Charities In North Yorkshire

RUN TRAINING WEEKENDS AND BI-MONTHLY GATHERINGS TO ENGENDER ENCOURAGEMENT WITHIN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN YORK DIOCESE.

Management of Village Hall and Sports field including tennis court for use by residents of Faceby in accordance with Trust Document. Organise functions both social and instructive and let facilities for similar uses organised by residents and others.

The provision of grants for the furtherance of the education of people resident or educated in the parishes of Easingwold or Husthwaite North Yorkshire.

An annual competitive festival of music and the Spoken Word to encourage higher standards especially among the children of Whitby and the surrounding area. A Choir Day is held in April when adult choirs from many parts of the UK come to sing together and be judged by professional adjudicators.The Festival was originally known as "The Eskdale Tournament of Song" and was founded in 1902.

All activities over the year are organised as fund raising enents for the upkeep of the hall.

1. ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECTS OF MUSIC IN THE BARBERSHOP STYLE OF UNACCOMPANIED FOUR PART CLOSE HARMONY, IN BOTH CHORUS AND QUARTET. 2. FURTHER ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE RECOGNISED AS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW IN ENGLAND AND WALES.

The Memorial Hall is the centre of village activities and is used by a variety of groups including an over 50's Activity session,several exercise classes,children's parties. The hall has its own country dancing group as well as dog training and Weight Watchers meetings.

Education and Training

To raise awareness of dementia within the population, organisations and businesses in Bentham and its surrounding area. Toprovide awareness sessions and training throughout the area. To improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers by creating events and opportunities. To raise money to fund these objectives

To promote for the benefit of the public, the repair,restoration,preservation and upkeep of the Georgian Theatre Royal Richmond,North Yorkshire, as a building of historic importance. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the improvement and development of public taste and appreciation and understanding of theatre.

The main activity of the Anthony Shaw Collection is to hold thematic displays of contemporary studio ceramics in its new home of York Art Gallery when it re opens in the spring of 2015. Loans are also made to national and international museums/exhibitions. An archive of the Collection is being built on-line and is available to view at www.anthonyshawcollection.org

Fundraising in the local community for Primary School.

Raise funds for school activities

Village hall

The charity raises funds by holding events and hiring out the hall to residents of the parish and others.That income is used to maintain the village hall and improve its facilities, then to offer the hall for use by all the inhabitants of the parish.

Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment

To encourage the study, performance and appreciation of good music and literature by holding annual competitions

We offer practical help mainly for residents who are mainly elderly or disabled such as transport, domestic support and household assistance.We also operate a free befriending service in order to alleviate loneliness and relieve isolation.We support local activities for the elderly and infirm.

Educational, School P.E. classes, Adult Education groups. Mother and Child group. Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Pilates. Art, Craft, Youth Club. Facility for village meetings, for social occasions and for private parties. Drama Group, Film Club. Providing an essential service to all of the community.

Bagby and Balk Village society is a charity set up to support the community. We insure and maintain a playpark which is a hub for children / parents and grandparents. We host community events and social activities. We support the local football team and insure the sports field.

To assist the school in providing additional resources/equipment for the children.

Weekly club meetings both educational & social

We provide a environment where people can participate in social activities including yoga, line & latin dancing, carpet bowls, over 60's physical exercise & over 60's club, parent & toddler group, quiz nights, annual pantomine, ceilidhs, shows, exhibitions & charitable events. The hall may be hired for family & public celebrations & is also used as a polling station.

To encourage lifelong learning, enhance personal development and facilitate social interaction for those no longer in full time employment

Maintaining Askwith Village Hall for use by the village and local groups.Fund raising for Askwith Village Hall.