It is providing funds to build the most up-to-date community facilities behind the Edward Hall by Summer 2010.
Welcome to the profile page for the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal. We are the original and longest established charity funded by Scotland fans, the aim of which is to make a donation to identified children’s charities in every country in which the Scottish National Football Team plays matches. Since 2003, this has been achieved – uninterrupted.Everywhere We Go!
Mission Statement: Sound It Out (SIO) offers dynamic and vibrant music opportunities, by connecting people who have little opportunity to make music with musicians who want to inspire them and new audiences who want to hear them. Description: Sound It Out (SIO) is a social development agency and registered charity that has a strong track record in transforming people’s lives and creating a positive difference in communities through music. Created in 1992, SIO has a long and successful history of diverse music programming for high priority target groups and individuals isolated from mainstream society. We work across four key sectors: Children and Young People (1), Cohesion (2), Professional Development (3), and Wellbeing (4). Our success is based on the belief that music is the universal language of engagement and inspires us all. Through a diverse range of innovative programmes Sound It Out engages with a wide range of people and communities including children and young people, people with a physical disability, mental health service users, refugees, new migrant communities and individuals isolated from mainstream society. Sound It Out has built a reputation for developing and delivering sustained high quality, high impact programmes. These are delivered to be inclusive and supportive for the participants involved, and to encourage participation, learning, creativity and achievement. The programmes Sound It Out creates are many and varied, and include a range of methods of engagement from group music making sessions, music master classes or workshops through to bespoke training courses and events or individualised song writing and recording sessions.
The egg is one of the few theatre in the country entirely dedicated to children and young people. By making a gift to the egg, you are helping to grow and sustain a charity that gives thousands of children their first taste of live theatre. The egg presents a regular programme of world-class theatre for young audiences. We ignite children's interest in learning through ground-breaking education projects, and help young people develop skills to enter employment in the arts and elsewhere. The egg believes that all young people should have an opportunity to enjoy and participate in the arts. To ensure this, we offer bursaries to disadvantaged families and work closely with community groups to meet the access needs of all young people. Every gift of any size makes a big difference to our work.
Project MotorHouse is an exciting initiative to transform Ramsgate’s derelict old Motor Museum into a vibrant indoor/outdoor arts and entertainment complex where Thanet’s young people can be introduced to business culture and gain the personal and professional skills they need to start their own businesses in the area.
Daytrippers was founded in 2003 to help children with disabilities, life limiting or terminal illnesses enjoy amazing experiences. To date we have helped over 20,000 children by either funding group daytrips or hosting their own larger scale events, encouraging the children and their parents to experience new and exciting environments whilst making friends. Daytrippers continuously growing list of events includes; the UK’s largest pan-disability football tournament, co-sponsoring London Zoo’s Annual Special Children’s Day, Oscar film premieres showcasing the children’s own films and animations, multi sensory art and music workshops at Colourscape Festival, and a sought after private showing of the annual Christmas Pantomime at The Lyric Theatre. Every penny donated we put straight towards a daytrip or event ensuring that as many disabled children as possible get out and about all over the UK.
In October 2008, a group of young people with special needs will travel to Gambia to meet Gambian students and work with them on sports and arts programmes in school and to develop enhanced ties between schools and cultures.
The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland is unique in that it provides orchestral experiences in classical and jazz music for its students from the age of 8 – 25, through no fewer than eight ensembles, ranging in age, size and musical style. NYOS is committed to ensuring its innovative and high quality activities are accessible and open to all Scotland’s talented young people, regardless of financial circumstances.
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Opened in 1980, Norwich Puppet Theatre is one of only two dedicated puppet theatres in England and it presents a year round programme of performances and puppet making workshops. In addition the NPT company tours its productions into venues throughout the UK and to schools across the Eastern region.
Open Minds Theatre Company (OMTC), Rotherham's "groundbreaking" arts organisation, works across all art forms and is committed to using performance drama and other art forms as a means of opening peoples’ minds and combating bigotry and prejudice.
"I am very impressed by the work of Read Dance and Theatre College, and am happy to be a supporter" - Dame Judi Dench Since being founded in early 2011, Read College has provided over £50,000 to support disadvantaged young people. The ethos of Read College is simple - The Arts should be accessible for everyone, not just those with money. We provide bursaries, mentoring and exceptional training to you people who have the raw talent to make a career in the theatre industry but lack the family or financial background to be able to pursue their dream. By giving them access to foundation training we enable these young people to go on to some of the top dance and drama schools in the UK, which in turn gives them the chance to have a career that otherwise would never have been possible. “I had nearly given up on any chance of succeeding………’Read’ gave me the confidence to believe I could make it.” - Student Testimony We don't save lives, we change them. Please help us to support these talented young people by giving them the opportunities that they deserve.
The WPG Charitable Trust funds inspirational projects and individuals, primarily in the areas of sport and arts in Scotland. In our first 12 months we: Provided travel and course fee bursaries to promising young musicians Supported a local nursery in building an outdoor play area Provided sponsorship in support of development at Cricket Scotland Supported a young athlete through travel and equiopment bursaries Sent sports equipment to a school in Malawi Made a donation toward a fund for a bus for special needs Supported a national non-auditioning children's orchestra. We actively look for circumstances where our direct donations will make a significant difference to an individual or organisation WPG Trust......throwing something back in!
