Charities In Manchester City

LITE Ltd is a specialist apprenticeship training provider in the animal care sector. We train young people and adults aspiring to careers in veterinary nursing animal care.

The Shaw Centre is a welcoming, activity based day service for adults with learning disabilities in Manchester. We offer a variety of activities including creative projects, music and movement, fitness sessions, and community outings. Our aim is to help members build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and stay active while feeling part of the local community.

Providing support and information to women and girls who have suffered sexual violence or abuse; through helpline, Live Chat and email services. We also offer counselling and group work. In addition, we have an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, aimed at Black and ethnically minoritised women.Working in partnership with commissioners, local groups, voluntary and statutory organisations.

Grants normally made only to organisations with registered charitable status in the Greater Manchester area. Capital building/renovation projects not normally supported. Grants are not made to individuals.

To maintain a capital endowment fund and to apply the annual income of that fund in perpetuity towards the education of the general public in the study, appreciation and practice of music and the allied arts by furthering and supporting the objects and work of the Halle Concerts Society.

* Furthering World Horizons in the UK by stimulating interest in evangelism and church planting by outdoor pursuits activities, conferences, promotional activities, training and overseas journeys.* Supporting the work of World Horizons overseas which is completely financially autonomous.* Initiating sustainable development and business projects. * Advancing education* Relieving hardship

To develop and implement initiatives that will improve and enhance the economic, educational, social, cultural and recreational conditions of the communities residing in the North West

THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST THOSE LACKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT BY REASON OF YOUTH, ELDERLY AGE, ILL-HEALTH, BEING ORPHANED OR WIDOWED, OR AT ANY OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES.

Activities for all ages are undertaken with the aim of showing the love of Jesus Christ to all who come and providing an opportunity to present the message of the Gospel, through conversations or formal presentations. Activities include: Sunday services, parent & toddler groups, children and youth groups, women's and men's meetings, seniors' meetings, occasional training courses.

YPAC offers a range of activities and support to young people aged 6-19 in the Miles Platting, Collyhurst, Newton Heath and Ancoats Area of Manchester. This includes open access youth and play sessions, projects in the arts, sports or community development, holiday schemes, one to one support and Detached Youth work.

Providing cultural sensitive support and information to people living with or affected by cancer. Activities include delivery of support groups, health and wellbeing related activities and workshops, to include yoga, talking therapy, art therapy, personal development, counselling; facilitation of focus groups and consultations and delivery of cancer awareness sessions and events.

We aim to help develop the skills of all staff in Jewish Schools and nurseries by providing specially adapted training & consultancy services to suit Jewish cultural and religious requirements of pupils with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND). We also provide support services, educational meetings and social networks for children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers

We support & help those affected by conflict so they are able to use their experience in a positive way to help prevent violence in their communities & beyond.We are the only UK organisation which supports victims & survivors of political violence, conflict and acts of terror through the provision of learning, exploring the causes & effects of conflict & its resolution through non-violent means.

Community on Solid Ground aims to improve community cohesion and integration by providing activities which involve holiday play schemes, sport, leisure, recreational and educational activities to promote social capacity of all members. We also aim to develop the young people and their family?s physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing in order to build their confidence and self-esteem

The Greater Manchester Transport Society exists to maintain a museum for the purpose of advancing the education of the public in the nature of public transport within the United Kingdom and the historical development of all aspects of such public transport with particular emphasis upon the historical aspects of road passenger transport in the counties of Greater Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire.

Manchester Buddhist Centre provides a place of peace in Manchester. We offer classes in meditation and Buddhism both for Buddhists and non-buddhists and, for those who ask for it, training for ordination. We welcome schools and community groups, having developed a reputation for excellence.

A member-led organisation creating innovative, thought-provoking performance primarily to raise greater awareness and understanding of a variety of social and cultural issues from a disability perspective. Providing opportunities for training, confidence building & meaningful social interaction to reduce social isolation and signposting to other in/formal learning and employment opportunities.

We are a writing development agency running workshops, literature events, seminars, running competitions and occasional events. As part of our activities, from time to time we publish physical books averaging 2 per year and e-books averaging 2 per year.

We collect unwanted items such as wheelchairs and bikes and take them to prison workshops where they are restored.We then hand the restored items to partner charities for distribution to people in need who can not afford such articles.We then report to the prison workshops as to where the articles went and who benefitted.

We alleviate child poverty in Trafford and surrounding areas by providing free, preloved clothing and essentials to families in crisis. By redistributing donations, we support over 1,000 children yearly, promoting sustainability and reducing financial strain on families. Our services also address seasonal needs and work closely with local referral partners to ensure comprehensive support.

Our vision is to create an innovative, distinctive, equitable, globally connected city of reading and writing. We want Manchester to be a city where diverse voices are celebrated, creative talent is nurtured and where literary activity changes lives. We do this by uniting the collective strength and voice of writers and all those involved in literary activities across Manchester.

InterAct Stroke Support takes professional actors into hospitals and stroke clubs to read and interact with stroke survivors. This interaction alleviates boredom, depression and stimulates the brain, thus helping rehabilitation & recovery.Post stroke depression is common and neural stimulation has been shown to help the brain "adaptively rewire" finding new routes from A to B.

To promote the relief of sick, elderly and disabled persons in the Manchester area by the provision of facilities to relieve the stresses experienced by their carers. To provide a range of high quality information, advice, emotional and practical support services for carers including access to respite care, breaks, training and learning opportunities, peer support and social activities.

OFFERING FREE ADVICE, VISITING PRISONERS, PROVIDING TRANSPORT FOR FAMILIES TO VISIT THEIR INCARCERATED RELATIVES, PROVIDING TRANSLATORS AND HELPING TO MAINTAIN THE CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS LEGALLY DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTY AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS

Maintain the interests of the regiment and antecedent regiments by providing welfare and benevolence support to serving and retired members of the regiment.