Charities In Essex

RAGS offers a support network for families who have a child or young person with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome. Our board of trustees is made up of local parents and professionals in the field of Autism. RAGS welcomes siblings and those awaiting diagnosis. Information advice and guidance is available along with events and activities.

The Brentwood Museum Society promotes the general history of Brentwood, Essex.It does this by having a building in Lorne Road, Brentwood which is open to the public on certain days through the Summer or by request and by holding various events throughout the year.

The propagation of the Sikh faith through the holding of regular prayer meetings, teaching of scriptures and devotional music, free food to the need as described within the tenets of the Sikh faith

To relieve general proverty and sickness in The Gambia by assisting with the education of children in rural areas.Sponsoring the Sulayman Junkung hospital in Bwiam by supplying medical equipment, aid & finance.Setting up Goat Farms to produce fresh milk for mal-nourished children.Building of wells to supply clean water to villages. Sponsorship of Midwives

The village hall is managed by the committee for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Fordham Essex, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. The use includes use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Raising awareness amongst young people of the dangers of carrying knives and other weapons by helping theatre companies put on anti-knife plays and workshops in schools and community centres, by using music and performance to promote an anti-knife message, by funding short music-based courses, by supporting debate, research and networking with families who have lost children through knife crime.

The charity seeks to advance public education in aspects of the Pre-Roman and Saxon periods through a practical ('hands-on') approach, enabling children and young adults to learn about their heritage and how early communities lived together; we maintain a forest site using traditional techniques, and invite participants to spend time exploring, learning and using these techniques.

The charitable purpose of the U3Ais: To advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their third age (being the period of time after the first age of childhood dependence and the second age of full time employment and/or parental responsibility) residing in Harwich and its surrounding locality.

Helping teenagers undergoing treatment for cancer to have fun. Provision of laptop computers for study and social networking whilst in hospital. Helping NHS Trusts to furnish their teenage and young people projects with electrical equipment, furniture, computer games and media equipment. Helping individuals to enjoy trips to London shows, river cruises and silverstone circuits events.

The society supports education and appreciation of music by hosting public concerts and encouraging performances and demonstrations from a range of instruments and voice, with a particular emphasis on the organ at Southend High School for Boys. Additionally, the organ's upkeep is supported by the society, and we undertake various fundraising activities to provide this support.

1. Giving practical road safety advice and guidance to prepare drivers to take the The Institute of Advanced Motorists Advanced driving test.2. Provide speakers to give road safety talks to interested bodies and recruit members of the public for activity 1 (above).3. Produce an informative Group newsletter for all Group Members with road safety advice, tips and news.

Oaklands Care Home is a purpose built 55 bedded care home offering Residential and Respite care. The Friends aim to improve the quality of life of the residents of the care home by working with staff, residents and relatives.

To advance the Christain religion by the restoration,preservation,repair,maintenance,improvement and beautification of the Parish Church of St John The Baptist Pebmarsh in the Diocese of Chelmsford and of the monuments,fittings,fixtures,stained glass,furniture,ornaments and chattels in the church and churchyard belonging to the Church.

Harlow based charity dedicated to helping our homeless and vulnerably housed. We offer a weekly Sunday drop-in service providing hot food, drinks and takeaway food.

HMFaims to help those who have been disadvantaged in life especially those who have suffered untimely bereavement.We also fund adventure activity/adventure breaks for young people in the UK and South Africa.We provide a Crisis Fund for those in special need.

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 concerts and recitals.

The Grove House School Parents, Teachers and Friends Association raises money to spend on new equipment and resources for the school and to enhance the pupils' education. We promote closer links between home and school and organise events that bring staff, parents, pupils and friends together in support of the school.

The Trustees are committed to the welfare of members of the former Essex Yeomanry units and their near relatives and also to the welfare of the members and ex members of the Essex Yeomanry Signal Squadron and their near relatives.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE HELD DURING THE YEAR. THERE IS AN ACTIVE PROGRAMME OF PLANNING REVIEWS.THE SOCIETY'S AIMS ARE TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE THE AMENITIES OF EPPING TOWN AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTAN ELECTED COMMITTEE MEETS BI-MONTHLY AND ALSO COMMUNICATES ONLINE AND OFFICERS MEET AD HOC TO DISCUSS MATTERS APPROPRIATE TO ACHIEVING THESE ENDS.

The Friends of Bridge End Gardens provide financial and practical support, restoration, preservation, ongoing maintenance & further development of Bridge End Gardens, encouraging public knowledge, use and enjoyment of The Gardens amenity. Annually, February to December, Friends Volunteers meet weekly on Thursdays at 10.00hrs, undertaking gardening tasks. The Gardens complex have won many awards.

Fostering and encouraging musical and dramatic appreciation, education and culture, by rehearsal and amateur dramatic performances by our adult and youth groups.

To advance the education of the public in the history of Maldon and the local district byproviding and maintaining a museum and by protecting, conserving and displayingartefacts and items from the collections held by the museum.

1. To advance the education of the public, in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment, in Witham and Braintree and the surrounding locality.2. To provide facilities for leisure,recreational and educational activities by the establishment and running of interest groups and by the interchange of knowledge and experience specific to those groups.

The aim of the Society is the restoration of the Massey Shaw Fireboat and preservation of other marine vessels. The objectives are:1. To preserve the vessel as a working boat on the Thames2. To use the craft as an educational resource based on the Thames

The PTA carries out various activities throughout the year to raise funds to benefit the children at St Cedd's C of E Primary School. These are likely to include school discos, a summer fete, a Christmas Prize Draw, cake sales, raffles and quiz nights.