Organisation description

A community hub located in the heart of Leicester and serving Highfields area supporting a predominantly black and minority ethnic community in one of the most deprived and disadvantaged parts of the city. Programmes to help its service users overcome isolation, develop self-confidence, learn new skills, make new friends and contribute to community life. Serving all groups in the community irrespective of their ethnic background, gender, age or disability. Activities for all age group starting from birth to elders, a Day centre for people recovering with mental health and learning disabilities, ESOL, Confidence building, Keep fit sessions and many more.

Address
76 Hartington Road, Leicester LE2 0GN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2626000
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Bangladeshi, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, Pakistani, Somali, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Computer literacy, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Health & Safety, Project Management, Social media
Organisation name
Organisation description

A leicestershire based charity reaching the most vulnerable across the East Midlands, including those with mental and physical challenges. We provide regular activities designed to help those wishing to improve their quality of life and also provide regular community support. Activities include singing cafes and tea party lunches. Anyone can access and being able to sing is not necessary. You don't have to be good at something for it to be good for you!

Address
135 Main St
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07875378628
Public Email Address
Website address
www.thrivewithus.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Other specific communities covered
All communities are covered as we are completely inclusive
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Languages covered
English, Polish
Specific workforce skills
Communication, Facilitation, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management
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

WEN supports all women regardless of faith, religion, colour or social economic status; it is an all inclusive company that supports and empowers women to fulfil their life’s purpose. We support women in business, health and wellbeing, education, we actively fight against poverty, social injustice and domestic abuse… to name but a few.We promote the voices of women everywhere!

Address
45 Park Vale road. Leicester. LE5 5 BQ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07375624079
Public Email Address
Website address
www.wen.uk.com
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Caribbean, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Creative thinking, Education, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Marketing, Networking, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

X-ellent is a company providing training, consultancy and personal development to private, statutory and voluntary organisations. Two of its current key services are:

The Anti-Racism Training Service (ARTS) provides training on anti-racism practices, skills and guidance which will lead to improved staff relations and the provision of higher quality services to all customers.

The Anti-Racism Counselling & Coaching Service (ARCCS) provides one to one/group coaching and counselling to African, Asian and Mixed (AAM) staff and White allies who may need personal and professional support, as they strive towards creating and sustaining a genuine anti-racist working environment.

Address
6
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07741 416 981
Public Email Address
Website address
www.x-ellent.com
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
Mixed heritage.
Other specialist areas
Anti-racism training.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Service design/user research, Training
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
Organisation description

At ZamZam Unlimited Possibilities CIC, we work cooperatively and creatively with young leaders, community groups , and organisations. We provide bespoke cultural workshops and life skills to help young leaders succeed outside the classroom, diminish stereotypes between communities, and strengthen community cohesion. The workshops provide life skills, knowledge, and cultural education to reduce harmful stereotypes across communities in a unique, innovative, and accessible manner.

Public Email Address
Website address
https://linktr.ee/zamzamunlimited
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Indian, Somali, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Somali
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Coaching, 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, Planning, Project Management, Social media, Training, Web design
Organisation name
Organisation description

Health & wellbeing specialising in women's health taking a wholistic approach.

Website address
www.zfit.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Social media, Training
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