Charities In Isle Of Wight

The principal activity of the company is the provision of early years education. The main activities undertaken are the operation of a Nursery and Pre-school; providing a secure, safe and welcoming environment for children from the age of 6 months until 4 years old; enhancing development and education in a "Learning through Play" situation,and encouraging the involvment of parents/carers.

Through the power of creativity we create a healthier, happier, more fulfilled and connected society on the Isle of Wight. We are a pioneering creative health charity. We deliver co-created artistic programmes to support mental health, wellbeing and physical health.

Objectives and AimsThe principal objects are1. the relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people, and 2. the advancement of education of disabled children, and 3. the relief of poverty by collecting and distributing money and practical items to people and organizations in need. 4. helping the environment by collecting unwanted medical and specialized disability equipment

St James's Church, Ryde seeks to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith as laid down in the Constitution, primarily but not exclusively to the benefit of the people of Ryde and the rest of the Isle of Wight.

To promote and protect physical and mental health by providing opportunities to access open spaces by harnessing the healing power of the natural environment, ecotherapy. It has sixty acres and will share the farm to provide vital access to open space for those in the community whose well-being would benefit most while also ensuring the habitat is protected and enhanced.

We aim to relieve poverty and hardship by supplying e.g furniture of all kinds,clothing,bedding packs,kitchen packs to those in need working with local Authorities.We collect daily donated items of furniture it is then sorted at our project and redistributed out to our clients work in Hampshire and in Romania for 28 years supporting families supplying clothes, bedding,from our distribution base

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE SITE OF BRADING ROMAN VILLA. THE VILLA IS AN EXAMPLE OF A MARITIME COURTYARD VILLA WITH IN SITU MOSAICS OF THE 3RD CENTURY. IT IS AN ANCIENT SCHEDULED MONUMENT AND GRADE 1 LISTED BUILDING SET IN AN AREA OF OUSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT. THE MISSION OF THE TRUST IS TO CONSERVE AND DEVELOP THE VILLA SITE.

TO RELIEVE THE STRESSES EXPERIENCED BY CARERS, OVER THE AGE OF 18 BY: PROVIDING A CONTACT POINT FOR HELP FOR CARERS OVER THE AGE OF 18; IDENTIFYING CARERS WHO STRUGGLE TO COPE IN THEIR CARING ROLE; WORKING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND CHARITIES TO DEVELOP SERVICES FOR CARERS; OFFERING CARERS A BREAK THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS; GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION RELEVANT TO CARERS ISSUES;

PLANETS helps patients with pancreatic, liver, colorectal, abdominal and neuroendocrine cancer by funding patient support groups, innovative treatments and research.

We brighten the lives of Deaf children. We aim to provide an everlasting impact on their wellbeing and mental health by overcoming challenges, creating experiences and empowering individuals to be their best selves.

The provision of facilities for education, recreation, training and employment for the blind and partially sighted; to promote the well-being of such persons including financial assistance to those in need; to promote the awareness of the needs of such persons amongst the general public.

We conserve, maintain and operate the steamship Shieldhall for people of all ages, to enjoy and experience steam power at sea and alongside. All with unpaid volunteers.Based in Southampton, Shieldhall (No 66 in the National Historic Fleet) mainly operates, but is not restricted to the Solent area and is probably the largest steam powered cargo/passenger ship in operation, in Europe.

Breakout Youth operates regular youth groups and appropriate ad hoc activities in Southampton, across Hampshire, and on the Isle of Wight to provide a safe, secure and fun environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questioning (LGBT plus) young people.

Storeroom2010 enables low income families maintain living standards by offering discounted prices on many items for referred clients. In 2024 we saved approx. 146,500kgs of furniture and household goods from going to landfill. Storeroom2010 also offers work experience placements and volunteer opportunities. We also have a Community Men in Sheds project which began in May 2018.

The Footprint Trust seeks to reduce the ecological footprint of the Isle of Wight. We work with households in fuel poverty- raising issues regarding better more efficient use of energy. We work in schools and attend public events to promote sustainable living and a greater understanding of the environment . More details of our projects can be found on our website www.footprint-trust.co.uk

We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the Distribution Centres. Frontline care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis and these can be exchanged for three days worth of food at a foodbank Distribution Centre.

TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS OF THE PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES (NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY).

The provision of public worship in 22 locations on a regular basis.Baptisms,Thanksgiving services, weddings, blessings and funerals have been held within our church buildings plus some funerals elsewhere.All 20 church and associated buildings were used by community groups for a wide range of activities throughout the year.Social and community activities have been undertaken

Our mission is to communicate the rich and exciting experience of South Asian Arts to the widest possible audience. Our work aspires to be entertaining, surprising and to celebrate our belief that the Arts of South Asia are universal in their appeal.

The Seaview Sailing Trust raises money to pay for Isle of Wight primary school children to learn how to sail free of charge. The children are taught by qualified instructors at Sea View Yacht Club and UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) in Cowes.

Dementia Support - Hampshire & IOW provides emotional support, information and signposting for people living with dementia and their loved ones, in Hampshire & IOW.

The object of Hampshire and Islands Area Meeting is the furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain in the area of Hampshire and Islands Area Meeting and beyond.

Brighton Permaculture Trust:- runs 40 courses a year in permaculture, fruit growing, horticulture, sustainable design and building- runs community events celebrating the seasons - plants traditional orchards for communities and schools- manages 4 organic orchards in Brighton- provides volunteering opportunities for over 350 volunteers

The Trust exists to meet the needs of and support those who are sick or in distress, through the provision of listening, prayer, shelter (the Priory) and other services as part of the healing ministry of the Christian Church.

The Island Collection's purpose is to establish the Isle of Wight as a significant cultural destination by -Strengthening and underpinning the Island's cultural sectorProviding an expert strategic voice that represents the Island's cultural organisations, and,Working with place making agencies to enhance the Island's cultural environment for living, working and visiting.