Economic and community development Charities

To preserve the good in the old and encourage the good in the new

W.I. is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. To improve and develop conditions of rural life and advance the education of women in citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music drama and other cultural subjects plus instruction and training in all branches of agriculture handicrafts home economics health and social welfare.

A Rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and train for skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, all sports competitions, stockjudging, stock showing and dancing. Life skills are learnt from members running their own club.

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.

Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Trecastle YFC is open to all young people aged 10 to 26 years of age. Offering a varied programme of activities.

We are a small association trying to keep a "Community Spirit" alive in a rural setting. We organise social events and provide a hall for parties and meetings.

Grants available to people of any age on limited income living in the former rural district of East Retford.

PROMOTE WELFARE OF ASTHMATIC CHILDREN IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS IN AFRICA AND ASIA BY PROVIDING MEDICAL AIDS AND EQUIPMENTS ALSO SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY DISASTER APPEALS AND CLEAN WATER PUMP/WELL PROJECT'S FOR ASTHMA SUFFERERS OVERSEAS.

THE RELIEF OF PERSONS NEEDING FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMSTHE FACILITY TO UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERINGASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE NEEDING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND TRAINING

Town's story using artefacts of, about or from Bruton. Geology & fossils,flooding,Roman temple,Saxons,early 9thC church to 16C, Augustinian Abbey. Links to Jamestown/Williamsburg,USA. Industries:silk,wool,transport,education,farming. Famous residents:16/17thC benefactor Hugh Sexey, author John Steinbeck, sculptor Ernst Blensdorf. Parish registers 450years digitised. Local art, private collections.

To provide grants to Willingham Primary School and local secondary and post secondary educational institutions such as Cottenham Village College to support their educational activities.To provide grants to youth groups in Willingham to support educational and sports activities.To provide grants to individual young people in Willingham to help them in further education and job training.

A rural village hall used by local clubs of all ages and many other charity events

TO ASSIST PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF STRATFORD ST MARY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF THEIR COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY THROUGH PROVISION OF RELIEF IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS; FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ATTENDANCE AT OR ENGAGEMENT WITH, EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS; ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING NEW OR ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT.

A Rural Youth Organisation for people aged 10 to 26

Weekly meetings both educational & social

A rural youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. YFC offers young people the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in public speaking, sports, stock-judging, cultural skills such as dance, entertainments, drama, pantomime, social events & meetings. Clubs are member led and members learn important life skills such as chairmanship,secretarial, leadership and programme planning.

Providing young people with skills that enable them to be independent, considerate and responsible members of the community. Undertake sporting activities, team activities and community activities

The trust was originally known as the Barnes Trust. It is solely for the benefit of elderly and other vulnerable people within the Malmesbury area and gives grants to individuals and organisations. The charity also provides educational support to people living or studying in the Malmesbury area.The Malmesbury area is determined by the area covered by the Malmesbury Area Board.

The principle aim of Wigan Sea Cadets is to engage young people 10-18 through a nautical theme, based on traditions and values of the Royal Navy in extra curricular education and training. Objectively we aim to give young people the best possible headstart in life, laying the foundations to support young people into further education and employment.

Village Hall maintained for community activities

BARNARD CASTLE YOUNG FARMERS CLUB IS RUN BY YOUNG PEOPLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED FROM 10-26 YEARS. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB TAKE PART IN A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITES SUCH AS QUIZS, STOCKJUDGING, BOWLING AND PAINT BALLING AND MUCH MORE. DURING THE YEAR WE HOLD MANY FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO RAISE MONEY FOR OUR CHOSEN CHARITY WHICH IS PICKED BY OUR MEMBERS.

Environmental campaigns and monitoring of planning applications. Awards for IW Best Kept Village, Good Lighting Awards, Litter awareness and reduction, and voluntary community contribution.

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Provides a rural transport service for residents of Eversley and Bramshill. Supplies a telephone care line service to any resident in need. Gives an annual Christmas gift to all residents over 80 years of age. Give financial assistance to individuals and village organisations.