Charities In Somerset

The provision and maintenance of recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of West Dorset and its neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. (Memorandum of Association of Bridport & West Dorset Sports Trust Ltd)

The Charity's primary objective is to promote the conservation and welfare of amphibians and reptiles in the UK and anywhere else in the world. This includes habitat reclamation, remediation and restoration.The Charity's secondary objective is to promote education amenity and research activities for the benefit of the public at large relevant to amphibians and reptiles.

The Law Centre provides legal advice and advocacy service for unwaged and low paid people and for people experiencing unlawful discrimination

To raise funds and invite and receive contributions by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise to supplement as the League thinks fit the resources of the hospital service in consultation with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; to support the hospital by means of voluntary service; to provide facilities for patients and relatives.

The provision, maintenance and upkeep of Churches and chapels for the Roman Catholic Church. Houses of study and colleges for the education and training of priests of the Roman Catholic Church. The provision of schools, colleges and educational establishments for the general education of children and other persons.

Our Association is established to promote education in the heritage of the railway from Taunton to Minehead by restoring, preserving and displaying railway locomotives, carriages, wagons and other artefacts (including documents, drawings, photographs, recordings and films) of historical interest and the buildings connected therewith.

We are a user-Led organisation. Our mission is "To enable and empower disabled people and carers to have independence, choice and control in their lives". We work through consultation, representation and service provision to fulfil our mission.

A VCS organisation, we promote communication, consultation, networking and partnership working with the voluntary and community sector.We empower adults and young people to voice issues about local social care services.We provide information and advice about voluntary and statutory health and wellbeing services.We are hosts for local involvement networks in West of England

Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.

The provision of a pavilion, playing fields and other facilities for the inhabitants of Keynsham and surrounding areas and o include the relief of those individuals who are in need by reason of age, disability or ill-health. Activities include meetings, classes, sporting activities and other forms of recreation and leisure activity, to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

TO MAKE DONATIONS TO OTHER REGISTERED CHARITABLE TRUSTS.TO MAKE DONATIONS TO UNIVERSITIES OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.TO MAKE DONATIONS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY CHARITIES IN ANY PART OF THE COUNTRY.

The charity exists to reduce inequalities and provide health, social, educational and cultural opportunities for individuals and communities in its area of benefit. The work is delivered from the Balsam Centre.

WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE IS A PROFESSIONAL CONCERT HALL DELIVERING OVER 100 CONCERTS A YEAR FEATURING WORLD CLASS ARTISTS. IN ADDITION IT WELCOMES AROUND 60,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PROGRAMME OF COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT, COUNTY AND WIDER REGION. THE CENTRE IS MANAGED BY AN INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE TRUST.

CRY is an international Christian Children's charity with the mission to empower children in the world's most disadvantaged nations to rise beyond poverty under the leadership of local champions.

The Society offers a comprehensive adoption service that includes recruiting, assessing and preparing adoptive families for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK, supporting child and family throughout the adoption process and beyond; working with birth parents who may be considering adoption for their child and providing counselling services to adopted people and their relatives.

The object of the charity is the care, protection and rehabilitation of unwanted and feral animals. Whilst based on the outskirts of Bristol our area of coverage is basically where required.

Girlguiding South West England provides a range of activities and opportunities for girls and young women aged from 5 years to adult in Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Isle of Wight, Jersey and Guernsey.

The Trust manages the Underfall Yard site, including the Patent Slipway, and is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of buildings and machinery. The majority of buildings are let out to Maritime Businesses to nurture maritime skills in Bristol. The Trust improves public access and understanding through the Visitor Centre, opportunities for learning and operation of historic machinery.

Provide the Circuit churches with human resources (both Ministerial and Lay), pastoraloversight and care, leadership training and education, administration and coordination, all insupport of the churches promotion of the Christian faith.

Parish Church.

Inspire vulnerable young people to:reach their full potential.learn valuable life skillsbuild confidence and self esteemmake a measurable difference to their livesthrough a programme of outdoor activities and challenging experiences.

To meet un-served social needs in South Somerset, Mendip and Sedgemoor by providing high quality support to voluntary and community sector organisations and, where appropriate, through direct provision of services.

The provision of community transport

CHARIS works to resettle refugees in Somerset and the surrounding area providing for them the opportunity of a new life. These refugees are drawn from the most vulnerable groups and are identified through the UNHCR programs and arrive in the UK via the UK Governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.