Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Urban areas

To advance citizenship and community development through urban regeneration

Training the group in all aspects of being a majorette so all members can perform in public at fetes and carnivals, compete individually and as a group in competitions and take twirling badges.

The Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation.

The Canterbury is a civic organisation we campaign to enhance the quality of the environment in our City. We aim to preserve and enhance Canterbury?s architecture and urban environment, its green spaces and its transport system, and to combat litter, graffiti and night-time disturbance. We provide a focus and a forum for those who love Canterbury, and give people a voice on issues which matter.

The promotion of Christian religion and the development of Christian ministry in urban communities.The promotion and provision of schemes of study and training including courses and lectures for ordained and lay people and of research projects and the publication of the results of such research, directed at relating Christianity to the needs and opportunities of urban communities.

Breathing Space Coventry is a haven where the general public can experience renewal and reconciliation, rest and restoration, and where conversations unfold that draw our spirits towards God. We offer quiet days and day retreats, spiritual companionship and shared refreshments for those living and working in deprived urban environments, in noisy city precincts and in harried, energy-sapping jobs.

Encouraging and supporting rural and urban regeneration and alleviation of poverty in Africa, in particular Sierra Leone by promoting sustainable development. Activities include: setting up ecotourism projects, establishing new livelihoods, promoting basic infrastructure (water, sanitation and health), supporting schools, raising communities self-esteem and promoting renewable energy.

To purchase and provide books, periodicals, maps and specimens of art and science for any library provided and maintained by the library authority, for the urban district of Nantwich.

PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUG PEOPLE, BY DELIVERING INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, WHICH ENGAGE AND STIMULATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE LAW AND THE EVER CHANGING POLICE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND BY ENGAGING DISAFFECTED YOUNG PEOPLE BY IMPROVING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Develop the capacity and skills of those members of society who are in need of such development by virtue of a physical, mental, financial or other disadvantage. Support and advance education and training. To promote urban and rural regeneration in areas of social, economic and environmental deprivation. To promote the protection of the environment.

As a church, we meet for the furtherance of the Christian faith. We meet in people's homes and once a week at Norton Community Centre, which is open to all. We have a meal every time we meet to encourage a sense of community. We also, through Urban Saints, provide meetings for young people. We interact with the local community through explaining the Christian faith.

Chorley Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets during Tuesday daytime and hours on Friday and alternate Saturday nights. We are there to support, care, listen, dialogue and offer practical help when appropriate and to signpost them to further help if required. We work in partnership with the local council, and police.

The promotion, for the benefit of the public, of urban/rural regeneration in Thames Ditton and surrounding area by all or any of the following means - relief of financial hardship, relief of unemployment, advancement of education/training, particularly for unemployed people and maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities including recreational facilities for the public at large.

The trusts objects and principal activities are to hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust to apply the income, and all or such part or parts of the capital, at such time or times and in such manner to, or for the promotion of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO ADVANCE URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, ESPECIALLY EAST LONDON, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY CARRYING OUT LANDSCAPE PROJECTS, INCLUDING FUNDRAISING, THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE DIVERSITY OF WILD PLANTS, ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS.

Our mission is to improve and conserve biodiversity in Barking and Dagenham

The Trust is engaged in a project to restore and preserve Dulverton's medieval Weir and Leat (known as an Urban Watermill Landscape) working alongside its Partners who are :- Exmoor National Park Authority, Somerset County Council, West Somerset Council, Dulverton Town Council, Westcountry Rivers Trust and British Canoeing.

Airport Baptist Revival Church envisions becoming a successful regional, national and international urban mission organisation, that is effectively ministering in local churches for City transformation.Our success will be measured, not only by the actual lives that are changed, but also by the increasing number of individuals, ministries and churches that we help to become more effective.

Provides financial assistance towards short residential courses for children aged eight to fourteen years. Courses combine academic subjects with practical experience of farm living and working. Developing skills and understanding between urban and country life.

To promote urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in Sheffield and the surrounding area assisting in the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance, and in protecting the built environment. In particular Portland Works (a Grade 2* listed building).

To act as a resource for young people living in London and other major cities in England and Wales by providing advice and assistance through educational training, sports and other activities as a means of advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities to enable them to participate in society as independent mature and responsible individuals

The promotion of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within Sri Lanka.The charity has a 3 year plan to:* build a home for 40 disadvantaged children.* construct a community/education centre.* provide for the ongoing running costs for supporting the children.

Ewe and You runs Countryside Experience residential programmes specifically designed to extend access to the countryside for urban dwelling children, providing them with hands on experience of rural activities.The programme is targeted at disadvantaged children aged betwen 10 -14, nominated by their schools, social workers or other children's agencies.

TW Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to listen care and help. A Street Pastor is a church member who has a concern for society and is willing to engage people where they are both in terms of their thinking and their location. Each SP team goes out one night a month from 10pm to 4am as a service to the community.

To provide assistance to help the young and the aged, indeed the community generally, but we regret only within the confines of the boundary of the old Marple Urban District Council.