FOCUS aims to build the capacity of extended families in Uganda to look after the children of their deceased relatives, thereby helping to keep children in their communities and prevent them from being sent away to orphanages. FOCUS supports the relief of poverty of orphans and vulnerable children and young people in Uganda and their extended family carers affected by HIV/AIDS through raising funds to support: - breakfast feeding centres, so that school-aged children will be better prepared to learn at school- after-school clubs that support the development of the children’s education, their social and emotional development, and widen their access to leisure opportunities FOCUS is run by a small group of volunteer trustees in Scotland who work to raise a minimum of £7000 per year to support the continued funding of the 2 breakfast centres (Breakfast Centres D at Bulindo & E at Kiwologoma) run by NFSC in Uganda. We have no running costs in Scotland so every penny raised goes to the projects in Uganda. We also promote volunteering opportunities and links between Scotland and Uganda. Strong links have been made between the community of Muirhouse in Edinburgh and Namugongo, with further exchanges planned. Our Annual Report for financial year 2009-10 is available.
Resonance104.4fm is an art radio station run by volunteer musicians, artists, instigators and critics from London's kaleidoscopic cultural communities. Experimental, inclusive and pedagogical, it is a challenging model of community media once hailed as "the best radio station in the world".
The City of Coventry Youth Orchestra has steadily grown in reputation and stature over the years both nationally and internationally. To extend the musical experience of its members, the orchestra commissions new works and engages guest soloists as funds allow. Over the years the orchestra has been coached by players from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. In addition to its concerts in Coventry, the orchestra also performs regularly in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, The Arts Centre, University of Warwick, and The Parish Church of All Saints, Royal Leamington Spa. Brian Chappell is in his 27th season as conductor/director and is assisted in the running of the orchestra by Barbara Donaldson. A team of players/teachers provide specialist input at rehearsals. The orchestra is managed by a committee of parents and former members who promote the orchestra, provide assistance at rehearsals and concerts and raise funds. The orchestra is a registered charity and is in partnership with the Performing Arts Service. PAS is a non-profit organisation, managed under Services for Schools as part of the Children, Learning and Young People’s Directorate of Coventry City Council. In 2012 the orchestra will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
HCDP works with children and adults of all ages in south Camden providing community development and support through arts, education and other activities to those who may not otherwise have access for reasons of financial or social exclusion.
The National Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the world and the most visited English museum outside of London. As a National Museum entrance to the museum is free. We receive a grant from the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) which goes towards basic running costs e.g heating; lighting etc. However with your help we can: Be a world-class museum where people from all walks of life will choose to explore how railways help shape our world. Change how people think, talk and act about railways and transport and their impact on our lives. Inspire our visitors with our collections, enabling them to understand more about the development of the modern world and its relevance to the future, and motivate them to learn more. Please help us to become the most admired Museum in the world and thus be a source of pride to the public and our supporters. By donating now you are helping us secure the work of the NRM for future generations. Thank you to all our visitors who made a donation at one of our museums (MOSI, National Media Museum, National Railway Museum and the Science Museum). Last financial year alone, you very generously donated £1.6 million towards our work. This money is so important to all of our museums as not only does it help us replace the funding lost due to reductions in Grant in Aid, it means we can spend it where we need to the most: ensuring your visit is as memorable and enjoyable as possible. Receiving regular visitor donations means that this income now plays a crucial role in contributing to showcase the past and inspire the future about the science in all of our lives. We would love it if you would like to donate today.
Halsway Manor - National Centre for the Folk Arts - is a folk arts centre that provides courses, events and activities for everyone interested in traditional folk music, dance and song, storytelling, folklore and arts and crafts. Located in the Quantock Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - in West Somerset, Halsway Manor has a fascinating history that goes back over 600 years. The Manor has a warm friendly atmosphere, tranquil woods and gardens, great food, a bar, a range of overnight accommodation and camping in the grounds. The Kennedy Grant Library contains thousands of books and recordings of folklore, customs, traditional folk music, dance and song - an excellent resource for research and study. 'Our Future' Development Fund The Board of Trustees have launched plans to develop the facilities so that people of all ages and abilities can access Halsway Manor more easily and learn about the folk traditions found in England and further afield. The Manor HouseConserve and repair the historic features (Halsway Manor is Listed as Grade II* by English Heritage). Make more of the building accessible to visitors by moving service and support facilities (ie. kitchen and offices) out to the rear of the Manor and refurbishing those spaces for learning, including increased space for the library and a new dining room. Activity CentreA timber-framed building, in the grounds behind the manor, designed to have a low impact on the environment and the natural and built heritage. It will provide new spaces for arts and crafts activities (for example, musical instrument making) while being an exciting space for use by schools, young people, families and the local community to do a wide range of folk activities. Performance SpaceA new building adjoining the manor for dances, concerts and celebrations as well as providing a larger teaching space for dance and music. More overnight accommodation, improved accessBuilding some new accommodation to the rear of the Manor. Improving access to the gardens, woods and grounds. More parking and better camping facilities.
