Charities In Somerset

We are a grant making Charity supporting projects seeking to alleviate poverty and bring Christian teaching to families and children in South Africa, India & other deprived areas of the world. We also support projects which alleviate loneliness in the elderly, disabled and socially isolated locally and within the wider UK and bring Christian companionship and the Good News of Jesus Christ.

To carry on charitable purposes which benefit the community and in particular to provide a subsidised scooter and motorcycle loan scheme to individuals residing in the South West of England and its environs who are in need of such a service and to provide opportunities for said individuals to access work and training, participate in social and leisure activities.

Relationship CounsellingFamily CounsellingSex TherapyRelate Education and LearningCounselling Children and Young People

Activities for the enhancement of education, and in particular (without limitation) to provide students, staff, parents and governors in educational establishments in Exeter and the wider South West area access to: Affordable training and development; Initial Teacher Training including Primary PGCE programmes; Networks for staff at a wide range of levels to improve provision.

To organise and promote the traditional Carnival Procession held annually in November, the annual Carnival Concert held annually in early October, the traditional Squibbing display held after the carnival procession and fund raising in furtherance of the above. All these events take place in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The SWBA is an umbrella body for many of the Baptist Churches in the South West. SWBA is largely a service organisation, which means that much of our work is "responsive" - meeting the practical needs of our member churches. These are very wide-ranging. In addition, we also undertake an element of more strategic work.

To provide a Community based low cost Counseling service for those who seek relief from emotional difficulties and mental health issues.

Agricultural Shows and educational events

The principle activity of the Charity is the holding of an annual agricultural show in Honiton, to promote agriculture, and other trades, crafts and professions associated with it. There are farm competitions during the year.

The primary aim of the Trust is to assist and support young carers who are providing a 'significant level of care' for a disabled or seriously ill family member.

The Trust aims to keep alive the history and importance of the Somerset & Dorset Railway and its predecessor companies, through the preservation, custodianship, display and interpretation of material evidence. Furthermore to promote and facilitate public understanding of the significance of the Somerset & Dorset Railway as a major cross country rail route.

We aim to enable more people in our region to actively engage in the creative arts, particularly those who don't usually do so. We seek to remove barriers to participation, offer opportunities for people to engage with the arts, and for the arts to become a part of their everyday life. We believe everyone is creative and can benefit from opportunities to explore and develop their creativity.

Development and delivery of artistic, cultural and educational activities.

Established in 1972, Taunton Opportunity Group is a specialist provision for preschool children with special educational needs and/or disabilities living in Taunton and its surrounding areas. It is our mission to help children achieve their full potential through providing a tailored curriculum which offers developmentally appropriate, inclusive and stimulating learning and activities.

Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy provides low cost professional counselling in Frome and the surrounding area in Bath, Bristol and Street. We also provide diploma level psychodynamic counselling training and post graduate psychotherapy training in Frome.

Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy together with physiotherapy and other therapies and services

The charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards.

Our Programmes:- Asylum and Immigration Advice- Children & Young People (Support)- Wellbeing (Play, Sports, Physical & Social Activities; Psychosocial support)- Asylum & Migration (Information, Advice/Advocacy, Guidance)- Advocacy & Campaign (Racial Harmony, Equity & address Inequality)- Integration (Social Integration, Cohesion & Inclusion)- Education, Art & Heritage

We are an organisation which provides public access to art, artists, workshops, exhibitions and festivals in order to educate and engage the public, of all ages, in the arts and artistic practices in a wide range of art-forms. This takes place at 4/5 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth where TAAG provides gallery and studio spaces and, from time to time, at various other venues in the area.

Resolve West is an independent, charity with over 37 years experience of providing confidential services to enable people to resolve conflict, and repair harm and for offenders to understand impact of actions and to have an opportunity to make amends. Our services are provided to residents across Avon & Somerset.

TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE BRISTOL HAEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY CENTRE AND TO OFFER RELIEF AND HELP TO ITS PATIENTS.

The support of Monasticism, Sacred Sites and Reincarnated Saints. Including the establishment of western monasteries and support and restoration of Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries. The support of a broad range of charitable initiatives in China-Tibet, Nepal and India to relieve poverty, sickness and advance education in its widest sense.Other charitable initiatives for benefit of all beings.

Regular Christian Worship. Pastoral support to the local community. Teaching of the Christian Faith. Links with local schools. Provision of Christian Baptism, Marriage and Funerals.

To promote health, advance education and relieve the needs of the Gypsy and Traveller communities, primarily in the South West of England

Public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching, teaching;baptism, Communion of the Lord's Supper;evangelism, mission; teaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young people; nurture & growth of Christian disciples;education & training for Christian & community service;pastoral care;supporting & encouraging charitable social action;encouraging & supporting other Christians.