Charities In Sunderland

To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity of those living in the North East of England.

We deliver high standards of arts education within the community and encourage craftsmanship by supporting local arts groups, fostering lifelong learning and enhancing skills and comprehension. We foster social inclusion for the greater good, utilising the arts to prevent social exclusion and help individuals to integrate into society.

GNE supports children ,young people, families and carers affected by disability or a barrier to learning by providing leisure activities, holiday schemes, training and work experience. We provide emotional, physical, practical and spiritual support we work towards educating society about the needs and positive attributes of young people with a disability or barrier to learning and their families

NERAF provide peer 1-2-1 recovery coaching & peer groups for people who have substance addictions & their family/carers. NERAF work to achieve outcomes in, Mental, Physical & Emotional Health &Wellbeing,HousingEducation/Employment, Relationships, Finance,Offending, Living Skills. Raising public awareness through a monthly newsletter,website,conferences,partnership working,training & networks.

Sunday: Morning services 9.30am to 11am and 11.30am to 1pm.Mid-week services: Prayer Meeting, Connect Groups and Discipleship Hubs each monthly.Wednesday: Toddler Group 10am to 11.30am.Foodbank: Wednesday 1pm to 3pm and Friday 10am to 12 noon.

Based in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings

DADLG provides a wide range of sports, social and leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities and their families. We aim to enable families to engage in events and activities as a family with siblings, parents and carers, being supported to take part in new and adventurous activities as well as familiar activities.

Advancing the Sikh religion by:-1) Propagating the teachings of the ten Gurus and Ski Guru Granth Sahib2) Maintaining a library and reading rooms3) Encouranging and promoting the study of Sikh religion amongst the public and social cultural dialogue

Ryhope Community Association aims to work with members of the local community to identify need, subsequently plans and delivers a broad range of social, leisure and educational opportunities that address the identified needs and promote community cohesion thereby enhancing the quality of life for local residents.

The Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust raises money from events and gives grants to support young people living in North East England to reach their potential, in the fields of Sport & Performance, by assisting with costs for auditions, exams, coaching qualifications, equipment, or travel expenses, at the beginning of their careerApplications form on website http://togetherforevertrust.co.uk

1) Providing worship, prayer and teaching services in Chester-Le-Street. 2) Encouraging and supporting individuals in the church and wider community. 3) Provision of services for children and young people. 4) Supporting through giving financial gifts to individuals and organisations that fulfil the charities vision and values.

Public worship, charity support, groups catering for children, young people, older people. Fundraising for charities at home and abroad.

The conduct of public worship and mission in the local community through a full range of services and activities based in our wide range of buildings and other locations within the locality.

TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY PROVIDING A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER, RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND PRACTICES ACCORDING TO THE HOLY BIBLE, CARRYING OUT CHRISTIAN DEVOTIONAL ACTS AND CARRYING OUT EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH WORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.WE CONDUCT OUR CHARITY ACTIVITIES IN SUNDERLANDAND ENVIRONS.

To proudly promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender culture through public celebration of our heritage and engaging in education and cultural activities that enrich the community, whilst raising awareness of the issues people face regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics whilst building mutual respect and working to end discrimination

As a charity provide the following services-1. Educational support services- we run free after school session to improve the children from BAME background. 2. Mental health workshop- we run various mental health workshop to increase the awareness of mental health issues and discuss on this topic.3. Family Fun Day in Bank Holidays4. Activities to keep the Park and street cleaning etc.

Animal welfare support in Sunderland, Hartlepool and South Tyneside (including some areas in County Durham and Gateshead). We provide welfare assistance (signposting and advice), assisted neutering scheme, pet food bank, education and funded vet clinics (criteria apply to all services). This branch does not currently have animal shelter facilities or accept animals from the public.

New Horizon provides a range of support services to the African Community in Sunderland, including- Housing Support- Immigration Advice- Benefits Advice and Claims- Support Refugee & Asylum Seeker

Oxclose Church (AKA Hope Family Church) is the local parish church for Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear. We serve the people of our community through the operations of a local church, through caring for the spiritual, emotional, and practical wellbeing of all in our community.

The charity provides community centre facilites to the local community and beyond. Room space is hired out to various organisations. Amongst other things it is used as a polling station, councillor meetings, resident groups, blood donor site. It was also used as a base for victims who were caught up in local flooding within the area last year. It depends on an annual Local Government grant.

Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities

THROUGH GRANTS TO OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND OTHER SUPPORT, WE PROMOTE POLICY CHANGE BY FUNDING PROJECTS THAT INFORM DISCUSSION AND INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY. OUR AIM IS TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND REDUCE SOCIAL DEPRIVATION.

Out of hours courier service to local NHS trusts provided by volunteers free of charge

Providing services of worship, prayer and fellowship of Jesus Christ. Carrying out religious education teaching. Providing facilities to allow believers to practice their faith and follow the doctrines and supplying and mailing available literature explaining doctrines.

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