Charities In Richmond Upon Thames

Nepal Leprosy Trust works with people affected by leprosy and other disabled and marginalised people. It supports them without discrimination, to empower, rehabilitate and restore dignity and thus demonstrate their potential as active members in their community. At its Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital & Services Centre, the trust has established a model for the elimination of leprosy stigma in Nepal.

Barn Elms Sports Trust (BEST) is a charitable trust dedicated to preserving Barn Elms Playing Fields, an open space in Barnes SW13 9SA in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames [LBRUT]. During the course of 2012 LBRUT decided to allow communities to manage their local sites. BEST was awarded a licence to manage Barn Elms from the beginning of September 2012 on a not for profit basis.

Our primary purpose is to transform the lives of disadvantaged children. Our principal intervention involves working in partnership with schools to create self-help communities that provide therapy, support and practical advice to children and their families. In this way, we improve the mental health of the children and advance their education.

The charity owns and maintains the Hampton Hill Playhouse for community benefit. It is the permanent home of the Teddington Theatre Club which puts on 8 major productions a year plus other small scale productions. The theatre is also available for hire to other theatrical groups.

TAG Youth Club aims to empower and optimise the potential of young people who have a disability between the ages of 8 and 25. Our Junior and Youth Club's aims to provide users with a safe, caring, well equipped environment giving children and young people the opportunity to participate in personal and social development activities including arts, drama, music and sport.

Operation of Whitton Community Centre, Twickenham.

1) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION AND IN PARTICULAR THE SUNNI MUSLIM FAITH AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT OBJECTIVE THE MASJID & COMMUNITY CENTRE MAY BE USED TO TEACH, PROPAGATE AND PREACH ISLAM ACCORDING TO SUNNI SCHOOL OF THOUGHT2) TO PROMOTE RACIAL & RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROMOTING KOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DIFFERENT RACIAL & RELIGIOUS GROUPS

To provide premises and facilities for members and their guests to learn, play and improve the game of Bridge in a safe and friendly environment.

The charity is an association of churches grouped together in a geographical area. The charity provides administration services and support for each of the churches within the circuit. In addition, the charity is also responsible for helping the wider community, which it does through a variety of donations to various charities and good causes.

RCVS+ö+ç+ûs mission is to support the voluntary sector in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames by offering:-+Ç Practical Assistance;-+Ç A voice through representation, promotion and negotiation;-+Ç Leadership in tackling new and unmet needs;-+Ç Capacity building skills; and-+Ç A role as an extension of the funder.

Offering recreational and educational activities, self-help groups and counselling spaces to people of all ages. Also offering facilities for small groups to meet or spaces for parties or functions. Administrative base for other local charities.

The objects of the Trust are to advance the education of the public in the arts of ballet and contemporary dance and to promote further and higher education in those arts, primarily by supporting and providing facilities for the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking of religious assemblies in schools and running regular services for local schools. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings and the discussion of literature. Promoting the whole mission of the Church.

The objective of the charity is to further the education of the students of Richmond, The American International University in London Inc, by the provision of:Facilities and EquipmentRestricted and Unrestricted cash donationsScholarship, endorsements and special educational programmes

We provide music therapy for people of all ages with additional needs in order to improve their well-being and quality of life. We work with children, young people and adults with disabilities or illness, people with mental health problems and elderly people. We teach children and young people with disabilities to play a musical instrument and perform. We work predominantly in South West London.

We help the vulnerable with surplus food, a Community Kitchen, Repaired Household Goods & a Rehearsal/Recording Studio. We provide social and environmental benefit by raising awareness with a range of community, public and social events and use music, art and humour to promote equality.Our mission is to rescue and redistribute food and goods.Our vision is to create local Circular Economies.

We exist to glorify God by making disciples and planting new worshipping communities in Barnes and beyond.

Christian Fellowship in Richmond is an evangelical Christian fellowship, engaged in worship, prayer, bible teaching, fellowship and evangelism.

Off The Record Twickenham (OTR) provides counselling, supported information and sexual health services to young people aged 11 to 24 who live, work, or study in the borough of Richmond upon Thames.

To advance education and to provide facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities with the object of improving the condition of life in the neighbourhood. To promote the preservation, development and improvement of the character and amenities of the neighbourhood.

Rescue stray and unwanted animals, provide veterinary care and neutering. Rehome these animals, unless too old or with ongoing medical conditions, in which case they remain in our care. Promote responsible pet ownership and the importance of neutering to the general public.

Promotion of education and research into renal failure and diabetes

OneRichmond is a local giving charity in Richmond upon Thames, serving the entire borough. We identify local needs through research and community engagement, then unlock local philanthropy by encouraging residents and businesses to support local causes. We award grants to charities addressing identified needs and serving vulnerable residents.

Providing regular public worship for allPromoting the Christian faithTeaching the faith to all agesProviding training, nurture and activities for children and young peopleServing the community locally, nationally and internationallyGiving pastoral care and support to members and others in needProviding premises and resources for community groups

(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN TWICKENHAM,THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD AND GLOBALLY(2) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MANAGING TRUSTEES FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.