Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies

To promote the subject of astronomy by holding lectures, observing meetings and events that stimulate discussion and interest in the science.

Getting members out of their home for a time for talking, singing, shopping, going out on day trips, holidays, pantomimes pub meals.Encouraging and assisting the members to carry out their hobbies and employing the skills of a physiotherapist to advise our group on the best way to help the members to get physically fitter.

Holds public events such as talks and observing sessions; provides access to equipment such as telescopes and binoculars so that the public can enjoy views of planets, stars, galaxies and other objects in space for themselves; provides information and advise that enables the public to explore the night sky for themselves and provides facilities and access to open spaces for astronomy.

Advances education about WWII RAF Pathfinder aircrew via such items as photographs, letters, flying logbooks, prisoner of war logbooks, personal belongings, medals, official RAF documents, and wartime publications. These artifacts are either directly related to the Pathfinders, or are used as an illustration of the wider context in which the Pathfinders and Bomber Command functioned.

Educational talks are given about Charles Rolls and the 1910 International Aviation Meeting.Annual commemorations are held around 12 July; the date of Rolls fatal crash at the Meeting.A heritage sculpture has been installed at Hengistbury Head incorporating interpretive panels.The Trust provides a unique historical archive for research purpose.The Trust sponsors specific school projects.

Promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the science of astronomy through the provision of lectures, advice, equipment, an astronomical Library and facilitation of astronomical observations.

Provide a public access archive on the history of Flying Boats and Seaplanes of Poole Harbour

Promotion of positive attitudes, customs and practices towards gender balance, diversity and inclusion in the employment and participcation of people who have been under represented in term of gender and or ethnicity.Providing advice, mentoring and support to people who have been under represented in terms of gender and or ethnicity interested in pursuing a career in the UK aviation industry.

We provide an Astronomical viewing and educational service for Members and the local residents of the North Norfolk area.

To promote social inclusion for previously excluded young adults in Lichfield District. We help people who are dealing with anxiety and social isolation by hosting a supportive space where people can socialise while enjoying shared hobbies. As a group, we take a modern approach to befriending, focusing on video games, crafts, board games, and Dungeons & Dragons.

The advancement of the education of the public in Astronomy mainly in the Doncaster area.Give talks to school and community groups,at our observatory at Austerfield . Visit schools and community groups to further understanding in Astronomy. Hold regular public viewing evenings. Hold fortnightly talks on astronomy to which members of the public are invited.

Lindap designs and makes special-purpose equipment to help people with disabilities, when nothing suitable for them is otherwise available. Our devices make all sorts of daily activities easier or possible - reaching and operating things, moving around, making things safer, helping with hobbies. Everything is tailor-made for the particular needs of each client, and provided to them free.

Bringing the science of astronomy to the general public and to local schools.

Flyability does not simply take people with disabilities flying, but strives to motivate people with disabilities to become involved in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding and to train as pilots.Flyability encourages people with disabilities to train at the BHPA school of their choice - alongside able-bodied student pilots (where possible).

To advance the education of the public in the operational/engineering aspects of the Panavia Tornado aircraft and its place in UK aviation history through the provision of a museum for its display and to exhibit documents, items, artefacts and other materials related to the Tornado; and to preserve and protect the Panavia Tornado aircraft for the benefit of the public

To spread the interest and enjoyment of astronomy to those in Milton Keynes and area.

Resurgence Air Sports provides veterans with mental health and or physical injury the opportunity to engage in airports and recreational aviation. Resurgence Air Sports operate throughout the uk and in some cases will provide grants to attend courses in wider Europe.

The group does astronomy, as well as providing education for both its members and the wider community, e.g. to scout or guide troops, or to external astronomy events.

We provide facilities, materials and supervision/training to children aged 6yrs-17yrs. Activities include painting, woodwork, clay, cooking plus football, rounders, snooker & table tennis etc.

For the public benefit, the preservation and protection of good health among people in Westbury and the surrounding area, including those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems, through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupation including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills, and helping with community based projects

To advance education, for the benefit of the public, by promotion, on a non-political basis, of research into aviation policy and air transport ecosystems and to improve public understanding of aviation related issues through independent and rigorous research

training young people in aviation subjects

Promotion of the study of Astronomy. Talks and events for society members. Open evenings for the public, school and community groups, etc. Visits to schools, etc to give information and guidance on observation equipment and its use.

Smart Parks was founded to promote the protection of animals at risk from cruelty and the conservation of endangered species across all geographies in a wide number of ways, through the use of technology and technological flying systems. Using drones has enabled us to work to protect the rhino and elephant populations in Africa from illegal poaching activities.

The provision of 'Active Social Meetings' at a number of local venues at least once per month at each venue. We facilitate the use of Community Halls and similar places for socially isolated residents to meet and share interests and hobbies, or just chat. The intention is to encourage the development or expansion of personal support networks in the very rural area of the West of Radnor.