Organisation description

We care for babies, children and young people who won’t live as long as you or I.

Our facilities and services are second-to-none, and our specialist staff are exceptional. Which means we can give the best care, not just when it’s needed, but wherever it’s needed across the East Midlands, be that in our hospice, in hospital or at home.

Address
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01509 638 000
Website address
www.rainbows.co.uk
Other specific communities covered
Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Organisation name
Organisation description

Reaching People is a ready-made consortium of local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations working across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland aiming to:
- deliver significant, improved, and lasting impact and outcomes for local vulnerable people, and
-- enable the development and provision of high- quality interventions providing significant return on investment.
We facilitate integrated and partnership working across the VCSE and enable the coproduction of solutions to promote equality, alleviate poverty and reduce health inequalities.
We have a track-record of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions improving health & wellbeing, homelessness, access to information, advice and guidance, and learning and training.

Address
Third Floor, 15 Wellington Street
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2552071
Public Email Address
Website address
www.reachingpeople.co.uk
Other specialist areas
Digital Inclusion
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Analytics, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Data analysis, Digital empowerment, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

Domiciliary care provider specializing in complex care needs and maintain healthy lives at home.

Address
Storm Homecare Ltd, Rutland House, 23-25 Friar Lane, 23-25 Friar Lane
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162538601
Public Email Address
Website address
www.stormhomecare.co.uk
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, Other
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Polish
Specific workforce skills
Other
Organisation description

Supporting people affected with cancer emotionally and practically, delivering cancer care for all.

Address
Helen Webb House
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162230055
Public Email Address
Website address
www.sueyoungcancersupport.org.uk
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Chinese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Project Management, Training
Organisation description

The Carers Centre Leicester Leicestershire & Rutland provides a range of support services for any carer aged over 18 who lives, or cares for, someone living in Leicestershire & Rutland. These include an advice and information helpline, a Respite Directory Service, a range of support and self advocacy groups, respite activities, large scale events and specialist projects.

Address
3rd Floor C/O LGBT Centre, 15 wellington St, Leicester LE1 6HH
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162510999
Website address
www.claspthecarerscentre.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
Other specific communities covered
carers
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Organisation name
Organisation description

Bereavement counseling charity supporting parents bereaved of a child and children bereaved of a parent, carer, or sibling

Address
4-6 Tower Street
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162544341
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Men, Pakistani, Women
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Punjabi
Specific workforce skills
Computer literacy, Social media, Web design
Organisation name
Organisation description

VASL is a local charity based in Market Harborough, providing services and projects to improve the lives of people in our community. These include support for family carers, older people who are lonely and isolated, providing volunteer transport to get people out and about, and activities and information to increase mental well-being. We are a volunteer-involving organisation and most of our work is delivered by trained volunteers.

Address
Torch House,Torch Way
Phone number (for public/helpline)
+447469176210
Public Email Address
Website address
www.vasl.org.uk
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, Other
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Languages covered
Other
Specific workforce skills
Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Project Management
Organisation name
Organisation description

Vista is the leading local charity working with children and adults affected by sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We are passionate about providing the best services; in hospitals, at home, in residential care and in the community. Whether someone is newly diagnosed or has lived their whole life with reduced sight, our specialist staff provide a vital lifeline to many local people.
Losing your sight can be frightening. We are there, enabling people to regain their independence and live fulfilling lives.

Address
16 New Walk
Phone number (for public/helpline)
+441162498839
Public Email Address
Website address
www.vistablind.org.uk
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Advocacy, Bid writing, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Marketing, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Social media
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

Early intervention service to prevent low risk mental health needs from escalating. We build resilience by delivering fun, educational workshops. Families are supported to develop their social and emotional skills. Families develop a greater self-awareness of their feelings, they develop social interactions to build connections. Teens with behaviour concerns are mentored. We support adults to raise awareness of their mental health. We use art activities/nature walks to raise awareness of mindfulness & healthy minds. We provide grief peer support. Grief Educator workshops offered to schools/businesses to raise awareness of how to support bereaved families.

Address
10 Clement Avenue
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07734 881699
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Faith Groups, Indian, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Digital empowerment, Education, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Training
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