Charities In Reading

Object: to advance education for the public benefit. Achieved by establishing, operating & supporting schools, run in accordance with Christian principles - both state-funded & independent. Formed from five small charity schools, all founded 1594-1674 to benefit poor children in Westminster (Clothworkers' charity school, founded 1576 in Kent later added). Schools today remain in or near London.

In summary the charity's aims are to promote the work and purposes of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Oxford and elsewhere.

The provision of education to girls aged 3-18.

Independent School

The carrying on or managing of schools for boys and girls under the age of 19, in which religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England, shall be given.

The principal activities are the provision of accommodation, care and support in community based settings in the Thames Valley for people with enduring mental health needs. The charity provides services in the following general categories: Supported tenancies, Adult care homes, Domiciliary Care services and Children and Young People's services.

The local charity supporting people living in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire, providing expert nursing and medical care, with emotional and practical support for adults who have illnesses from which they are not expected to recover. Our free of charge care and support extends to family, friends and carers: in our hospice; at our Community Therapy Unit and patients' homes, 365 days a year

The charity provides a general education for boys and girls

The charity uses various fundraising methods to fund the operation of the Air Ambulance service covering Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

THE SOCIETY HAS 3 RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN FARNHAM, SURREY, 1 OF WHICH HAS A NURSING WING. IN ADDITION, IT HAS A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME IN EACH OF READING, OXTED & DORKING. IT ALSO OPERATES A SHELTERED HOME IN GUILDFORD, SURREY. FINALLY, THE SOCIETY OPERATES A HOME CARE SERVICE FROM FARNHAM TO HELP OLDER PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.

To promote and provide for the advancement of education of children in the United Kingdom and elsewhere such education designed to give a sound Christian and moral basis to all pupils.

The main activity of the company, which is a charitable company limited by guarantee, having no share capital, is to provide an education to meet the specific needs of all the boys admitted to the school, who have in common the fact that they would not thrive in mainstream schooling and who need additional help and support, especially in the areas of numeracy and literacy skills.

The provision, by construction or conversion, and the management of housing and support services for people with disabilities and others in housing need

Farnborough Hill educates the whole person in a happy, caring community. The ethos of the school is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. Governors, community, staff, parents and students are involved in a creative partnership which explores life through learning, experience and reflection and gives a reason for living and hoping.

The provision of long term care for adults with profound learning disabilities and autism.

St. Joseph's College is an independent day school for girls and boys aged three to eighteen.The school aims to benefit the public through the advancement of education within the Roman Catholic ethos, providing the highest quality of academic tuition and ensuring the development of wider artistic, sporting and social skills in all pupils.

BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation concerned with all aspects of nature conservation in Berks, Bucks & Oxon. We care for 85 nature reserves that are safe havens for rare & endangered species & habitats. We encourage all sectors of the community to learn about & care for our natural heritage. We work with other landowners & seek to influence decisions to safeguard important wildlife habitats.

The charitable objects are to promote and provide for the advancement of education of the pupils at the School and in connection with that to expand and develop the school with a curriculum in accordance with the principals of the Church of England.

To advance education by the provision of a day and boarding school (in or near Bourton, Oxfordshire) and by ancillary or incidental educational activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.

Education of boys and girls from three years to thirteen years.

The Charity is responsible for promoting and assisting education in the Diocese consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England;religious education and worship in schools; and the open admissions policy of the Diocese of Oxford. It also exists to advise governors and promote co-operation between those concerned with education in the Diocese.

Provision of hospital services - maintaining the provision of high quality facilities management at the West Berkshire Community Hospital and to provide assistance in kind to the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) and the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) to carry out improvements where necessary.

"Promoting good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change".

To provide quality educational services for day pupils from the age of three to thirteen years.

To run The Anvil (concert hall) ,The Haymarket (theatre) and The Forge (studio) to provide cultural live performance events for Basingstoke, Hampshire and surrounding areas as well as a year-round programme of participatory and educational work for all communities.