Charities In Wokingham

Provision of a Food Store for those in need in the community; provision of RE lessons in local schools

A local amateur operatic society performing stage musicals/operetta, and concerts in aid of local charities.

The objectives of the Henley Symphony Orchestra are to educate the public in the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of concerts and other activities. The orchestra currently gives at least 4 public concerts per academic year and rehearses weekly during term time.

Provision of Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in the Reading area.Annual day out to theme park or seaside for disadvantaged familiesAnnual visit to Pantomime in January each yearAnnual visit to Camp Mohawk, centre for families with a member on the autistic spectrum

Makes grants towards works relating to religious and charitable activities in the ecclesiastical parish of Hurst, using income derived from property.

Operating and maintaining village hall

Most activities are mostly based in and around Holme Grange School and all involve fundraising for the school. Individual annual activities include a Bonfire Night Display, Quiz Night, Summer Fete, and Christmas Fayre. The Annual Dinner dance is normally off sight in a local golf club.

The Arts Society Henley (TASH) operates under the umbrella of The Arts Society, promoting awareness of the arts by offering its members and visitors lectures, study days and visits to exhibitions and artistic centres . We reach out to local schools, universities and the community, providing financial grants, workshops, volunteer support and assistance with the preservation of local records.

THE CHARITY PERFORMS EVENTS TO PROMOTE INDIAN ART CULTURE HERITAGE AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION. THE CHARITY HAS AN ANNUAL EVENT OF DURGA PUJA AND OTHER DINNER AND DANCE EVENTS, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ONLY THESE.

To establish workshops, projects and schemes for the training and provision of work experience for unemployed or disabled persons.To provide educational and training facilities for unemployed persons resident in the area of benefit. To assist any charitable organisation which is part of the Scouting Movement. To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person/s.

The charity covers a listed building which is leased to various organisations within the village.

To advance the education of the pupils at the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. To foster extended relationships between the staff, parents and other associated with the school. To engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

The activities of the Charity are for the furtherance of such charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit.

Support for mentally ill people and their carers through the provision of a drop in centre, crisis support, advice and information, befriending, and a holiday/respite caravan.

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION IN RELATION TO ALL ASPECTS OF PERFORMING ARTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ART AND TO ASSIST AND FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE COMMITTEE FROM TIME TO TIME SHALL DETERMINE.

Art Beyond Belief works to challenge preconceptions, especially with regard to faith, health, diversity and social disadvantage. We aim to empower people to be more self-confident, make better decisions, and take control of their lives and futures. We do this through the development and delivery of innovative and inspirational computer and arts-based projects, and through training.

The charity manages and maintains the hall as a community asset for use by the residents of Spencers Wood. The hall is self-funding and used by several local groups / clubs including Babies, Toddlers, Girl Guiding, Badminton, Drama, Karate, Needles and Natter, Seated Exercise classes and Board Games as well as holding a monthly Farmers Market and Repair Cafe. www.spencerswoodvillagehall.co.uk

Maintenance of Village Hall for the benefit of local residents.

The prime objective of the choir is to promote the enjoyment of the Welsh choral tradition through its rehearsals and performances. This involves skills development and enjoyment of singing for members and entertainment for the wider community. In addition, the choir raises money for agreed charities.

Aldryngton PTA was established in 1982 and exists to advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing, and assisting to provide, facilities and resources for education at the school (not normally provided by the local authority). The Committee are the managing trustees and meet twice a term to manage the affairs of the PTA and to discuss and organise fund raising events.

Scout Organisation activities for boys and girls aged 6 years to 14 years of age

Income from running various events (Bonfire night, Xmas Fayre, Summer Fayre, school discos etc) is used to help Earley St Peters CE Primary School purchase equipment and resources, and fund curriculum enrichment workshops, to help the development of the children attending the school.

WE RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE MONEY FOR NEEDY AND WORTHY COMMUNITY, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CAUSES. OUR PRIMARY FUND RAISING ACTIVIES ARE VIA: ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION, SPONSORED DRAGON BOAT RACING, PANGBOURNE VILLAGE FETE, CHRISTMAS FLOAT, WOODCOTE 10K RUN AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS

Pastoral and spiritual care of deaf and hard of hearing people in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Runs a volunteer befriending scheme.

The provision and maintenance of two village halls for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of St. Nicholas Hurst.