Bermuda has a long history of charitable giving. The 350 or so charities that are registered with Bermuda’s Registrar (the law here insists you register if you collect money from the public) are a diverse and vibrant group of organizations serving every segment of society. They include some of the major cultural, health and educational institutions of Bermuda, as well as a wide array of small, neighbourhood-based organisations, and all kinds of charities in between in size and scope.
These charities provide essential services to people who live in Bermuda, and also contribute to employment and the economy. They play a vital role in addressing Bermuda’s most pressing needs, contributing to community health and vitality, and providing a better quality of life for the island's citizens.
The 206 charities reported totals of $166.4 million in annual revenues and $154.8 million in annual expenses. This includes one health organization – the Bermuda Hospitals Board – that reported $111.6 million in revenues and about $109.8 million in expenses.
Health or Education is the Biggest Draw, Depending…
If the Hospitals Board is included, the health subsector is by far the largest, with 67 percent of the total revenues reported. However, if it is excluded, education becomes the largest category, with $12.5 in revenues and 23 percent of the remaining revenues.
Art and Sport Get Over $13 m
The 30 reporting arts organizations together add another $8 million in revenues, with recreation and sports following (25 charities with revenues totalling $5.3 million).
Churches Need not Register
Churches in Bermuda are not required to register as charities. While 12 organizations coded as religious are included with reported revenues totalling $2.1 million, these revenues do not include charitable dollars given to Bermuda churches. (In the United States, churches receive over 50% of total charitable contributions.)
Agape House ~ Friends of Hospice
Friends of Hospice is a registered charity providing support for Bermuda’s only inpatient hospice facility, Agape House. Located on the grounds of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Paget, Agape House is part of Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Continuing Care Programme.
Our hospice has twelve patient care beds and was originally established in April 1990, under the direction of Mrs. Hilary Soares. Our mission is to provide quality end of life care. We believe everyone has the right to die painfree and with dignity, regardless of age, race or disease process.
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre
Community education about prevention and early detection of all forms of cancer including colon cancer, as well as diabetic and ostomy patients since 1945. 75% of all mammograms are done here. They store all X-ray and related health-condition films required from non-Bermudians by Immigration. Registered Charity # 070.
Location: 46 Point Finger Road, Paget.
Mailing: P. O. Box HM 1652, Hamilton HM FX.
Phone 441-236-1001. Fax 295-5291.
B.E.S.T. - Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce
BEST is working on several fronts to preserve Bermuda’s social, economic and physical environment. Our mission is to continually raise awareness throughout the community on environmental and social issues, of which the proposed development at Southlands is but one. Funds raised are to be used for ongoing aspects of this education and action campaign, such as:
• Radio, TV and print adverts
• Hall rentals for public meetings and forums
• Equipment rentals for public events
• Posters and flyers
Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies
The Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies was founded by leaders of Bermuda’s insurance industry to ensure Bermuda’s students have opportunities for the education and training necessary to start careers in insurance through scholarships, mentoring, internships and career advice. Thanks to BFIS donors, 40 Bermudians now enjoy rewarding careers in insurance, with another 15 completing their degrees. In 2005 almost $400,000 was awarded in scholarships to students studying Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science and Mathematics. BFIS is a Bermuda Registered Charity.
Bermuda Health Alliance
Our collective aim is to strengthen Bermuda's health through fundraising health promotion and education.
The Bermuda Insurance Institute is a registered charity, funded and controlled by insurance industry members. The principal purpose of the Bermuda Insurance Institute is to provide a high standard of education and training to those working in the insurance industry, or looking to enter the industry particulary Bermudians entering the insurance industry. With a part-time teaching staff the Institute provides a wide range of educational services offering daytime and evening classes.
Bermuda Physically Handicap Association
The BPHA has been a Registered Charity #088 since 1964. It is the only registered organization in Bermuda specifically for the physically disabled and physically challenged. It exists to help its members deal with problems of the physically disabled. Members include blind or sight-impaired; deaf; speech-impaired and amputees. Our office is the former Kindley military building in St. David's. Telephone (441) 293-5035, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Bermuda Red Cross Society
Be a Blood Donor, a driver, a CPR instructor, help at a desk for equipment rentals or more. Volunteer!!!
This volunteer organization, made up of community-minded members help thousands of patients visit the hospital for diabetes, stroke or heart treatment by driving them free in their own private cars.
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Charleswood",
9 Berry Hill Road,
Paget DV 03
Phone: 441-236-8253.
Email: redcross@ibl.bm
Bermuda Riding for the Disabled
Bermuda Riding for the Disabled (BRD), providing therapeutic riding for children with special needs in Bermuda, is based in a purpose built Equestrian Centre as part of the WindReach Recreational Village.
Warwick Parish
Phone: 441-238-RIDE (7433)
Email: brd@ibl.bm
Bermuda Society for the Blind
Founded by Lady Gladys Hall in 1951 promoting the welfare, education and employment of the sight-impaired or visually disabled. A special day care programme is offered to blind, where they make baskets, stools, trivets and hampers, which the Society sells to the public. It has been located at Beacon House for 40 years. Registered charity 090.
