Charities In Lancashire

TO PROVIDE CARE AND EDUCATION IN A STIMULATING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN AGED 2 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OLD.THE PRE-SCHOOL OPERATES IN ST MARK'S CHURCH HALL, HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM AND IS OPEN FOR 38 WEEKS OF THE YEAR (TERM TIME ONLY). WE OFFER BOTH SESSIONAL AND FULL DAY CARE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8.00 AM AND 4.30 PM.

The company is for the public benefit within Brierfield and surrounding areas - to support and improve opportunities for education, health and the environment- to improve community cohesion, tackle social exclusion, promote public safety, prevent crime and improve the quality of social, economic, cultural and physical life- to facilitate other agencies and individuals in pursuing the above.

An education establishment providing pre-school Nursery facilities for children of the ages 2-5. The nursery is accessible for all and providing a vital pre-school service within the local area. The Nursery has both Government free Nursery places as well as parents can pay for sessions for children not covered by the Government free Nursery funding.

General Hire to groups such as: Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Tennis, W.I., Parish Council Meetings, Band Practice, Drama, Dancing -Ballroom, Line, Ballet, U3A activities plus a number of other groups.Functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Dances, Education, Sales, Quizes, Shows and fund-raising events for other organisations.

The objectives of the association are to promote the advancement of the religion in accordance with doctrines of Islam and the Fiqh-i-Hanfi, to advance education in accordance with the Islamic beliefs.

Our mission is to HELP people in the community of Chorley who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and to seek to PREVENT homelessness. To act as an ADVOCATE on their behalf to get the support they need. To be a CATALYST for change to improve their lives for the better. We provide food parcels, household items & clothes together with advice and advocacy on benefits and counselling support.

To work with local families to aid them in the education and development of young children. To promote the needs of children with special needs when preparing to go into education.

The Rainbow Centre is a community centre for the Over 50s. We have about 20 different activities taking place throughout the week, which include Tai Chi, Art classes, sequence dancing, computer classes, short mat bowling etc. We operate a luncheon club and provide meals for luncheon clubs both at the Centre and in the community.

To advance, promote and develop appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects for the benefit of individuals resident within a 30 mile radius of BB8 0RY. To award scholarships, bursaries or maintenance to persons in respect of their musical education who reside in approved geographical limits (30 mile radius of BB8 0RY) to assist in the entry and furtherance of a musical career.

THE CHARITY HAS BEEN FOUNDED TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS, HERITAGE AND CULTURE TO ALL THOSE WORKING OR VISITING THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF THE REGION THROUGH EVENTS, ART INSTALLATIONS AND PERFORMANCE.

To relieve the suffering of horses, foals and ponies and in particular to provide and maintain a sanctuary for such unwanted animals and treat the sick or ill. To provide a good quality of life for our charges, and develop a role for them within the community, for the benefit of the wider public. We have a policy, where appropriate, to re-home suitable horses or ponies.

The organisation operates as a church

Provision of residential care services, Supported Living services, Day Care and Theraputic services and housing and Support to adults with a Learning Disability. The training of staff to enable us to provide these services to our main client group. provision of housing for the use of Supported Living

Since its formation, the Charity has successfully developed a field into a three-generational park that provides play and recreation equipment and facilities for the use of the general public. The Charity delivers a wide range of events, activities and educational programmes for the benefit of the local community. It runs a Cafe at the park as well as an EcoPod education and community centre.

Preservation, Restoration, display and operation of item of Industrial Narrow Gauge Railway equipment and associated items

The charity provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4. It provides a wide variety of educational resources for the children to use in order to learn and develop. The setting follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and prepare the children for school education. Childcare is offered 3 full days, 1 morning and 1 afternoon. The children learn in a safe, supervised environment.

Religious Activity

O PROMOTE :-CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH,ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT,CIRCUIT,LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH OR ANY SOCIETY, INSTITUTION OR CHARITY BEING A SOCIETY, INSTITUTION OR CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH

Money is raised through the charity shops to make grants, as decided by the trustees, to local groups serving the Bacup community. Clothing, bedding and toys, as and when available in the shops are given to those who for any reason find themselves in desperate need, usually by referral. As a group of churches we work together to promote the Christian faith through ecumenical events

To fundraise and receive donations for Double Joy Children's Farm To send regular grants to Double Joy Children's Farm To provide financial support for young people to train in vocational skills on leaving Double JoyTo raise awareness in the UK of the work carried out at Double Joy Children's farm

Chorley Women's Centre promotes the mental health and wellbeing of women in Chorley and surrounding areas. We provide a listening ear to drop in users, courses, information, self help groups, free counselling, and relaxation sessions.We are run by volunteers and open 2 days a week, and 1 day for DV CounsellingDrop in users may go on to become volunteers and then on to the management committee.

Joseph's Goal is a charity set up to increase awareness of NKH and to raise funds for research to find better treatments and eventually a cure. Fundraising activities include: sponsored events, charity balls and collection of donations.

All activities involved in scouting. The training of leaders.

To provide support to the residents of the borough of Hyndburn who are experiencing financial hardship by:a) The provision of a food bank membership scheme to provide nutritious food, household and personal products.b) To undertake, commission, facilitate and support other such activities and services as are beneficial to achieving the above objects and are charitable by law.

To Permit the chapel and sunday school to be used occupied and enjoyed fo the public worship of almighty God and for the religious instruction of the members of the congregation.