Charities In Leicestershire

To make grants in memory of Oliver James Liddar, who passed away tragically at the age of 25 on 14th April 2025 in Vancouver, Canada for the such exclusively charitable purposes according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine, in particular but not exclusively to relieve poverty by making grants to the homeless and to make grants to sports club

To support financially, and practicably the Church Choir, with expenses, Music, courses, residential educational trips, robes, refreshments and recreation for the youngsters as well as providing financial help to parents in genuine hardship, to continue membership.

Raising awareness of heart illness in Children

To maintain the playing field, which is central to the parish of Thurlaston, for all members of the parish to enjoy.It is used extensively by parishioners for a number of activities including:children's play, meeting place for people, informal football & basketball, dog walking.It is also the location for the annual carnival.

The provision of open space and play equipment for recreation.

such exclusively charitable objects and purposes as shall benefit wholly or mainly the inhabitants of :- Swithland village and/or the City/County of Leicester and also the Church Commissioners for the augmentation of the income of the benefice of Swithland in the Diocese of Leicestershire

Fundraising activities in the local area for providing extra resources and experiences for the school children.

To promote community participation in healthy recreation, in particular, by providing facilities and equipment for participating in the sport of cycling and the relief of sickness or ill-health among children and adults for the benefit of the public through the provision of grants.

The church's purposes are:-the advancement of the Christian Faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination, may also advance education, and carry out other charitable purposes. The activities may include but are not limited to regular public worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching, baptism, and evangelism. Whilst giving pastoral care, and supporting charitable action

The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Long Bennington and the neighbourhood (the area of benefit) without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants

The charity provides small financial help to the elderly and people with disabilities living in Bagworth, Thornton and Stanton under Bardon in Leicestershire.

To promote the appreciation and understanding of the art of dance

provision of funding for mostly youth based organisations

Maintenance of war memorial