Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities

ASPIE provides a social setting, support and psychological/counselling services for adults with Asperger's /autism at our centre, a safe haven open twice weekly, 52 weeks of the year, where they feel welcome and accepted, engaging in various discussions, games, workshops, quizzes etc to rebuild confidence and self-worth enabling them to achieve their aims and the social inclusion they long for.

To advance the Christian faith in Sandwell for the benefit of the public by:1. PROVIDING SACRED SPACES, MEETINGS, LECTURES, EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS2. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SPIRITUAL AND MORAL EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY3. PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY COHESION4. ENGAGING IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.

Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. Girlguiding Manchester has Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger members aged 4 to 18. We fire their imaginations through challenges and adventures for all personalities

Voluntary Care Group assisting the older people of the area with visiting, shopping, befriending, advice, practical tasks and social activities for our client base. Health related classes for older people.

Provision, management and development of good quality and flexible facilities for use by local community groups for arts, sport, educational and social activities.

Support individuals, families, groups and organisations, empowering them to develop themselves in order to meet their needs; Promote social reinsertion through training and practical workshops to enable people to change their lives and restore families; Hold cultural and social events, prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals; produce & distribute Christian literature.

Please take a look at the clubs logo, a smiling plate face supported by a knife and fork and enclosed within a very simple house/home. This device, we hope, encapsulates the clubs aim and objective, which is: To provide food, shelter, warmth and friendship to the homeless or lonely. Each Saturday we operate an open kitchen where anyone can get a hot meal and we also provide a bag of food.

To promote social inclusion by working with people who are socially excluded on the grounds of their age and sexual orientation (in particular, elderly people who identify as LGBT plus) to relieve their needs and assist them to integrate into society, in particular by providing a networking group that encourages and enables members to participate more effectively in the wider community

To promote the art and training of classical music for the public benefit, in particular (but not exclusively) supporting children and families from black and ethnic minorities. To help support families in severe hardship who will benefit from participating in creative musical activities for social interaction and learn how to play musical instruments to improve mental health and wellbeing.

In addition to our Church services, we hold regular events in our Community Hall to which all are welcome. These include drop-in coffee, tea and chat mornings, monthly soup & roll lunch, a Mothers Union led friendship group, a luncheon club for the less able in the parish, a bereavement support group and a Baby & me support group. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

The provision and support to members & non members of: public acts of worship, teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups, pastoral work to the sick and bereaved, youth club facilities and youth workers for the local area (with extra financial support from other bodies), disabled persons club, and meeting space for many internal and external social activities.

Maintain the village hall as a venue for recreational, cultural, educational, sporting and social activities for the residents of Little Thetford

We are a church operating in and serving North Walsham and the surrounding areas. We carry out regular church activities - church services and so on - as well as running an assortment of social activities, children's and youth groups. We are also involved in other various activities such as counselling, particularly pregnancy crisis and bereavement counselling.

We are a Christ-focussed Church, which aims to share the love of Jesus, with the local community and by supporting worldwide Christian mission. We hold services, mid-week meetings and regular social activities. We also use our community building to serve the local community, with weekly activities for the elderly and very young. Our members also support local school, foodbank, and debt advice

The charity has adopted an extensive outreach programme in the local community making a significant impact on outcomes such as social inclusion, health and education.The charity has adopted a policy of access to healthy activities for all regardless of ability.

Norwich Mens Shed supports the wellbeing of men in the local community. We provide a dedicated workshop space for men to socialise and take part in practical, creative and recreational activities, addressing key issues around wellbeing, social isolation and loneliness.

The Society responds to the needs of visually impaired people in the Harrogate district by providing among other things:- a centre for social activities, handicraft training, educational classes,home visiting,information about hospital eye clinics, a telephone befriending service, counselling, display of aids for the blind and outings.

We design and deliver arts and heritage-based projects for people with complex needs (e.g. learning disabilities and autism) inspired by the collections of museums, galleries and religious and royal palaces. Established artists, performers and designers to work alongside them to produce art and performance. Our work promotes social inclusion and accessibility to culture for disadvantaged groups.

To provide social activities for homeless and the destitute within the local Community.To provide basic educational equipment and facilities to help ethnic minorities foster an interest in society and develop team building skills.To organise events and activates within the local district to educate, inform and train the youth and ethnic minorities to adjust into society.

BS Alive is active in the Bensham and Saltwell wards of Gateshead (although not exclusive to this area) to support work to improve health & social well being in the area. BS Alive includes all residents, from all backgrounds. It provides a range of support including advice, networking & fundraising as well as directly organising some activities - lunch clubs & social activities, volunteering etc

The relief of persons within the autism spectrum disorder, including PDA and persons with hidden disabilities such as Asperger, ADHD and sensory impairments such as deafness.To promote social inclusion for people with hidden disabilities who are socially excluded from society.Preventing people with hidden disabilities becoming socially excluded.Raising public awareness of hidden disabilities

The Club provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for our Senior Citizens to meet, socialise and take part in physical and sedentary activities. The aim is to alleviate loneliness and isolation and foster friendships.

Girlguiding Dorset provides opportunities for girls and young women to discover their full potential through, fun, friendship, challenge and adventure.

In 2010 we organised the following: --+?Poverty alleviation-Finance Management Seminar.-+?Workers retreat, for the training of workers needed for the growth of the church in wales.A singles Night.-+?Family life and Marriage seminar-+?Training for our children teachers..Family outreach program,where families were brought together in a gathering, for social events(youth & talent Nights)

To promote the social inclusion of women and young girls of working age by building a mutual support community;providing advice, support and training to build their confidence in order to overcome barriers to employment opportunities. To provide an empathic environment to relieve emotional hardship and work alongside organisations to improve employment opportunities and relieve financial hardship.