Health and Adult Social Care
A local non-audition LGBT choir. The choir aims to provide an enjoyable and supportive environment for LGBT members to sing together, making new friends, developing their community spirit, individual talents and confidence.
National organisation that exists to promote the needs and rights of women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, to improve services to them and to work towards the elimination of sexual violence. Rape Crisis England & Wales is the national umbrella body for their network of autonomous member Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales and was set up to support their specialist work. They also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence in the wider community and with local, regional and national government.
Rare Dementia Support (RDS) offers specialist social, emotional and practical support services for individuals living with, or affected by, a rare dementia diagnosis.
A local registered charity passionate about the wellbeing of all animals with a commitment to giving them the best possible life. They rescue, rehome and provide sanctuary for more than 2000 animals each year.
A fully funded course which equips ex-Armed Forces personnel with the tools to get into and maintain a civilian job that is appropriate for them. LifeWorks is available to anyone who has been in the Armed Forces, regardless of when and how long they served for.
A national organisation that offers tailored support for people who have health needs or disabilities to gain and sustain employment.
A national charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. They are supported by a network of volunteers, who organise monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people, aged 75 and over, who live alone.
Reach Volunteering is the leading skills-based volunteering charity in the UK and the single biggest source of trustees in the UK. Reach connects charities and non-profits with skilled volunteers. Their goal is to radically increase both the scale and impact of this kind of volunteering throughout the UK.
A national scheme of self help books for managing common conditions including stress, depression, anxiety and dementia. The books are recommended by health experts and people with experience of the condition, and have been tried and tested and found to be useful.
Information and advice on how to prepare for sudden snow, storms, flooding, and other winter emergencies.
A national charity that supports women and children through a range of services including advocacy and outreach.
A national charity working directly with refugees, and supporting them to rebuild their lives. They also speak up for refugees, and ensure refugees have a stronger and more influential voice in decisions that will affect them. They work with a range of partners to ensure they can best support their clients, focussing on various aspects of their life including housing and finding work.