Health Charities That specialise in Health and wellbeing

To promote Theravada Buddhism for the public benefit in the Yorkshire Area and beyond, in particular but not exclusively by the following means:a). establishing a permanent Temple where the Dhamma can be studied and taught and where meditation can be practiced;b). providing support to Buddhist Monks and Nuns in their studies and pastoral duties;c). raising public awareness of Theravada B

The provision of training, skills development, work placement activities, mentoring, advice and practical support for vulnerable adults to improve health and wellbeing; helping to prevent people from becoming socially isolated and excluded by assisting them on their journey of change.

Our aims is to prevent isolation, relief of poverty, assist and support the wellbeing of the general public. Our main focus is black African immigrant refugees and asylum living in Greater Manchester in general but particularly in Salford . We help them to integrate in our community and meet their needs by organising workshops, outreaches, conferences and seminars, health and wellbeing.

Reading Lions is a local group of volunteers who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of the Reading community by improving the local environment, helping individuals in times of need, supporting Reading based community groups and local charities. Every penny raised goes into our community projects. Our aim is to serve the people of Reading and make a difference.

We seek through our activities & counselling, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our community and support them with access to essential items such as food, clothes and basic utilities when needed. Activities include craft groups, music, and youth group activities. Our beneficiaries include the BAME community, homeless, drug & alcohol addicts. We operate in Southend on Sea

Promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of children and young people up to the age of 18 residing in Devon, Herefordshire and Somerset. This is done by providing grants, facilities and educational support which will help enable them or others to participate in football and promote a healthy lifestyle. To actively promote and raise awareness of bowel cancer nationally.

The objects of the centre are to support families under pressure with children aged 0 to 8. This includes healthy eating schemes, parenting skills, money management, education and caring for the children.

1.To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst Buddhist monks and scholars) on the subjects of Buddhism in particular Theravada Buddhism, and the culture , languages, literature and history of ancient south Asia.2. To advance the Theravadic Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the theravadic rituals, worship and meditation sessions.

Our activities include: - cookery activities which build practical skills, healthy eating and budgeting knowledge alongside confidence and social connections- community gardening groups where growing food connects people together and increases physical activity levels and fruit & veg intake- support and advice for people struggling to afford a healthy diet

Buddhist religious services, meditation, counselling, Dhamma and Language teaching, Cultural activities, Multi faith collaboration

1. To Serve the community with Buddhist teaching and practices2. To conduct meditation classes to help and lead a peaceful life. 3. To provide/assist in the provision of facilities to carry out Buddhist and Sri Lankan cultural functions .4. To advance the Buddhist way of life.

We are a Buddhist Centre with a small number of residents. We offer weekly meditation courses, day courses, retreats in the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.

The Charity's objectives are to advance the education, health and wellbeing of 800 plus vulnerable children and orphans who attend Brainhouse Academy in Mathare North slum, Kenya. The charity support the basic rights of a child; to be cared for, to have a safe place to live, to have food and clean water to drink, to be protected from harm and to be given a good education.

The objects of People First Foundation are:3.1. To advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public through providing aplace of worship, religious services, space for meditation and sharinginformation on spiritual Islam to support and enlighten others about theIslamic religion.3.2. To advance the education of the public by:3.2.1 promoting study in the subject of Islam

To advance education of the public on topics including the history and development of mental health care and treatment, personal mental health and wellbeing, learning disabilities and the First World War by running and maintaining a museum for the benefit of the public

TO BE AN INSTRUMENT OF GOD'S LOVE AND WORSHIP, DEVELOP TALENTS THROUGH ORGANISING MDD FESTIVALS, TO PROVIDE EDUCATION; TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUATE & THROUGH HOMEWORK CLUBS TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTING WITH OTHERS, SUPPORT REFUGEES, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM & EXPERIENCING NEW IDEAS. RESCUING SOULS, REVIVING PRAYER ALTARS.

Our activities encourage public engagement with Rimrose Valley Country Park in Merseyside. They include community festivals, forest schools, environmental initiatives, guided walks, health and wellbeing projects and volunteering opportunities. We encourage people to become active citizens, engaging in all issues relating to protecting the park and surrounding communities.

Providing social, recreational and educational activities. Daily and weekend trips. Talks on healthy living full days or half days. Armchair exercises on a weekly basis. Assist members in completing various forms eg. transport. Guest speakers on various topics.

To act as a centre for the teaching Buddhism (Theravada) as well as Meditation and Mindfulness. The charity works to enhance the psychological and social well being of community groups in the North of England and encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them. The charity also engages in organising Buddhist cultural events.

TO PROVIDE THERAPUTIC RIDING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

The Songwriting Charity engages with children and young people to generate creative energy around issues that impact on their lives such as bullying, health, mental health, all through songwriting. We address and boost their emotional health and wellbeing through the delivery of intensive songwriting and music technology workshops. We work across England and Wales, and in Europe.

The charity works for the public benefit having as its objects the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age, promoting their education, care and safety, their health and wellbeing, promoting parental involvement, providing support to them, their families and carers and supporting the training of individuals working within the pre-school.

For the public benefit, to relieve the needs of, and preserve and protect the health and wellbeing of, people resident in Suffolk who are permanently disabled, or temporarily disabled through illness or injury, by the provision of safe facilities using specially adapted cycles to support such people to participate in cycling at levels appropriate to their abilities.

Acting as a centre for Teaching of Buddha Dharma (Theravada) and Buddhist Meditation. Also the charity tries to enhance the psychological and social well being of the local community groups and take necessary steps to encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them.

BODHIGYAN MEDITATION & CULTURAL CENTRE UK is a place where everyone is welcome to come and learn meditation, regardless of experience, background, or beliefs.