Charities In West Berkshire

Pre-school for children aged from 2.5 upwards.

To relieve suffering by providing volunteers trained to search and recover missing vulnerable people, working at the request of Thames Valley Police and assisting other Rescue organisations. Providing First Aid and Search and Rescue volunteers to the County Emergency Resilience department during times of flood or other disasters. Providing First Aid and marshaling personnel to local organisations.

The GAP Festival is designed as a celebration of arts in our culturally thriving community.

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the public by the provision of traditional Thames river craft, equipment and resources to enable people to learn how to row, skull, punt and / or paddle and to practice these skills and to hold a regatta.

To preserve and maintain Greenham Control Tower,for the benefit of the public by providing a museum, special exhibitions and supporting visitor facilities. To advance the education of the public by provision of a museum, displays and relevant collections, special exhibitions, talks and activities about the Tower explaining its role in military and aviation history and its local community links

West Berkshire Homeless (Newbury area) works with the homeless or those facing homelessness by helping to obtain accommodation and if possible employment, helping obtain finance to obtain/maintain accommodation, exploring ways of preventing benefit withdrawals that result in homelessness, if required, providing a night shelter during the winter period and working to elevate general poverty.

It provide additional facilities or experiences to the children at the school over and above what can be provided from the normal school budget provided by the Local LEA.

The charity's main remit is the management of Hungerford Youth and Community Centre building and outdoor facilities, as well as supporting youth and community services with a special emphasis on youth services. The Centre subsidises fully the hire for youth clubs (100%) and in part for groups which benefit the community (25%).

St Mary's is a church that is part of the Oxford Diocese in Berkshire. Regular services take place during the week and at weekends. Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals also take place. St Mary's plays an active part in the local community and runs lunch clubs for elderly residents, a support group for those who have been bereaved as well as a number of activities for young people and families.

Supporting families affected by Sickle cell in the Thames Valley area and raising awareness of Sickle Cell through our fundraising and awareness events.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ARE TOADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESTATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETOIN HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THEUNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEESMAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT

Provide amateur sports, leadership training, 1st aid training, referee training, keep fit and healthy to young people aged between 6-18 years old. Also offer opportunities to parents to help and support their children in these pursuits.

Providing music therapy and expression through music, art and play for sick or disabled children and teenagers in hospital, school or wherever needed. To support sick or disabled children, young people and their families providing special requirements as necessary to alleviate the trauma, stress and suffering of the whole family unit.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CIO ARE:(A) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH ('FACILITIES' IN THIS CLAUSE MEANS LAND BUILDING EQUIPMENT AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES);(B) TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATI

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF NEWBURY AND NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND COACHING FOR ATHLETICS AND RELATED DISCIPLINES (TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS, ROAD RUNNING AND CROSS COUNTRY).

We are a pre school based in Boxford, West Berkshire. We aim to enhance the development and education of the children under statutory school age, by providing quality care and education, whilst encouraging parents to be involved in their child's learning.

Torch Help Hub (Torch) utilises volunteers from local churches to provide a helping hand to those who otherwise cannot get help and tend to fall through the gaps of existing support or provision. We offer a wide range of free personal and practical help, as well as a Parish Nursing service plus signposting to organisations that we partner with, as we seek to love our neighbours as Jesus commands.

Henley Choral Society comprises of an adult choir as well a youth choir ( age 8-17) who rehearse weekly during term times and perform one or more concerts each term. In addition the Society runs workshops some of which are open to the public and is part of Henley Town's public Christmas and summer festivals.

To help disadvantaged young people

Pre-School for children aged 2-5, in the Newbury area

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGH MEDIATION FOR PARENTS OR COUPLES WHOSE RELATIONSHIPS APPEAR TO BE BREAKING DOWN AND WHERE SUCH RELATIONSHIPS HAVE ALREADY BROKEN DOWN. TO ADVISE AND HELP IN THE SETTLEMENT OF DIFFERENCES OR POTENTIAL DIFFERENCES OVER ASSOCIATED AREAS INCLUDING RESIDENCE, CONTACT TO CHILDREN AND FINANCIAL MATTERS.

Work to promote christian family life within the Diocese of Oxford and overseas through the support given to the Central Mothers' Union.

Providing recreational opportunities for the Thatcham area and surrounding villages through the playing of Rugby Football. Offering activity to all age groups from U6 to U16, Colts, Senior Rugby, and also non-contact Walking Rugby.

We run a Pre-School 3 days a week, term time, plus a Baby & Toddler group once a week at the Village Hall. The group provides educational and social activities for young children plus an opportunity for local families to meet and socialise in our rural area. We are inspected by Ofsted and supported by the West Berkshire Early Years team. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance.