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The primary purpose is to operate Alton Foodbank, the main focus is on the collection and distribution of food in accordance with the rules and recommendations set out by the Trussell Trust who are the over arching sponsors of some 400 foodbanks throughout the UK.A secondary object is the operation of a school uniform bank for local primary schools in the immediate area.


Practical, emotional and spiritual support offered to to women sexually exploited through prostitution through weekly drop-in, outreach, and be-friending sessions.

Charitable activities

The Charity's primary activity is the spreading of the Christian message throughout the West Midlands. In pursuing this aim, the Charity also responds to people in need, of all ages.

The promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in the parish known as Borderlands Mission Area - this includes the provision of regular public worship open to all, sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, pastoral care, the teaching of Christianity, outreach to the wider local community and support and activities for specific groups.

Vision: Addressing poverty in Stockport so people can live an empowered and productive life.Mission: The prevention and/or relief of poverty. To provide relief for people in Stockport and the surrounding areas who are in conditions of need or distress in such ways as the trustees see fit.

Child Rescue Nepal, formally the Esther Benjamins Trust, cares for children rescued from trafficking and slavery. It provides care and rehabilitation to children unable to return to their families and ongoing support to reunited families. Vocational & life skills training are also provided for older children.It also prevents trafficking by strengthening schools and educating communities.

The advancement of the Christian religion and the relief of poverty and sickness among persons resident in Chile and for such other similar charitable purposes as may from time to time be agreed by the trustees.


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

Provision of almshouses for older people in need as defined in the Charity's Scheme.Education support grants but area of benefit restricted to Abingdon.Grants to voluntary organizations in Abingdon who support the needy.Relief of poverty by providing essential goods to the needy.

The trust was established to relieve conditions of need, hardship or distress of the Christadelphian Community in the British Isles by providing grants. The trust has a policy of making regular grants, the largest of which is the Christadelphian care homes and irregular compassionate grants to individuals.


working with Police to design & prepare materials [i.e. dvd's videos & supportive materials] from a Christian moral standpoint on: anti-stealing; anti-bullying; drugs; abuse; road safety etc. Also running 'holiday at home' activities for pensioners who are too scared or too poor to go on a proper holiday. training people in counselling others


Provision of relief from homelessness

Preaching & sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ locally and abroad,Developing & distributing Christian literature ,We go on Missions abroad,We Help the needy , widows , elderly and Clergy in crisis in UK & abroadWe Teach &train Ministers of Clergy , We also run Kingly Missions for ordaining members of Clergy ,& are affiliated to UK WORLD EVANGELISM TRUST (UKWET) under CTE.


Promotion of the efficiency of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and the advancement of the Christian Faith. To provide pastoral care and practical help for serving personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their families.


To advance the Christian faith and education, and to relieve persons in condition of need or hardship, aged or sick, particularly but not exclusively in prisons and amongst the families of prisoners.


To advance the Christian faith and education, and to relieve persons in condition of need or hardship, aged or sick, particularly but not exclusively in prisons and amongst the families of prisoners.


E3 empowers local Christian partners to bring hope and enable sustainable development in communities affected by poverty and HIV in Africa. We help orphaned and vulnerable children, refugees and people living in some of the poorest communities to escape the cycle of poverty, through education, the relief of sickness and hardship, improving livelihoods and advocacy against gender-based violence.


We support nationals to work with their own people to provide relief from poverty and hardship as well as working with disabled adults and children. We operate mainly through churches but the aid and services are available to all. We also provide training for those we support.


Eurovision invests in the spiritual, moral and social well-being of individuals and nations in the former communist bloc. Eurovision - working together with indigenous churches - actively contributes towards social welfare programmes, support of the vulnerable and the most needy by the promotion of important values: respect, tolerance, family, care for the sick, drug addicts and alcoholics.


Our sisters and mission partners support the poor and the marginalised across the globe, with a particular focus on Africa.

The German Seafarers Mission in the Uk is a charity for the wellbeing of seafarers

To provide financial assstance to needy cases who qualify under the rules of the trust deed and to publish monthly the Gospel Standard and Friendly Companion magazines.