Location: 3 Brunswick Street, Hamilton
Phone 441-292-3231 or 292-4177
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Bermuda
Friendship makes a world of difference.
15 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
Phone: 441-292-2802
Email: bbbs@logic.bm
The Centre on Philanthropy
Our mission is to lead the Bermuda community in building an effective, efficient, and sustainable Third Sector by:
·advancing knowledge, skills, and performance
·fostering effective partnerships
·creating a unified voice for the sector
·supporting and increasing volunteerism
Location: Charities House, 25 Point Finger Road, Paget
Tel: 441-236-7706
Coalition for the Protection of Children
Family Resource Network Charitable Trust Members:
The Coalition for the Protection of Children
The Centre of Community & Family Mediation
The Fathers' Resource Centre
The Physical Abuse Centre
Parents Anonymous Bermuda
38 Mount Hill, Pembroke HM 09
Phone: 295-1150
Fax: 295-2430
Email: cpc@ibl.bm
Family Centre (The)
"We will work to stabilize and strengthen children and families through therapeutic, caring services and community partnerships." The mission of The Family Centre is “to ensure that families have the skills they need to become successful” and the Centre’s primary goal is to strengthen children in order to strengthen society. The Family Centre’s efforts are carried out on two fronts: to reduce dysfunctional family problems and to build community resource and structures that allow those families to sustain health.
This charity has been in operation since the 11th century and active in Bermuda since 1894. We are the St. John's Ambulance service providing emergency transport for more than 325 Bermuda events (over 4000 man hours) throughout the island free of charge. We are also part of the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) when disaster strikes. We rely on charitable contributions and volunteers to full our mission. 236-7831; sjabda@logic.bm
Parishes Achieving Change Together - PACT
PACT is a community - wide initiative seeking to strengthen the community youth and promote positive development of children. There is a need throughout Bermuda for a vehicle that harnesses the desire of individuals to make a difference and the desire of communities to become empowered.
The ultimate goal of this initiative is to assist each community – each neighborhood – to take ownership of the specific challenges that their youth are facing, and give the communities the tools to meet these challenges.
P.A.L.S . (formerly Patients Assistance League and Service) was founded in 1980 to provide service to allow cancer patients to remain in their homes rather than being hospitalised. P.A.L.S . is a registered charity and is a member of the World Homecare and Hospice Organisation (WHHO). Ann Smith Gordon, P.A.L.S. CEO, was re-elected Vice-Chairman of WHHO in 1997 and has been Chairman since 1999. There is no charge for the services of P.A.L.S. nurses, nor for the use of medical equipment and medical supplies. These services are available to all cancer patients who need them.
PRIDE Bermuda
Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education
Offers: Drug Abuse Prevention, Parenting Skills, Youth Programes
25 Point Finger Road, Paget DV 04
P.O. Box DV 212, Devonshire DV BX
Phone: 295-9970
Email: info@pride.prevention.bm
Ross "Blackie" Talbot Charity Classic
Since 1993, Bermudian Charities have been the recipients of this fundraiser, and each year's donations have surpassed the previous one. Such is the legacy of Ross "Blackie" Talbot. His spirit of giving will live on in the charitable foundation established in his name. The tournament usually takes place March/April.
St. Baldrick's Day
This international charity began on a bet between three reinsurance executives who decided to help kids with cancer. Since many Cancer kids are bald, the executives decided shaving their heads for cash would be a winner! The first St. Baldrick's Day (on St. Patrick's Day) on March 17th, 2000 over $104,000 had been raised. Since then over $12 million for children with cancer has been raised worldwide. This year Christine D and Andrea Thorpe are in line to be shaved in Bermuda! Well done!
Visitor Industry Partnership
The Visitor Industry Partnership supports individuals all over Bermuda who go the extra mile to make our visitors Bermuda experience truly memorable. Help us recognize and reward these individuals by nominating them for our annual awards and supporting the VIP initiative.
Every year The Annual Belcom VIP Excellence Awards are held to recognise the 54 finalists in 18 tourism categories. All receive a Certificate of Excellence, the 18 category winners will win a Super Prize and an 18k Gold VIP Excellence Award Pin. One person will win The Minister of Tourism's Best of the Best Award of $20,000 in a money market fund courtesy of Butterfield Bank. Generously supported by Belco, the Title Sponsor, the Ministry of Tourism, Butterfield Bank and Industry Partners. Registered Charity #515.
WindReach Recreational Village
WindReach Recreational Village is a fully accessible 9-acre site to enrich the quality of life for people of all abilities, ages and special needs. It features a multi-purpose Activity Centre, Animal Zone, Sensory Trail, Raised Gardens, Playground, a fully accessible campground, Picnic area and an Equestrian Centre operated by the Bermuda Riding for the Disabled. All visits and tours must be booked in advance. Facilities are also available to rent for special events, meetings, and conferences.
Warwick Parish
Phone: 441-238-2469
Email: windreach@ibl.bm
Women's Resource Centre
Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit charity (*267) that began operations in 1987 as the Rape Crisis Centre, a crisis intervention service for survivors of sexual assault. In 1992 the name was changed to the Women’s Resource Center to reflect the expansion of the services which included a counseling programme, 24 hour crisis hotline and a community education programme to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence.
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