Charities In West Berkshire

The principal activity of the Association during the year was the provision of funds for specialist equipment for Bishopswood Special School.

The objective of the Association is to advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. This includes the running of seasonal Fairs / Fetes, events at the school including Discos, Bingo nights, and Quiz Evenings, etc. The Association also purchases and provides equipment and events to the school.

The Alresford and District branch of the Royal Air Force Association meets every month to conduct its business with the primary purpose of providing support to ex RAF members and their families. We do this by raising funds via donations for the Wings Appeal charity and via our welfare fund, to support members who are ill, or in need of assistance, especially any war injured and their dependants.

Operating as part of The Scout Association providing activities for Beavers (children aged 6 to 8 years), Cubs (children aged 8 to 10 1/2 years), and Scouts (children aged 10 1/2 to 14 years).

To promote an interest in and understanding of astronomy and related sciences, especially to young people, by means of speaker meetings, practical observing sessions and presentations to schools and other institutions.

Fundraising for Kennel Lane School through Discos and Summer Fetes and requesting donations from corporates.

The aim if the Trust is to enhance and enrich the education and school life of the pupils of St bartholomew's School, by providing extra resources that cannot be met within the annual budget provided by the department of Education.

1. To advance horticulture & conservation education in particular but not exclusively by means of: videos; library; public literature; research; mentoring; publishing; websites; student placements; teaching; garden.2. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England & Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine

Parent/carer baby and toddler group for babies and children up to 3 years of age.

The Baster and Butler Charities were amalgamated in 1909 for the purpose of using any income for the benefit of the poor or deserving of the Parish of Inkpen. In 1931 the charity joined with Inkpen Poor's Allotment (est. 1815 after the Enclosure Act) to relieve poverty in Inkpen. An annual 'gift' (usually monetary) is distributed to mainly elderly residents of the local parish.

The objects of the association are to advance and enhance the education of the pupils at The Castle School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Education Authority).

VoxThrive uses the power of music to maintain young people's health and wellbeing throughout the Thames Valley. We put on workshops in partnership with other local youth organisations focussing on giving young people the tools to use creativity to help deal with life's challenges. These workshops could involve songwriting, confidence building, team work etc.

provides building for community activities incl, Youth Club, Gardening Club, Afternoon Club, Parish Council/Elections, Birthday parties, dances, theatre visits, jumble sales, pilates

Advance the education of young people in agricultural affairs, home crafts, country life and related subjects and in the interest of their welfare, provide and promote facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations which will improve their physical and mental wellbeing and will assist in the development of self-confidence, self-reliance and responsibility as members of the community.

To encourage interest in organ music, not only amongst players of the instrument but amongst all with an interest in this musical genre. To hold regular monthly organ recitals by local and visiting players. To visit other organs, when possible. To host occasional recitals by national or international celebrity organists, when finances permit. To hold occasional master classes.

General charitable purposes

Driver Training

Recreation ground, with play equipment and open spaces

Fundraising events to provide extra funds for school equipment e.g. fetes, jumble sales etc.

Medical museum and archive services

Provides small grants for those in need, those who are sick, those who require help for purchase of equipment or goods, or who need some respite care or support.

The group aims to improve the protection of badgers across Berkshire by promoting awareness via newsletters, regular meetings, attendance at local events and giving talks in Berkshire and the surrounding area. The Group also monitors badger activity at a number of setts across Berkshire and liaises with Councils on any proposals which may have an impact on badgers and their habitat.

We are a parent run charity whose aim is to support families of hearing impaired children. We run activity days, parties, trips and support parents in learning sign language.

Donations local to Berskhire area.

The conservation protection and improvement of the natural environment of the wood known as Emery Down, in the parish of Basildon, Berkshire.Provision of a "woodland classroom" for use by local school children and descriptive boards to identify specific habitats, trees and plants within the wood, thereby broadening their knowledge and understanding of the natural world.