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The activities include: regular worship, prayer, bible study, preaching and teaching; Baptism and the Lord's Supper; evangelism; mission to young people; the nurturing of individuals in the Christian faith;pastoral care and social action; the provision of a drop in centre, cafe and meeting rooms for the use of the local community; provision of community events for all ages.

Outdoor Bowling and Short Mat Bowling

Carousel offers a variety of recreational, care, educational and adult development services.Service priorities are those which benefit families with children aged 0-5 years. Other family and community services are also offered under an umbrella approach that aims to be relevant to the community as a whole.

Community wind band which rehearses weekly and regularly performs at concerts and other events in and around Abingdon pn Thames in Oxfordshire.

Detached Youth work One-to-one and issue-based work; study, job and emotional supportTraining young leaders in the communityLiaise with other youth, voluntary and statutory organisations to enhance/grow the youth provision in the areas of benefit as identified by the young people themselves - youth clubsInter-generational communal fun activities (such as senior citizens' tea party)

Abingdon Division Guides assists, trains and supports leaders who are running Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger units.

Theatrical performancesEducating young people interested in the Theatre

To assist and make donations to individuals and organisations locally, nationally and internationally.

Village Hall

The Abingdon Museum Friends support the Abingdon County Hall Museum with Volunteers, fundraising, and grants for purchases and upkeep of equipment and/or collections, and to assist in the educational role of the Museum in the local community.

The Abingdon Music Festival Association provides opportunities for young musicians (and non-professional adult musicians) to give performances as conductors, singers or instrumentalists in front of an audience, and to be assessed by experienced adjudicators.

To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts.To introduce young people to the stage by encouraging them to take part in productions and fostering their participation in the dramatic arts.To assist other societies and schools by making available costumes and props.

to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing rugby union footballand other sportsto provide facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation for members of the publicTo advance the education of children and young people through such means as the Directors think fit inaccordance with the law of charity

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Abingdon School

To advance, for the public benefit, the education of children and young people not older than the age of 19 years at Abingdon School and Abingdon Preparatory School or such other school as the Governors may from time to time determine.

To care for, listen to, and talk with, people on the streets of Abingdon at night; to work alongside Thames Valley Police to help to create a positive atmosphere for those having a night out, by offering help to individuals, especially the young and vulnerable, and by providing practical assistance where required to keep people safe until they return home.

The Trust has ensured the safekeeping of funds raised by Abingdon Town Amateur Boxing Club for shared community sports facilities. The Trust began distributing funds for sport in Abingdon in 2021/22. In September 2022 the boxing club was relaunched and the trust helped the relaunch. Plans are now progressing for a new sports hall and the trust will consider using funds for that purpose.

Voluntary Brass Band

Allowing young people, regardless of colour, background or ability, the chance to participate in a variety of activities both water based and in a classroom environment. To encourage leadership skills, team working and tolerant behaviour in a disciplined, structured but fun environment.

Abingdon Vineyard Church offers Christian teaching, worship and fellowship in a modern, informal and accessible way. We have a strong emphasis on working within the community at large and seek to serve the needs of people regardless of their background, beliefs or social position. We operate a successful Youth Club in the more deprived area of South Abingdon working with other local agencies.

The purposes of Abingdon-on-Thames U3A are to advance education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development, in Abingdon-on-Thames and its surrounding locality.

Abinger Common Nursery is a thriving village nursery, servicing the local members of the community and beyond. We are currently running 5 morning sessions per week and 4 afternoon sessions.We have strong links with local schools and work together to make the transfer into school an easy one.

A village Hall used be all section of the community

Gives money to a list of regular beneficiaries within the Ancient Parish of Abinger in the form of vouchers at Christmas and mid year. Also gives one off financial assistance to households at a time of specific need usually arising from a change of circumstances such as unemployment, bereavement or chronic illness. From time to time we also give to other local charities.

The provision of help in the education, in its widest sense, of persons whose family financial circumstances may restrict their aspirations.