Charities In Lancashire

Environmental and Community Work in Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancashire

Fundraising for and developing the school community

Working with young people to provide adventure, skills and learning opportunities ie Sailing, canoeing, camping and other outdoor activities

Provide fund for Copp School governors.

We run a converted listed building in the village of Newburgh in West Lancashire as an Almshouse Charity. There are 6 flats, 4 of them with bedroom and living room, 2 with bed-sitting accommodation. all with shower/toilet and kitchen. The residents are primarily elderly people with strong local connections. At times also younger residents needing local accommodation to support elderly parents.

The Friends of the Grand support the Blackpool Grand Theatre in different ways. They raise funds from subscriptions and social events to finance projects, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of our patrons. Over the last 30 years the Friends have contributed in excess of ?1million towards projects including the provision of new toilets, improved disabled access,i.e.chair lift new box office.

Manna House works for the benefit of the public in South lakeland, providing advice, advocacy and a drop-in support centre for those who are homeless, vulnerably housed, lonely or needing help.

The provision of financial assistance for people with diseases of the chest and lung and to children with disabilities and other special needs living within the administrative district covered by Lancaster City Council.

To give public performances of classical and other music; to promote and encourage an appreciation of music amongst all age groups.

THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE INHABITANTS OF RIBBLE VALLEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OF PLAYING FOOTBALL AND CRICKET

EDUCATIONTRAININGRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESSPORT/RECREATIONOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES e.g.CAMPING HIKING

To raise money to provide additional funding to St Thomas School. The money is raised by the PTA through various fund raising activities.

Administer the rental income of the trust property (currently ?7,200 pa) and the maintenance of the same.Distribute (after admin/maintenance costs) the funds/income according to the charitable objects of the charity to the rightful recipients both in the UK and abroad.

The Brandwood Trust makes charitable donations to members of the 6th Battalion The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, widows or dependants who are in need. The charity also provides donations members of the successor units of 6th Battalion The Royal Warwickshire Regiment ,the present being known as A Company 5th Bn The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers who are in need or as agreed by the trustees.

Social nights, Bring and Buy, Raffles, Outings by Coach and Party Events.

The Mid Pennine Search and Rescue Organisation (MPSRO) serves as a representative body for the five independent Mountain Rescue teams in the Mid Pennine Region, namely; Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team, Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team and Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team.

Training the group in all aspects of being a majorette so all members can perform in public at fetes and carnivals, compete individually and as a group in competitions and take twirling badges.

Fund raising is by means of a house to house collection at Christmas and numerous events during the year. Donations are made to various rotary international projects, disasters, national and local organisations, charities and activities involving children.

To raise money for Nether Kellet primary school to aquire equipment, amenities etc. To enhance the education experience of all the children who attend.

Scouting

The objects of the Charity are the advancement of education through the provision of resources and facilities and the provision of care at Bleasdale School, Carnforth, Lancashire

The choir is open to ladies over the age of sixteen regardless of culture. The choir participates in festivals throughout the country promoting choral activities to a wide audience. The choir also gives concerts throughout the year to the benefit of many local churches and charities including a local school for children with special needs.

The Trust owns and maintains Spray, a Morecambe Bay Prawner built in 1896

The advancement of the education of the students of Bishop Rawstorne C of E Academy and the local and business community through the development of the academy, including the provision of facilities and educational items.

Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplines.