Charities In Somerset

The Church provides religious services for public worship, including dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions. The Church is affiliated with the Spiritualists National Union.

Raising funds for activities which supports the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it To provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds) as the committee in collaboration with the Governing Body shall from time to time determine.

To help to restore, preserve, repair, maintain , improve and beautify the church of St. Mary's, Bruton.

Rural Life Museum and Victorian School

Provision of facilities for local groups and individuals.

Crewkerne Lions CIO is a service organisation who raises money through charitable events for the local community, as well as Lions Clubs International Foundation. Fundraising activities include Easter Egg raffles, Duck Races, Tractor Runs, Bingo, Horse and Dog Shows. On occasions, we also marshal events and profits from these are paid into the charity account after admin costs have been deducted.

Fundraising and Donations used to take Burn Injured Children on activity camps and family day trips

Promotion of an annual competitive festival of the arts for young people aged 18 years and under. The charity also promotes other competitive events during the year.

- Introductory courses on Insight meditation practice- Teacher led meditation practice courses - Teacher led retreat meditation days- Weekly evening sitting group, combining practice and discussion to support individual practice- Monthly day time sitting group.- Monthly 'self led' day retreats- Monthly group to support focusing practice.

To provide a social meeting place for the people of the Parish and surrounding areas.

PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE AND IT'S IMMEDIATE NEIGHBOURHOOD

The charity exists to conserve, restore and manage the Dawe's Twineworks heritage factory in West Coker, Somerset, and to record and celebrate the twine, rope and sailcloth industries which flourished in the area because the local soils were excellent for growing flax and hemp.The old buildings and machinery restoration is almost complete. We are building a visitor centre.

1) The relief of persons resident in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of St Decuman, Watchet and St Peter, Williton who are in need, hardship or distress. 2) The maintenance and repair of the Parish Church of St Decuman, Watchet.

to advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public

The choir aims to promote, develop and support the wider appreciation of choral music by the development of musical standards, the presentation of public concerts and by offering support and services to other charitable organisations.

To provide facilities in the form of a Pavilion for recreational and leisure-time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Yeovil and South Somerset in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants.

village hall

Recreation Ground facilities,which include tennis courts, football pitches, BMX track, Club house and changing rooms, Children's play area

Our goal is to help people help themselves out of poverty. We build successful social enterprises to sustainably fund;care, food and education for orphans, community centres, installation of water, sanitation and electricity systems, support for teachers and healthcare workers, HIV prevention projects, AIDS counselling and physiotherapy and the provision of family grants and enterprise support.

Distribution of Trust funds to locally selected charities

To advance the education of the public in Castle Cary, Ansford and the surrounding areas by the operation and management of a Community Library.

We organise social events for both children and adults to raise money. These include discos, bingo and fairs. We also organise events that enhance the education of the children, for example design competitions and science fairs. The money we raise is used to purchase equipment or fund events to enhance the children's education and experiences.

A volunteer Male Voice Choir, rehearsing and performing concerts mainly in the Somerset Area and Bath. Encouraging men of all ages to join and develop their singing skillsRaising money for local charities at our performances

Village and surrounding community recreation groups and sports hall.

For people with learning disabilities and their families. Aims to enable people with learning disabilities to access leisure and social activities in the community and opportunities for personal development including self-advocacy.Campaigns for the rights of people with a learning disability and works with other organisations and groups for the benefit of people with learning disabilities.