Charities In Gloucestershire

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

Girlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.

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

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Abbeydale and the neighbourhood without distinction and to associate with the inhabitants, local authorities and voluntary organisations to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants while securing the existing community centre.

Categories of support given:- Substances abuses- Behaviour abuses - Mental health awareness- Social, economical, cultular, exclusion- Promoting social, economical, cultural, integration- Homelessness gidence- Promotion heathy lifestyle

Provision of facilities, benefits, amenities and services to those in need, accommodated in the care homes of Fountain Housing Association, or others at the discretion of the Trustees.

Provision of equestrian facilities and training for those of all abilities including those who are disadvantaged and/or in need, minority and youth groups and those persons with physical and learning disabilities. A purpose and benefit of physical recreation, education and social welfare and promoting community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of equestrian sports.

Beech Green Nursery provides early years provision from 2 years to preschool.

The key activities are:1 organising events, festivals and workshops in and around Gloucester with a focus on the development of the Gloucester History Festival.2 arranging events, exhibitions, lectures, talks and educational materials for the public benefit in Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

We are a Baptist church gathering together for worship, prayer and reading the Bible. We seek to use our presence in the centre of Charlton Kings to provide a community hub forexperiencing the love and presence of God, serving local people's needs, helping people come to faith and discipleship, encouraging people to serve others in wider mission and providing social opportunities