VCSE Alliance Directory

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

Organisation description

Through research, events, webinars and workshops we aim to deliver social impact to address equity issues and identify good practice examples which recognise our shared himan priorities under 2 themes of personal peace and climate ( to include food, water, air, good sleep, equality, wellbeing and mental health). Bringing communities together to develop new ways worki g together independent of politics, religion, life style, commercial or other vested interests whilst respecting all these to the extent of enabling progress.

Address
25 Hidcote Road, Leicester , LE25PG
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07486568715
Website address
https://www.studiocos.tech/blog
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
Humanity.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi
Specific workforce skills
Analytics, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Creative thinking, Education, Facilitation, Influencing, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Project Management
Organisation description

CFF supports young people and their families with mental health, behaviour relationship and communication challenges. We do this through groupwork and 1 to 1 support. We also provide groupwork facilitation training to professionals.

Address
177 - 179 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0PE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162234254
Public Email Address
Website address
www.cffcharity.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Other
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Bid writing, Communication, Conflict management, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Project Management
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 description

The Community Advice & Law Service offers specialist advice, casework and representation on social welfare law, including debt, welfare benefits, housing and immigration. We also offer advice on energy issues.

Address
First Floor, Epic House, Charles St., Leicester LE1 3SH
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162421120
Public Email Address
Website address
www.cals.uk.net
Listing Category
Other specialist areas
Specialist advice, casework and representation
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Organisation description

The local branch of Mind, serving the people of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland Mind

Public Email Address
Website address
www.llrmind.org
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Customer service, Data analysis, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Planning, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

The LCPCF is a Dfe funded forum representing the City of Leicester within the National Network of Parent Carers Forums for parent carers of SEND children and young people. LCPCF works with the LA, EHC providers and third-sector organisations to improve services in Leicester City. We will work with parents and carers of children 0-25years, the Local Authority and the NNPCF regionally and nationally to assess, develop, improve, or maintain those services.

Address
Barnes Heath House, Leicester LE5 4 LU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07849553156
Public Email Address
Website address
lcpcf.net
Other specific communities covered
All communities
Other specialist areas
Learning Disability
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Bangladeshi, Bengali, Chinese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Sylheti, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Other
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Service design/user research, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

Leicester Council of Faiths has become widely recognised as a key player in establishing, maintaining and promoting Leicester’s reputation as a place where people of different religions and beliefs co-exist peacefully. Our current membership includes representatives of the city’s Bahá’í, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan and Sikh communities. We work alongside other groups and organisations that encourage tolerance, mutual respect, community cohesion and a world-embracing vision.

Phone number (for public/helpline)
07512893613
Website address
www.lcof.org.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Faith Groups
Other specialist areas
Engagement with BAME faith communities across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
Arabic, Bangladeshi, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Turkish, Urdu, Other
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Equalities and human rights, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Social media
Organisation description

The Leicester Counselling Centre provides affordable, long-term, counselling support to adults who are experiencing mental health, social and emotional distress that disrupts their daily living. Our service reaches individuals across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, making us one of the largest general counselling providers in Leicestershire. The Centre is an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), abiding by their Standards of Practice and Ethical Framework.

Address
Leicester Counselling Centre, Lodge 1, Victoria Park, London Road, Leicester. LE1 7RY
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162558801
Public Email Address
Website address
www.leicestercounsellingcentre.co.uk
Listing Category
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Project Management, Training
Organisation description

Leicester Musical Memory Box are a non-profit organisation promoting the use of music, singing and personalised playlists to enhance health and well-being to both the English speaking and South Asian communities. Our work is primarily for those affected by dementia, including their carers in group settings in and around Leicestershire and also online. We can also offer home visits and work with those with other health conditions who would benefit.

Address
92 Northampton Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07736841558
Public Email Address
Website address
https://leicestermusicalmemorybox.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Other specific communities covered
English speaking and South Asian
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi
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