Organisation description

We are a sports & wellbeing CIC who deliver fitness classes for over 50s, a learning disabilities sports club, a community football club, Haf school holiday program, DofE Bronze award delivers for those from low income areasWe aim to support getting communities and groups active with the primarily aim to help have benefits to people's health and wellbeing using sports and social activities as the driving force of that.

Address
72 Scotswood Crescent
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07400081918
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, LGBTQ+, Men, Women
Other specific communities covered
South wigston and Blaby
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Coaching
Organisation name
Organisation description

A welcoming place of community, friendship and support for everyone. The Well was founded on Christian principles, but is fully inclusive and is open to everyone of all faiths or none.

Address
45 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester. LE8 0HS
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162790148
Public Email Address
Website address
www.thewellkibworth.org
Other specific communities covered
older people, people with LD, dementia sufferers
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Organisation name
Organisation description

levelling the playingfield by providing tools and resources to get people thinking, taking action and connecting

Address
Coalville CAN HQ, Memorial Square, Coalville, LE673TU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
+447974260453
Public Email Address
Website address
www.thinkfc.org.uk
Other specific communities covered
Coalville, wider area of Leicester and Leicestershire, can share the tools and resources on line.
Other specialist areas
community building, asset based community development, community ownership of buildings
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Coaching, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Digital empowerment, Education, Mentoring, Networking, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

Together Against Cancer is committed to helping people diagnosed with cancer. We equip patients and carers with knowledge and tools to empower them to take control of their own health.

From our Education and Wellness Centre in Leicester we provide a range of free cancer support services, including complementary therapies, workshops, counselling and events. In addition to this, we provide support, videos, recipes and more via our member-only online community, the T.A.C. Healing Hub, which is free for cancer patients and carers anywhere in the UK.

Address
Unit S1, Troon Way Business Centre, Humberstone Lane, Leicester, LE4 9HA
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 246 0195
Website address
www.togetheragainstcancer.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 covered
Other specialist areas
We offer free support to Cancer patients and their carer. We offer some of our services to the general public also for a small charge.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Other
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Coaching, Computer literacy, Customer service, Data analysis, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Marketing, Networking, Project Management, Social media, Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

Sexual health, wellbeing and HIV prevention charity working with underrepresented communities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and new arrivals, living and working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Address
2nd Floor, 27 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, LE1 6AS
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 254 1717
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, LGBTQ+
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Organisation description

A group representing the residents of Uppingham and ensuring they are well informed, are engaged, and can take advantage of local services.

Address
48 Leicester Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07799737975
Website address
http://www.uppinghamonline.co.uk/
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
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

Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) has been running our community transport and social car scheme continuously for over 43 years. We regularly cover 150,000 miles of driving, undertaking thousands of separate journeys, to hospitals and appointments in the wider LLR area. We also provide transport and community vehicles for shorter trips, shopping and social gatherings throughout the county and beyond.

Our voluntary and community transport offering is always in need of volunteers!

Address
Unit 16a, Suite 10
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01572 724705
Public Email Address
Website address
www.varutland.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people, Elderly
Other specialist areas
Community Transport
Area organisation covers
Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

Founded nearly 30 years ago, Warriors is a community-led sports club providing basketball, health, and well-being activities for young people in Leicester. We focus on engaging those from deprived communities, particularly inner-city estates that are home to BAMER groups. Born from community demand, the club offers an outlet, support, and a sense of belonging for young people.

Address
41 Twycross Street, Leicester, LE2 0DU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07814754336
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.leicesterwarriors.com/
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Conflict management, Equalities and human rights, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking
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