Organisation description

The Trust provides free advice to clients on matters such as welfare benefits, debt, housing and employment. The team work closely with Oadby & Wigston PCN, and the local foodbanks.

Address
66-68 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester. LE18 4SD
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 278 2001
Public Email Address
Website address
www.helpinghandsadvice.co.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
Work with Leicester County Council on several projects
Other specialist areas
Money management, debt advice, food poverty, fuel poverty, Form filling (such as PIP), mandatory reconsiderations and tribunals
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Analytics, Bid writing, Coaching, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training
Organisation name
Organisation description

An inclusive, person centered approach to holistic wellbeing.
A range of empowering, solution focused, mindful programs, providing individuals with support for their mental wellbeing (both group & 1-1)
Our range of self care and self development programs, meet each individual at their own unique starting point.
All programs are delivered with passion and vision, motivating individuals to develop lifelong coping techniques & skills to empower them to actively work towards autonomy.
Long term support to all members, through our online group.
Benefiting individual wellbeing and that of their families and the wider community.

Public Email Address
Website address
www.heramindfulhealing.com
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, LGBTQ+, Men, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
NWL - UK (online)
Other specialist areas
Menopause, eating disorders
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Ukrainian
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training, Web design
Organisation description

Highfields Centre is located in the metaphorical and physical heart of a vibrant and diverse community in Leicester. The centre and its co-located partner agencies provide a varied range of community educational and developmental services to an area of inner-city Leicester which has some of the most structurally disadvantaged and financially poorest communities in Britain.

HC has a long and prestigious track record of developing and delivering a wide range of community focused activities, including academic, vocational, and first rung learning courses, cultural events and sports and youth work activities for well over 40 years.

Address
96 Melbourne Road, Leicester LE20DS
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162531053
Website address
https://highfieldscentre.ac.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
Arabic, Bangladeshi, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Sylheti, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation description

Hinckley Rugby Club, established in 1893, is a community-centred sports organisation dedicated to promoting teamwork, discipline, and inclusivity through rugby. The club provides a supportive environment for players of all ages and abilities, from grassroots youth programs to competitive senior teams, fostering both physical fitness and personal development. Beyond rugby, the club plays a key role in the local community, offering outreach initiatives like educational workshops, social inclusion projects, and health-focused programs, including its new Dementia Programme. Hinckley Rugby Club serves as a hub for sports, social connection, and community support, striving to make a positive local impact.

Address
Hinckley Rugby Football Club
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.hinckleyrugby.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Men, Other
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Customer service, Education, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

Homeshare Leicestershire connects people wanting companionship and some help around their home, with people looking for affordable accommodation.

Homeowners are people who live in their own accommodation. They have a spare bedroom and are happy to share other areas of their home such as the kitchen and the bathroom.

In return for 10 hours a week of assistance with cleaning, cooking, shopping or companionship, Homesharers can enjoy rent free accommodation with our homeowners.

Homesharing is a cost-effective way to support adults to live independently in their own homes and provide low cost and well-maintained accommodation for homesharers.

Address
Roo Peake
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01165040044
Website address
www.homeshareleicestershire.org
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Mentoring, Networking
Organisation description

A Support Group for Artificial Nutrition

We're here to support those who are unable to eat food. Here we understand the unique challenges you face, and offer a compassionate community where you can find understanding and encouragement. Join our community, get started with your Battle Plan, or attend one of our events.

Our mission is to provide a safe space where you can share your experiences, ask questions, and receive support from others on a similar journey. Whether you are receiving Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), tube feeding, or other forms of Artificial Nutrition. You are not alone.

Address
49 The Newry, Leicester, Le2 6st
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 431 2955
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.hungergames.co.uk
Other specialist areas
Artificial Nutrition
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Networking, Social media
Organisation description

Inspire2tri was born from a passion for helping people to realise fitness achievements, whatever their starting point, goals, ambitions or their ‘life’ challenges. We became a Community Interest Company in January 2016, locking our assets for charity and operating not for profit.

Inspire2tri strives to provide a friendly non-threatening and enjoyable environment for the novice, older or rehabilitating exerciser, as well as creating an up-tempo supportive partnership that will challenge both your body and mind to strive for the next performance level!

Address
The Studio & Pool Barn, C/o Fairfield, St. Marys Road, Manton, Rutland,LE15 8SU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01572 737185
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.inspire2tri.com
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly
Other specific communities covered
Exercise Referral, Health Conditions
Area organisation covers
Rutland, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Analytics, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Data analysis, Facilitation, Marketing, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Web design
Organisation name
Organisation description

Jamila’s Legacy is a non-profit organisation that offers advice, advocacy, support, a listening service, self-care activities and training to individuals interested in maintaining their own mental health well-being and supporting others.

Jamila’s Legacy has been bringing people together to increase mental health awareness and deepen understanding since 2015. We have been working at a community and grassroots level, engaging with ethnic minority communities, and have developed an understanding of their needs, barriers and challenges.

Phone number (for public/helpline)
07821849336
Public Email Address
Website address
www.jamilaslegacy.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Elderly, Men, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, National/regional
Languages covered
Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

We are a social enterprise based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We seek to grow and develop the VCSE sector through SROI evaluation, business planning, bid writing, investment readiness and finance raising, supply chain development, consortia development for contracts and workplace wellbeing. We also deliver holistic health and wellbeing therapies in partnership with our partner mental health charities and social enterprises.

Address
23 Crimson Way, Burbage, LE10 2NE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01455 230 730
Public Email Address
Website address
www.kai-zenglobal.com
Other specialist areas
Workplace wellbeing
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, National/regional
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Planning, Training
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
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