Leisure Charities

The Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat and Community Centre are to advance the Ravidassia principles of equality, social welfare and worship through for all communities:a) the provision of learning, recreational and leisure services similar to activities provided in the interest of social welfare;b) tackle the disproportionate social; economic exclusion;c) promote community cohesion.

To provide all year round recreational and social opportunities based on open access, equality of opportunity and youth development.

To provide support to students of the Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College, London, who find themselves in financial difficulty through no fault of their own. To support the academic, sporting and social activities of the students in the Faculty of Engineering.

To provide housing, recreation and leisure for elderly people and students in Tower Hamlets.

Sport/recreation/provides buildings/facilities/open space

Provision of housing accommodation for persons in need, hardship or distress who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district and the promotion of education of persons in need who are under the age of 25 years and who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district. (Exceptions can be made in exceptional circumstances)

The charity provides childcare, education and training for young children aged 4-16. It caters for disabled children. It helps to alleviate poverty in deprived areas in Southwark and Greater London in general. It provides activities such as homework support, cooking, drama, water games, arts and sports.

Provision of sports facilities and social facilities.

Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised lunches five days a week.

Local Authority providing public open space for active and passive recreational activities.

Manage a city farm on the outskirts of Birkenhead, Wirral for public recreation and education. With a small collection of farm animals, cafe, nature trail, special events and gift shop the farm also provides opportunities for volunteers to be involved from maual tasks to fundraising.

Entertainment provided to local persons

Welfare Club hosting community activities such as Bingo, Bowling, U3A. A wide range of Community groups use our facilities such as Special Guardians, JIGSAW, British Heart Foundation and we hire function rooms out for Keep Fit, Parties, Meetings etc. We have a Rugby Section, Bowling Section, Darts & Doms and an Entertainment section for our members.

The principal activity of the company is the running of Whitwell Hall Country Centre for boarding and camping for school residentials. To relieve those in need by reason of their youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage by such means as the trustees determine

The provision of treatments for MS, neurological and long term chronic conditions. As well as sports injury rehabilitation. On site treatments are provided by professional practitioners. The centre provides information on benefits, research and symptom management.

The objects of the charity are to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and leisure time occupation of people with disabilities in Coventry and the surrounding district with the object of improving their quality of life.

To establish and maintain a youth and leisure centre for the benefit of inhabitants of Drayton and the surrounding area, advancement of education and the provision of facilities for social welfare recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of said inhabitants.

Annual County Show

Snooker, indoor bowling, badminton, card playing, bridge, whist drive, yoga, dancing, camera club, indoor football. Welsh classes for learners. Local school use the hall for PE and concerts. Cultural concerts and lectures.

The primary object of the Foundation is medical research in its widest sense with preference given to assistance with launching/initial stages of new projects and filling in shortfalls. Also supported are children & youth groups, disabled, countryside, arts, sport, carers groups and animal welfare. Grants are generally between £500 and £2500, to UK registered charities, not available for salaries.

The charity provides and maintains facilities for the recreation and leisure-time for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gedling and Maperley Plains. The charity continues to operate an Occupational Licence to the Mapperley Plains Recreation and Social Club Ltd. for the provision of a Members Social Club.

The charity provides venue in which social, recreational and educational activities can be held, an equal opportunities policy ensures equality for all.

Sport activities for children 8yrs to 16yrs. Sport activities for adults. Childrens sport/craft/activity programme - Summer holiday. Dance, craft activities for children. Dancing for elderly/tea dances/info sessions. Group meeting space (tenants & res groups, coopbuild china painters). Party venue/venue for loc auth organised meetings. Venue for fundraising activities.

The Association's purpose is to encourage and assist the study of local history throughout Great Britain as an academic discipline and rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups. The Association also regularly organises visits to places of interest and co-sponsors local history conferences.

INCOME IS APPLIED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE RURAL CHARACTER OF TELSCOMBE SO THAT THE INHABITANTS OF TELSCOMBE, PIDDINGHOE & BRIGHTON MAY HAVE ACCESS TO PEACEFUL RECREATION & MEDITATION, THE AUGMENTATION OF THE STIPEND OF THE INCUMBENT OF TELSCOMBE, THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH AND YARD, THE GENERAL CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS, AND THE RELIEF OF DESERVING POOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE VILLAGE.