Clergy Support Trust, formerly Sons & Friends of the Clergy, is a clergy support charity established in 1655. Our mission is to support Anglican clergy families through difficult times, whether caused by financial hardship, health problems or other difficulties. We do this mainly through cash grants to individual beneficiaries and through working with other clergy wellbeing organisations.

The prevention or relief of poverty in Hackney by providing services and access to support for individuals in need and signposting them to charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

The object of the Charity is to relieve persons who are in condtions of need, hardship or distree by reason of their social or economic circumstances by the provision of facilities, buildings, equipment, medication or other necessary supplies.

The objectives of the Charity as set out in the Declaration of Trust are:A) The advancement of the Christian Faith in the United Kingdom and abroad B) The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress or who are aged or sick, in the United Kingdom or abroad.C) The charity is also established to provide an enabling environment for worshipping God.


The Charity's principal activities are : Providing a befriending service and extended support for isolated older people. Operating a debt counselling service. Supporting the unemployed and homeless. Offering prayer for healing, hospitality and welcome in the city centre. Organising family activities in the city centre.


To further the religious and other charitable works of Christian churches in India with particular reference to the spiritual and material needs of the poor, the sick and those suffering from other forms of social deprivation, and in the training of ministers to serve those in need.Please look at our website for further details www.hopegardensindia.org

Provision of facilities and services to children and young adults resident in the London Borough of Barnet with the intention to cater for their social, educational, emotional and general welfare needs.


Operation/management of the Order's property portfolio which houses appropriate Hospitaller services; pastoral and 'care providing' presence in services and providing sacremental ministry; working with Saint John of God Hospitaller Services to provide services targeted at the 'unmet need' of vulnerable individuals/groups including identification, promotion and funding of new services.


The House of the Open Door is based in Worcestershire. Its purpose is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its Statement of Faith. It operates a Christian Retreat Centre and serves a local and wider community, church groups, prisoners, individuals in need and young people through prayer, hospitality and support.


(a)To advance the Christian faith in accordance(b) to relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused

Fundraising in the UK to support work on location in Colombia, providing relief for children at risk through poverty, neglect or abuse.


The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.

The objects of the charity are the promotion of the spiritual, social and material welfare andreligious education of all seafarers, and the relief of need, hardship or distress among seafarers.The charity is a second and third tier service provider.The charity is a free association of Christian organisations working with seafarers worldwide.

Normal Church Activities

Jael Christian Women is an independent Christian organisation for all women of any other denomination, faith or background. Inviting all who share a passion or interest to get involved. Our aims include the help and support to the Abused, Oppressed, and the Poor. Also for those whom have not experienced the Agape Love and continuing renewal of heart, mind and life through our saviour Jesus.


The Jericho Road Project works with women affected by the sex industry in the city of Nottingham.


Relief of poverty
To provide relief for former nurses who are in need, hardship or distress


advancing the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in such ways and by such means as are deemed charitable, relief of persons in Africa, and particularly but not exclusively in Ghana and Nigeria, living in poverty or who are disabled by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to assist such people.

KARIS NEIGHBOUR SCHEME SEEKS TO OFFER PRACTICAL SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP AND ADVOCACY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF. WE AIM TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY LINKS AND ADDRESS NEEDS UNMET BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS.


Provision of Care homes for the elderly, sheltered accommodation for elderly people and twenty four hours supported accommodation for young vulnerable homeless people.


The provision and maintenance of housing accommodation for persons who are in need, hardship or distress and who are resident in the former borough of Saffron Walden in the County of Essex and such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents.

The advancement of the Christian Faith by the preaching and proclamation of the gospel and the teaching of doctrine and principles and the pastoral care of Christian people. The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick. The promotion of charitable purposes beneficial to the community in and around Burton on Trent.


Part of the Lee Abbey Movement, the Lee Abbey Small Missional Communities exist to make Christ known in urban neighbourhoods: living, praying and serving together in intentional household communities in Bristol and Plymouth. The charity's objects are the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide through the ministry of communities of Christians whose shared lives in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit communicate the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and for the relief of the needs of those living or working in the local area served by local Christian churches.


Life is a UK Pregnancy support charity:Creating a world where no one faces pregnancy or pregnancy loss alone. Through our services, we help more than 45,000 people each year to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish. Our services include a freephone Helpline, housing and community support , free practical support, and crafting educational content.