VCSE Alliance Directory

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

Organisation name
Organisation description

Charity Link finds funding for local people in need who are experiencing financial hardship to provide essential items such as cookers, fridges, washing machines, beds, clothing, mobility/disability aids and in emergencies, support with food and utilities. These items improve wellbeing, dignity and standard of living and ensure that local people are independent, warm, clean, safe and fed. We work with 250 charities and community organisations to get the help to those who need it, when they need.

Address
20a Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 222 2200
Public Email Address
Website address
www.charity-link.org
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Other
Organisation description

Charnwood and Melton Mental Health Wellbeing Service is an advice, navigation and community recovery support service.
We provide support to people with emotional or mental health needs and their carers aged 18+, promoting wellness and recovery. We are part of the NCHA group.

Address
Unit B The Point, Granite Way, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7TZ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0800 434 6126
Website address
https://www.ncha.org.uk/talk-to-us/
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
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Organisation description

We collect brand new pairs of pyjamas for children and young people, aged between new-born and 18 years old. The pyjamas are distributed to hospitals, hospices, hospital at home teams and women's refuges throughout the UK. They are then given to children who are poorly or disadvantaged.

Address
Weatherill House, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07771905077
Website address
www.childrenshospitalpyjamas.co.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, National/regional
Organisation description

The Children’s Hospital School provides education for students who are too ill to attend their mainstream school. Our students join us following a referral supported by medical evidence. Our role is to nurture, support, educate and enable students to reintegrate as, when and if appropriate. We teach in four school bases and in children’s homes. We aim to provide outstanding education and care in partnership with other agencies.

Address
Willow Bank School Simmins Crescent Leicester LE2 9AH
Website address
https://www.childrenshospitalschool.leicester.sch.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Education
Organisation name
Organisation description

Chiltern Music Therapy have a desire to change how music therapy is offered in the UK. With inclusivity at our heart, we work with all ages and levels of disability, with individuals and groups, across health, education, social care and community settings. Proud to be a self-managed and employee-owned social enterprise, we strive to create a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in the lives of everyone we support. We promise to bring their stories and voices to light, welcoming you on our journey as we share the evolving and fascinating science behind the power of music.

Address
Office A, Irfon House, Stones Courtyard, High Street, Chesham, HP5 1DE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01442 780541
Public Email Address
Website address
www.chilternmusictherapy.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, LGBTQ+, Men, Women, Other
Other specialist areas
Early years;
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English, Other
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Education, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation description

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire offers a generalist advice service to residents in Blaby, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton and North West Leicestershire. CitAL gives advice on a range of issues, including Welfare benefits, Debt, Housing, Employment, Relationships and family, Immigration, Discrimination, Community Care, Consumer issues.

We also offer a number of specialist services including:
- Macmillan welfare benefits advice
- EMSTN advice
- Help-to-Claim
- Money Advice
- Pension Wise
- Leicestershire Energy Support
- Multiply Budgeting

Address
Clarence House, Humberstone Gate, Leicester
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0808 2787970 (Leicester residents) 0808 2787854 (Leicestershire residents)
Website address
www.citizensadviceleicestershire.org
Listing Category
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Organisation name
Organisation description

Citizens Advice Rutland is a local charity which provides free advice to meet the needs of our community. We’re here to help everyone who lives, works or studies in Rutland. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

Address
56 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01572 723 494
Website address
www.citizensadvicerutland.org.uk
Area organisation covers
Rutland
Organisation description

Co-operative and Social Enterprise offers business advice and support for people in Leicester and Leicestershire who want to start, or receive ongoing support with, running a Co-operative, Social Enterprise or Community Interest Company. CASE has proudly assisted many local organisations for 40 years and offers a wealth of knowledge about legal structures, financial and business planning and marketing. CASE advisors offer mentoring and ongoing support to anyone with a passion for helping their community.

Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 222 5010
Public Email Address
Website address
www.case.coop
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Community organisations expertise in governance, HR, strategy and way of working
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Conflict management, Marketing, Mentoring, Planning, Other
Organisation description

Coalville CAN is a community co-operative working across LE67, looking to create happier and healthier communities and citizen led regeneration. We take an asset-based approach working with individuals and communities to build on their strengths and passions to make a difference. We are community owned and look to take on places and spaces to be owned and run by the community. We run a creative community space, and a wide range of community led projects.

Address
Memorial Square, Coalville, LE67 3TU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01530 659789
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.coalvillecan.coop/
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

Support for People Living with Sickle Cell & Thalassemia

The overall goal of the project is to empower and comfort the disadvantaged, needy and neglected children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) and other blood related disorders in the Leicestershire region with three main objectives:

The project is targeting one thousand (1000) children living with SCD in the Leicestershire region.
To change the perception of the community of Leicestershire about sickle cell disease and eliminate stigmatization and discrimination against the children living with the disease.
To address the psychosocial needs of families and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) and provide hope and comfort
To provide health care (treatment), education, and basic support to children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) and their families in the East Midlands.

Address
Eastgate House, 29-24 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3GJ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
+447488352126
Website address
www.comfortcentreleicester.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy
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