Charities In Oxfordshire

Day nursery for children aged 4 months to 5 years.

Income is applied to defray the cost of repairs to the fabric, fittings and organ of the Parish Church and of insurance of the Parish Church, to the maintanance of music and provision of music, in aid of the stipends of clergy, to the maintenance of property and in making grants for such religious and other charitable purposes as the Feoffees decide after consultation with the PCC.

Most families take recreational play for granted. For families of children with special needs, this is impossible for some and extremely difficult for most. Swings & Smiles provides a fun and safe facility where children (SEND and their siblings) can enjoy play in a family setting appropriate to their needs and abilities. Outreach, online and sibling support services are also provided.

The trustees support a diverse range of charities and projects, ranging from small individual grants to contributions to large projects, in accordance with the Trust's charitable objectives and in line with the grant making policy.

LWGHT operates in the Didcot area of Oxfordshire for the advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit by the carrying on of the service of God by those Christians forming part of the world-wide fellowship known as the "Plymouth Brethren Christian Church". Meetings are open for suitably disposed persons to attend. Street preaching is maintained for the furtherance of the gospel.

Provision of support for blind and visually impaired, primarily in Oxfordshire.

Religious activities

SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY HOLDING PUBLIC WORSHIP AND PROVIDING FACILITIES AND RESOURCES TO ALL FOR REFLECTION AND PRAYER AS WELL AS FOR BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. PROVIDES OFFICE SPACE AND MEETING ROOMS FOR SEVERAL CHARITIES AND LOCAL ORGANISATIONS. WORKS EXTENSIVELY WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, STUDENTS, YOUNG FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY. SUPPORTS THE WIDER CHURCH COMMUNITY.

Education using the farm environment

The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust supports projects engaged in alleviating the suffering of children and young people in the UK and overseas. Funding is primarily provided to grassroots projects that have clearly identified objectives where the outcomes can be monitored and evaluated. This ensures a high social return on any investment made by the Trust and its Donors.

St Michael at the North Gate is a Church of England Parish Church and the City Church of Oxford. The Church provides Christian acts of worship, and offers the hospitality of the Church open daily and of the Parish Room for the use of a number of groups.

Community First Oxfordshire's aim is to make a real contribution to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Oxfordshire, particularly those who are disadvantaged. In pursuit of this aim we have two primary objectives: Firstly, to help communities in Oxfordshire to identify and tackle local needs and problems. Secondly, to enable and encourage a variety of voluntary initiatives.

(A)PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH (B)PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT, RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES (C)ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Providing religious activities and offering prayer facilities to the public

To aid and improve for the public benefit the condition of those living with multiple sclerosis by any lawful means including the following1. By bringing together persons living with multiple sclerosis 2. By providing guidance and moral and practical support for persons living with multiple sclerosis; 3. By providing therapy including Oxygen Therapy for persons living with multiple sclerosis

THE WEIDENFELD-HOFFMANN TRUST IS A NEW ORGANISATION ESTABLISHED TO BRING TOGETHER AND DEVELOP THE INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL WORK FOUNDED BY LORD WEIDENFELD AND BUILDS UPON HIS WORK WITH ACADEMICS, CULTURAL EXPERTS AND ASPIRING YOUNG LEADERS; THESE UNIQUE PROJECTS REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE LESS OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN HIGH LEVEL ACADEMIC STUDY, DISCUSSION AND DEBATE.

Pegasus Theatre offers innovative performances, productions and participatory arts that promote social inclusion. Our work focuses on giving young people opportunities to make theatre their own. We also mentor and support emerging artists. Our programme reflects the cultural diversity of the local community.

The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of Servicemen and Servicewomen. The objectives also extend to making grants to any activity which in the opinion of the trustees is in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Conduct regular weekly services and Bible studies. Conduct baptism and baby dedications. Conduct marriage and pre-marital classes. Equip the local community by providing seminars on family and mental health matters. Resourcing and equipping of a primary school in Uganda and other projects abroad.

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs of the FIEC in ways and locations as the trustees from time to time may think fitTo help young people, especially but not exclusively through Bible centred youth conferences and leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

1. The advancement of the Christian religion. 2. The relief of any charitable need as the trustees shall determine.

The Charity provides a ministry of hospitality to visitors, retreatants and some vulnerable people, on the main site and at Winson, at no fixed charge. Sisters provide spiritual direction, priestly and pastoral ministry in Oxford and Richmond,London.Gardens are maintained.The Charity is landlord to St John's Care Home, The Friary OFM and Helen & Douglas House, all on the Oxford site.

Grant making

A Church of England Church in Burford providing regular public worship open to all. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Providing children and youth groups with a Christian ethos.

CHURCH SERVICES: SUN. AM; SUN EVENING. MUMS & TOTS MEET ON WED. MORNINGS; WOMEN MEET FRI. MORNINGS & YOUTH THUR. EVENINGS. WE ORGANISE EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, WOMEN & MEN. MONTHLY EVENTS FOR PRISONERS IN EVERTHORPE, WOLDS & PRISONS. OUR BIBLE COLLEGE RUNS TWO 15 WEEK RESIDENTIAL SEMESTERS PER YEAR. STUDENTS SERVE IN THE COMMUNITY IN VARIOUS WAYS INCLUDING PRISON VISITING.