Charities In Leicestershire
Discover 2,215 charities in Leicestershire. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Mother Helpage (uk)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Housing, Saving of livesMother Helpage UK was registered in 2007 with registration number 1119287. Mother Helpage UK was re-registered in 2012 because of the amendments of its governing documents.Charity Activities:- Emergency response- Disaster preparedness training- Health, Security, Education, Safe Water, Housing- Advocacy- Fair Trade- Youth development- Knife & Drugs Crime Prevention
Erewash Community Transport Limited
Social welfareAccessible Transport to people who are unable to use conventional transport due age, disability or social exclusion.
Nevill Holt Community Arts
ArtsNevill Holt Community Arts promotes the arts and advances education in the arts through opera, theatre and music and associated educational programmes.
The Markfield Institute Of Higher Education
EducationThe Charity's objects and aims are to advance education in general,bearing a religious flavour.This is intended to be achieved through a variety of patterns,levels and modes of study and by a diversity of means of encouraging and developing learning and creativity.
Living Rock Trust
ReligionThe Charity supports the activities of Living Rock Church promoting the Christian Gospel with congregations meeting across Leicestershire.
The Sisters Of Providence (rosminian)
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe English/Irish Province of the Rosminian Sisters aims to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives with the congregation. These ministries, all of which benefit numerous members of the general public, fall into the categories of pastoral work, overseas missionary work and education.
The Imam Muhammad Adam Foundation
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and the general public. To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people,widows,orphans,refugees, victims of natural disasters and other people inneed. To advance the religion of Islam.
The Sisters Of St. Joseph Of Peace CIO
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, SocietyWe ensure the continuing welfare and care of all Congregation members. We support charitable activities in the UK, USA, El Salvador and Haiti: education, health benefits, homeless shelters, asylum seekers, trafficked persons, parish and hospital ministries, women, multi-faith groups, social justice, human rights, environmental issues, housing for Haitians and responding to crises as they arise.
The Compassionate Mind Foundation
ResearchThe Foundation promotes wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of Compassion Focused Therapy and compassionate mind training. It supports research and provides trainings (including workshops, conferences and diploma) as well as resources and opportunities for professional community networking and general public support.
John Storer Charnwood
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesTo lead, promote and develop sustainable voluntary activity in the local community and act as a resource for voluntary groups and organisations in the Borough of Charnwood. Operates a variety of services and activities incuding well-being projects, a community cafe and a transport service.
The Maud Elkington Charitable Trust
Such charitable trusts and for such charitable purposes as the trustees at their absolute discretion think fit and with the intention (without prejudice to the generaility of the trust) that the income shall be applied by the trustees for charitable purposes in Desborough and the counties of Northampton or in either of them, and also Leicestershire and Rutland.
St. Wystan's School
Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide an independent education for children aged 2.5 - 11 years. Scholarships for entry into years 3 to 6 are available every year to external candidates and into year 3 for internal candidates. The school is non-selective. Means tested bursaries are available.
Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionThe principal activity of the charity is to promote the Buddhist faith through the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.
Building Heroes Education Foundation
Economic and community development, EducationBUILDING HEROES WAS FORMED WITH THE VISION OF PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION SKILLS, EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG UNEMPLOYED ADULTS AND MILITARY VETERANS, WORKING SIDE BY SIDE
Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age.
Dove Cottage Day Hospice
HealthAn independent hospice providing palliative day-care to those people living in NE Leicestershire , SE Nottinghamshire and Rutland with a diagnosis of cancer or other progressive illnesses for which there is no cure.
Deda
ArtsDeda seeks to deliver a diverse and enriching dance focussed arts programme and be recognised as a national leader in the field of Dance and Contemporary Circus Development.
Leicester South Foodbank
Social welfareThe relief of financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by: a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory service
The Guide Association - Midlands
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding Midlands enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference in the world.
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society
HealthWe provide and offer services for the empowerment of profoundly Deaf British Sign Language users these include: -British Sign Language Interpreting Services Lip Speaking ServiceOlder Persons SchemeCommunity Centre Welfare Rights SupportBritish Sign Language classesDeaf Awareness TrainingLip Reading Classes
Melton Learning Hub
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe objects of the charity are to act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Melton Borough and the surrounding area, by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities. Aiming to advance education, relieve unemployment and reduce anti-social behaviour.
Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan Trust
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareSupport women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds such as women fleeing abuse, BAME groups, individuals facing money, debt and fuel poverty, people who are homeless or facing homelessness, ex-offenders and at risk of offending, long term unemployed and those suffering form mental/physical disability. We provide confidential, non judgemental person centred advise and practical support.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Holy Trinity, Leicester
ReligionThe activities of the charity are to promote the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evengelistic, social and ecumenical for the benefit of the public and the advancement of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.
Darul-Arqam Educational Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe main activities are educational programmes, teacher training courses for the community and social activities for adults and children.
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureLOPC provides adventurous activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people & others at affordable prices, in a safe challenging environment. Activities include high ropes, archery, team building, campcraft, paddle-sports & more. LOPC provides NGB coach education courses, childcare (Holiday Schemes & After School Club) and is the base for many community group clubs.