Charities In Oldham

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 objectives of the Antioch Network are to develop and sustain Christian Mission to support and strengthen the work and ministry of the Church of England in the Diocese of Manchester, by planting small churches in areas of social and economic deprivation and multicultural diversity. Service of worship, prayer, pastoral support and reaching out to those in need will be the main activities.

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.

The church aims to show the wider public the importance of the spiritual aspect of life by contributing positively to the communityThe focus will be the less privilege, drug addicts, unemployed, young adults and children. This will be achieved by encouraging a culture of faith and prayer and working with other charities to provide support to these special members of the community.

Heathbank Support Services provides two services, a day centre for adults with learning disabilities and a domiciliary care agency which provides staff in service users own homes within the Oldham area. Heathbank Support Services prides itself on high levels of care being carried out within each service.

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.

The Edward Holt Trust operates across Greater Manchester. Its principal activity is maintaining Holt House in Didsbury, which provides accommodation for older people with limited means. Recently the Trust has sought ways to have a more strategic impact on disadvantaged people in the area by assisting a number of homelessness projects with capital funds and other support costs.

Provision of activities and services for the benefit of adults with learning disabilities, autism and other related disabilities in the Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale areas of Greater Manchester.

The Charles Halle Foundation raises funds to assist the Halle Concerts Society in its non-core activities and in particular to finance foreign tours by the Halle Orchestra, to create opportunities to encourage young British astists and composers, to provide special concerts for young people and to support the Halle's education and outreach programme.

(A) ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTAIN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARDINAL VIRTUES AS SET OUT IN THE BIBLE. PROPAGATING THE DOCTRINES OF JESUS CHRIST AND CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND WORLDWIDE.(B) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK, IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS.

Local Playgroup, 2 years - 4 years old. Full and Part time sessions available Large outside play area.

Development & Education of children under statutory school age.

Holistic support for women & girls, who have experienced significant adversity helping them build their confidence so they can thrive. Activities : Health & wellbeing, Befriending service for single mothers, confidence building, Cultural awareness on Cancer & domestic abuse , dance therapy , Heritage, practical & emotional support , skill acquisition, Pidgin English translation, Community Research

1. TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 2. SMILE AID PROVIDES RELIEF OF POVERTY INTERNATIONALLY WITH DEDICATED PROGRAMS TO HELP THE POOR AND NEEDY WITH FOOD & WATER SUPPLY, EDUCATION & TRAINING, MEDICAL AID, AMBULANCE SERVICE, CLOTHING, & DELIVER EMERGENCY AID.

a) To provide specialist support services to tackle Gender Based Violence (GBV)B amongst Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and to emphasise on the impact it has on children.(b) To educate, equip, empower and impact knowledge and raise awareness by conducting regular workshops on thefundamental effects and consequences of GBV.

CARRYING OUT ALL THE RELEGIOUS ACTIVITIES, RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY, LOOKING AFTER OLD AND YOUNG PEOPLEIN GREATER MANCHESTER AREA

Our aims and objectives are to provide for the relief of women and their children who have been physically, sexually and emotionally and/or mentally abuse within an intimate or family relationship throughout the United Kingdom. Also, to advance public and professional education and understanding of the issues of domestic violence/abuse throughout the United Kingdom.

The Association exists to promote the benefit of persons whose family origins are the Yemen or from a BME background, particularly by the provision of education and training, preserving and promoting culture and language, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress within our community and providing access to leisure and recreational activities.

We run activities for ethnic communities of Greater Manchester, including:- sports and exercise opportunities;- youth work;- information resources in various languages on health, employment, domestic violence, environmental, financial and other relevant issues;- wellbeing sessions;- nature workshops;- awareness campaigns.

We provide consistent, empowering and engaging support to families in need across the cities of Salford and Manchester. We give vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families. Our Stay & Play sessions give children and their families an opportunity to bond and have fun together, away from the stresses of home. We help women to achieve their Breastfeeding goals.

Sport - mainly Association Football

The provision of food, clothing,furniture, friendship, training and other assistance.

The Trust provides grants to projects designed to fight crime and the fear of crime in Greater Manchester.

Our charity provides improved access to healthcare and education, poverty relief and socio-economic development in the Middle East and North Africa through delivery of hospitals, clinics, prescriptions, operations, training and education. We deliver projects for personal development, education and community development in the UK at our base in Oldham, with a strong youth focus.