Leisure Charities

ARTS/CULTURE, SPORT/RECREATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Computer Training, Crafts, Gardening Group, Advanced and Basic Card Making, Reading Group, Crochet Circle, Coffee Mornings, Line Dancing, Dance School, Internet Caf+®, Bingo, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dancing, Healthy Cooking, Computer Card Making Classes, Social, Heath and Community Events. We also provide the provision of Generic Counselling, Credit Union and the Expert Patients Programme.

Provision of facilities for boys, girls, men and women to practice and play competitive and friendly cricket. Maintenance and upkeep of a cricket ground to a high standard with good pitches and a smooth outfield. Maintenance and organisation of an indoor cricket school for practice and training.

WAVES provides a variety of indoor/outdoor activities suitable for a range of ages (0-25yrs).We have sports, bikes, scooters, cookery, independence training, crafts, hair and beauty, consoles,2 pool tables, a chill room, music, dance, yoga, boxing and general fitness activities. We also offer swimming, seasonal parties, special events and activities concerning science/skills and nature.

The aim of the club is to help and educate young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society and that their coditions of life may be improved.

Community Charity to increase health and well-being via the use of fitness, advice and support to those in affected poor socioeconomic conditions.

To maintain the community centre and to provide facilities for recreation, leisure and education, and to promote health, well-being and community cohesion.

The Athletics Union continues to grow and attract new members by providing sporting opportunities and instruction for Armed Forces personnel.

CREW offers walking programmes mainly for anyone at risk from cardiovascular disease but also for people with other medical conditions and social needs. CREW promotes exercise classes run by fully qualified, self-employed British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) or Cardiac Phase 4 rehab instructors. CREW provides defibrillators for both walks and exercise classes.

Developing Hudson's Fen for Sports and Community useWe have installed a playpark for young children, with disabled access and equipment. Future projects will include more equipment for adults and children.We'd like to go on to build a Community Centre

National Certificates in English and Maths, computers for beginners. Tap and ballet, martial arts, drama for children.

Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending, befriended buddies, bereavement support, chaplaincy, exercise classes, social activities and events.

Croft Village Hall serves the local community and surrounding areas by providing facilities for many user groups. These comprise, pre school. indoor bowls, keep fit. ballet classes, bridge, mother and baby groups, childrens' acting classes, Police community meetings, Parish council meetings. The halls are used for private functions such as parties, dances, wedding receptions, funeral wakes etc.

The charity provides sporting, social and recreational facilities by the provision and maintenance of the sports field and pavilion and the management of the village hall. This is funded by a number of events eg annual carnival, open gardens, and hiring of the village hall

local community cricket club

To encourage those living in its area of benefit, to use their Community Centre as a step up to learning skills and springboard to employment, to develop social and interactive skills and networks and to pursue hobbies and other interests. Also to obtain sufficient funds from the lettings to meet the financial requirements to keep the building in good repair and support community based projects.

Tools 4 Teens provides a daily learning programme for disadvantaged young people from Hackney. Our activities include life skills workshops, interactive educational courses and recreational activities. We empower these young adults with the qualifications and emotional stability they need, so they can fulfil their potential, contribute to their community and overcome barriers to employment.

PROVISION OF SUPPORT FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS VIA THE FOLLOWING: A WEEKLY DROP-IN WITH A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT; ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES, SEWING CLASSES, COMPUTER CLASSES; FOOTBALL TEAM; NEW EVIDENCE SEARCH TEAM.PROVIDING SPEAKERS TO EDUCATE ON ASYLUM AND REFUGEE ISSUES TO A WIDE RANGE OF SETTINGS AND WORKING TO PROMOTE THEY INTERESTS AND INTEGRATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES

The Trustees continue to raise funds to meet the objectives of the charity

To provide and maintain facilities at Skelmanthorpe Community Centre for recreation and leisure time activities for inhabitants of Skelmanthorpe and the surrounding area in the interest of social welfare and to improve their conditions of life. To help young people develop their physical and mental capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

HAAYA IS A VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR ORGANISATION (VCSO) BASED IN LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW. HAAYA OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY, HEALTH AND SPORTING INITIATIVES TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. IT AIMS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC SERVICE, WHICH HELPS PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE LIVING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO RE-ENGAGE WITH MAINSTREAM SOCIETY AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

To protect against loss of life at sea through education, training and action.To represent and promote the sports of surf lifesaving and surfing in St Agnes.To encourage the safe enjoyment of the coastal enviroment.

To act as a resource for young people aged 8 - 25 living in West Bowling/ surrounding areas of Bradford by providing advice and organising physical and educational programmes to: advance life and support young people to developing their skills; Advancing education outcomes; Relieving unemployment; Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare.

Providing sport and recreation facilities in Helmsley, North Yorkshire.

Activities and events which benefit the residents of Halliwell, Crompton and surrounding areas of Bolton, linking residents and the local authorities and other organisations to advance education, provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation.