Economic and community development Charities

The charity supports local and international charitable objectives. This includes: support to international disasters and emergencies, eg. tsunamis, earthquakes: general humanitarian support, eg. distribution of medical equipment in the third world; support to local hospices, hospitals and disabled institutions and support to needy individuals.

The Charity exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of Norfolk by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. We focus on promoting positive solutions to support the long-term future of Norfolk and its precious countryside, monitoring how land, coast, skies & the wellbeing of local communities are being affected by development.

The main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama, all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare.

The society monitors & responds to planning applications within the borough of Shrewsbury, encouraging high standards of design, architecture & town planning whilst ensuring the preservation & maintenance of the historic town fabric.The society organises lectures, exhibitions, heritage open days and an international cartoon festival to stimulate public interest and to ensure an end use for history

Involved in district planning matters, Local Heritage List, heritage tree-planting, guided walks in summer.Monthly guest speakers on matters of local interest, during winter.Encouraging and enabling public engagement on matters of local planning and Sense of Place.Organise improvement initiatives: Beeston Street Art, Light Night, Design Awards, Skateboarding, and biodiversity in nature.

PROMOTE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY RELATING TO LOCAL HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREPROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN OR AFFECTING THE AREASECURE PRESERVATION ETC OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTERST IN THE AREA

various activities for the youth of the countryside, Forming part of the Leicestershire federation and part of the National organisation. Activities are of either a sport, speaking or countryside nature.

Supply of a Building (village hall) for the Community to access; fundraising events; development of community activities within the building. Activities are aimed at residents of Staunton on Wye and neighbouring villages. Residents are all regarded as members of the charity.

Find Your Feet enables vulnerable rural families in Asia and Africa to grow enough food so they don?t have to go hungry, to strengthen their voice so they can speak out against injustice and to earn enough money so they can find their feet.

Provides premises for social use in a rural community.Provides premises for Pre-school/playgroup education.Provides premises for toddler/parents gathering.Provides premises for the local theatrical groupProvides additional premise for elderly day careProvides premises for mother/baby drop in centreProvides premises for mature years club

A unique professional association of individuals, business and corporate bodies involved in agricultural development. Aiming to advance education, research and practice in agriculture for poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

The Felsted Memorial Hall is a multi-functional hall, providing a centre piece for the village and its surrounding Rural Community. It provides a focus for all age groups of our community to meet together or in appropriate or specialist groups. It ensures that the whole spectrum of our Community have a suitable venue in which to enjoy social, recreational, leisure and educational activities.

Income used to aid research work in connection with and the cure and prevention of cancer, rheumatism, malaria and morbid conditions of the prostate gland.

PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE INHABITANTS OF MILBURN PARISH, AN ISOLATED RURAL COMMUNITY, SUCH ACTIVITIES BEING OPEN AND ADVERTISED TO THE INHABITANTS OF OUR NEIGHBOURING VILLAGES, BLENCARN, NEWBIGGIN, KNOCK AND DUFTON.

A rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain recognised skills and confidence in many activities such as public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports, stock-judging and stock presentation. The opportunity to travel and to attend meetings to arrange fundraising for their clubs and the local community. This is a member led organisation.

The Trustees work to maintain and improve the Community Centre for community activities, for example Girl Guides, Karate class, Theatre arts group(adults and children, and Private hire parties. The centre is also used as the venue for the Village Horticultural Show, Village Pantomime, Easter event and Woodland Trust activites.

Developing and efficiently managing the hall and grounds for the benefit of residents of Hamsey parish, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of children, young people, older and more vulnerable people. Initiating and responding to ideas which practically support social, arts, cultural and physical activities. Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable energy and materials.

The preservation and operation of two horizontal steam engines, boilers and other equipment that formerly supplied the communities of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme with water for 60 years.Also the preservation and display of other artefacts associated with the Staffordshire Potteries Water Board and the water supply industry.

Establishing Food Security. Growing food for nutrition to prevent malnutrition and improve mental and physical health by promoting effective waste management systems. Installing DRY sanitation systems to prevent ground water pollution and the spread of disease. Train awareness to generate self sufficient communities, schools and villages thus avoiding Government and charitable handouts for food.

We offer children between 6 and 14 from the community of Hove Edge the opportunity to reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

The Society initiates and supports Village projects relating to Heritage, Environment and Community. It also comments on planning issues, publishes books of local interest, holds 11 meetings each year for education or entertainment & publishes monthly newsletters. It awards grants for projects that will benefit the Village and presents Civic Pride Awards each year to individuals and groups.

The advancement of the Christian Gospel of salvation by the grace of God through Christ Jesus through its proclamation.Also, the advancement of education by teaching; the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability and financial hardship and the advancement of community development.

Makes grants for sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm to persons in need living in Warwick district or Southam rural area, by paying for items, services or facilities not available from others, including holidays, cooker, carpet, white goods, home aids etc or a contribution. Applications in a special form must be supported by an authorised agency ie Social Services, Health Authority

Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.

Village Hall community activities including committee meetings, fayres, coffee mornings, pre-school, school gym, pantomimes, school plays, concerts and fund-raising events.