Charities In Staffordshire

The object of the organisation is to relieve the isolation of older, vulnerable or isolated people in Ashbourne, the Derbyshire Dales, East Staffordshire and its surrounding areas by offering a regular telephone befriending service which aims to improve the quality of life, increase levels of well-being and supports independent living.

THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF SAMARITANS OF STOKE & NEWCASTLE IS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF DEATH BY SUICIDE BUT WE ALSO SUPPORT ANYONE IN DISTRESS OF ANY KIND. SAMARITANS PROVIDE A 24/7 SUPPORT SERVICE TO ANYONE DISTRESSED OR IN DESPAIR BY A FREEPHONE TELEPHONE LINE, E-MAIL AND TEXT, AND OUR BRANCH IS OPEN FOR FACE TO FACE VISITS. WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO LOCAL OUTREACH WORK TO MAKE OUR SERVICE KNOWN.

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, course and small groups. The provision of young people's clubs and activities. Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities for senior citizens, parents toddlers and others.

Local fundraising events (community involvement)Volunteers help to run a community craft tea room, which is currently closed due to the pandemic. In October 2020 we opened a community food club to help local people who were struggling for food. The food club is based in the craft tea room. We are planning to set up a veterans support group, and continue with a monthly carers group.

Provision of a church for worship ministrations, holy sacraments and teachings in full accord and unity with the doctrines, rules, ritual, chant, canon law, faith, practice, discipline, tranditions and usage of the Antiochian Orthodox ChurchAdvancement of the education in the faith of the Antiochian Orthodox Church, its history and religious cultureRelief and assistance to the sick and elderly

Supporting and promoting scouting in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area

SNAP provides indoor and outdoor play facilities for children with special needs and disabilities. We cater for children of all ages and disabilities from the most challenging to those with profound and multiple mental & physical disabilities.

Victory Church is responsible to its congregation in Leek, Staffordshire that it is cared for on a pastoral, social and holistic manner. Also we ensure we are caring for the wider community in a pastoral and evangelistic manner.

To enhance the development and eduaction of pre-school children

We are a pre-school providing care and education for children aged 2 - 5 years.

To support marginalised bright people aged 14 and above, with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Tourette's Syndrome, mostly with mental ill health, and their carers to find a sustainable lifestyle. Lifeworks run social groups for clients, support groups for carers, an ADHD support group, outreach, advocacy, advice, diagnosis referrals, and where possible befriending and life coaching.

We provide formal training in the art of Bharatanatyam, Indian classical dance, to young people and adults in the community through accredited courses leading to professional qualifications in dance. We also undertake dance-in-education workshops in the formal sector to early years, primary and secondary schools. We annually stage a major dance event for students to celebrate their learning.

Helping victims of human trafficking by way of rescue , rehabilitation and counselling. Providing awareness training and education in the prevention of human trafficking and modern day slavery. Supporting other organisations, raising funds and encouraging donations

St. Mark's and St. Andrew's are Church of England churches serving the communities of Great Wyrley, Cheslyn Hay, Landywood and Churchbridge in South Staffs. We aim to be a community of people that reflects the welcome and love of God. Our places of worship also offer spaces for the wider community to meet and throughout the year we hold groups for the bereaved, children groups, craft and music

Financial and human support for St Margarets Church, Great Barr

LOCAL AUTHORITY

The provision of a day care centre and care for those service users that attend the centre suffering from Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. From 2009, the centre now also provides domiciliary care for its members. The centre's activities are aimed at young adults from North Staffordshire and adjoining areas.

Operating a Music School at one main centre and several satellite centres with ensembles and orchestras a choir, music and instrumental teaching, concerts and tours.

Pink Sisters was created to support people who have been diagnosed with all types of cancers and their families and friends that have been affected by their cancer diagnosis. We aim to provide a safe space for people living with cancer to come together, share and express their feelings, ask questions and meet others in a similar situation or who have followed similar treatment plans.

The Charity provides confidential emotional support to those who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, with the aim of improving their emotional health and reducing the incidence of suicide. The Charity operates a telephone helpline which is open 24 hours a day; 365 days a year. Our support allows contacts to explore difficult feelings.

A) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision offacilities and instruction of sports, principally but not exclusively in the West Midlands (region).B) To advance the education of the public in the benefits of healthy lifestyles, principally but notexclusively in the West Midlands (region).

To promote, provide and/or assist in the provision of facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cheddleton and the surrounding area for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants and in particular by provision of a sports and recreation centre.

The Farming Life Centre is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Peak District farmers and rural communities. It promotes health and well-being through its projects, services and resources and celebrates hill-farming past, present and future.

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Abbots Bromley and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare.

Economic & community development together with the relief of poverty locally, nationally and internationally by the making of grants to individuals and organisations.