Charities In West Berkshire

Undertaking voluntary work and related activities for the benefit of people who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are otherwise in need within the Town and Rural District of Hungerford.To offer advice and guidance to people willing to undertake voluntary service. Assist them in the provision of voluntary work putting them in touch with individual/statutory organisations seeking helpers.

Promote and develop beekeeping as a enjoyable and beneficial activityProvide an information service to the public in matters of beekeeping and swarm collectionVisit schools and provide educational input on apiculture for the science curriculum"Liaise with national beekeeping authorities in matters of good beekeeping practice, disease control and the environment

We are a drop in centre serving food to the homeless and vulnerable in the Newbury area. The preparation and serving of meals is our main function but we also provide groceries, tins, toiletries, clothes and bedding to those in need. It is also a place where people can socialise. We work with other organisations and agencies who can offer help and signpost those in need to the relevant groups.

RFC prepares and performs 3 - 4 concerts each year for the community. We conduct open workshops on major choral works. In the past RFC has performed in conjunction with other choruses including an area children's choir and a German chorus from Dusseldorf.

A peer based support group for military veterans and current/former emergency service personnel. Training regularly in to national fire service standards in all skills. The charity also provides Fire cover to a wide range of community events/festivals focusing on pubic safety, education and engagement across the South East and further afield if requested.

Charitable donations to The Young, The Elderly, Health Care and Animals in the areas of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

The objects of the charity are to make grants for educational purposes to schools, other organisations and individuals in the Parishes of Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End and Wokefield.

The Berkshire County Girls Football League, provides developmental and competitive football for girls from ages 7 to 18. It also supports player, coach & referee development through the provision of courses/events or through its managers' meetings. It has a website (www.bcgfl.org.uk) to promote both the activities of the league and all aspects of female football in Berkshire.

Support and assistance to church planting groups and leaders worldwide, mainly with House Church planting movements and implementing faith in the work place, including projects in Burundi.Support for training Kenyan and other people in the training centre established in northern Kenya and local House Churches.Providing financial support to individuals, groups or churches in need or distress.

Management of the Village Hall and recreation ground for the benefit of the residents of the Parish and neighbouring areas.

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

We provide transport for persons in the Downland areas of West Berkshire who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are otherwise in need. We take people to Hospitals, Doctors' Surgeries, Dentists, Opticians, to social meetings and to anywhere else that may be appropriate.

REFOCUS WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITS BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS MAINLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC ORIGIN IN AND AROUND READING, BERKSHIRE WHO ARE EITHER INVOLVED IN CRIME OR AT RISK OF BECOMING SO. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH MENTORING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELLING, COACHING, IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS AND HOLIDAY PROVISIONS.

Efficient and effective management of village hall for benefit of local community

Each year Lincoln College Vacation Project runs two/three week long holidays for children living in the Oxford area who are involved with social services in order to give them a break from whatever difficulties they may be experiencing and an opportunity to try new things.

We are a club, open to all, which, from April to September, offers the facilities to play outdoor lawn bowls. There are opportunities to learn the game from scratch with the guidance of qualified coaches and to play the game socially and competitively. We play friendly matches and in competitive local leagues. Many players take part in county and national competitions.

This Parent Teacher's Asscociation supports the activities of Englefield Primary School.

The aims of the Foundation are to undertake research and development aimed at the creation, testing and deployment of new vaccines against diseases of humans and livestock. The Foundation will have a particular focus on vaccines of the developing world where greatest needs exist for novel vaccines.

A. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Goring and district without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants. B. To establish or to secure the establishment of a community centre.

All parents of children attending St. Mark's CE Primary School in Cold Ash are automatically members of the School Association. A small number of volunteers drawn from this group are named Trustees who meet regularly to plan fundraising activities to benefit the school such as the Christmas Fayre, quiz nights, school discos, textile collections and the Summer Fete.

The provision of affordable counselling and placemnet opportunities for counsellors in advanced training

ARCADE provides interactive life-skills based alcohol and drug education projects. Our main target group are 9-13 years of age and their parents. the 3 main aims of our work are :- To build self esteemDevelop decision making skills and Provide age appropriate factual alcohol and drug information.

To provide (including the replacement, refurbishment and extension thereof) and maintain a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Bucklebury cum Marlston and surrounding parishes without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the life

We provide riding lessons and community for people with a range of disabilities.

Study and performance of choral works by members to promote and develop public education in and appreciation of such works by means of public performance and other appropriate activities.