Charities In Wiltshire

1. Umbrella for Trowbridge charities and other groups. 2. Old and/or disabled persons minibus service. 3. Grants provider for certain old people.

To provide a safe and secure rescue for injured, sick and orphaned hedgehogs to recouperate and recover prior to release back to their natural and safe environment where possible. To offer sanctuary for hedgehogs unable to return to nature where possible. To advance the education of the public, encouraging care of the natural spaces within their scope to further enhance hedgehog existance.

We maintain the building, and rent out rooms to local individuals and groups so they can persue their activities for the benefit of the local community.

PROVIDING RIDING THERAPY TO DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE LOCAL AREA

Offers companionship, help & support to elderly residents of the Bourne Valley and other local areas as the trustees see fit who live alone or with relatives/carers in line with Social Services policy of keeping people in their own homes for as long as possible, thereby encouraging and enabling people to be as independent as possible. To provide respite for carers of the elderly.

Typical village hall except that it also houses Southwick Sports and Social Club, a separate legal entity paying a licence fee for non exclusive use of part of the hall premises. 'Bar' facilities are provided when hall hirers require them. Facilities are provided for meetings, badminton, skittles, changing rooms and showers for sports activities on the adjacent playing field (a separate charity).

A day-centre for the elderly of Bromham & Rowde providing companionship, a hot two course meal and activities including companionship, exercises, card playing, bingo and musical entertainment.

The objective of the Charity is to provide funds for:a) St John's Church, Devizes, Wiltshireb) Needy people of the Parish of St Mary's, Devizes, Wiltshire

Religious and Educational activities

We provide:a) a safe and warm environment where adults may socialise and make new friendsb) opportunities for individuals to gain in self confidencec) refreshments throughout the day and a meal at middayd) a range of group and individual activitiese) a welcome to all adults from Ludgershall and surrounding areas irrespective of individual circumstances

Makes grants to C of E schools within the Diocese of Salisbury in support of Christian learning across the curriculum.

General charitable purposes and small events in the village

The Bedwyn Memorial Playing Field & Village Hall Charity owns & manages two plots of land in Great Bedwyn on which are housed all the main sports,recreational facilities & village hall.The village hall is used extensively by affiliated organisations and for private hire. The hire rates are some of the cheapest in Wiltshire.

Scout Group

Religious activities

The Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources.

Our main sources of charity income are: Christmas Float Collections at local supermarkets and around the streets, attendance and fairs and fetes with Tombolas and Lucky Dips, Easter Egg and other raffles, and donations from local businesses.

The relief of disabled, ill or disadvantaged children by assisting in the provision of facilities for riding and other activities, in particular, but not exclusively by providing an annual riding camp to benefit their health and well-being.The camp is held in Wiltshire and the charity normally looks for children within the local area of operation to join the camp or otherwise support.

Manton Pre-school provides education for children from the term prior to their third birthday to 5 year olds following the Early Years Foundation Stage, under the following headings:CommunicationLanguage and LiteracyCreative DevelopmentKnowledge and Understanding of the WorldMathematicsPersonal, Social and Emotional DevelopmentPhysical Development.

PROVIDING A MEETING PLACE ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED & THOSE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. A TWO COURSE, HOT LUNCH IS PROVIDED ON NEARLY EVERY MEETING DAY. THE CLUB AIMS TO DEVELOP MANUAL, SOCIAL & LITERACY SKILLS. OUTINGS AND A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING LEARNING CURVE, DRAMA, COOKERY, GAMES AND MOVEMENT TO MUSIC.

To advance the Christian religion forthe benefit of the public by raising funds towards the cost of anyrepairs or restoration required to thefabric or structure of the parishchurch of Holy Cross ChurchRamsbury.

The Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra (TSO) performs three main concerts a year with a view to presenting high quality classical music to audiences at reasonable admission prices. We are keen to encourage young musicians (e.g. through an active association with Wiltshire Young Musicians, another local charity) and don't charge subscriptions for people in full time education.

Raising funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the village hall; offering an amenity to the community for the benefit of local residents and clubs.

To advance the study of spelaeology and associated sciences, and to promote the conservation of caves and their environment for the benefit of the public.