Charities In Somerset

The education of children and young people within Millfield School and Millfield Prep School (including Pre-Prep); the development of associated extra-curricular activites; the operation of educational and recreational courses.

Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.

The principal activities of Selwood Housing are the provision of social housing, the letting, management and maintenance of dwellings for people in housing need and the provision of support services in Wiltshire and Somerset. The purpose of Selwood Housing is to develop, manage and maintain quality affordable housing and provide support services for the benefit of people in housing need.

Brunelcare is a registered charity and social landlord providing choice and care for older people in Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Brunelcare provides sheltered and extra care housing, care homes and domiciliary care and support.

ActionAid UK is part of an international federation working in 44 countries. We provide support and humanitarian assistance to people living in poverty and on the margins of survival. Together we demand action at local, national and international level. We don't walk away until we've achieved lasting change.

The main activity of the charity is the management of leisure facilities with a view to promoting sport, recreation and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare in local communities for the public at large and for individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.

Advancing education for girls and boys age 2 to 18 both day and boarding. Adding the maximum value to help most pupils achieve excellent exam results and enabling all to maximise their potential. Helping pupils to be 'Ready for Life' through many co-curricular activities including; debating, music, drama and sport.

To become the world's leading naval museum underpinned by the spirit of enterprise and adventure which has always been the hallmark of the Royal Navy. To make accessible to all the story of the Royal Navy and its people from earliest times to the present by collecting, preserving and interpreting artefacts, photographs, documents, manuscripts and oral history testimony.

To promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people

The education and care of c.700 boys and girls from ages 3-18, including the choristers of the cathedral church of St Andrews in Wells. The school is also one of the four government supported specialist music schools in the country and advanced musical training is provided for about a third of its pupils.

An independent Hospice offering a wide range of services and education in the provision of specialist palliative care to a local population of around 500,000 people. All services in the community and the hospice are provided free of charge and with equal access to all.

King's Schools Taunton Ltd promotes and extends education in accordance with the principles which govern the Woodard Corporation by operating the schools King's College Taunton and King's Hall School.

To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.

Provision of Homelessness prevention advice, Housing and support for young people (16-25), families, and vulnerable adults. Community, Youth and families work including Early Years Provision, Health and Wellbeing facilities, information and computer technology, lettings of rooms and facilities to local groups and agencies. Training opportunities through social enterprise activities.

Principal activities are:Education, care and short break services for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficulties.Social care services to adults, children and families whose lives are affected by autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficultiesInformation, advice and advocacy services.

St Margaret's Hospice Care delivers and supports high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness within the community of Somerset. With hospice sites in Yeovil and Taunton, a community team caring for patients in their own homes and a 24-hour advice line, we strive to reach everyone that needs our care and expertise.

It provides residential treatment services, based in Gloucestershire, for people with substance dependencies, offering a wide programme of treatment, educational and training opportunities and resettlement. It also operates Women's Centres; Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol and Bridgwater and services in Wales and from HM Prison, to address the complex needs of women who are at high risk of offending.

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion throughout the Diocese of Clifton. The provision of pastoral and charitiable services in Roman Catholic parishes and within local communities. The provisoin of education through catholic and ecumenical schools and programmes of adult formation.

Developing Health and Independence is a charity that aims to assist people who are socially excluded as a result of drug or alcohol use, physical or mental ill health, poor housing, lack of employable skills or other means. DHI helps people to lead healthier more integrated lifestyles and helps to create safer more sustainable communities.

We work with people experiencing social exclusion, providing outreach, accommodation and support.Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence

Provide a wide range of activities and support for young people and the community. With a focus on housing and homelessness and youth work to enabling all to belong, contribute and thrive. Providing floating support, supported housing, youth clubs and venues for community groups to access.

ARA provides services to help people who have drug,alcohol and gambling addiction problems. ARA also provides services to help people with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

To provide the best in palliative care by providing an appropriate and comfortable environment, well trained and sensitive staff to address the needs of patients and those around them. We work closely with colleagues in the primary care and hospital settings. Innovative practice is important to the hospice and we look forward to developing End of Life programmes to embrace a range of diseases.

We rescue horses and ponies that have been abandoned, neglected or abused and ensure that horses and ponies have a sanctuary for life mainly through our network of knowledgeable carers, advancing the education of the public in all such matters. Equines with more complex needs are cared for in our peaceful sanctuaries. Our Equine Assisted Services enable us to help people in need.

The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells, known as Wells Cathedral, is foremost a place of worship and the seat of the Bishop of Bath & Wells. It is also a heritage attraction, a concert and exhibition venue, a community space and a centre for learning.