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Teaching courses to married couples and those preparing for marriage about how to live their married lives in accordance with the principles, standards and docrines of the christian faith.
To advance the kingdom of God through the inspiring and releasing of all Christian students (and others connected with universities), and to engage with the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need through any disadvantage, the promotion of human rights, harmony and equality, and the advancement of religion, through advocacy, action and prayer.
Operating in Wandsworth, London, we want all children aged 0 to 11 years to have frequent, positive reading experiences. We train teams of volunteers to give one-to-one support in primary schools. We run early literacy classes for parents and toddlers. We encourage and equip parents to support their children's reading at home.
The principal activity of the Rock will be the provision of a youth facility at the (former) Church of St Peter, Cheltenham and its adjacent hall. From April 2010 this facility has been available to all young people regardless of background providing both formal and informal activities and opportunities to develop skills, education, welfare and spiritual wellbeing.
To educate children and young people living in East Hull to develop their leisure time through a programme of physical, mental and spiritual activities to enhance the personal development of young people, including - Badge Work and learning (skill, community and spiritual), Sports Activities (football, swimming, table tennis, badminton), Adventure (camping/ trips, expedition, outdoor cooking/BBQ).
Running a training and mentoring programme for people seriously considering or are in the process of establishing a new church within the city. Running and promoting conferences to anyone in the city interested in starting a new church.Building a local network of church leaders who have an interest in starting new churches in the city, to share ideas, offer advice etc.
The purpose of Scouting The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.The Scout MethodScouting uses a Method, which is young people, in partnership with adults:
Scouting: Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Scout Group
THE MISSION OF ACE YOUTH TRUST IS TO OFFER PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE ON A RANGE OF ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR DAILY LIVES TO HELP THEM FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL.
Aceactive Ministry exists to share the Gospel in a fun active way for example with school children we engage them in games using a Gladiator theme as to how Jesus set the captives free. With older groups we interact in communities with family fundays, mens breakfasts, curry nights, with a Christian message of hope. We also work in prison ministry giving a positive message of change by faith.
Acorn Chaplaincy's activities are aim to relieve persons in need and hardship by reason of addiction by the provisions of pastoral care and support ministries, such as Community Detoxification Program, running of Recovery Courses and mentoring. We also provide information to help dispel stigma and prejudices against people with addictions.
Running residential trips encouraging personal, social and spiritual growth. Using outdoors, quiteness, adventure, relationships we nurture and challenge. All groups considered.
Action is a human resourcing organisation, both in the UK and internationally, engaged in religious activities, education and training and community social support and development programmes.
The PTA aims to: raise funds for Ada Lovelace CofE High School in Ealing London; to build community relationships within Ealing; and to promote the physical and social development of children at the school. Activities undertaken by the PTA include: Refreshments at Christmas, Spring and Summer concerts, Christmas Raffle, Quiz & Curry Night, Yr7 - Yr9 Discos, and Uniform Sales.
To advance Christianity for the public benefit both generally and in particular by promoting Christian principles and ethics and by supporting and enabling Christians to live and worship in accordance with Christian principles and ethics.
Dormant - Merged with SIM International (UK) Reg No 219763 in October 1998
Child Sponsorship
African Enterprise International coordinates funding to numbers of missions throughout Africa. In particular, in 2019, our city-wide evangelistic missions and outreaches, through social action projects and foxfires activities, were conducted across the teams, reaching 1,089,072 people with the gospel of Jesus Christ, with 120,223 people making commitments to Jesus Christ for the first time.
Grants for the 2017-2018 financial year were made to support projects in Kenya
The vision of APF is to empower Christian leaders so as to enable effective ministry that brings community transformation through the local church.The mission of APF is to develop the capacity of Christian leaders by working in partnership with African agencies to provide training, equipment and pastoral support.
Our objects: Relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people in deprived areas in developing countries starting with Africa. We organise medical missions, work with the local people to formulate solutions to local health needs and help to train local health and social workers.We strive to touch individual lives and needs. At Agape, we are reaching the needy, one person at a time.
Mission:promoting healthy self-esteem, positive relationships & good sexual health. - Educating young people- Delivering training & providing resources to those who work with young people- Supporting parents - Training & mobilising churches- Working with international partners to promote healthy relationships, improve sexual health & respond to the HIV pandemic
Services to tackle homelessness; ensure that those in need have access to the right support and, where appropriate, the right long-term care; provision of, or help to access, appropriate skills training and employment advice to enable service users to engage in paid or voluntary work.
