Charities In Gloucestershire

We offer sessional day care as a playgroup to children aged between 2yrs 6 months up to their entry to school. We also offer Breakfast Club to children who attend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, this year we hope to extend this to offer after school club and holiday club.

Partnering with churches to establish community sports teams that reach people through co-ordinated events. Activities include schools coaching ministry, prison outreach, sports dinners and quiz's. Sports Discipleship groups and mission trips.

Insight Gloucestershire (formerly The Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind,GCAB) is a registered charity working in co-operation with others to enhance the independence and quality of life of all visually impaired people in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Nightstop works with young single homeless people aged 16 - 25 throughout the County of Gloucestershire.The charity provides emergency and temporary accommodation in the homes of trained and approved 'hosts'. day stop one to one and peer support,

Arranging a biennial arts festival in Broadway, with supporting events and fund raising activities. Providing bursaries for tertiary arts students. Providing arts workshops and musical education for local junior schools.

Avon Cat Rescue has been active for over 50 years. At premises in South Warwickshire, relinquished and stray cats receive sanctuary and care prior to rehoming. The charity does not practice euthanasia except on medical grounds and with veterinary advice, therefore non-rehomable cats may become permanent residents. The charity operates locally and, to a lesser degree, in adjacent counties.

Cheltenham Open Door supports vulnerable, disadvantaged and isolated people. We offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where our guests can relax and enjoy food, friendship, advice and support. Meals, laundry, shower and wardrobe facilities are all free at the point of access. We open 5 days a week (including Sundays) and the 3 days of Christmas. No referral or booking required.No questions asked

OSCAR India raises funds in the UK to support the development of sports and education projects in India. OSCAR India delivers a young leaders training courses, aimed at giving young people aged between 15-25 the skills and confidence to deliver practical sports coaching and educational sessions to other young people from their local communities.

NACV provides high quality, low cost residential facilities for groups who work with children, young people and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds from the London Borough of Lewisham and elsewhere.

The St Michael's Cornerstone Trust exists to support the people of the Lynworth, Priors and Whaddon area of Cheltenham. In particular the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the maintenance and improvement of public amenities and the provision of leisure facilities in the interests of social welfare. A Care/Share shop, lunch and homework clubs are among a range of activities.

The objective of the Chipping Norton Lido is to promote the health and social welfare of all sections of the community, particularly the elderly and the young, in Chipping Norton and the surrounding areas by running an open air swimming pool providing healthy recreation, sports education and improvement of quality of life

1.To preserve for the benefit of the people of Gloucestershire and of the nation the historical architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around Gloucestershire in buildings of particular beauty or historical or constructional interest. In particular to manage,restore and preserve for the benefit of the public Llanthony Secunda priory in the City of Gloucester.

An inclusive charity dedicated to helping people lead happy, healthy, independent lives. Primarily known for supporting those with neurological conditions, some therapies help other conditions too. The Centre provides practical therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen, physio-led gym, exercise, yoga, pilates and tai chi classes, counselling and social activities.

We are the Joint PCC for 5 CofE parishes in Gloucestershire

The charity provides pre school education for children aged from 2 years nine months. The group also runs a Mother and Toddler group.

We are The Religious Society of Friends serving the Gloucestershire area. Commonly known as Quakers we meet for worship, mainly in silence. We are active in furthering the objectives of the Quaker testimonies to peace, equality, justice and simplicity. Our Meeting Houses are available to community groups, including other faiths. Enquirers of any faith, or none, are welcome at our meetings.

We provide childcare for children 2-5 years, giving them enriched adult supported activities. We have a free flow environment where we encourage in and outdoor play; we explore the area around the setting through walks and visit the local sports hall weekly for physical development. We provide enriched learning opportunities through messy play, crafts, role play, problem solving and much more.

The charity has a lease on 38 acres of land on the outskirts of Wotton-under-Edge. Detailed planning permission has been granted for the development of a multi-sport/recreational complex on the site. The trustees are seeking funds to meet the projected costs of the proposed development.

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHARITY IS THAT OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND PRESERVATION TRUST.

The provision of scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries at Rendcomb College. The provision of materials and equipment for use by staff and/or pupils at the College. The provision of new buildings at the College, such other provisions as in the opinion of the Trustees will continue to the educational, recreational or pastoral requirements of the College.

Christian mission and ministry

Provides education and insight into arts and culture in form of classes and outings reaching members throughout the county.

The Willow Trust owns two purpose built boats operating on the Gloucester-Sharpness canal. During the course of a year 7,000 disabled and seriously ill children and adults spend a day on the fully wheelchair accessible boats. Nobody pays, facilities on board ensure even the most profoundly disabled person is able to enjoy a unique and inspiring day on the water away from their usual surroundings.

The Keepers is a community hub supporting the needs of residents of Wotton and surrounding areas, helping them to be more connected to the services, groups and professionals that can provide support for health, wellbeing or financial hardship issues. We host a number of professional organisations and classes, run our own drop-in cafe and community garden, and have a dry food store and freezer.