VCSE Alliance Directory

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

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 description

We provide Community Transport for residents of Blaby District, Oadby & Wigston - support to keep people independent in the community & reduce social isolation by using volunteer drivers to help transport people to appts, day-care, social and shopping etc

Address
C/O COUNCIL OFFICES STATION RD WIGSTON LE18 2DR
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2887482
Public Email Address
Website address
www.communityactionpartnership.org.uk
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
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 name
Organisation description

We are a social enterprise consultancy helping community organisations with business planning, business model innovation, and income diversification. We also help businesses to develop customer and staff communities. We are a key partner in the Government's Help to Grow course through our association with the University of Leicester; the author of the Leicester Growth Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs; and were a key partner with the Zinthiya Trust on their Business Playbox project.

Address
75 Empress Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07875669799
Website address
www.communityentepriseengine.co.uk
Listing Category
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Specific workforce skills
Business intelligence/strategy, Equalities and human rights, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Training
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
Organisation description

Community Men2Men buddying offers (male buddying) support to older males (55+) at risk of social isolation, to get them out of the house and take part in fun and interesting activities that appeal to Men, and provides help to their families, who can get on with their day with confidence.

Address
9 Heards Close, Wigston, LE18 3SW
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07840584296
Public Email Address
Website address
https://cm2m.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly, Men
Other specific communities covered
Carers
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Communication, Creative thinking, Facilitation, Negotiation and persuasion, Other
Organisation description

Voluntary run group providing hot lunches for the elderly and vulnerable in our area once a week. A chance for people to meet up with friends as well as getting a low cost 2 course hot meal.

Address
7 Forryan Close, Cosby, Leicester, LE9 1TS
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly, Other
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Organisation name
Organisation description

Countryside Enterprises is a community interest company ran by adults with learning disabilities. The company was created to recognize the products being made and the services provided by service users attending WHM Work Connections alternative care provision. We strive to run enterprises that benefit both those involved and the local communities we service. Members involved get the following opportunities:
-To practice work skills and gain work experience
-To work as part of a team or individually
-To receive a share of the profits
-To develop ideas and set up new businesses
All whilst working in a safe and supported environment.

Address
60 Green Lane, Seagrave LE12 7LU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07591301764
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Specific workforce skills
Education, Learning & Development/training
Organisation description

Creative Futures Midlands was set up to work with disadvantaged individuals to improve their mental health, well-being and life circumstances through teaching craft and life skills and the creation of community gardens.

Address
30 Brook Lane, Billesdon, Leicester, LE79AB
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07865479181
Public Email Address
Website address
workshopswithliam.com
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Elderly, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Polish, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Creative thinking, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

We offer support through our website, national helpline, group, zoom, telephone or one-to-one in person support. We want to make sure everyone grieving gets the help they need in a way that works for them. We have a specially trained dedicated team of 4,000 bereavement volunteers.

Phone number (for public/helpline)
08088081677
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
en_GBEnglish
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