Charities In Northamptonshire

Organise fund-raising events to cover annual overheads, carry out general maintenance and improvements to the recreation field, together with its surrounding hedgrow and trees, the pavilion and also to increase the recreational facilities for children of all ages, with additional play apparatus.

The management and provision of recreational and sporting facilities in our village

Fundraising and over seeing the construction of a building for the youth of the village to be used by different youth groups.To oversee the use of and up keep of completed building.

Provide a venue for village social, cultural and educational activities, also available for private hire, parties & wedding receptions. Indoor bowls, Heyford Choir, Martial arts club, Film evenings, Pensioners Meals, Various keep fit classes, Women's Institute meetings, Garden Club & Flower club.

Maintenance of village hall by overseeing rentals and occasional fund raising.

Receipt of investment income which is used to finance charitable donations

1)The conservation of birdlife, principally through the maintenance of 6 Nature Reserves.2)Scientific research into birdlife by partaking in National bird surveys, and also organising and undertaking local surveys through a programme of fieldwork, and publishing the results.3)Educating the public about birdlife by organising a programme of speakers.

Provides facilities for the local community

The orchestra is established to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts. We generally perform 3 concerts per year at various venues round and about Peterborough, either on our own or in partnership with other musical societies.

The charity maintains, manages and develops the work of the Community Centre at Alliston Gardens in Northampton for the benefit of the local community.

Conserve, protect, and enhance the physical and natural environment, including biodiversity.

For benefit of the public the preservation & conservation of the historic Northampton to Market Harborough railway line & its buildings & infrastructure & associated rolling stock.Advance the education in techniques & methods for conservation by provision of training in such areas & promote retention & preservation of historical rolling stock & equipment. Operation of steam & diesel locomotives.

Provides facility for the village community.

To provide sports facilities for the village of Earls Barton

To: Encourage high standards of architecture & town planning in Desborough : Stimulate public interest in & care for the history & character of the town & its surroundings : Encourage the preservation, development & improvement of features of general public amenity or interest : Inspire a sense of civic pride.

To support and enhance the education and development of children at Bridgewater Primary School.

public performance of choral music

To hold manage the facility known as the Nene Whitewater Centre for recreation and leisure time occupation for the general public in the inerests of social welfare and improving conditions of life

Provides Scouting opportunities for young people in Towcester and the local district under the auspices of the Scout Association.Weekly meetings during school term-time, and occasional weekend/holiday camps provide an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential.

The charity conducts Sunday worship services, mid week prayer services on Tuesdays. Youth Music Project every mid month, which has been an effective music training ground for children from the age of eight. These activities are open to all members of the community. We also visit Peterborough Prison monthly, helping the Chaplaincy Office conduct two worship services with the prison residents.

Choral concerts in local venues

Manage the Village Hall for the people of Wollaston

Scouts

To provide accommodation without distinction for the inhabitants of Welford, Sulby and Elkington for meetings, educational and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.

The objectives of the Fund are to give financial assistance to any Old Oundelian or their children at Oundle School, Laxton School or at some Preparatory School or at some recognised place of higher education. To found Scholarships, Exhibitions or Bursaries and to give financial assistance by loan or gift to any Old Oundelian or their dependants in need or in furtherance of recreational activities