Charities In Wandsworth

To help and educate young people through their leisure-time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

Crossworld runs a range of fooball-related projects for young people who are seeking or have sought asylum in the UK in order to equip them to live productive and fulfilling lives. Crossworld's projects include a weekly drop-in project, and weekly training sessions and competitive matches for our eleven-a-side football team. We also run a series of summer activities.

To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of South London, in particular Lambeth, in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs to participate more fully in society.

We organise events which encourage young people to participate in and appreciate the arts, chiefly dance. We introduce children to culture and art forms, (chiefly dance), who would not otherwise have the opportunity. This can involve activities such as workshops, trips to theatrical performances etc.

The charity provides recreational services to the elderly and young people from different ethnic background in an effort to bridge the age gap and culture between both.They also facilitates the provision of medical care for members of the organisation.

The principle activity of the Body Action Campaign (BAC) is to provide positive activities and education for children and young people from ethnic minority and socially excluded backgrounds

We exists to advance the provision of safe and satisfying play the education of children aged under 5, The relief of poverty among families in particular by the provision of information and advice.Services run from our premises are provided through a lease/contract by London Early Years Foundation which is a charity.

THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE BYTHE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND ADVICE.

The Believe Foundation's central driving principle is that of nurturing balance. Of mind, body and soul. Our inclusive, bottom-up approach is designed to break the cycle of domestic abuse by offering clients a personalised programme that will take them from crisis to flourishing.

Provision of educational awards.

Purchase of a book or books to be awarded as a prize to one or more students attending South Thames Colleges Group

Financial and other support to local user groups wanting to hire space at the library; promoting and raising awareness of the facility among the local community; financial and other support to the library to allow it to purchase equipment.

To provide Mentoring and career related support to young people (16 - 21) Primarily in the London boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth. Our target groups are academically able students who are being educated in "urban schools in challenging contexts"

Currently under discussion by senior management of the school as to the best way to use the Trust, both to improve funds, and make best use of the trust for the benefit of the students. If fund raising becomes as large as is being considered then the personnel involved, and the running of the trust will change.

The charity is in place to try and support a general for children and vulnerable adults in Merton, Surrey. The charity is growing and becomes involved in setting up activities and anything else that maybe needed to help children or vulnerable adults into becoming more active.

Supports the work of Nightingale House, a care home for older members of the Jewish community

Religious activities; Help and support for the young, elderly and mankind in general.

We provide information , support , advice , referrals and signposting on immigration, housing, welfare benefits, employment and training .- Seminars and workshops on health-Children activities : Outings and trips to historical sites- Cultural activities .

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance, to provide facilities for recreation or leisure and the relief of unemployment in the Wandle Valley, being the area within 1.6km of the Wandle Valley Regional Park per the London Plan 2011 published by the GLA.

We are an American Football team for young people between the ages of 15 and 18 years. The purpose of the club is to bring young people together to learn and play American Football. In doing this they would learn self discipline, find a positive outlet for aggression and break down territorial barriers which contribute to youth violence.

OFFERING FINANCIAL HELP TO YOUTH ORGANISATIONS BASED IN THE BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH, MAINLY CONCERNED WITH RIVER ACTIVITIES, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE.

provides education/training to young people of all race, gender and religion from age 7 to 16. The charity is also engaged in religious activities, give help to the general public, provides drug and alcohol counselling service to young people and also provides advice, advocacy and information to young people.

The Stacpoole Trust holds property at Trott Street Battersea that is used to provide a Roman Catholic Church for the local community. The sale in 2005 of part of the property (the old primary school) provided funds to construct new parish facilities and do some refurbishment to the Church. Work began in Spring 2011 and was completed a year later. This work used up all the charity's funds.

Wandsworth Mind @ The Forester provides a base for people with serious mental health problems. It has a cafe and activities aimed at promoting social inclusion, recovery and a sense of belonging. Service users work as volunteers or sessional staff, with the aim of creating a community which is both therapeutic and business-like. It also runs two second-hand shops and a housing support service