Charities In South Gloucestershire

CAROL SERVICE, CLUB RAFFLES, Coffee Morning

To advance the education of the public through theatre and live performance in the subject of performing arts.To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in the South West by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, artistic, educational and other activities.

To support all activities commensurate with the museum's ongoing aims and objectives in particular recognising the past service of those who served in the regiment.

The fostering of Anglo Polish community relationship and mutual understanding through community projects. The sharing of Anglo Polish cultural activities in music, art, literature and family life.

The Charity makes grants to retired mine workers and their dependents .The Charity makes grants to organisations involved in recreational activities.

Relief of poor persons resident in the parish of Bitton.

Quizzes, swimming, trips away, long weekends and days, theatre, cinema, ten pin bowling, raffles, skittles, meals out. walks, exhibitions - usually tactile, social evenings with various tspeakers or activities provided

Lends mobility scooters and wheelchairs to those in need within the community. Operates a luncheon club and outings for the elderly people in the community.

Providing help and support to worthy causes in our locality, nationally and internationally, and some Rotary programmes.

Charitable Activities

Friends of Freeways is a group of parents and relatives of those using Freeways' services which aims to provide mutual support for each other and to provide funds to supplement extra amenities for residents which includes giving gifts to the residents at Christmas time to be spent collectively on items or activities as well as arranging comedy shows at Leigh Court.

The prevention or relief of poverty for widows in the parishHelping elderly widows in the parish by making grants to individuals

Bristol Festivals works with and supports, other charities and organisations in the city of Bristol who organise and produce Festivals or Cultural Events which advance the arts, culture, heritage, science and amateur sport to support them to become more effective and efficient for the benefit of the public.

Cricket, football and other sporting activities

Please Note: Only provides grants to registered charities based in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset

Grants made to individuals and organisations in the Winterbourne Civil Parish area for educational/training purposes and in cases of need

Bristol ACF fund raising consists of bag packing at local supermarkets as well as donations from local individuals and organisations. During the past year we have been able to assist cadets to attend annual camp, have bought equipment to enhance training facilities and have provided funds for social activities that benefit all our young people.

Conserving the natural environment of Tormarton Village Pond and providing limited access for the villagers and others to appreciate this peaceful setting.

Improving the wellbeing of the elderly

Group for people with learning disabilities and their families.Meeting once a month for Mass and a few outings each year.

To give assistance and support to members, their dependants or other similar charities

Previously fundraising events including ladies fashion evenings, summer fairs, BBQ's collection days, quiz nights.Currently inactive.

Provides educational activities and opportunities within the church for children and young people in the community.

School for Deaf Children

Member bands of South West Brass Band Association are invited to nominate musical directors or players for financial assistance in attending approved courses of musical instruction.