Built in 1788, The Georgian Theatre Royal is the UK's most complete Georgian playhouse. We are a living theatre museum and in addition to our diverse programme of work, in December we produce our own professional pantomime.
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Samaritans have had a Branch in Salisbury for over 40 years. The doors are open 12 hours a day to visitors, and we aim to have two telephones manned for 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We have approximately 100 volunteers, taking over 42,000 caller contacts in a year, of which nearly 17,000 are of significant length - an average of appromiately 450 and 180 per volunteer per year respectively, well above the national average. This reflects the dedication, and hard work, of our volunteers. In addition, our speakers give presentation talks to schools, colleges, clubs and other organisations. Samaritans can be contacted by telephone, by letter, by email and by visiting the branch in Milford Street - over 95% of contacts are by telephone but email contact is growing.
To build a new 'Patriot' steam locomotive to the original Sir Henry Fowler parallel boiler design, capable of running on the mainline. To create the new National Memorial engine, named 'The Unknown Warrior'. To be complete in time for the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice in 2018.
Hatzolah Israel, founded in 1985 is Israel's only authorised national medical rapid response organisation. Over 1000 fully trained medical rescue volunteers work in full coordination with, and are accredited by the national ambulance service (MDA). With over 60 branches nationwide, they provide high quality first aid care, arriving before the ambulance, within the crucial first two minutes of civilian emergencies and terror event alerts. They respond to over 250 emergency calls issued by MDA every day - 90,000 per year - serving people of all backgrounds.
The ERT works for the education & betterment of the poor, research into problems of the poor, relief of those who suffer as the result of international or industrial unrest, political or legal injustice, tyranny, oppression or persecution and encouragement for the betterment & welfare of the poor.
CCCW provides regular home-based respite for carers of all ages, whether arising from physical and/or mental exhaustion, social isolation, or inability to lead a normal life. Meeting carers' individual needs leads to healthier and more active people, with improved education and social prospects for young carers.
It helps provide equipment for physical and mental development of children with special needs in the Southend area.
Ruth Winston Community Centre is a modern up to date resource centre for the Over 50s, offering exercise classes, IT training, art and design and languages, to enhance the lives of the over 50's whilst encouraging social interaction and companionship for its Members. As an independent Charity, established for over half a century, we have developed our services to meet the present-day needs and demands of people of the age 50 and over enabling them to come together in friendship within a happy and warm environment. We offer more than sixty classes and activities every week plus advice and guidance clinics on various health issues, and provide hairdressing, chiropody, a health trainer and hot lunches, day trips, Supper Club, Wine Club and so much more. Come down and see for yourself, you are always welcome.
The organisation supports families through change and disruption, particularly where it has occurred as a result of separation, divorce or family restructuring. Mediation is provided to help parents to make their own arrangements for their children. Counselling is offered to youngsters who are finding it difficult to come to terms with the changes in their lives.
Rush House provide a range of accommodation & support services including advice & independent living skills training to vulnerable young people aged 16–25 in the Rotherham area. Young people accessing our services are homeless or inappropriately housed & are seeking accommodation with support.
The 22nd North Leeds is the oldest Jewish Scout troop in the world. Are section are made up of, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. More than 100 children each week, enjoy the fun of scouting and girl guiding. For Further details contact Richard Fingret on 07875 578214.
Nothing beats witnessing the joy of the elderly and our volunteers enjoying a ride together on one of our custom-built trishaws. Our aim is for our passengers and team to come back from rides together having had the wind in their hair, rosy cheeks, and, most of all, full of stories and smiles.
We provide free holidays by the sea for families with terminally ill members