Holding weekly church services for adults and children. Carrying out projects beneficial to the communityServing the community through "Love Bridgwater"Participating in the Street Pastors initiative.Reaching out to the young people of Bridgwater and offering youth services such as drop in and support
Alternatives provides mental health and holistic wellbeing support to marginalised women, and by extension their families, living in Newham. We do this by offering free and accessible talking therapy, through advocacy support and community projects and by providing meaningful volunteering and employment opportunities.
Teaching of the bible and assisting in the development of the faith of the congregation. To improve family and individual well being, and the development and monitoring of young people in the area of operation.
Amigos works in Uganda to bring sustainability, dignity and hope to disadvantaged people. At Kira Farm Development Centre 40 vulnerable young Ugandans receive training. We run a child-led family sponsorship programme enabling 380 children to go to school. We work in rural communities providing clean water and training in conservation farming, WaSH, appropriate technolgies and conflict resolution.
AMOS TRUST IS A SMALL, CREATIVE HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATION THAT:- CHALLENGES INJUSTICE,- BUILDS HOPE,- CREATES CHANGE,AMOS WORKS WITH VIBRANT GRASSROOTS PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD NURTURING INNOVATIVE LOCAL RESPONSES TO POVERTY, OPPRESSION AND CONFLICT.AMOS CREATES, LEADS AND PARTNERS WITH CAMPAIGNS FOR CHANGE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE.
THE ANGLICAN ALLIANCE BRINGS TOGETHER THOSE IN THE ANGLICAN FAMILY OF CHURCHES AND AGENCIES TO WORK FOR A WORLD FREE OF POVERTY AND INJUSTICE, TO BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS, TO RECONCILE THOSE IN CONFLICT, AND TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH.
Providing day-to-day practical and pastoral support to faithful Anglicans in the UK
Study and application of the Christian Gospel in its relation to war, by holding conferences and engaging with the Anglican Communion and others by peaceful means. Publish a journal and other literature promoting peacemaking. Re-design our website and The Anglican Peacemaker,to set up a Facebook page, a blog and have an advertising campaign.
Anvil Trust offers a range of learning opportunities in applied Christian studies for people wishing to explore the faith in depth and detail. They are available across the United Kingdom and in other countries as appropriate. They are open to all irrespective of their faith or belief background and have a strong emphasis on spirituality, peace and justice.
We organnise Prayer summit program to inform, equip, impart and help people identifytheir destinyWe organise periodic Seminars, conferences, buffet and luncheon programs. To educate, empower and impact people to be effective citizen in their generation.We organise love express programs to build better relationship.Special Educational needs supporting adulds and young people.
Education about the life and death of Archbishop Oscar Romero.
Parental donations to support the maintenance and improvement of educational facilities.
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of the Isle of Wight in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society through access to social activity, information, education and accommodation
An Association of Deaf and Hearing People who support each other and promote services for Deaf People within the community. The CDA recognises the rights and needs of Deaf people. We believe and acknowledge that Deaf People are a cultural and linguistic (Sign Language users) minority group.
ACT has a national network of local groups; regional training days and national conferences offer faith-based professional development. ACT promotes and safeguards Christian values in education and wider society. The ACT membership magazine and website provide information and encouragement to Christians in education.
AIF gives support for families where one partner is usually Roman Catholic, or Orthodox, and the other of another church, giving them a voice within the churches, and working for unity of Christians everywhere.
The Awareness Foundation works to empower Christians everywhere to be a counter force of love and peace to the intolerance and mistrust that now prevail in so many of our communities, and to build understanding between the faiths. We do this through education and encouraging dialogue. Examples of our work include our Ambassadors for Peace and Little Heroes projects in Syria and Iraq,
Supporting UK families with essential baby & child items (pre-birth–5yrs). Where there’s need, we grow—ensuring dignity, hope & practical help through our nationwide baby bank network
Reaching out to Young People
Charity is now dormant. Merged (transfer of assets and liabilities) with London City YMCA on 1 Dec 2005 and renamed City YMCA, London.
Provision of homelessness and threat of homelessness support and activities for young people age 16-25 based in Coventry City Centre. Homelessness support is holistic - helping young people find somewhere to live, equip it and keep it. 1:1 support, drop ins and food/clothing/furniture banks. We have a Christian ethos and our services are open to all faiths or none.
The charity receives donations which are then distributed by Barnabas Aid International to over 60 countries chiefly in Asia and Africa, making grants for relief and development of communities in need because of particular disadvantages. Grants are made in support of the objectives of advancing the Christian faith, the prevention or relief of suffering, poverty and to promote of human rights.
The activities of the trust were transferred in 2011 to Rock UK Adventure Centres Ltd, charity number 1107724.
Provision of youth work and member activities. Hire of space by other user groups to financially support the work of the Association.