Charities In Somerset

The Somerset Building Perservation Trust acts as an organisation of "last resort" to restore and repair buildings of historic interest which would otherwise be lost.

Operating in Taunton Deane and surrounding areas, Arts Taunton encourages provision of the arts for public benefit, through influencing, collaborating and facilitating.

Forest of Selwood is set up to achieve the following charitable objects:i. To promote the conservation of the natural and physical environment of the Forest of Selwood and its surroundings and to educate the public in its heritage. ii. To advance the education and awareness of the Forest of Selwood community and the public in the principles of biodiversity conservation and sustainability.

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.

Creating a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children and their families in hospital or at home.The charity works alongside specialists to purchase equipment and refurbish areas to support not just those children who because of illness or disability find themselves in hospital for treatment but also their families who want to be with them because time is just that precious.

To promote for the benefit of the public generally and especially for the inhabitants and users of the Exmoor National Park the protection of land and buildings of beauty or historic interest and as regards lands of ecological or other scientific importance with the National Park.

Safempowerment run workshops with boys and girls around mental health, respect and influence and staying safe, we also run sessions for women who have experienced trauma and who are struggling to move forward

PROMOTION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN GREAT BRITAIN.THE WORK IS BASED IN MIDSOMER NORTON IN BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET.THE CHURCH IS PART OF THE NORTH EAST SOMERSET AND BATH CIRCUIT OF METHODIST CHURCHES.THE PREMISES ARE USED FOR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre is a charity dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of people of all ages, particularly those who are either elderly or socially isolated. We operate in an area broadly defined by the Blackdown Hills, which sit on the Somerset/Devon border.

The charity owns and manages a block of 10 holiday flats in two adjoining buildings on the seafront at Minehead, Somerset primarily but not exclusively for Christians within the Baptist denomination for holidays and short breaks. The charity provides reduced cost holiday lettings for Baptist ministers, Christian workers and others who may be in need of a break but not otherwise able to afford one.

PROMOTING IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

Advancing amateur sport and promoting community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of sports coaching and access to facilities for football players aged 4 to 18 who live in and around Taunton.

Provision of housing for people in housing need aged 50 or over.The housing is provided in 12 almshouse cottage homes in Churchill, North Somerset.Preference is given to applicants in financial need and from, or with, connections with this area.

Grant-making charitable trust.

We are a Parish church in Burnham on Sea, Somerset, carrying out all the activities one would associate with an Anglican church.

Administration of Foundation income and assets; decisions on spending of income according to Scheme of Foundation in support of the school and its students.

In line with its educational objectives, the company organises the annual Wells Festival of Literature at which leading writers give inspirational, challenging lectures to audiences of all ages and tastes. The Company also funds workshops for young people to interact with inspirational authors. The company is also instrumental in promoting Beanstalk, a national literacy project, in the South West.

Caryford Hall provides affordable facilities in the Castle Cary/Ansford area for meetings, fairs, sports, educational, training and leisure activities and official purposes (community blood donation, polling station, emergency centre). It is also hired for private family functions and parties. A wide range of local organisations and individuals hire space in the premises to run their activity.

Promoting activities which further the vision of Christ Church Exmouth which is "living and sharing God's amazing love". The church is run by its members and seeks to add value to the local community and beyond by outworking the Christian Faith in diverse ways. The work includes children and youth activities, weekly Life Groups, prayer meetings, pastoral support, and Sunday Services.

Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team (Tavistock) provide search & rescue services for the Police and Ambulance services for Dartmoor and the surrounding rural area. The team searches for and recovers missing persons of all ages and circumstances, such as youth groups, the elderly, despondents and those with dementia, and provides first aid and rescue cover for Ten Tors and similar events.

Train students in Herbal Medicine and run a training clinic attended by the public in Bridgwater Somerset.

The Trust aims to relieve and assist young persons under the age of 25 who suffer deprivation, poverty, financial hardship or difficulty, parental neglect, lack of control or other misfortune.

Somerset Partnership Arts Education Agency (SPAEDA) is an arts education charity based at Hestercombe, in Somerset. We develop creative educational models, training and resources, in and through the arts, to inspire confidence, build self-esteem and develop resilience in children and young people. www.spaeda.org.uk

THE FOYER CLUB RAISES MONEY THROUGH A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOLDING RAFFLES AND PRIZE DRAWS AND CARRYING OUT BUCKET COLLECTIONS. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO SUPPLY GRANTS TO ENSURE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL THEATRE IN SOUTH SOMERSET AND ALSO PROJECTS CONNECTED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE OCTAGON THEATRE

Trust exists to provide for Christians to make charitable gifts to Christians and Christian causes in a tax efficient way. Income is derived by Gift Aid donations and the Tax reclaimed from these gifts . Gifts are distributred to beneficiaries according to the donor's instructions.