Facilities Charities

The primary aim of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust is to ensure the conservation of the Great Dixter estate and public access to the house and gardens as developed by the Lloyd family over the 20th and 21st centuries. The approach will be driven by Christopher Lloyd's belief in challenging and experimenting while striving for horticultural excellence.

The significant activities of the Trust include: the professional management of the Trust's estate; and the long term management of the woodlands for the benefit of the estate as a whole and, as appropriate for the general public; and the distribution of grants for charitable purposes.

The provision of accommodation and care for older people through supported housing and residential care facilities.

The current activities are to further public education in botany,horticulture and zoology and provide facilities for research. In addition the charity maintains and operates the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses for the above purpose and for the recreation of the public.

The conservation and improvement of the Arboretum and Japanese garden at Batsford, keeping them open to the public and school and professional parties. Grants are occasionally made to others in support of the Foundation's objectives and educational facilities provided.

A charity delivering Day Opportunities to People with Learning Disabilities in their local community and in our Country Centre setting incorporating Horticulture, Stables, Farm and Cafe. Those we support are able to connect with their peers and the animals we keep, grow their skills in a supported environment, whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life.

Teaching classes in Jewish schools.Providing classes and events in a variety of local Synagogues our own community centres.Running a wide range of religious, cultural, heritage and social events for the community

We aim to improve the economic viability & the health & well being of communities across Suffolk by delivering high quality infrastructure services to strengthen & champion the voluntary & community sector (VCS) in Suffolk.Our work supports rural communities, volunteering & children, young people & families through partnership working within the VCS & working with public & private sectors.

To preserve Wilton House, its contents, gardens and park for the public benefit in accordance with the Charitable Trust Deed creating Wilton House Trust, while continuing to maintain the house as a family home.To manage the Trust lands as an integral part of the Wilton Estate in accordance with the principles of good Estate management

To provide allotments within the old Borough of Mansfield (ie prior to 1974)

The Church has continued the practice of teaching, preaching, pastoral care and reaching out to those in need with both spiritual and practical support.Community involvement has continued with the existing initiatives for children and families. Activities involving practical and social help to the community have been curtailed as work on a new community centre has begun.

The provision of staff to support our clients within our day care centre, their home or other locations. Also, the provision of Social Enterprise initiatives including the garden furniture workshop and green bike project.

First Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath.

Partnerships with overseas Christian missionaries & organisationsCity & Community Outreach activities and eventsGathered Church services & events for the general publicServices, events and programmes for Children & YouthServices, events, programmes & community living opportunities for StudentsProgrammes of Teaching & DiscipleshipPastoral Care for those of any age or background

The Palace Trust aims to preserve and make accessible The Bishop's Palace and its fourteen acres of gardens to the public, as a place of historic, architectural and landscape interest.

The Foundation is actively involved and sponsor conservation activities both at Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in addition to overseas projects in the Congo and Gabon and more recently in Indonesia and Madagascar. Our main spheres of conservation-based activity include captive breeding and ecosystem management and reintroduction of captive-bred and confiscated wild-born animals.

Making grants and awards to individuals; providing land.buildings/open space

The organisation operates an independent special school offering an education for young people (aged 10 - 19) with complex needs including learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and disabilities. The school operates in Darlington, Yorkshire.

The charity runs an education service, museum, historic house, garden, cafe and is a wedding and functions venue. It is open free of charge throughout the year.

The object and principal activity of the Trust is to maintain and preserve the present character and amenities of Hampstead Garden Suburb. The Suburb is a heritage asset of international importance and represents the birth of modern town planning and the apotheosis of twentieth century English domestic architecture and landscape design.

The Boathouse Youth is a Children's Charity based in Blackpool that provides positive recreational and educational activities for children and young people Aged 5 - 17. Our activities are categorised into three departments: Centre Based (within our Youth Centre); Detached & Outreach (on the streets and in the local schools) and Activities & Residential.

The Emmaus Brighton & Hove Community offers a home and meaningful work to 53 men and women, many of whom have been formerly homeless. 7 social enterprises generate funds which support the work of the Community - 6 retail shops and a cafe. Residents (Companions) can stay as long as they need. The Community is committed to helping those in greatest need through its solidarity work.

The objects of St Albans School Woollam Trust are to provide and maintain playing fields and other recreational facilities for the pupils of St Albans School.In addition the trust aims to provide playing fields in sufficient number and of the highest standard to encourage participation in sporting events at all levels. This extends to a wide range of local and regional sports teams and clubs.

(i) the support of vulnerable and disadvantaged people including those with mental health problems & learning disabilities their carers, in Essex, particularly by providing a therapeutic environment, community garden projects, support, counselling & training in order to support wellbeing and promote public health;(ii) to provide and support environmental education and awareness.

We aim to improve the quality of life in Newcastle by a broad programme of voluntary action, recognising that priority should be focussed on the most disadvantaged communities. We achieve this by providing a voice for individuals & the voluntary & community sector, championing voluntary & community action, strengthening voluntary & community organisations, highlighting poverty & inequality issues.