Charities In Thurrock

The Thurrock Community Chest promotes and supports local good causes and community groups through a programme of constructive grant making. By working together to build up funds, local donations are pooled and an independent board of trustees with local representation from all sectors of the community consider applications for grants.

A. We maintain a drop in centre where we provide information and advice about local and national services. B. We run support groups for older women & men mainly of Asian origin. C. We run music & dancing classes for young people. D. We promote community cohesion by organising community cultural events like Baisakhi & Diwali.

Boxing hall for young and old

Provide a regular place to meet and opportunities for people to reminisce, access further information and socially interact. A reminisce/social group every Thursday. Held at a local hall.A lunch club every Friday Regular social events for the wider community (Buffets with entertainment ie singer)

Provides video programmes of local interest

The charity organises weekly Friday prayer meeting in Brentwood & promotes religious harmony amongst the local community

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SNAC aims to provide opportunities for children, young people and others who have physical and/or learning difficulties. This is achieved by the provision of programmes of recreation, educational and social activities, outings and events. We encourage family members, along with the extended family, to join in these activities. This gives parents and carers the chance to network with others people.

To improve the community by providing a vital link between churches and schools

To actively maintain and conserve a scheduled ancient monument.To promote the fort, encourage new members and present the fort to the public during open days.To research the history of the fort up until its closure in the 1960's.To display the findings of the research during opens.To encourage school parties studying history as part of the curriculum.

Educate and support the public concerning the benefits of secure and committed couple relationships, marriage and family life;Promote research into all aspects of couple and family relationships;Seek to enhance, the good health, both mental and physical, of adults and young people and children;Support and educate young people and children in the development of their interpersonal skills.