Charities In Oxfordshire

Advance the education and training of students and members of Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan in the United Kingdom at Durham University

The provision of respite care and associated services to young people and their families

Arts at the Old Fire Station encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world in which we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others. We have a gallery, theatre, dance studio and Cafe. We support artists and include people facing disadvantage. We support services to evaluate their work using Story Telling Methodology.

The main activity of the PCC is to promote the whole mission of the Church:- Regular public worship & sacred space open to all- Pastoral work- Teaching of Christianity- Religious assemblies in schools- Promotion of Christianity- Activities for senior citizens, youth, children, parents/toddlers and other special need groups- Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

The charity aims to support a number of students from Sarah Lawrence College, New York, as fully recognised Visiting Students of the University of Oxford, via its affiliation with Wadham College.

Provision of outdoor and indoor activities to further outdoor education and recreation for children, young people and the wider public in the South East of England.

Acre Housing provides and maintains accomodation and other properties for people with learning disabilities. They also provide advice and assistance in matters relating to the housing needs of people with learning disabilities. Acre Housing operates in Oxfordshire.

The Charity seeks to secure donations, legacies, and sponsorship to enhance the care and treatment available to patients at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Through the provision of grants they support projects which improve patient care and the hospital environment, medical equipment, health education, staff development and welfare, and that fall outside of the remit of the NHS.

TRAX is a Motor project based in Oxford that works all over Oxfordshire; we provide a range of mechanical and practical based courses for young people aged 13-21. All of our courses include issue based group work, teambuilding, social skills and 1-1 sessions. We run City & Guilds, AQA and Entry Level qualifications.

An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children.

Gospel/Church Mission Advancement

One-Eighty offers support and assistance to families, schools and other local authorities who struggle to engage their young people in mainstream education, through means of curriculum based activities, mentoring and by building on already existing services that in the past have been unsuccessful. Its all about developing the most holistic, and therefore sustainable plan for the young person.

YELLOW SUBMARINE BELIEVES PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES DESERVE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL. WE ARE A SMALL AWARD-WINNING CHARITY WHICH PRIDES ITSELF ON HELPING THE MOST DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN OXFORDSHIRE BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE AND A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH. AT THE SAME TIME WE AIM TO MEET THE HUGE NEED FOR RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CARERS.

The alleviation of poverty and hardship and distress

The advancement and support of Worcester College, Oxford, and such related activities as will support the objectives of the College.

The charity is a community of Discalced Carmelite Friars who live in Carmelite Community, Boars Hill Oxford. The Friars devote themselves to a life of prayer, the fruits of which they share in the form retreats, spiritual direction, book service for Carmelite literature and publishing a quarterly spiritual review.

The services are in 3 main areas:Counselling - relationship, individual, family and children's counselling, psychosexual therapyMediation - family, workplace and housing mediationEducation - training, CPD and peer listening for schools and life skills for individualsAlso run a child contact centre

REPRESENTS STUDENT MEMBERS, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY MAIN CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND GOVERNING BODIES/OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD SUPPLIES GOODS SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO STUDENTS/STUDENT ORGANISATIONS PROMOTES SOCIAL, CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FURTHERS THE INTERESTS OF STUDENTS IN ECONOMIC SOCIAL AND YOUTH ISSUES WITH A DIRECT EFFECT ON STUDENTS/EDUCATION.

The charity provides training and adventurous activities for young people and their leaders in the South East of England.

Provision of transport for elderly and disabled people within the Reading and surrounding area.

Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.

Helps member churches to support and care for their missionaries worldwide. Coordinates a Radio ministry. Promotes work among supporting churches. Advises churches of needs and opportunities for mission workers

ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT,CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER SCHOOL AGE AND CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS.ENCOURAGE FORMATION OF GROUPS OFFERING PLAY,EDUCATION AND CARE;OFFER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO GROUPS; ENCOURAGE STUDY OF NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.PROVIDE TRAINING.

To provide buildings and facilities for quality full time secondary education to students aged 11-17 whose parents appreciate the Christian ethos

The principal aims of the charity are the support of the charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic religion and the charitable work of the Order. The majority of active Friars are engaged in parochial work and operate from communities located in the four parishes.