Charities In Essex
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Alcohelp
Education of children and young people about the dangers of alcohol abuse. Informing adults of the dangers facing children regarding alcohol and the damage it can inflict physically, financially, emotionally and mentally. The Charity primarily operates in Essex and since September 2017 in Malawi
Havering University Of The Third Age
To offer to retired people a variety of opportunities to use their knowledge, skills and experience and to acquire new ones. It is a mutual self help organisation.
Youth With A Global Vision
The object of Youth With A Global Vision (YWAGV) is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ, by mobilising, equipping and empowering the present generation of young people with the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, enabling them to become agents of Physical,Spiritual and Social Transformation within their communities, cities, countries and across continents.
Clacton Concert Orchestra
Arts, Charity and VCS supportGive concerts in Clacton on Sea and the Tendring District in order to raise money for charitable purposes. We also like to provide a platform for young players to help develop their musical talents either through solo performances or by joining in with the orchestra to gain experience in orchestral playing either temporarily or as junior members of the orchestra.
Lexden Springs Appeal Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Social welfareWe exist to benefit the students of Lexden Springs Residential Special School, their families, teachers and carers.Our largest fundraising undertaken to date was c. £100,000 for specialist playground equipment. Other significant expenditures have been to provide holidays for students and minibuses.
Friends Of Copford Church
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo conserve, maintain, conserve, repair and improve the fabric, fittings, furnishings, wall paintings and churchyard of St Michael & All Angels (a grade 1 listed building) in Copford, Essex, for public worship and for the benefit of the public & community.
Community Light Orchestra
The Community Light Orchestra (CLO) provides opportunities for individuals of mixed ages and abilities to enhance their musical skills at weekly rehearsals, both of the full orchestra, the string orchestra and the wind ensemble. The orchestra gives fund raising concerts in aid of local charities (for example, the John LeVay Cancer Information Centre and SSAFA in 2014.)
Coro 94
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events
The Clayton Centre
The association provides and maintains a hall and grounds situated at 32 Barnet Road, Potters Bar Herts for use by the inhabitants of Potters Bar and neighbourhood including use for:(a) meetings, lectures and classes and(b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupationand with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Short Term Wheelchair Loan Charity
PROVIDING WHEELCHAIRS ON FREE SHORT-TERM LOAN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC RESIDENT IN OUR AREA I.E. C.O. POSTCODE. A £40 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WHICH CAN BE REFUNDED WHEN WHEELCHAIR IS RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION.
Maldon Festival
To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation in the arts, including music and the visual arts, in particular but not exclusively by the staging of an annual cultural festival in Maldon.
Friends Of The Flitch Way And Associated Woodlands
Our main activity is the help the Essex Ranger Service to carry out conservation tasks. We are also involved in carrying out wildlife surveys. These include butterflies, newts, dragonflies, bats and wild flowers to name a few.We also work with Essex County Council on the Parish Paths Partnership (P3). Here we ensure PROW are well signed and accessible to the public.
Suffolk Poetry Society
Suffolk Poetry Society provides creative and educational poetry opportunities for its members and the public. It organises workshops,poetry readings and an annual poetry festival, often with other art forms. It runs the annual George Crabbe Memorial Poetry Competition.There is a postal portfolio group, website and regular printed and electronic newsletters.
Hadleigh Castle University Of The Third Age
The advancement of education and in particular the education of people retired or semi retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conducive to personal development in Hadleigh and its surrounding locality.
Apostolic Pillar Of Faith Ministries
Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, praying for the sick and our communities, Passion Groups, Bible Study, personal and spiritual development seminars and conferences.
Learning For Pleasure Brentwood
To provide adult education classes for persons in the Brentwood area. The courses provided are in a variety of subjects often chosen from suggestions by current members. Lecturers have specialist qualifications and adult teaching experience. No examinations or qualifications are offered.
Nazeing Parents, Teachers And Friends Association
We hold fundraising events, which enable the PTFA to provide Nazeing Primary School pupils with additional benefits that would not be provided through general budgets.
Hereward Heat Wheelchair Basketball Club
Provides opportunities for local people to participate in the sport of wheelchair basketball, both recreationally and competitively. Provides coaching in ball skills, wheelchair movement and fitness activities.
William Bendlowe
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe charity was started in 1573 to provide coal and clothing to 4 elderly people in the village of Shalford but times have changed and now the charity promotes community spirit and organises functions and events to encourage socialising in an attempt to combat loneliness and to promote a sense of belonging, and general well-being.
Museums Essex
Museums Essex supports museums, galleries and heritage organisations deliver cultural and learning excellence in Essex. Its principal activities are: co-funding and supporting the Museum Development Officer to provide advice, Accreditation support and advocacy for archives, museums and galleries in Essex; four thematic networking meetings a year in heritage venues and a small grants programme.
Emmanuel Olusegun Foundation
Education/TrainingThe Prevention or relief of PovertyAccommodation/Housing Makes grants to individualsProvides buildings/facilities/open spaceProvides advocacy/advice/information
Love International
Love International serves the community through Church planting, Youth Programmes, Charitable work to the underprivileged and counselling both in UK and overseas.
Suffolk School Of Samba
The main aim of the school is to advance the education of the public in dance, music and carnival arts by such means as the Trustees may from time to time determine, in particular but not exclusively through educational programmes, group tuition, rehearsal workshops and performances in dance, music and carnival arts.
Steam Tug Brent Trust
Restore & preserve the Steam Tug 'Brent' of 1945, as an example of London's dockland heritage & to sail her in U.K & European waters. Brent is based for public view on the waterfront at Maldon Essex. As a museum ship she is open to the public 10 -16 times a year. Currently a static exhibit, the trustees and a group of volunteers are restoring her to enable her to steam again.
Friends And Family Of Queen Boudica Primary School
The main role of the FAFA is to act as a fund raising group to raise funds to finance extra-curricular activities and facilities which fall outside of the school's budget.