Charities In Oxfordshire

FULL CIRCLE BRINGS YOUNGER AND OLDER PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH THE AIM OF NURTURING UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN GENERATIONS. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WEEKLY INTERGENERATIONAL GROUPS, PRIMARILY WITHIN SCHOOLS, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE GENERATIONS.

The principal objectives of the Foundation are to attract donations with which to grant awards for the advancement of education in Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America

Support for improvements and upkeep in the Bull Croft, Wallingford.

The festival offers a platform for amateur musicians and singers of all ages to perform in front of an expert adjudicator and to receive verbal and written feedback. An experienced accompanist is also available. It is competitive, but the emphasis is on education and encouragement. All sessions are open to the public and the festival culminates with a public concert of selected prizewinners.

Provision of housing, support, guidance and befriending for homeless people and people at risk of homelessness. Research and information concerning the needs of homeless people and people at risk of homelessness, and the effectiveness of different kinds of service provision.

Education of young people from ages 11 to Sixth Form

Social, educational and recreational activities. For example indoor and outdoor games, quizzes, craft, cookery, outings, visits, discos, entertainers etc

Current activites - targeting and approaching local organisations with a view to donating needed funds within Oxfordshire.Current activities - looking into investments / savings / fundraising to build on the capital in order to donate to local organisations.

1. To provide help for the Parish Church Parochial Church Councils of Broadwell (or Bradwell), Kencot and Kelmscott in the Diocese of Oxfordshire.2. To provide funds for Magdalene College, Cambridge.3. To provide funds for the Linnean Society of London.All these are at the sole discretion of the Trustees

Big Brothers Big Sisters UK is a national charity enabling long term mentoring relationships of children at risk by a trusted adult. The aim is to help children fulfill their potential. It has brought the model from the US and adapted for the UK context. We work in partnership to fulfill our objectives.

Provision of open space for recreation

No longer active. Please refer to CIO number 1157509.

Support of Sport at Oxford university

Sobell House Hospice Charity previously raised funds to support the work of Sir Michael Sobell House Hospice, Oxford. The activities, assets and liabilities of the charity were transferred to Sobell House Hospice Charity Limited on 1st April 2007 - the charity remains in existence to collect any donations or legacies left to it - which are then passed onto and treated as income in the new entity.

Look after a small parcel of land

The Trust is responsible for the Barlow Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades which is one of the most significant of its kind in the world. It is housed at the Ashmolean Museum and is regularly open to the public, with about twenty per cent of its total of 450 objects on display at any one time. The Collection has been deposited primarily for use in teaching.

The advancement of education by the provision of assistance for students at the Oxford and Cherwell College under the age of 25 years to travel in countries outside the United Kingdom so that their education may be promoted by such travel.

The Dresden Trust builds bridges of friendship and cooperation between the people of Britain and Dresden following the destruction of the historic centre by British bombing in 1945. Having pursued reconciliation in the 30 years since its foundation, the Trust cooperates with Dresden in school exchanges, youth learning projects, culture, conferences and enhancement of public spaces.

To promote study and research in christian theology and research into the role of religion in eliminating violence and promoting peace. Grants restricted to those at Oxford University with preference to mature students at Harris Manchester College.

To support local people with financial assistance

Sport, recreation and leisure

A fund applied for charitable purposes for the benefit of overseas refugee scholars.

Inactive in year under review

The provision and maintenance of facilities, amenities and services for use by the inhabitants of the parish of Marcham and its neighbourhood and the relief of persons resident in the parish who are in need, hardship or distress (including making grants to bodies who provide goods, services or facilities to them).