VCSE Alliance Directory

Search through the VCSE Alliance Directory to find VCSE organisations’ information and contact details.

Organisation description

Our services are designed to help an individual and their families with support that touches every part of their lives. Our one stop shop starts with a full diagnostic of the family needs and aspirations and our advisers will work on a one to one basis to help these families plan and expedite their solutions. This includes advice and support to cover:
• Employment
• Education
• Health and wellbeing
• Benefits
• Housing
• Training
• Liaison activities
• Advocacy for personal and employment matters
• Immigration issues

Phone number (for public/helpline)
07934591061
Public Email Address
Website address
www.lass-cic.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Planning, Training, Other
Organisation description

WEN supports all women regardless of faith, religion, colour or social economic status; it is an all inclusive company that supports and empowers women to fulfil their life’s purpose. We support women in business, health and wellbeing, education, we actively fight against poverty, social injustice and domestic abuse… to name but a few.We promote the voices of women everywhere!

Address
45 Park Vale road. Leicester. LE5 5 BQ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07375624079
Public Email Address
Website address
www.wen.uk.com
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Caribbean, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Creative thinking, Education, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Marketing, Networking, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

The Curator-Educator is a not for profit organisation dedicated to developing creative opportunities that are accessible and inclusive for all. Opening up a vast range of possibilities that can support, further and make creative encounters, engaging for everyone on a range of levels.
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Throughout all of the work, our primary focus is rooted in using the arts as a tool to support people with their wellbeing and mental health and put people's individual experiences at the forefront.

Address
20 Burley Close, Desford, LE9 9HX
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07908011194
Public Email Address
Website address
www.thecuratoreducator.co.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people, Elderly, LGBTQ+, Men, Women
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

South Asian Health Action ‘Supporting the health and well-being needs of South Asian communities’
Our mission
To achieve greater equality in the quality and cultural appropriateness of healthcare for South Asian communities by brokering critical dialogue and action between these communities and mainstream institutions.
Our vision
South Asian communities will become more integrated into the design and delivery of healthcare leading to more anti-racist, culturally appropriate and, patient and community-led services.

Address
10 Haddon street
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07940516666
Public Email Address
Website address
www.sahauk.org
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Bangladeshi, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, Pakistani, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Other specific communities covered
South Asian
Other specialist areas
Research and Clinical Trials
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Sylheti, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Digital empowerment, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

First Steps ED is an evidence based Eating Disorder charity for children and young people (5 to 17 years) and adults (18 years plus) and their parents/carers with disordered eating and disorders encompassing Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED) and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as the most common and studied conditions and more recently Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) a fixation on healthy eating and Diabulimia (T1DE) insulin restriction. Our expert staff work as an integrated pathway with NHS CAMHS ED and Adult ED Services.

Address
First Steps ED
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0300 102 1685
Public Email Address
Website address
https://firststepsed.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
People of all ages, genders and backgrounds
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, Chinese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Spanish
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Analytics, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Creative thinking, Customer service, Data analysis, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Training, Web design
Organisation description

The Trust provides free advice to clients on matters such as welfare benefits, debt, housing and employment. The team work closely with Oadby & Wigston PCN, and the local foodbanks.

Address
66-68 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester. LE18 4SD
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 278 2001
Public Email Address
Website address
www.helpinghandsadvice.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
Work with Leicester County Council on several projects
Other specialist areas
Money management, debt advice, food poverty, fuel poverty, Form filling (such as PIP), mandatory reconsiderations and tribunals
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Analytics, Bid writing, Coaching, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training
Organisation name
Organisation description

X-ellent is a company providing training, consultancy and personal development to private, statutory and voluntary organisations. Two of its current key services are:

The Anti-Racism Training Service (ARTS) provides training on anti-racism practices, skills and guidance which will lead to improved staff relations and the provision of higher quality services to all customers.

The Anti-Racism Counselling & Coaching Service (ARCCS) provides one to one/group coaching and counselling to African, Asian and Mixed (AAM) staff and White allies who may need personal and professional support, as they strive towards creating and sustaining a genuine anti-racist working environment.

Address
6
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07741 416 981
Public Email Address
Website address
www.x-ellent.com
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
Mixed heritage.
Other specialist areas
Anti-racism training.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Service design/user research, Training
Organisation description

At MEL, our unwavering mission is to ignite the transformative power of music, embracing diversity and inclusivity while
delivering high-quality, all-encompassing music workshops that resonate with individuals of all ages.
We believe that music is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and through our innovative programs,
we aim to inspire, educate, and connect communities. With a harmonious blend of creativity and inclusiveness,
we strive to empower individuals to explore the boundless potential of music, fostering a world where every
voice can be heard, every rhythm can be felt, and every heart can find its beat.

Address
Flat 9, The Old Post Office
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07460662149
Public Email Address
Website address
www.mel-limited.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Other specialist areas
NEET
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Coaching, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management, Training
Organisation description

Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire works within the area to support individuals who have a condition that leads to a reduction in quality of life or who have been diagnosed with a life limiting condition as well as offering support to their partner or carer.

Address
Bright Hope House, Talbot Lane, Swannington, LE67 8QT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07523677712
Public Email Address
Website address
www.brighthope-nwl.org.uk
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Organisation description

For many facing a cancer diagnosis, learning to live with and to manage their condition beyond treatment can be a daunting and challenging prospect.
C.A.R.S. based in Measham, Leicestershire aims to provide alternative means to connect with others challenged by similar experiences, opportunities to become part of a supportive and informative network and to experience the social, physical and mental wellbeing benefits gained from both condition specific programmes and fun activity participation.
C.A.R.S. holistic approach endeavours to support individuals on their road to recovery with the highest priority given to enhancing a participant’s confidence, self-esteem and improved quality of life.

Address
Lavender House
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0300 365 1440
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.recoverysupport.org.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Other specialist areas
Cancer support and rehabilitation
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
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