Charities In West Berkshire

Environmental interpretation in the field for educational groups and members of the general public. We publish booklets with landscape themes, based on a walk in areas of interest. Our booklets are sold from our web-site website www.thematic-trails.org. and through outlets in selected areas of particular interest. We also market selected booklets published by like-minded organisations.

The Beech Hill Allotments Trust exists for the general benefit of persons in the Parish of Beech Hill. The Trust can make goodwill donations to Parishoners in need. The Trust maintains the Village Green and its small playground and other public spaces.

Providing transport for the elderly, lonely and those in need enabling them to attend medical appointments, dentists, chiropodists etc . We also provide lunch clubs twice a month and keep in touch with other organisations involved in similar work.

Arranges a programme of lectures and excursions each year in accord with our interests in local history, archaeology, architecture and natural history and occasionally on related topics. Publishes approximately three-yearly a journal containing a number of articles mainly on local topics but including an account of our activities during the period covered together with an account of our finances.

FUNDRAISING FOR IMPROVED EDUCATION FOR THE SCHOOL PUPILS

TO PROVIDE HELP IN TIMES OF NEED

To provide support for Victoria Park Nursery School and Family Hub by means of fundraising.

To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the parish of Streatley, West Berkshire. andFor such exclusively charitable objects and purposes as the Trustees may in their discretion think fit.

For such charities or charitable purposes so as to benefit the inhabitants of Wargrave, Berkshire as the trustees think fit

Currently funding , Rollerskates, Pantomime, Drama Bronze Award, Gymnastics Party for all registered Young Carers in West Berkshire. January 31st FOYC-WeBs Fundraising Quiz night.

The aims of the group are to conserve wildlife and birds in particular. We encourage the study of birds and are involved in the management of wildlife areas. The Group promotes research and maintains wildlife records.

Providing open space for local community

Engaging with a wide variety of community and voluntary groups as well as statutory organisations on issues of common concern. Promoting good relations between diverse communities.

Grants to clergy in the Diocese of Oxford in cases of emergency

The Freehold to the redundant church of St Peter at Ufton Nervet was obtained in November 2012 and the property transferred to the Charity Commission Official Custodian. Since November 2012 work has been carried out on the building to create a Cultural Community Centre..

Collection of rent from the land known as the poors land - used to fund the Bakers Charity

Develop and monitor the local Flood Risk Management Action PlanRaise awareness of local flood risks before, during and after any event within the communities via Parish Newsletters, community meetings, social media etc.Review the flood risk management authorities' policies and make recommendations for change if appropriateSupport the environmental objectives of the Water Framework Directive.

We continue to develop sponsorship and support a range of projects through our members. Our projects are located in both the UK and overseas.These operate in the areas of: 1. The prevention and relief of poverty.2. Economic/community benefit.3. Religious activities supporting communities.4. General charitable purposes.

Small archaeological surveys; post excavation work; geophysical surveys; small museum collection; reference collections of borderware, clay pipes and iron age finds; dedicated library of books on archaeology and history; experimental archaeology projects; support for local history, YAC and Y3A groups.

To advance the Christian faith and religion and exercise Christian charity by making grants to The Farnhams and Hedgerley Community Church (FHCC) and to other Christian churches, assemblies, missions, missionary societies or institutions. FHCC employs a full time worker to assist with its activities, which include a mothers & toddlers group, a club for 5-11 year olds and activities for teenagers.

Both Parish and Church Councils have details. Applications for grants are made to the Anglican incumbent or Parish Councillors.

Cursillo is a movement of the Church, providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share Gods love with everyone.

Helping individuals under 25 to obtain qualifications to advance their careers. Grants are received by both Parish and Church Councils and are submitted to the Anglican incumbent.

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.