Charities In Staffordshire

TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.

The prevention or relief poverty. The relief of those in need and the provision of shelter and accommodation, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.To introduce ex-offenders and drug addicts back into society and assist their rehabilitation by providing care support and supervision.

The charity operates within Staffordshire. Water Stars Foundation delivers educational swimming lessons for children to learn to swim. Water Stars Foundation delivers regular water safety courses for children to attend and gain knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water. We work closely with schools in educational swimming lessons and train teachers in water safety.

TO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND FURTHER DEVELOP A GARDEN INSPIRED BY THE MEMORY OF THE LATE DOROTHY CLIVE TO BE USED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR THE CONTINUING BENEFIT OF BOTH STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

To promote and advance the arts, by establishing and maintaining an Opera Festival for the public's appreciation of, and engagement with, opera, music and related arts. Also, to promote and advance education, by training young artists in the presentation of opera, music and related arts under a Young Artist Programme.

YOUNG SOLUTIONS WORCESTERSHIRE IS AN INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION SUPPORTING VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. WE PROVIDE START-UP AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT; INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE; ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION; PARTNERSHIP BUILDING, AND POLICY AND RESEARCH.FORMERLY KNOWN AS WCVYS - WORCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES

The Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.

To relieve the suffering of sick wild animals by: a) Rescuing, caring for and rehabilitating injured, orphaned or distressed wild animals. b) Education of the public in the care and rehabilitation of British wildlife. c) Assisting others with research in wildlife rehabilitation.

The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living.

The Rescue and rehoming of cats and dogs, provision of neccessary veterinary care and treatment, promotion of good practice in animal care and welfare. In co-operation with the British Hen Welfare Trust, assisting with the rescue and re-homing of commercial laying hens.

Offer counselling & support to people affected by bereavement, life-changing illness and loss.Offer workshops and training for issues related to loss, bereavement, grief and other related topics.

Disability Solutions provides information, advice and support to people with disabilities, their families and carers.We operate across all disabilities and ages.The range of services covers benefits,finance, equipment advice, personal health budgets and personalisation, mobility and access advice, holidays and leisure activities, consultation and representation, other health related issues.

We provide facilities and services that are designed to enhance the physical,mental and social health of people in the Chell Area of Stoke-on-Trent. From statistics,our area shows to be both socially and economically deprived. We provide a low-cost health & fitness suite,a variety of activity classes, recreational and education courses and enjoyable and developmental activities for young people.

Gazebo promotes the social, educational and artisitc development of individuals through the creative arts, both locally and regionally. Gazebo aims to provide a comprehensive range of programmes designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of children and young people, communitites and organisations, including schools.

The charity is a purpose built day nursery looking after and educating children from 0 to 11 years.

To give training and support for young people wishing to participate in sporting activities, open to all regardless of sex or disability.

Together Active works with a network of local agencies who are committed to increasing the number of people taking part in physical activity and sport within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Provision and maintenance of almshouse housing accommodation for beneficiaries and of any Chapel attached thereto: Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents (generally or individually) as charity trustees decide: Relief of beneficiaries (generally or individually) by making grants of money or providing or paying for item and services calculated to relieve the needs of such persons.

Provide village hall for use of residents of Bradley parish at subsidised rates for leisure and educational purposes. Gives grants to organisations in Bradley and some individual educational grants. All grants strictly limited to residents of Bradley parish.

The charity provides and operates a visual and performing arts venue that is affordable and accessible for all. It provides a vibrant and engaging museum and Treasury display of silver together with inspirational education and arts experiences and access to SCC Local Records digitally. Several thousand photographs of local historical interest are available for public viewing.

North Staffs Carers exists to benefit Informal Carers of all ages by: Offering support to Carers Enlightening professionals about Carers Aiding communication between Service Providers, Planners and Carers

FREESPIRITS OFFERS DAY CARE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SPECIAL NEEDS AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AGED 18 YEARS PLUS. QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, STRIVING TO PROMOTE CHOICE, OPPORTUNITY, EXPERIENCE AND FULFILLMENT WHILST MAINTAINING RESPECT, PRIVACY, DIGNITY AND COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY.FREESPIRITS IS BASED IN STOKE ON TRENT.

Potteries Mission Circuit a Christian community empowering local churches, through sharing of their resources to: Increase awareness of God's presence. Help people grow in faith through mutual love, care and development of God-given gifts. Meet needs of all people in a changing world through service and challenging of injustice. Work out faith in daily life and share the good news of Christ.

Support of voluntary and community organisations working with children, young people and families

Avoncroft is a museum of historic buildings rescued from imminent destruction and carefully rebuilt on an open-air site near Bromsgrove in the north of Worcestershire. Our principal aim isTo inspire enthusiasm for and understanding of the history of building as illustrated at Avoncroft, and the relationship of people with the buildings they constructed and in which they lived and worked.