Charities In Somerset

Provision of accommodation for applicants over 60 years of age with some local connection who are in need.

Custodian Trustees of property and investments owned by individual Baptist Churches. Providing advice and guidance in relation to charity law and the advancement of Christian religion especially by the means of and in accordance with the principles of the Baptist denomination as set out for the time being in the Declaration of Principle of The Baptist Union of Great Britain.

We run Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts within Scout Association principles. We provide constructive, safe, fun, adventurous recreational activities. We focus on developing young people, teaching them skills that are applicable throughout their lives by encouraging an exploration and appreciation of the outdoors, interaction and healthy activity, community involvement and service.

To promote the general purpose of the work of the Young Men's Christian Association Movement for the physical, intellectual and spiritual, fitness, training and well being of youth in accordance with the rules and principles adopted by the National Council of YMCAs area of benifit being South West England

Music Making in the Somerset area. The society gives approximately three public performances of a wide range of choral works during the year, employing soloists and instrumentalists to augment our forces.

The Charity's aim is to provide a centre for social and recreational activities for the inhabitants of Chilthorne Domer and those who live in the immediate vicinity regardless of race, sex, age, colour, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability.

Training and educating people of all ages and abilities from 8 years upwards to play brass musical instruments and perform a wide range of music for public benefit in and around Wells.

TO MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS OF THE VILLAGE

Dorset Search Dogs uses dogs to help the police and other statutory bodies search for missing people in the UK.

To provide nursery and pre school service to mere and the surrounding area for 2-4 and a half year olds on a non profitable basis.

The management and maintenance of the property for use as a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Combe St Nicholas.

General fund raising within the school - fayres/cake sales/ Raffles/Social Events

To provide village hall facilities for all clubs, societies and individuals and to provide community activities and resources for the residents of Dinder and surrounding areas.

Advancing knowledge about the life, work and times of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, and in the places associated with them; and supporting Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey as a centre of Coleridge interest, in co-operation with the National Trust.

Fundraising events to raise money for school equipment etc.New Parents Meetings.Family Fun Evening, Christmas Fair, Summer Fair, Bingo.

To preserve and present the history of aviation in the southwest of England in general, and the Blackdown Hills in particular, and to inform and educate the general public of that history through a programme of communication (e.g. via web-site, newsletters, lectures & talks, etc.), events and displays.

Management of village hall for use by village and others

We support residents and organisations local to the parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford through the provision of food, essentials and grants, both material and monetary, in order to offset financial hardship and emotional distress.

THE CHARITY OWNS A PROPERTY IN PITMINSTER CALLED CHURCH ROW, WHICH CONSISTS OF FIVE TWO-BEDROOMED COTTAGES, BUILT IN 1830 AS ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR OF THE VILLAGE. THESE ARE LET AT A VERY REASONABLE RENT. A PROPORTION OF THE INCOME, AFTER EXPENSES, IS DIVIDED BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE PARISH CHARITY IN THE PROPORTIONS 2/3 TO 1/3.

KAG helps support projects for spiritual, humanitarian & educational within Burma & Thailand.- Provide relief aid to homeless Karen on the Thai-Burmese boarder.- Helping to set up long term sustainable projects to help in agriculture & education for the Karen people.- Supporting student education in a Bible school in Chang Mai, North Thailand.Educating within UK about Karen issues

A rural youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. YFC offers young people the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in public speaking, sports, stock-judging, cultural skills such as dance, entertainments, drama, pantomime, social events & meetings. Clubs are member led and members learn important life skills such as chairmanship,secretarial, leadership and programme planning.

Youth club, sports facilities etc for young people

Provision of recreation facilities at the Donald Pither Memorial Ground, Castle Cary.

The charities activities are to give young people in North Somerset the opportunity to learn, play and perform in a brass band. To enable them to do this they play a wide variety of music and play at many different venues throughout the school year.