Charities In Stoke on trent City

Charitable assistance to defined group

Providing boat trips for people with disabilities on the Montgomery Canal at Welshpool. Two boats are in operation and both are specially adapted with lifts/ramps/wheelchair access etc.

We are a Preschool providing a safe and happy environment for the under 4's

Ford Green Hall Museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life in the 17th Century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furnature. The Hall welcomes all and appeals to a wide range of ages and encourages schools to visit and take part in activities.

OUT OF SCHOOL CARE FACILITY FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

HOLIDAYS FOR PEOPLE IN NEEDPRISON VISITS & CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR PRISONERS IN LICHFIELD DIOCESEPARENTING COURSESTO ENCOURAGE MARRIAGE AND THE BRINGING UP OF CHILDREN IN THE FAITH & LIFE OF THE CHURCHKNITTING FOR BABY UNITS

Museum comprising an extensive collection of ceramics, copper plates, tools, pattern books, paper records and other items recording the history of the manufacture of Spode china from its origin in 1770 all which archive is held upon trust to preserve it as a collection and to advance the education of the public by its exhibition; and a visitor centre on the former factory site at Stoke.

To relieve persons in Leek and the surrounding areas who are in conditions of need (beneficiaries) in such ways as the Trustees from time to time think fit.

Public worship services, Community Coffee Mornings. Community Knitting Club, Mums & Tots, Youth activities, and children's club. Support of evangelical missionaries and missions agencies.

. The charity serves the local community by helping people who are elderly, disabled and or disadvantaged. They make grants to individuals, local organisations and national and international appeals Support is also offered to improve the physical and natural environment. They raise funds from public donations and the provision of events such as carnivals,fetes firework displays and similar.

encouraging community participation in heathy recreation and to advance amateur athletics in the area through the club by providing sports coaching and training and promoting participation and competition .

Charity Objects: AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY AMONG WOMEN FROM BAME BACKGROUNDS, REFUGEES, AND ASYLUM SEEKERS, TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH SAFE ACCOMMODATION, SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT FOOD BANK FOR FAMILIES, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, TO RELIEVE WOMEN SURFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

CAMPING, HIKING, ABSEIILING, ETC., WEEKLY SECTION MEETINGS WHERE FIVE ELEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE PROGRAMME AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SCOUT ASSOC.

The main areas of activity this year saw the development of the Inner Vision Music Workshops for Visually Impaired people into 5 areas of London, and the National Tour of the Inner Vision Orchestra These activities have been celebrated in national and regional media including the BBC. The Orchestra and workshops were held under the direction of Baluji Shrivastav OBE, supported by Linda Shanson.

Theatre touring and educational work in schools

We are a multi-purpose community facility,we run activities, including a Kids Club,a Youth Club, a Jobs Club,and a Social Afternoon. Various groups hire our rooms, inc. Slimming World, dance groups,and Adult & Community Learning.We have a community book lending service,we hire rooms out for parties,meetings etc. We have tenants including the National Teaching Advisory Service and The MS Society.

To provide adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25.

Scouting. To promote the development of young people in achieving physical, social and intellectual potentials as individuals as responsible citizens as members of their local, national and international communities

Religious activities

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1. The advancement of the christian religion according to the Holy Scriptures as contained in the confession of faith.2. To relief sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods, items or services and counselling support3. To promote for the benefit of the public the provision of facilities for recreation for the young people.

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for theinhabitants of Stoke on Trent and the surrounding area in particular by theprovision of facilities for training and coaching in the sport of amateurboxing.

Beacon House of Prayer provides a Christian prayer resource centre, a place for people to explore prayer and the spiritual dimension of life, undertakes training about prayer and aspects of the Christian faith, organises sustained prayer and worship, provides teaching and Christian prayer activities, offers prayer for healing, and is a resource for local congregations and individuals.

Grant giving in support of women and girls

We have a club for the over 55s many of whom are socially isolated and/or have mobility difficulties, a monthly Kids & Parents club reaching single parent families, some of which have children with special needs. We also provide facilities for a local adults craft group and Cancer Support group. Alongside Christian activities - worship & education, Weddings, Funerals & Infant Dedication.