Charities In Reading

The net yearly income is applied in relieving persons resident in the area of the Ancient Parish of St. Laurence, Reading, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. If the said yearly income is not required for application as above the Trustees may apply the same in like manner in relieving persons resident in the County Borough of Reading, who are in the same circumstances.

1 To offer grants to Clergy of the Church of England to enable them to undertake further accredited study for the advancement of religion provided that such clergy will be a clerk in holy orders in the Diocese of Oxford2. To provide grants to help the teaching of children and young people in any educational institution in the Diocese of Oxford in the principles of the Church of England

PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY COMMUNICATION AND BY THE INSTRUCTION OF CHRISTIANS IN THEIR CHRISTIAN LIFE AND SERVICE. PROMOTE BETTER UNDERSTANDING IN THE COMMUNITY.

The object of The Polish Saturday School in Reading is to advance education of young people between the ages of 4 and 20 in Reading and in surrounding areas, in Polish language, literature, history, geography, culture, tradition and Christian values.

Farnham Royal Village Hall provides low cost space and accommodation to various public groups and organisations. The hall is available to all within the local area.

The charity's beneficial area is in practice worldwide with an emphasis on UK national needs, underdeveloped countries and local needs in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Areas most supported are health, disability, housing, youth and childrens welfare & education and agricultural development as well as Christian work in all these fields and local environmental projects.

The management committee provide this state-of-the-art community resource to promote the physical, social, cultural and economic betterment of local community.Activities provided particularly for ladies and elderly to promote social inclusion. Venue available for hire for social and cultural events.

The orchestra comprises mainly amateur players who play to a very high standard. It currently performs three concerts a year in the Anvil Concert Hall, Basingstoke. The concert programmes include mostly popular classical music.

NewLife Celebration Ministries, based in Reading, UK, conducts Christian worship services every Sunday, alongside Bible studies and fasting prayers weekly. We offer Sunday Bible school for children and engage in street outreach programs. Our activities are designed to foster community and promote Christian values

We are part of a national and international organisation whose aims are Fun Friendship and Fund RaisingEach year we organise a fireworks display to raise funds for the local community.We also tour Twyford and the surrounding area with Father Christmas and the Santa Float throughout December.

The relief of the poor and needy or such other charitable purpose as the Rotary Club ofReading Matins shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

Religious Educational CulturalSocial

To raise awareness and improve communications of school related activities that benefit parents, pupils and school.

Plans, organises and runs annual festival of music, dance and speech, as affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals of Music, Dance and Speech

The main purpose of Czech School Berkshire is to advance education for the public benefit in the language, history, geography, culture and heritage of the Czech Republic.We provide Czech teaching classes for children and adults and we also offer Czech&Slovak playgroup setting for younger children. We organize culturally-rich events & national celebrations.

REFOCUS WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS MAINLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC ORIGIN IN AND AROUND READING, BERKSHIRE WHO ARE EITHER INVOLVED IN CRIME OR AT RISK OF BECOMING SO. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELLING, COACHING, IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS AND HOLIDAY PROVISIONS.

Each year Lincoln College Vacation Project runs two/three week long holidays for children living in the Oxford area who are involved with social services in order to give them a break from whatever difficulties they may be experiencing and an opportunity to try new things.

Kidmore End Pre-school provides sessional daycare for pre-school age children. Activities include counting, singing, stories, French and free play, both outside and inside the Parish Room.This year we took the children on a trip to Legoland. We also provided entertainment for the children at the Christmas and Summer parties.

TO PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND IN PARTICULAR THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(I) RAISING THE AWARENESS OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO ALL ASPECTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN SOCIETY AND ISSUES AND DIFFICULTIES AFFECTING THE LIVES OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER

FUNDRAISING TO SUBSIDISE EXTRAS FOR CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL. EG PLAY EQUIPMENT, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS TO VISIT THE SCHOOL (THEATRE) ETC.

Provision of material and emotional support to people who are homeless, isolated, living in poverty or otherwise disadvantaged living in or around Maidenhead.

Provide the facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the benefit of all Disabled Persons within the Slough and South Bucks area

Provides facilities for young and elderly people to hold meetings and functions, children parties, rehearsals

A peer based support group for military veterans and current/former emergency service personnel. Training regularly in to national fire service standards in all skills. The charity also provides Fire cover to a wide range of community events/festivals focusing on pubic safety, education and engagement across the South East and further afield if requested.

Founded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.