Charities In Medway

Gem 72 provides a mobile provision for the Young People of Faversham and the surrounding area. It creates a natural sense of community and opportunities for open conversation without the issues associated with crossing the threshold into centre-based services, particularly during uncertain times.

MOTIVATIONAL CONFERENCES, YOUTH CONFERENCES TO TEACH PEOPLE TO LEAD NON-BELIEVERS TO CHRIST AND MEET OTHER CHRISTIANS AND HAVE FUN IN THE LORD, WOMEN OF DESTINY CONFERENCES TO EQIUP WOMEN AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE BLESSED BY GOD, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CLASSES TO EFFECTIVELY EDUCATE AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALS, DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES AND POWER SESSION TO EMPOWER THE BELIEVER.

THE PROVISION OF JEWISH WORSHIP AND EDUCATION BOTH FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF NORTH AND MID KENT AND FOR THE WIDER COMMUNITY. THE SYNAGOGUE HOSTS VISITS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND FROM MEMBERS OF OTHER FAITH COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE JEWISH RELIGION AND TRADITIONS.

The Hall provides space and facilities for community services and activities.

Grants for goods and services in relief of poverty are made to families and individuals in need. Applications on behalf of beneficiaries are considered from professionals and others working within the community. Benefits are confined to beneficiaries residing in the former Borough of CHATHAM.

The objects of the CIO are:1.To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Medway and Kent in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society2.The promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation

Conservation of woodland ecosystems

?To advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively young people, the elderly, refugees and asylum seekers by the provision of books and by promoting the use of books as an educational medium.?

We clear houses and receive donated furniture. We then source needy individuals and families and give the items away Free

Providing scouting activities for young people from the age of 4. Running weekly groups for, Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, ensuring young people have the opportunity to take part in various Scouting activities and badge work.

Scout group

Provision of water sports, including sailing, canoeing and kayaking and other outdoor activities for the local community, and especially schools and youth organisations, through access to the River Medway at The Strand, Gillingham, Kent.

To raise funds for benefit of the education, well being and environment for the pupils, staff and community of Parkwood Primary School, Gillingham, Kent, through activities and events.

To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Community Hall,for the use of Local Residents.

To provide Scouting Activities to enable Young People in the Group to become better members of their local, national and international community.

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by:a) providing opportunities for members of the Medway and local communities to enjoy choral music through participation and involvementb) the performance of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the Society through its Committee shall determine

The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical ,intellectual,social and spiritual potentials,as individuals,as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities.The method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training,based oa

KSAA oversees at district level (13 areas) and organises and administers at county level, athletic and cross country competition for all schools in the county. It promotes athletics and cross country working in close liason with the various athletic clubs. We organise a variety of county championships and run Kent schools teams at junior, intermediate and senior level at inter county and national

FUNDRAISING FOR BENEFIT OF SCHOOL

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Medway and its surrounding locality.

Provide a 27 week (one evening a week) community domestic abuse programme (CDAP) for self referring men who reside in the Kent County. For those men who start the CDAP we provide a woman support worker who maintains contact with the partner or recent ex-partner of the man on the CDAP. We have three groups located in Folkestone, Tonbridge and Medway.

Providing a telephone help line for those diagnosed with or suffering from prostate cancer, their families and friends, holding monthly open meetings for such people at which health and other relevant professionals give talks on this cancer, its treatment and impact, followed by opportunities for discussion with new and existing members; raising money for new medical equipment for Kent hospitals.

The Trustees shall hold and apply the Trust Fund and all monies received whether from donations bequests deeds of covenant or from any other source upon trust to apply both the capital and income thereof to or for the relief of the poor and needy or such other charitable purposes as the club shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; and engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.