Charities In Somerset

An ancient village charity which receives the income from investments and distributes this at Christmas to residents aged 70 or over.

Stogumber Festival advances, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of music and the arts especially in West Somerset, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals. It also encourages the development of young musicians and to support their education by providing platforms, access to concerts and tuition in music and the arts.e

Provides a group to young people school aged 5-11 who can access the BACH Hall, West Monkton. Offering a variety of activities such as pool, crafts, movie nights, football and the local park. The aim is to provide a space for young people to mix with their peers and access support from safe adults. The group hopes to encourage young people to be a positive force of good in the community.

Provision maintenance improvement of sporting & leisure facilities of recreational grounds at Dummis Lane and Chapmans Close, Wookey & owned by Wookey Parish Council in Somerset for the benefit of inhabitants of the Parish of Wookey which shall be known as the area of benefit, without distinction of age politial religious or other opinions with the object of improving life of the inhabitants.

The Charity organises various fundraising activities, the main one being the South West Coastal Path Walk 2006 and 2008, River Boat Trip and we also receive kind donations. This enables us to achieve our Charity's aim and provide local CF people with medical, physiotherapy equipment and resources thus improving their quality of life and also helping the CF Trust into finding a cure for CF.

Promotes charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Isle Brewers, not inconsistent with the principles and doctrines of the Church of England as the Trustees from time to time think fit.

Based in Wiltshire, the charity raises money through local fund raising events such as dances, quizes and social evenings in order to assist children enter the world of ice skating at local rinks

Operating within St Peter & St Paul Parish Wincanton for local purposes.

Dulcote Village recreation and play area.

Church purposes of the interests of the inhabitants of Tatworth parish

The income of the charity is to be applied for the relief of poverty in the Parish of Sutton Montis at the directions of the Rector and churchwardens by grants made at christmas towards the cost of fuel clothing and food.

Gifts to widowed or sick of Broomfield usually distributed around Christmas.Small grants to assist with the education of students under age of 25 who either reside in or have at least one parent residing in the parish of Broomfield.

Grants to support Ministers in training, financial support of ministers in need, other financial support to those within the Baptist denominational family.

The care of all who give their time as vergers and other volunteers within the Church of England.

The church has now ceased to function and has been taken over by Stream Cross Community Church.

We have no activities, but have title to the Palairet Hall. The hall is leased to the Parish Council of Norton St. Philip and run for it by a management committee.

Relief in need Stocklinch, Somerset

Supporting the community of Priddy.

To promote the wellbeing of ex and serving personnell of Parachute Regimental Association and Airborne Forces

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At the moment we are temporary closed due to trying to rehouse into a new buildings. We are still doing talks about Dunkeswell and we are doing tours around the area of Dunkeswell so we can let people know the history of the area in World War Two.

General Charitable PurposesRelief of PovertyReligious activities

For more info visit www.somersetplay.org.uk. SPF provides support and infrastructure for the Play Sector in Somerset. Namely: Support and expert advice to VCS providers, Representation at other groups, Process for campaigning for higher quality and increased play opportunities, Resources for developing children and young peoples play provision and opportunities.

Production of plays and variety shows in Ditcheat Village Hall

The Charity currently makes small grants to gifted and talented young people, usually in the fields of sporting activity, adventure travel and enrichment activities to enable them to develop their talents or to compete at a regional or national level.