Charities In Isle Of Wight

The charity maintains and manages its funds in order to to ensure that the collection in the Museum is maintained in immaculate condition and is accessible to all. The charity seeks to maintain the properties in their ownership in the best possible order.

TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE

To provide funds for the relief and benefit of Freemasons their wives, widows and dependants who are in distressed circumstances.

The operation of a museum providing educational instruction in military history and preservation of heritage.

Children's play equipment and maintaining a play area for young people.

Annual Christmas BallChildren's Annual PantomimeA variety of Sponsored Events: cycle rides, marathons and various running eventsDonations from family, friends, local companies, funeral donations, etc.Stalls at various fetes and fundays, Quiz evenings

The Charity runs the Isle of Wight Literary Festival providing the following benefits :-The opportunity at reasonable cost, for the Island public to enjoy a local literary experience with well known, new and local authors who deliver presentations based on their books and experiences. It also runs a programme to encourage greater participation in the written word amongst schools on the Island.

Providing food and guidance at street level and accommodation to and advancing the care of ex- service personnel including Mental health issues / PTSD support and any other concerns is available through the charity Day centre/hub.The charity offer free respite breaks in two locations staying in static holiday homes (charity owned) available to former members of her Majesty's armed force.

Raising funds for life saving defibrillators across Norfolk, Suffolk and the UK. Placing 24/7 public defibrillators in communities, outside schools, clubs and small organisations. Providing free CPR and Defibrillator Training for the community and training in schools, starting from 5 years old. Giving talks at voluntary groups and raising awareness of how important early CPR and defibrillation is.

Isle of Wight Youth For Christ oversees several weekly evening youthclubs based around activity-based programs for 9-13 year olds, runs a number of weekly after-school discussion groups in various locations around the Island and a monthly Island-wide worship event for teenagers, and works in Middle and High schools taking lessons and assemblies.

We hold both field and indoor meetings throughout the year to assist in the study of natural history, geology and archaeology in relation to the Isle of Wight. We also manage a biological database and provide records to the Isle of Wight Council.

Educate the public in the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, including the history of photography, and appreciation of modern photography as an artEncourage & promote awareness & knowledge of the historic Freshwater Circle & conservation of the Tennyson MileAdvance education & knowledge of the links from Julia Margaret Cameron's time in the significant milestones occurring since within West Wight

The Apex Church is a christian charity promoting faith and belief through local meeting and activities. It also supports individuals and groups to be involved in local and overseas aid projects.

TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF EQUIPMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES AND BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

The WNCT (known also as the Smile4Rich Appeal or Smile4Wessex) aims to improve the range and quality of patient care at the Wessex Neurological Centre by raising funds to provide new equipment and facilities that would not otherwise be available, and by sponsoring pioneering research into new treatments for a variety of neurological conditions. Please visit www.smile4wessex.org for full details.

The WightAID Foundation benefits the local community of the Isle of Wight by granting funds that will support and enhance the services offered to those who are particulary in need. By granting these funds, the charity is able to assist with the continuation and growth of vital services for those living on the Island. Theses services aim to enrich the lives of individuals in the local community.

Revive Newport is a product of Churches working together in the town of Newport, Isle of Wight. We support local young people, and seek to tackle antisocial behaviour. We do this through our projects, Newport Youth Cafe, Detached youth work and a GCSE support group. We provide young people a safe place to be themselves, socialise, and aim to help them with whatever they are going through.

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

The Richard Kirkman Trust is a grant making charity, it's income being derived solely from funds invested. Grants for general use and for the benefit of individuals, covering a wide spectrum of social needs, are made to charities and organisations which have a material effect within Hampshire.

Relief and treatment of persons suffering from diabetes and any other disease which is co-existent with or related to diabetes.Promotion of public education and research into the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of diabetes.Promoting the health and welfare of persons suffering from diabetes.Promoting education in the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of diabetes.

The Foundation awards grants to projects supporting two key themes; access to employment and building better communities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations like charities, community interest companies, voluntary and community groups.

TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG PEOPLE & THEIR FAMILIES IIN HAMPSHIRE INCLUDING PORTSMOUTH & SOUTHAMPTON PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS & ORGANISATIONS THROUGH PLAY, SOCIAL, WORK & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION & TRAINING, PROTECT HEALTH, RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS & DISTRESS.

Castlehold Baptist Church is governed by an Approved Governing Document which states that the principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.

To advance the education of the public, particularly those in need, by the promotion of arts generally and in particular the arts of filmmaking and video making. City Eye promotes film and video culture through its support of filmmakers, a programme of networking events and film screenings, training courses and workshops and diverse project based work in the community.

The church holds public services of Christian Worship on Sundays and weekly house groups. There are activities for babies, toddlers and children, and young people, plus a regular activity 'Messy Church' for the whole family. Premises are used by community groups.