Social welfare Charities

Home-Start offers volunteer support to families in their own homes, parents supporting parents, helping them to get through a difficult time in their lives: loneliness, isolation, post-natal illness, domestic violence, poverty, inadequate housing, disability, family breakdown.

The Learning Curve provides training, education and support to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals to help them improve their lives. In addition, we support other third sector organisations who also contribute to these aims.

Helping young people within the public care system to develop skills and capabilities to participate in society as independent, mature individuals. Providing support, training and personal development opportunities to build aspirations. Helping socially excluded young people in the care system overcome inequality and disadvantage.

Teachers teach the Greek language, history, culture, singing and dance to pupils of the school during classes held for each age group each Saturday morning from 9.30 am to 1.15 pm. Bursaries are given to 11 deserving pupils based on the financial need of the parents in each case.

The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing food, through the medium of Redditch Foodbank, and other goods.The prevention or relief of poverty in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

TO RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS TO HUMAN LIFE IN GENERAL IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD THROUGH DONATIONS AND/OR PROVISION OF AID IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL OR FOOD OR IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME AND TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE EDUCATION IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

Relief of rural isolation by providing a) community transport; b) befriending scheme c) information and drop-in centre & charity shop d) day clubs; e) ICT training; f) various activity clubs (reading, writing poetry, craft etc) g) afternoon teas, outings & shopping trips as part of Ring and Ride scheme; & h) a community hall in Kirkburton for social, educational activities and community hire.

Golden Hill Sports is a community-based charity that runs a sporting club for its members. GHS runs cricket for adult, ladies,girls and boys youth teams and a youth football section. We also run a Social Club for the benefit of the Club members and for the local community. In addition we hold various social events which are for members and the community.

The objects of the charity are; to promote the efficiency of the Regiment in such charitable ways as the trustees may decide; to support the relief of such persons in need by virtue of sickness, poor health or financial hardship who are serving or have served in the Regiment or the Former Regiments or the Former Disbanded Regiment or the children or dependants (whether or not remarried).

To relieve poverty and distress in society concentrating on community projects and special needs groups in the West Midlands area. Nationally, Youth Development projects for young people 16 to 25 years, especially those who are NEET. Small grants for Holidays for the disadvantaged from the West Midlands and Greater London. Grants are made to registered charities and charitable organisations only.

Community Transport services including Dial a Bus, Dial a Ride, Shopmobility, Group Transport and driver training in Preston and surrounding areas of Lancashire

The principal activities of the social enterprise are an artisan bakery, bicycle workshop and light manufacturing. This work provides time limited (usually 3 months) trainee placements for men and women who suffer from mental ill health and forms a part of their recovery and social inclusion. The aim of the enterprise is a move on of trainees to employment or further training.

We work in some of the most deprived areas of the UK, paying for qualified coaches to introduce tennis to children in primary schools within the state sector. We also fund pre/post school activities which complement our in-schools programme. We provide opportunities for children & encourage them to play tennis as well as maximise their personal potential through participation in the sport.

Making Space is a visual arts charity working in the socially deprived area of Leigh Park. We provide hands-on, participatory workshops for all age groups and levels of experience with a focus on community work. We also provide studio space and business support for craft makers and visual artists.

The charity's objects are: - the advancement of the christian faith - the relief of sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind - the advancement of education

AGE CONNECTS NORTH WALES CENTRAL ( FORMALLY AGE CONCERN) IS A INDEPENDENT VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN CONWY COUNTY AND DENBIGHSHIRE. WE PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INFORMATION AND ADVICE, ENERGY ADVICE, SWAPPING FUEL TARIFFS, FORUMS,TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING, SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE TO CONTINUE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Turning Point works in Kenya to relieve poverty amongst children, mainly in the large slum of Kibera, Nairobi. We provide food, clothing, assist with access to education and basic health-care, and help with emotional and spiritual development. We work by invitation from the local slum community. Our income comes mainly from some supporting churches and a growing network of supporters.

Not for profit community transport services provision.

The advancement of the Christian faith and the worship of God, preaching and proclamation of the Christian gospel, teaching of Christian doctrine and principles, pastoral care and the printing and distribution of Christian literature.The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick. The advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles

Support the disadvantaged and disabled through activities, training and volunteering opportunities. Manage the gardens and grounds as a public park for the enjoyment of the whole community. Organise a programme of cultural and social events. Operate and manage community facilities, food growing and education programmes in order to meet the needs of local people and visitors to Ulverston.

The objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.

Throughout England to promote good health and wellbeing, particularly but not exclusively among those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. Various types of sessions designed to increase understanding and skills in nutrition, healthy eating, cooking, meal planning, growing food and budgeting and raise awareness of the relationship between diet and health.

To advance the education and development of children with a particular (but not exclusive) focus on disadvantaged children and their families, for the public benefit, by providing support, advocacy and services that complement those available in school, both within and outside of the school day.

Christel House is a global charity with 9 no-fee schools around the world (including India, South Africa, Mexico, Jamaica and the United States) dedicated to helping children who are experiencing poverty transform their lives through character-based and career-focused education and holistic support. Our vision is a world where poverty does not limit potential.

CARM operates across Romney Marsh and parts of rural Ashford in Kent. Our services aim to reduce social isolation and improve access to services for older and vulnerable people. We offer 10 social drop-ins (Meeting Points), befriending services and reminiscence services: Our Memories Matter, Musical Memories Matter and Caring to Remember.