Charities In Somerset

Bringing meaningful change to children, families and the community by developing innovative, inclusive, community-based solutions to social issues. Delivering the resources our community needs, particularly youth-minded but serving all ages; providing community activities, services and practical support which meet local needs, empowering all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

CIRCLES SOUTH WEST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMME WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH STATUTORY SERVICES, HELPING KNOWN SEX OFFENDERS LIVE OFFENCE-FREE LIVES.

Grant making to Cathedral Chapter & Departments. Membership activities such as talks and outings.

Take Art seeks to promote the arts in partnership with all sections of the rural population of Somerset and to advocate the important role of the arts, within a rural and social context, in the development of both the community and the individual.

The running of a museum relating to the town of Wells and the Mendip Hills

We have been helping people who live with a neurological condition since 1985 providing the therapies and support our members need to maintain their independence and to minimise the effects that neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis have on their daily lives. We are also here for their families and carers, building a strong sense of community and understanding.

Advancing the mission of God in the South West Peninsula District by providing churches and circuits with strategic resources, finance, personnel and expertise, and by supporting them in the deployment and oversight of the various ministries of the church, in programmes of training, and by providing opportunities for them to work together and support each other.

To improve the care for Cancer patients being treated at the Oncology, Breast Cancer,Urology and Radiotherapy Units at The Royal United Hospital Bath and other health units in Bath and surrounding areas in North East Somerset, West and North Wiltshire. Supporting a population of over 500,000 people.

This has been a year of less overt activity after 5 years of intense fundraising. Significant assistance has been provided to several girl choristers enabling them to remain in the choir. With the consent of The Chairty Commission, the objects of the Trust have been amended so that it can now support both boy and girl choristers. From 1st August 2011 it is The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust.

The charity aims to provide a public working museum celebrating the history of the woollen textile industry for the advancement of public education, to preserve Coldharbour Mill as a building of historic and architectural value for public benefit, and to continue textile production.

The object of the Company is to provide a Community Transport service for such of the inhabitants of West Somerset and surrounding areas who are in need of this service because of age, sickness, deprivation, disadvantage or disability (mental or physical), or poverty, or because of a lack of availability of adequate and safe public passenger services.

Providing facilities for and promoting the interests of disabled and disadvantaged persons generally from within Taunton Deane. THis provision includes supported housing, community access scheme, day care for elderly, physically disabled and people with learning and mental health problems, catering, childcare, and social activities and training at The Albemarle Centre Taunton

i. To promote the education of young people under the age of twenty-five through the medium of dramaii. To relieve those persons with special needs through the medium of dramaiii. To promote the education of young people in the art and science of theatre and dramaiv. To work with disadvantaged individuals and communities using theatre as a tool for social change

Provision of therapeutic riding lessons to around 300 disabled children and adults in one of the UK's largest equestrian centres purpose built for disabled riders. Set among 100 acres of fields and woodland, the Centre offers individual development, enabling clients to achieve skill and confidence in a safe, friendly and attractive environment.

Chard School is an non-selective independent day school for pupils aged 4 - 11 years based in Chard, Somerset. It is the only independent school in Chard, and therefore attracts pupils from a wide area, including some from Devon and Dorset. An extensive and varied curriculum is offered, and fees are kept deliberately low to help make the school accessible to a wider number of people.

The Great Commission Ministry's main goal is to spread the gospel and see believers grow in faith. In doing so we also meet the practical needs of the community and regurarly help the poor, sick, homeless & elderly. We provide opportunities for basic training to help people be in touch with modern tecnology, and encourage members to use their natural gifts whether it be in music, dance, or drama.

The Charity provides a range of services to promote and support relationships. These services include counselling for couples, individuals,families, children and young people. Psychosexual Therapy, Lifeskills training and development and mediation.These services are offered in various locations throughout Dorset and South Wiltshire.

Health and drug prevention education to children (up to the age of 13) through a series of educational programmes delivered by trained Educators.

To provide support through counselling for individuals who have been affected personally or through association by cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Re-registered from unincorporated charity number 1095533 effective 1st April 2014

ELF aims to lighten the load by supporting families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across the South West.ELF provides transport, a counselling service, accommodation, complementary therapies, a CAB-funded advice and guidance service, legal services through partnership and refreshments for patients and relatives awaiting day case appointments.

To preserve for the benefit of the people of the Rame Peninsula whatever of the historial architecture and constructional heritage that may exist in and around the Rame Peninsula

The Society organises an annual agricultural show to advance education and understanding of the rural economy and agriculture in ways which are beneficial to the local community and which foster public co-operation and goodwill.

Family Compass provides therapeutic mental health support to children, young people and families.

To improve standard of agriculture & horticulture in West Dorset and surrounding area by promoting improvement in breeding of livestock, promotion and organisation of agricultural show, ploughing matches and other competitions associated with agriculture, promotion of West Dorset agriculture to the public. To provide education in agriculturally related issues. To award bursaries to local students.

To worship God, mature believer's and show the love of God to the local community and beyond. To help practically where there is need, both inside and outside the church.