Charity and VCS support Charities

Fundraising for local and Rotary charitiesVoluntary work with schools and senior citizens

The Friend's exists to support the work of St Mary's Hospital through grants for equipment not available from NHS Funds and to improve facilities for patients. It holds weekly sales of books and memorabilia run by volunteers. It holds an annual Bazaar and raffle and holds flag days to raise funds.

Fund Raising

Greenford & District Scout Council is the umbrella organisation covering 11 Scout groups. Currently it has a youth membership of 707, with 230 voluntary adults. All leaders receive training in accordance with The Scout Association's manual - Policy, Organisation and Rules.

General charitable activities including fund-raising activities and provision of recreational, artistic and social activities for benefit of local community.

Raising funds for the benefit of patients and staff of the Whipps Cross University Hospital

Management of the village hall and sports field. Fund raising for the costs of operation & maintenance. Support for all the village organisations and in particular those groups using the hall & sports field.

Organising fundraising activities such as golf days, raffles, sponsored events and gaining support from charitable and grant giving organisations. Managing the allocation of funds raised to ensure that they are used to benefit the children attending the school. Organising various social functions for children, parents/carers, staff and friends of the school.

The Kyte Charitable Trust raises funds in order to make grants for general charitable purposes to other charitable organisation.

To promote community activities and sport. Annual horticultural show and other fundraising events.

THE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION OF THE INLAND WATERWAYS RAISING FUNDS FOR RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS. ALSO RAISING FUNDS TO RUN CECILIA, A 70 FT NARROWBOAT THAT IS USED BY GROUPS LOOKING AFTER SPECIALS NEED, THE ELDERLY AND OTHERS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE INTEREST IN THE HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION OF THE WATERWAYS. THE BOAT IS RUN ENTIRELY BY DONATIONS.

Maintain a fully operational fire brigade under contract to Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service. Members carry out their duties entirely on a voluntary basis. Members are trained in the same way and assessed in exactly the same way as whole time and On-call colleagues . We are available 24 hours a day seven days a week to answer emergency calls. We work the On-call duty system.

TO RAISE MONEY IN A MANOR THAT ENHANCES COMMUNITY SPIRIT WHILST PROVIDING OUR SCHOOL WITH FUNDS FOR IMPROVED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. THESE IN TURN IMPROVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPILS AND PROVIDE BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL THE OTHER STAKEHOLDERS OF THE SCHOOL.

Primary School Parent Teacher Association - fundraising for school

Awarding small grants towards the fees of students studying at theological college or university for full time Christian ministry or those volunteering for Christian service at home or oversees. Grants are also considered for Christian missions and for bursary funds for Christian colleges and supporting schools beyond the UK.

The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham Trust Fund raises funds by holding a variety of events, the largest of which is an 10K run held May each year. Other events include a Christmas float collection, as well other fund raising social events. The aim of the Club is to distribute all the funds raised to local & international charities and good causes, with an emphasis given to young people.

Railworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.

A community hall serving the needs of many organisations in Bedfordshire for various functions. Comprises hall, stage, committee room, kitchen and bar. Hired through bookings officer (see email or by phone 01525 634215). Uses include weddings, birthdays, barn dances, tea dances, quiz nights, drama performances, dog shows, breast cancer screening, exhibitions, charity fundraising.

Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport and Recreation.

The principal activity is that of a charitable fund raising organisation offering services so that Chinese people can be taught Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.

Organising local fund raising activities for the purpose of making grants to sports and social entities in the area.

The Friends of St Luke's Hospital offer a guiding service for visitors to the hospital, as well as raising funds from the proceeds of two coffee shops on the hospital premises and through donations to benefit all at the hospital. From the funds raised, the charity is able to help doctors or hospital departments obtain items that would not normally be available through normal NHS funding.

SOFT UK provides information and support to families affected by Trisomy 13 (Patau's syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards' syndrome) and related disorders. SOFT UK runs a website, produces printed information and runs a volunteer befriender programme. SOFT UK also holds annual family days in England and Scotland and a biennial family day in Northern Ireland.

The Parent Teacher Association raises funds for the school to meet funding requests from teachers and support staff, and it also provides social opportunities for the school community. We do this through a variety of fundraising events and grant submissions

Raising funds by sponsorship donation or activities for the relief of the poor and needy or such other charitable purposes as members of the The Rotary Club of Grantham may in duly constituted meeting may from time to time direct.