Charities In Northamptonshire

The objects of the charity are to relieve the suffering of children who reside in the Leicestershire area or are treated at any Leicestershire hospital and reside in the surrounding areas, children who have life limited/terminal illness, who have suffered life changing mental/physical/emotional trauma, have suffered severe abuse by the granting of a wish.

Evolve Counselling, formerly known as Cambridgeshire Consultancy in Counselling, was originally set up in 1978, with the objects of provide relief to those suffering from poverty, sickness, and distress by providing assistance for such persons in the for of counselling: and providing support to counsellors. This covers Cambridgeshire and adjacent counties.

TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS OF THE PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES (NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY).

Scouting for young people. support and training for adults to carry out relevant duties.

A local charity of patients and urologists, working with Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire hospitals and associated hospital in the Leicester cancer care area. Helping prostate cancer suffers, by raising funds for new innovative equipment and treatment, centre funded specialist nurses, offering volunteer support and befriending & raising local awareness of the disease in local men.

The management and operation of Marlow House, a caring community day centre for the elderly, disabled and lonely, including provision of meals and transport. In addition, the trust provides a meals on wheels service for housebound people and a community support programme to encourage independent living.

The Provision of mediation and other related services (eg counselling) to people; including parents, children, grandparents affected by divorce separation

The Northampton Methodist Circuit currently consists of 13 Christian Communities, committed to Worship, Fellowship, Social Action And Evangelism, Mutual Support and Connexional belonging.(There are 10 Methodist and 3 Ecumenical Congregations involving Methodists) We aim, guided by God, to promote active growth and explore New Ways of being church.

The aims and objectives of the charity are: 1. to promote the Christian faith 2 to be a God centred, faith filled, service focused, outward looking and inclusive Church, helping people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. 3 to focus on worship and spiritual growth, discipleship, work with families, children,youth and young adults orientation.

Religious activities

To provide for the development and education of children under statutory school age by offering playschool and preschool places to children in the local area

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

The Oxford Transplant Foundation has launched a campaign to raise funds towards establishing an Institute of Transplantation in Oxford allowing clinical practice,research and patient care to work in harmony with each other and to enhance the facilities available for Transplant and Renal patients.

Avon Cat Rescue has been active for over 50 years. At premises in South Warwickshire, relinquished and stray cats receive sanctuary and care prior to rehoming. The charity does not practice euthanasia except on medical grounds and with veterinary advice, therefore non-rehomable cats may become permanent residents. The charity operates locally and, to a lesser degree, in adjacent counties.

To promote the benefit of inhabitants aged 50 and over of the borough of Corby and without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and where appropriate the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to relieve persons in need, to advance education and to provide facilities

The advancement of the amateur sport of basketball in Northamptonshire and the surrounding area for the public benefit by the provision of:1) Facilities for participation in the sport of basketball 2) Advancing education and promoting community participation in healthy recreation3) Providing grants and bursaries to increase community participation in basketball

Spectrum Cambridge is a multi award winning, parent led children's charity. We provide events, sessions, and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. As an organisation, we are family focused, advocates of collaboration, passionate about increasing inclusion and well being, while reducing isolation in our work with SEND.

Northamptonshire REC's vision is to promote a socially cohesive society in which diversity is recognised, celebrated and valued. We believe in social justice in Northamptonshire and support individuals who are victims of injustice.

The trust provides support for young people in East Northamptonshire who encounter mental health difficulties, relationship issues or who seek spiritual development. In carrying out these activities, the trust works closely with schools and with church-related and other youth groups in the area.

The objectives of the charity are to encourage participation in football by the residents of Market Harborough. The charity provides facilities for the playing of association football for all ages and ability groups such as changing rooms, grass and all weather pitches.

Manage the assets to maximum advantage and distribute surplus income.

Fermynwoods Contemporary Art is the leading visual arts organisation in rural North Northamptonshire. An established not-for-profit organisation working only with professional artists, delivering a range of high quality arts, education and outreach services in an area where there are few other cultural opportunities. The company is the main professional provider of such activities in the area.

Activities will usually fall into one or more of the following categories:-ServiceWorshipOutreachRelationshipsDiscipleshipThe Church?s five activities will usually be pursued in each of the streams of the Church:Kids ChurchYouth ChurchMain ChurchSenior Church

Provide support services for people with learning disabilities.

THE PURPOSE OF SCOUTING 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.