Charities In Wigan
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The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust
Charitable activities, Saving of livesThe Trust provides grants to projects designed to fight crime and the fear of crime in Greater Manchester.
The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust
HeritageOur vision is an inclusive, equally represented and racially just society where everyonebelongs.Our mission is to make global majority history, heritage and culture more accessible,supporting excellence in research and learning through community partnerships andinclusive practice.
Wigan And Leigh Pensioners Link Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, HousingInformation & advice on issues relevant to the older person. Alternative therapies, exercise & relaxation, coffee clubs, computer usage & training, outreach work. Deliver library books to elderly, isolated clients. Take elderly patients home from hospital and leave them in a safe environment.
Independent Community Advocacy Network North (icann)
Charitable activitiesICANN provide information and advocacy services across Lancashire. We support vulnerable people to give them a voice, empower, increase resilience, and improve their lives. Current projects include financial inclusion, advocacy for disability related benefits, in some areas we have a form filling service for benefits. ICANN also provide advocacy support at medical assessments, benefit tribunals
Morts Astley Heritage Trust
Facilities, Heritagethe acquisition, restoration and management of the Grade II* listed building, Astley Hall(known as Dam House), together with the surrounding woodlands.
Yemeni Community Association In Greater Manchester
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe Association exists to promote the benefit of persons whose family origins are the Yemen or from a BME background, particularly by the provision of education and training, preserving and promoting culture and language, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress within our community and providing access to leisure and recreational activities.
Breaking Barriers Nw
Beneficiary groupWe support and empower disabled children and young people aged 0-25 and their families. By offering advice, signposting and listening. We develop and deliver bespoke training material to families and the wider community. We work towards challenging and removing social barriers and promote inclusion for disabled children and young people and equality of opportunity for all.
Trinity Church Manchester
Beneficiary group, ReligionWe are a Christian church that is a member of the Fellowship of Independent Churches (FIEC) located in North Manchester. We run Sunday Services, which includes a children's ministry. During the week, we have prayer meetings, bible studies, and social gatherings. We are a gospel community for North Manchester that gives, grows and partners for the glory of God.
The Great Club Charitable Trust LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureRaising funds to advance the education of and provide leisure time activities for children living in greater Manchester and for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings used for these activities and for further future development.
Adult Community Education (wigan) Limited
EducationOUR STUDENTS ARE WORKING TOWARDS AN ACCREDIATION FROM ASCENTIS, FORMERLY OCNW FOR EMPLOYABILITY AND ASDAN 'INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS'.
The Polish Saturday School In Manchester
Arts, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe support the Polish Saturday School in Manchester by providing teaching resources to further the educational and cultural program leading to national qualifications at GCSE, AS and A level in the Polish language. We hire suitable premises, and employ both paid and volunteer staff in teaching or support capacities, and ensure the health and safety of all students attending the school.
Cotton Textiles Research Trust
ResearchFounded for the benefit of workers in the British Textile Industry the charity's work includes the promotion of medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of ailments and diseases to which such workers are especially liable.
Demesne Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Langley and their immediate environs by working together with inhabitants, Local Authorities and voluntary organisations in a common effect to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Evangelical Council For The Manchester Area Trust
ReligionChristian work, with particular reference to local Christian inter-church events in the Manchester Area
Chinese Health Information Centre
Beneficiary group, HealthProvision of health services, health information and support, health promotion and interpreting service; drop in service, Chinese GP drop in surgery, health activities for older people, foot screening service,telephone information and help service, drop in service and health checks. General information and support service.
Olive Pathway
Beneficiary groupa) To provide specialist support services to tackle Gender Based Violence (GBV)B amongst Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and to emphasise on the impact it has on children.(b) To educate, equip, empower and impact knowledge and raise awareness by conducting regular workshops on thefundamental effects and consequences of GBV.
Breastfeeding Together
Beneficiary group, HealthBreastfeeding Together is a registered charity providing positive peer support from pregnancy to early years and beyond. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities within communities by providing pregnancy, parenting and infant feeding information and support in a variety of ways.
Manchester Histories
ArtsManchester Histories celebrates, reveals and raises awareness of the histories and heritage of Greater Manchester through the development of community engagement events and projects and the Manchester Histories Festival
Lancashire Association Of Boys & Girls Clubs.
Beneficiary groupWe aim to maintain Lancashire Boys and Girls Clubs as a direct delivery organisation through the continuance of a comprehensive programme of activities and projects for young people and provide practical support and advice to club staff, members and management committee trustees.
The Celestial Church Of Christ Salvation Ark Parish
Religion, Social welfare(A) ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTAIN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARDINAL VIRTUES AS SET OUT IN THE BIBLE. PROPAGATING THE DOCTRINES OF JESUS CHRIST AND CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND WORLDWIDE.(B) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK, IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS.
Family Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careA local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.
A-Z Communities Inclusion
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HealthActivities: Welcome Communities, Community Cafe Community Reporting Centre. Friendly Coffee Meeting. Empower Young. Education and Training. Refugee Families Support. Social Prescribing, physical and mental health support. Nest and Therapeutic Dance
Atherton Cricket Club Limited
LeisureTo provide cricket facilities to the local and surrounding communities of Howe Bridge, Atherton.We operate 3 senior teams and 5 junior teams (aged 9-18) as well running the AllStars program for 4-8 year olds, promoted by the England & Wales Cricket Board.Away from cricket we also up our ground and facilities to the wider community to act as a focal point and bring people together.
The Vernon Charitable Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfareTo advance charitable purposes (as pertains to the laws of England and Wales) in particular but not limited to the prevention and relief of poverty alongside community development, within the wider region of Stockport, Cheshire & Greater Manchester by means of grants and awards, to charities and other such organisations that provide public benefit.
Transport For Sick Children Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthThe transport of sick children to hospital appointments or for therapeutic care