Charities In Somerset

Arrange Rotary charity events to raise funds.

ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT IN ZAMBIA OR SUB SAHARAN AFRICA BY PROVIDING FUNDING AND ADVICE, THUS ENABLING THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PROMOTING HEALTH AWARENESS AND SOCIAL CARE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND DEVELOP CHRISTIAN VALUES.

The provision and maintenance of Curry Rivel Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Curry Rivel

We aim to preserve, protect and improve the British Spotted Pony.We keep studbooks, foster interest in the breed. We encourage and promote the production of the British Spotted Pony for riding, driving and showing. We produce newsletters and have a website. We hold an annual show and we help & advise members on all aspects of keeping and breeding spotted ponies.

Fund raising for UK and overseas charities

Fundraise for extra curricular resources for Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

Playing concerts in Taunton and the surrounding areas.

Provide a venue for events held in the village

Investment income and donations received are distributed for charitable purposes.

Village Hall used by local organisations and also members of the public

The charity is responsible for managing and maintaining Corfe Village Hall.The hall is owned by Corfe Parish Council and leased to the charity.Our income comes from renting the hall out to village organisations, other public organisations and to private individuals. Our expenses are all related to insuring, running and maintaining the hall.

Somerset Opera exists to advance the arts and education in particular but not exclusively dramatic and operatic arts, within the county of Somerset through the production of public performances, the provision of workshops in the performing arts, raising awareness and making opera a more accessible art form for the wider appreciation of the public

Provision and maintenance of four almshouses within the parish of Bicknoller for poor men and women over the age of 55 who have resided in or within 10 miles of the parish of Bicknoller for not less than five years.

THE PROMOTION, IMPROVEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CHORAL SINGING AND MUSIC GENERALLY BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND IN SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE CHARITY THROUGH ITS COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.

A Rural Youth movement for young people aged between 10 and 26 Years. YFC gives members the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in areas like, public speaking, sports, culture (dancing, drama, entertainments & pantomime) stockjudging and social events and meetings. YFC is member led with skills such as chairmanship, secretarial, treasurer, programme planning & leadership taught.

Provision of a range of educational, practical and social activities for people no longer in full-time employment living in the Chard/Ilminster area of Somerset

To run a village hall and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Burtle without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for recreation of individuals who have need of such facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.

TO ENCOURAGE AND PREPARE CHILDREN BETWEEN 6 AND 18 YEARS TO TAKE A FULL AND ACTIVE ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY

Raising money to provide additional experiences and extras that enhance our childrens time in school.

To advance, improve and develop public education and appreciation of choral music in all its aspects by any means the Trustees shall see fit including the presentation of public concerts and recitals. The charity is bases in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire where it holds its' rehearsals and most of its public performances although on occasions performances are given in a wider area.

The fund is for the benefit of the founder's kin and boys and young men between the ages of 9 and 25 who are resident in the North or East Ridings of Yorkshire or in the County of Somerset to assist with their education by grant of Prowdes Exhibitions to candidates approved by the Trustees in their absolute discretion.

Parent and staff association of Keinton Mandeville Primary School. Raise funds through various activities to provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school for the benefit of pupils at keinton Mandeville School

ACCOMMODATION/HOUSING

The charity owns a property and some of the rent from that property is given to students to help them at in further education and higher education. We oversee the schoolrooms and give advice and help to the management committee.