Charities In Wokingham

Provision of information, advice, guidance, support services, leisure, social and sports activities for visually impaired people in Berkshire

The aim of the charity is to provide good quality cleaned and ironed clothes and other essential items such as bedding free of charge to anyone who is in need. The clothes are donated from the general public and retailers and then sorted, washed and ironed at our warehouse ready to be delivered /collected by social services, other health professionals or our clients.

Counselling for adults, Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA), Play Therapy and counselling for children and young people, Support Groups, Drop Ins, email support, Website.

The main purpose of the charitable funds held on trust is to apply income to cover the provision of support to the NHS for services that would not normally be paid for out of NHS funds. These activities operate to cover patients and staff for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health and community health services to the resident population of Berkshire, England.

Promoting christianity by enabling the provision of regular acts of worship in local churches that are open to all. Facilitating the provision of sacred spaces for prayer, contemplation and activities within local communities. Encouraging christian teaching. Local and international Christian outreach, enabling teaching and support through pastoral work, courses and activities.

Maidenhead Synagogue is a place of worship providing religious, educational and social events and services. We support the local community eg lunches for the homeless, school and police visits.There is a thriving religion school and youth group and a lunch club for the elderly.

The primary activity of Charney Manor is as a residential Conference and Retreat Centre. Organised programmes explore approaches to prayer and the Bible; personal relationships as a path to spiritual growth; interfaith dialogue; concern for the world; aspects of the arts.

In the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Christ to renew and promote the work of God in the region. To advance the mission of the Methodist Church by encouraging churches and circuits to engage in collaborative working-ecumenically wherever possible. To make available resources of finance, personnel and expertise and overseeing the various ministries of the Church and provide training

To provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives.

The relief of persons suffering from, or at risk of, heart and coronary illness, particularly those in Basingstoke and Alton and the surrounding areas, through the provision of exercise and health education. Also the conduct of research projects connected with cardiac rehabilitation.

Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also coordinate social events and activities which enables our clients to build relationships with others in similar circumstances.

Daisy's Dream is a professional support service which responds to the needs of children and families affected by life threatening illness or bereavement. We offer a flexible service which is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child and their family. This may include telephone support and advice, group events, home and school visits for the child or young person.

Day Centre for the older residents of the Wokingham Borough over 50 years of age.

Health and drug prevention education to children (up to the age of 13) through a series of educational programmes delivered by trained Educators.

The purpose of the Charity is to advance the Christian Faith in the Area of Benefit in accordance with the principles and practises of the Participating Churches. In achieving its purpose, the Charity will engage in a range of Activities, a) the celebration of public worship:b) the teaching of the Christian faith;c) mission

RISC is a Development Education Centre. We work with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.

Regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for private prayer & contemplation; pastoral work including visiting the sick & bereaved; teaching Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups; promoting the whole mission of the church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents & toddlers, & other special need groups.

Poperinghe Pre-School is based in Arborfield Garrison. The pre-school is open from 8am until 4pm, operating a variety of sessions during these hours. The well trained staff educate children from age 2 years to 5 years giving them the opportunity to access the Early Years Curriculum in a safe, caring and fun environment. The children benefit from four classrooms and four outdoor areas.

The Trust?s objectives are to propagate, in a residential situation, a learning and educational environment, primarily for the students of the founder schools. The Trust operates and staffs a Centre in Powys, suitably equipped to advance the education of the students of these schools, and other authorised students, by providing field activities and residential accommodation for their stay.

The principal activity of the company is to advance the education and training of young people, pupils and students in Berkshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire & south Oxfordshire with particular regard to the development of commercial and business skills and methods and other related matters.

The principle activity is providing gymnastic and other physical recreation in the interests of social welfare in Rushmoor and the surrounding area. Other significant activity areas are coaching, competitions and training camps.

The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Charity, known as The Appeal, seeks to raise funds for extra clinical facilities, and for medical research which cannot be provided by the NHS.Donations and legacies are vitally important to help the Appeal

The charity provides transport for residents of Berkshire who are unable to use main stream public transport due to disability or long term illness.Provide group transport for any community group based in the county.Provide day trips for those people that are lonely in the county.

THE TRUST SEEKS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCILS OF ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH, ARBORFIELD AND ST JAMES' CHURCH, BARKHAM AND CHRIST CHURCH, WOKINGHAM. THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE: - TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; - TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS OF PEOPLE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR SICKNESS; AND - OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES - Methodist Circuit covering Alton, Aldershot, Bracknell, Camberley, Crowthorne, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Wokingham and surrounding villages