Social care Charities

The aim of the charity is the support of such charitable purposes which advance the religious and other charitable work carried on in the local community at Hook and in England and Wales generally and also overseas by the congregation via the Mother House in Malta . This work included the maintenance of a residential home for the elderly in Hook until August 2021.

CCHF All About Kids (Formerly known as Children's Country Holidays Fund) is a registered national charity, founded in 1884. We exist to give disadvantaged children a range of residential activity and respite breaks. We improve the quality of children's lives and help them to recognise their potential in a safe and happy environment.

The Museum has been run by volunteers since 1972 and owns its 11-acre site. There is an admission charge and 22,000 visitors pa view 60 aircraft plus over 45,000 aviation artefacts. Aviation history in the eastern counties predominates in the collection. School, Scout and other social groups are welcomed throughout the year and members visit local residential care homes.

The support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment

To combat loneliness and isolation and help older people keep active,We provide a drop-in centre offering hot meals and various activitiesinc. chair-based exercise, outings and transport for those less able. Wewelcome all volunteers including those with learning difficulties atour drop-in centre, we also recruit, coordinate volunteers for theMeals on wheels and housebound library service

We continue to fulfill our mandate to provide Christian teaching books for China and to provide support for the poor and needy. We have again printed and distributed one million books and have continued to work in the orphanage and amongst the poor and needy

Whilst the charity makes small grants to individuals and organisations it is primarily engaged in providing sheltered accommodation for the elderly at its almshouse, Lloyd Court.

The charity provides low cost rental housing to local people over the age of 60, who have a proven need - whether the need be housing, social or financial.

Christians In Action operates in two main ways. In the the church in London we work with children, youth and adults to help them to become mature human beings who can be of service to God and to the community.We also forward support to workers, mainly overseas and funds for projects such as orphanages and a day care centre for children as well as a home for the elderly.

A local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.

Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.

The objects of the charity are to assist ZANE (charity no 1112949) in the provision of assistance to those destitute and trapped in Zimbabwe. It also supplies UK charitable support to the Borradaile Nursing Home Complex in Zimbabwe.It supplied charitable support to the Community Emergency Food bank (CEF) in Oxford until 23 September 2013, when CEF was established as a charity in its own right

Fundraising events, cultural & religious activities. Day centre for elderly & disabled, including serving vegetarian meals & outings at periodic intervals.

The Society offers a Social Centre, Home Visiting Scheme, Shopping Escort Service, Luncheon Club, Telephone Befriending Service, Equipment and Information Home Visiting Service, and Outings.

Services offered include home visiting service,cookery/handicraft/social and computer skills sessions, hold a monthly book club. We have a resource centre with specialist equipment. Produce a newsletter and a talking newspaper. We provide information to access benefits/allowances/health care services and assistance with paperwork. People can self-refer or use our drop-in/telephone enquiry service.

Early help-long term support for blind and partially sighted community of Herefordshire that can help the public living with sight loss.We offer a home visiting service where a volunteer offers simple practical help to a visually impaired person.A hospital information service at Hereford Eye Unit (County Hospital)Rehab and Mobility Service contract with Herefordshire Council.

The Ascot District Day Centre provides a place to which the elderly of the district may spend the day (10.00 to 15.30) partaking of the various activities on offer and receive a healthy lunch as well as tea/coffee mid morning and afternoon. The centre is funded by donations & a small charge to members.

Bradford Inclusive Disability Service provides a specialist toy & resource service to assist in the development of children with disabilities. Interesting weekly theme days/events for users are organised, including an extensive summer holiday and school breaks scheme. , Social skills group from 5 to 18, Adult social group and a carers support group.

The charity relieves poverty and sickness, educates and preserves health for Romanian children and adults. The charity cares for orphaned or discarded children. They live as families in three houses with Romanian "mothers" giving them love and security. They are brought up as Romanian families and educated to the very best of their abilities. They remain at least until adulthood. They are cherishe

The objects of the Charity are" the relief of poverty amongst children in any part of the world" and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing ... to give effect to the same by providing financial support to Goodwill Children's Homes Charitable Society registered in Tamil Nadu, South India ".

From our own premises we provide a meeting place for the benefit of the people of Hockley and Hawkwell aged 55 or over. Freshly cooked lunches, light refreshments and afternoon entertainment are available, 4 days a week, Monday to Thursdays. We have our own modified ambulance to collect and return the disabled and elderly to their homes.

THE CHARITY PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP AND MEETING THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ATTENDEES. THE KEY AIMS TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CENTRE, BIBLE STUDIES. BABY BLESSINGS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS.

Lighthouse International Ministries (LIM) is a network of churches and individuals throughout Great Britain and Ireland that supports people and projects in Romania, India and Africa i.e. children's homes, youth camps, leprosy missions. LIM's heart is to strengthen, equip and facilitate indigenous people who have good ideas but have very limited resources.

The charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius of 7 miles of Halstead town.

A Christian Church providing all of the usual church activities including Sunday Services, Mid-Week Fellowship meetings, etc. with various outside ministries including Elderly Care Homes, Community Children's Club, support of the poor and needy, both overseas and at home.