs and practices- carrying out Christian acts of worship- carrying out missionary and outreach work- supporting other Christian organisations

We provide a building consisting of main hall, committee room, kitchen, bar, toilets and necessary supporting equipment for hire by people and organisations in the parish of Matching and beyond. We see the village hall as a focal point in the local community. Letting income provides our main resource but we also fund raise every year to assist in upkeep of the building and equipment.

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.

To relieve and assist by all charitable means the residents of Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, Essex or the residents of such other Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Home as shall exist in Essex. Undertaking fundraising activities e.g. summer fete, membership awareness and promotion, coffee mornings, donations etc.

We are a brass band based Dock Road, Tilbury and have been in existence for over 100 years. Currently in the 1st Section of the National Brass Band grading tables we attend at least one contest a year and perform regularly in the Essex area.We fully own our rehearsal hall and welcome anyone that has a reasonable standard of playing to come and make music with us.

THE CHURCHS OBJECTS ARE: THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGHOUT ESSEX IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, CHRISTIAN OUTREACH AND PASTORAL CARE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.