Charities In Somerset

Provision of high quality nursery day care to children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.

Conservation & restoration of the red squirrel to the south west of England

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs and to advance the education of young people through the development of their mental, physical and moral capabilities through multi sensory activities in schools. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community focusing on young people.

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited organise an annual Literary Festival in Bridport, Dorset. The Festival runs for one week in November each year. During that week a series of events take place.

B Sharp, based in Lyme Regis, West Dorset, provides high quality music-making opportunities to excite and inspire young people. Our aim is to bring out the strengths in every child building confidence and self esteem. Our professional music leaders have between them the highest level and range of experience. We have a regular ongoing offer of extra curricular projects for 11- 18 year olds.

provide affordable housing to local residents on low incomes

St Marys church is a Magnificat parish in the Bath and Wells Diocese. Our vision is to love, serve and welcome all, as a nourishing community, passionate and energised by our faith. Over the last number of years we have been growing as a community hub which exists for our local community of Bridgwater, and the surrounding area, and encourages flourishing of life for all.

Provides accommodation for 17 elderly residents plus one room available for respite care

The objects of the trust are to apply both the capital & income thereof to or for the relief of the poor & needy or to or for other charitable purpose institution society or object as the Club shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.Activities of Trust Fund during this period have been receipt of monies & the disbursement thereof as detailed in accounts.

The charity achieves its objectives of advancing the education of school children in the subjects of farming, food production, biodiversity, the rural economy and the study of the environment and ecology, by undertaking a prograqmme of visists to schools by farmers and reciprocal visits by school children to working farms.

General grantgiving

Playback Theatre South West creates opportunities for communities of people to engage with issues that affect their lives in workshops and performances. Creative theatre activities support refugees; young carers; people with learning difficulties or mental health issues; women who have experienced domestic abuse; and women's organisations in the South West of England.

1) The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit amongst people in the county of Somerset, in particular by providing furniture and other household equipment at affordable prices. 2) To protect and safeguard the environment for the public benefit through the promotion of the re-use of household items thereby preventing and minimising waste disposal.

We continue to fund raise and collect monthly donations which are used to support children in Kenya to receive education and regular food, along with other areas of support within the needs of their emotional and social development.We have held various fund raising events through the year which have been successful.

The Sidcot School Education Trust provides financial assistance to Sidcot School for the benefit of pupils.

Rescue, rehabilitate & rehome stray, abandoned, mistreated & unwanted cats & kittens.

An Education Centre for Sustainable Living, open to people of all ages and backgrounds. Monkton Wyld Court provides residential and day courses and training in low impact, low carbon living and land based skills. Our resident community leads by example, making conscious choices to live a sustainable lifestyle. We also operate as an educational venue for a wide range of groups.

Sound Foundation Community Care sponsors events and activities that promote and support the sound health and wellbeing across 6 key priority areas in the community: Health and Wellbeing, Sound Healing, Aged Care, Youth, Education, Groups experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage.

provision of counselling and psychotherapy to anyone who suffers traumatically from torture, oppression and war. We also hope to educate the public about the impact/effect on mental health when people are exposed to political violence.

The Hive PSJ Ltd runs the Hive, a community centre that hires out rooms for wellbeing groups, sports activities, meetings etc. It also runs open access youth work at three sessions per week, and supports those in need in the community through a low cost food club, a community fridge and a family support hub. It is a Warm Space with a cafe and pre-school children's play area.

To advance the education of the public in the counties of Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire (or in any counties of different name which shall replace them)(the "area of benefit") by the provision of a museum of local artefacts and other items of historic or public interest.

A Pre-School which is registered to take 20 Children each day aged 2 - 5 year. to provide a happy, fun and stimulating environment to enable all the children to develop their skills at their own pace, through free choice and structured play.Provision of a Breakfast and After School club in connection with Chapmanslade Junior School

To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to promote and preserve good health and to advance education by the provision of funds, goods, services, the provision of care and support in such parts of the UK or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit

- Protect Local People and property from crime- Reduce anti-social behaviour- Educate young people on the dangers of drug, alcohol and solvent abuse- Increase community safety for all but especially the young, vulnerable and elderly- Divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour, encouraging their growth into responsible young adults- Build good community relations

To supply sporting and recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Street and the local area.