The Watford African Caribbean Association is a small charitable organisation that uses local knowledge and decades of experience to transform the lives of the vulnerable, the elderly and children, whilst preserving African and Caribbean traditions. Established in 1976, the Watford African Caribbean Association is open to all. Our volunteer-led services include an award-winning Saturday Supplementary School for children aged between 5 and 16, a Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Support Group and an activity, exercise and lunch project for the elderly called the United Friends Club. We also organise a range of cultural events each year with the support of local business, volunteers and others. Charity No: 1144021 Find out more Website http://www.wacas.org.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Watford-African-Caribbean-Association-Limited-497192713677857/ Twitter https://twitter.com/WACASSOC Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/95801853@N07/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/WACASSOC
Wass village hall has served the community for 90 years and is now in need of replacement. It is heavily used for dances,panto's ,bridge, WI and all other meetings and folk arts events. It is due for demolition in March 2009. We have raised about half the funds needed from a population of only 110.It is a vital community building for our area.
Hive is a community arts organisation with 30 years of experience of using creative processes to engage and provide personal and social development for those most vulnerable in society. We deliver projects across Bradford District with a focus on health and well-being and community regeneration. In our unique non-traditional learning environment we provide creative learning opportunities on a drop in basis and through informal groups as a first step to moving people into our more structured courses, supported volunteering opportunities and vocational training. Our activities are user led, reviewed annually and provide step by step support into training, education and employment for those who lack the confidence to attend a more traditional learning environment. With access to all areas of visual arts & crafts including specialist ceramics and woodworking, our broad based activities provide stimulating self-directed opportunities and are accessed by 2,000 annually across the District.
Please donate now to make a real difference to young people working in the arts. We rely on donations from people like you to help young talented people find jobs and take part in amazing artistic opportunities. IdeasTap helps young people find work in the creative industries through training, mentoring, seminars, CV clinics, paid internships and our extensive employment database. We work with leading arts organisations and creative businesses to provide career opportunities and paid commissions, and we offer facilities and support for start-ups through our Creative Space programme.
The **** Library for the Study of the Holocaust & Genocide is Britain's leading and most extensive archive on the Holocaust. Established in Amsterdam in 1933, the Library was originally founded as an information service to reveal the true nature of events in the Third Reich. Today, the Library holds an exceptional collection of over two million items including published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimonies, and it is this collection that lies at the heart of our work. The Library aims to serve scholars, researchers, the media and the public as a library of record, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in understanding the Holocaust and its historical context. It provides a resource to oppose anti-Semitism and other forms of prejudice and racism. We reach out to audiences across the UK encouraging students, the media, writers, policymakers, educators, legal professionals, refugees, survivors and their descendants to use our wealth of materials in their search for the truth. The Library is committed to exploring innovative ways to promote study and engagement with source materials, and to enable connections and explorations with modern day issues. As a living memorial to the evils of the past, the Library is dedicated to verifiable truth, democratic accountability, openness and tolerance of ethnic and religious differences. The Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust & Genocide is Britain's leading and most extensive archive on the Holocaust. The Library holds an exceptional collection of over two million items including published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimonies, and it is this collection that lies at the heart of our work. You are welcome to visit us and study our books, documents and photographs in the Wolfson Reading Room. We aim to serve as a library of record, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in understanding the Holocaust and its historical context. The Library is committed to exploring innovative ways to promote study and engagement with source materials, and to enable connections and explorations with modern day issues. We have an active Learning and Outreach programme of free lectures, book launches, workshops and seminars run by leading academics and educators. We also run a temporary exhibition programme throughout the year and our current First World War exhibition ‘The Kaiser’s Jewish Soldiers: Loyalty, Identity, Betrayal’ showcases objects, documents and artefacts from our extensive collections. Story of the Library The Library is named after Dr Alfred Wiener, a German Jew who after the First World War began to fight against the surge of antisemitism in Germany. In 1933, Dr Wiener and his family fled to Amsterdam where he established the Jewish Central Information Office, which collected information with the purpose of revealing the true nature of events in the Third Reich. In 1939 the JCIO was transferred to London, and throughout the Second World War Allied Governments as well as the BBC made extensive use of its collection, which was increasingly referred to as ‘Dr Wiener's Library'. After the war, the Library provided critical evidence to the Nuremberg Trials and later to the Eichmann Trial, and became a key source of information for survivors attempting to trace their families. Today, the Library’s collection continues to grow with more items added every year, including materials on other genocides such as Rwanda and Darfur. The Wiener Library is open to the public five days a week free of charge. Read more about our work and our history at www.wienerlibrary.co.uk
OK Foundation's mission is "Advocating for the welfare of Children, Young People, Men, Women & those with disabilities on Health, Education, and Accommodation". The organisation is also involved in developing other areas to promote healthy living such as Sports and the Arts.