VCSE Alliance Directory

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Organisation description

Hinckley Rugby Club, established in 1893, is a community-centred sports organisation dedicated to promoting teamwork, discipline, and inclusivity through rugby. The club provides a supportive environment for players of all ages and abilities, from grassroots youth programs to competitive senior teams, fostering both physical fitness and personal development. Beyond rugby, the club plays a key role in the local community, offering outreach initiatives like educational workshops, social inclusion projects, and health-focused programs, including its new Dementia Programme. Hinckley Rugby Club serves as a hub for sports, social connection, and community support, striving to make a positive local impact.

Address
Hinckley Rugby Football Club
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.hinckleyrugby.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Men, Other
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Customer service, Education, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Sustainability
Organisation description

We are here to respond to the Challenge of Sexual Health, HIV and social exclusion.
Our Aims and Objectives are: - To raise Awareness on HIV Prevention and Sexual Health in General.
- To provide education and Awareness on Positive sexual Health
- Outreach to the community to raise awareness on Self testing, Protection and Stigma.
-To stand against Stigma and Discrimination.
- To Extend our Testing capacity to be able to reach the undiagnosed people.
- To get more people on PrEP (Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis).
- To increase the number of Condom users.

Address
03, oswin Road, Leicester. LE3 1HR
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07538182874
Website address
www.adpleicesterservices.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Caribbean
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Education, Social media
Organisation name
Organisation description

We have a vision to make Leicester an "Area of Excellence" in support for the families of prisoners.7-5-4There are 7 key points where prisoners families intersect with the criminal justice systemWe will develop 5 strategic responses to tackle 4 factors- emotional distress- stigma- financial distress- the need for empowerment

Address
Rose Cottage Beveridge Lane Bardon Hill LE67 1TB
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07388699185
Public Email Address
Listing Category
Other specialist areas
The Families of Prisoners
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Organisation description

Steps is a unique specialist centre supporting families with children who have motor delays and difficulties and any conditions that affect the acquisition of motor skills. Our sessions follow the principles of Conductive Education and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, in which the focus is on the potential of each and every child. The centre is an amazing facility that offers a life changing experience for the families that attend.

Address
40 Loughborough Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01509506878
Public Email Address
Website address
www.stepscentre.org
Listing Category
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Education
Organisation name
Organisation description

Equality Action, established in 1969, is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, dedicated to empowering disadvantaged communities by promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. All our work focuses on enhancing community cohesion, improving health and education outcomes, and ensuring access to rights and services for our beneficiaries, most of whom live in the Borough of Charnwood.

Our mission is to:
• Promote equality and diversity, dignity, and respect through inclusion.
• Be accountable while fostering good relationships among stakeholders, and creating a safe, trustworthy environment for our beneficiaries.

Address
66 Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leics LE11 1EU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07786966950
Public Email Address
Website address
www.equalityaction.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Bangladeshi, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Other specialist areas
Welfare, benefits, housing, debt, immigration advice and support
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Sylheti, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Marketing, Networking, Project Management, Social media
Organisation name
Organisation description

Our goal at Real Purpose is to help people from disadvantaged groups enter education, voluntary or paid work and most importantly, sustain that work to the benefit of their mental health, confidence, quality of life and community. At Real Purpose, we're dedicated to helping individuals discover meaningful opportunities tailored to their skills and aspirations, supporting their journey towards recovery and/or a better life. We provide employment, volunteering and learning advice and support on a one-to-one and/ or group basis. We also deliver group-based training in vocational skills, personal development and job preparation.

Address
Real Purpose, LUinc - LUSEP, Holywell Building, Holywell Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3UZ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0800 688 9988
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.realpurpose.uk
Other specialist areas
volunteering access
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Customer service, Data analysis, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

At Women 4 Change Leicester, we empower and uplift the most deprived, underrepresented women, men, young people in St. Matthews & surrounding areas. Founded by local mothers, we address critical community needs such as access to health, housing, education, and employment. We understand the unique challenges faced by our community, especially during crises like COVID-19 & the cost-of-living crisis.
Our services include education, advocacy, language support, and connections to essential resources through partnerships with health providers, police, and other statutory services.

Address
6 Manitoba Road, Leicester,LE1 2FT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07568059078
Public Email Address
Website address
women4change.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, Men, Somali, South Asian, Women
Other specialist areas
Health support workshops -FGM, Digital health literacy and access. Language support, Participating & recruiting participants for Health Research. Supporting individuals who are going though discrimination & hate crime.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Gujarati, Somali, Other
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Project Management, Social media, Training, Other
Organisation description

Charitable organisation with a focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing promotion, especially for individuals and families on low income, disadvantaged, isolated and at risk of mental health decline due to social factors. Nutritional food support and education addressing health inequalities.

Address
Fearon hall, Rectory Road, Loughborough LE11 1PL
Public Email Address
Website address
www.cfwhub.org
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

We exist to provide a range of services to support local residents, including an environmental project, social therapeutic gardening project, neighbourhood mental health café and legal and welfare rights advice and advocacy.

Address
Saffron Acres Project
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07393035999
Public Email Address
Website address
https://srcentre.org.uk/our-projects/saffron-acres/
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Other
Languages covered
English
Organisation description

We are the UK's leading defibrillator charity. We help communities and organisations install defibrillators making sure they are done to Best Practice, and with Governance, Resilience and Sustainability.

Address
The Old Granary Hall Farm, Bury Road, Great Thurlow, Suffolk, CB9 7LF
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0330 1243 067
Public Email Address
Website address
www.communityheartbeat.org.uk
Listing Category
Other specific communities covered
Communities and village organisations
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Cardiac Arrest
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Health & Safety, Other
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