Charities In Wigan
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The Abram United Charities
Social welfareThe charity makes payments for the benefit of the poor of the township of Abram generally or of such deserving and necessitous persons resident therein as the trustees select for this purpose. The qualifications for this are set out in the trust deeds of 26th October 1897.
The Lancashire Referees Association Benevolent Fund
Social welfareTo provide financial assistance to members in times of need due to injury or sickness. Financial assistance is also available to aid dependents of members when a member passes away.
The Inspire Youth Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careInspire Youth Foundation provides grants for children with life limiting conditions, registered disabilities and young people leaving care under the Charities stated Objects. Funds obtained towards Grants will be raised through sponsored activities, donations, fund applications and via Amazon 'smile' commission. Grants will vary between £50 and £500
The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust
ArtsThe Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust exists to maximise the educational potential of Manchester's world class concert venues through a wide range of projects, programmes and activities which take the building and its rich artistic life, as their stimulus.
Atherton And Tyldesley Division Girl Guides
Beneficiary groupHELPING YOUNG GIRLS TO BECOME GOOD ALL ROUND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY
Emergency Responders For Lancashire And Manchester
Charity and VCS support, Health, Saving of livesPROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY PRE-HOSPITAL IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE SERVICE AT THE REQUEST OF THE NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE CHARITY RAISES MONEY TO BUY EQUIPMENT AND PAY FOR TRAINING FOR PRE-HOSPITAL PRACTITIONERS IN THE LANCASHIRE AND MANCHESTER AREAS OF THE UK TO ENABLE THEM TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES TO THIS AIM AS WELL AS COORDINATING THEIR GOVERNANCE AND TRAINING.
Percival J Hay Memorial Prize
The charity administers and funds the Percival J. Hay Memorial Prize which is awarded for a critical essay or paper in the field of ophthalmology, which may or may not have been published. The winner receives a certificate and a small sum of money. It also funds an annual memorial lecture in the field. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic the charity has had no expenses since April 2020.
Whitehead Hall Millennium Green Trust
Environment, Facilities, LeisureUsed by local residents as a recreational area Whitehead Hall Meadow is kept as natural as possible but there is a formal area at its centre. A pond, constructed footpaths and desire lines through the site are provided with seating areas where people can rest or sit and chat. The aim of the trustees has been to try to increase the biodiversity of the site while maintaining all year round access.
Lowton Endowed School
EducationThis charity has no 'activities' as such. It was created to carry funds generated from the sale of school/church - owned land, many years ago. The income is used by the school governors, along with other funds raised/donated to discharge the financial obligations of the governors - mainly annual insurance premiums and some building repair costs.
Old School Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationGrants to St. Thomas School Golborne
Frances Duckenfield Charity
Distribution of funds annually in Hindley, Lancashire
Salford Food Share Network
Social welfareTHE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SALFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY, BY: WORKING WITH AND SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES AND CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED IN REDUCING FOOD POVERTY; THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD DONATIONS
Borough Care Services Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthBorough Care Services Limited provides high quality, person centred care, accommodation and ancillary services to older people. In particular, Borough Care Services Limited supports people with dementia.
Council For Information On Tranquillisers, Antidepressants & Painkillers
Beneficiary group, HealthCITA offers support and advice to those and their families withdrawing from Benzodiazepine Tranqullisers and/or Antidepressants. CITA also offers information and guidance to health professions. Not only do we operate locally and nationally, we also act as an international resource.
Be Breast Aware
HealthTo promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of Breast Cancer n Greater Manchester through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice
The Bispham Charities
charitable donations to the areas st helens wigan and orrell
Chaim V'tikvah (life And Hope)
ReligionSynagogue
Education Powerhouse
Social welfareTo advance education for the public benefit and narrowing the achievement GAP for disadvantaged pupils by providing tutorial and supplementary education in Maths, English ,computer etc, employabilities skills.To relieve poverty in the community by providing basic education, employabilities skills,training,advices to be autonome To distribute food,clothes and support to vulnerable people.
3rd And 4th Lancashire Group Of The British Association Of The European Scout Federation
AssociationsScouting
Mesnes N.r.g.
Beneficiary group, EducationTo provide activities and meals to underprivileged families throughout the school holidays
The Wigan Deaf And Without Speech Society
Associations, Education, Health, Social welfarespiritual, educational social activities with like people who are deaf without speech also interacting with the local community, and assisting people who learn sign language through colleges and schools, to practice their sign language techniques with the deaf without speech group. Interation with other deaf without speech clubs.
Smith Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMaintenance and upkeep of Smith Recreation Ground for the benefit of the general public for sport and recreation
The Herbert Whitworth Limited Scholarship Fund
EducationEducation / Training in International Trade
Wigan Flashes Conservation And Community Group
Environment, FacilitiesObtaining funding and working on projects that will enhance the Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, and the nearby Lightshaw Water Meadows Reserve, (parts of The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve) for both wildlife and the public. Maintaining the existing facilities and publicising the Reserves' attractions and events to increase appropriate use and protect their long term viability.
Miss Frances Moon
Grant of money to regular worshippers at St Thomas Golborne