Charities In West Berkshire

UCARE (Urology Cancer Research and Education) is dedicated to advancing the treatment and care of people affected by urological cancers. We fund vital research into bladder, kidney, penile, prostate and testicular cancers, and promote education and awareness among healthcare professionals and the public to drive earlier diagnosis, better outcomes and improved patient support.

Religious activities; provision of space in church, hall and annexe for community and charitable use; provision of events for local community; support for the elderly, needy and lonely.

Specialist Advice on Welfare Benefits.

ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC ROAD PASSENGER TRANSPORT AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE HISTORY OF THOSE COMPANIES AND TYPES OF VEHICLES OPERATED THROUGH THE THAMES VALLEY AND GREAT WESTERN ROAD TRANSPORT CORRIDORS. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VINTAGE BUS RUNNING DAYS WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN EXPERIENCE BYGONE TRAVEL, RESTORATION OF HERITAGE VEHICLES, AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS.

The Baby Bank collates together new and preloved items for families in need in the Berkshire and surrounding areas. Families are referred to us a variety of professionals who work in direct contact with the families.

The objects of the charity are to assist in the provision, within the area of London and the Home Counties, of facilities for leisure time, recreational activities, for young persons of the Jewish Faith with the object of improving for them their conditions of life.

The practice of music of excellence of all times, with special regard to the works of J S Bach in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by public performance.

Supporting children with cancer up to the age of 16 years old in the south of England by arranging special and memorable experiences in the UK with their families to make long lasting memories. We support children with cancer under the care of Southampton Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Royal Marsden or University College London Hospital.

Education/training.Girlguiding UK enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.The aim of guiding is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.

The principal objective of the League is to help and benefit patients and medical staff at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. It seeks to meet its objective by funding the purchase of medical equipment for use within the West Berkshire Community Hospital and by Community Nursing. This equipment would not otherwise be available and the League selects equipment on the basis of merit and need

The principal object of the Church is the advancement of the Christian religion, especially by the means and in accordance with the principles of the Baptist denomination. We seek to do this through the organisation of meetings to provide occasions for worship, proclamation of the gospel and instruction in the Christian faith as well as outreach events and evangelism to the local Newbury community

For the public benefit, the relief and support of people with cancer, in Berkshire, and where appropriate online throughout UK by a) providing complementary therapies in acupuncture, arts therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage, pilates and relaxation techniques: b) providing facilities for the practice of Yoga, Tai Chi and mindfulness training and c) provision of advice and information

Berkshire County Sports Club promotes community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of facilities for a range of sports. These include football and rugby pitches, cricket, tennis and squash courts, and an all-weather hockey/football pitch. All are available for use by members of the Club, as well as other sports clubs, schools, community organisations and the general public.

To provide almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character who have resided in the area of benefit for not less than five years immediately preceding the time of their appointment.To contribute to the care, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric of the parish church, St Nicolas. To provide relief in need for persons resident in the area of benefit

Worship services, bible studies, prayer meeting, pastoral care, youth meetings, visitations, outreach.

We have been providing the following services to Muslims and their neighbours in the Runnymede area.Imams to lead Jumuah and ?Eid prayers.Hot meals for iftar during Ramadan, for students and families.Speakers on Islam to schools, workplaces and university.Mosque tours for all age groups & special interest needsOpen Days to the general public.We aim to build a Masjid/Community Centre.

The development and education of children and young people through running a pre-school for the benefit of families in South Oxfordshire, Berkshire and West Berkshire.

Lettings to various organisations and hall and room hires for community and entertainment events and private functions

The Trust was set up to help extinguish Motor Neurone Disease (MND) for which there is no specific test or effective treatment. The goal for the MND gene-hunting programme is to discover all the genes responsible for causing MND. Once achieved drugs can be screened that can arrest and even reverse motor neurone degeneration. Funds raised by the trust will help to fund the gene-hunting initiative.

Rescue and rehome unwanted cats and kittensNeutering service to the public where families are on a low incomeMobile microchipping serviceTNR for feral cats

The Charity of Mrs Mabel Luke provides affordable housing for people in housing need and with a connection to the town of Newbury or the parish of Greenham. The original endowment was of 4 almshouses but in 2018 the Charity completed the redevelopment of the site and now owns 16 one- and two-bedroom flats at Mabel Luke Place, in central Newbury. The Charity is a Registered Provider.

Early Years Education

ÔÇó Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teachingÔÇó Evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationallyÔÇó The teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young peopleÔÇó Nurture and growth of Christian disciplesÔÇó Giving and encouraging pastoral careÔÇó Supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad

Lifetimes gives grants to necessitous people who reside in London and the Home counties. We work in partnership with chosen charities in our field of work. Current survivors of domestic violence, disabled children, ex veterans, homelessness, food banks and community pantries, local hospitals.

Thatcham PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Team Rector and Team Vicar in promoting in Thatcham Parish the whole mission of the church - spiritual, pastoral, evangelistic and ecumenical. The PCC met four times in 2022.Services are held in St Mary's, the Parish Church and at St Barnabas which meets in Thatcham Park Church of England Primary School.