Organisation description

The purpose and the charitable objects are:
a) The advancement of education, by providing community education, homework clubs and out of schools education, community awareness raising, life essential training and ESOL classes.

b) The prevention or relief of poverty, people living in the UK and Somalia by providing practical support, services and facilities. We provide advice and assistance to families and their children to improve their living conditions.

c) The provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Address
19 Brunswick street
Public Email Address
Website address
www.socopa.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Men, Somali, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, National/regional
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Somali, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management
Organisation name
Organisation description

South Asian Health Action ‘Supporting the health and well-being needs of South Asian communities’
Our mission
To achieve greater equality in the quality and cultural appropriateness of healthcare for South Asian communities by brokering critical dialogue and action between these communities and mainstream institutions.
Our vision
South Asian communities will become more integrated into the design and delivery of healthcare leading to more anti-racist, culturally appropriate and, patient and community-led services.

Address
10 Haddon street
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07940516666
Public Email Address
Website address
www.sahauk.org
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Bangladeshi, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, Pakistani, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Other specific communities covered
South Asian
Other specialist areas
Research and Clinical Trials
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Sylheti, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Digital empowerment, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
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 name
Organisation description

The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with supporting people in their life after stroke. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Life After Stroke Services. These include Stroke Recovery Service and Communication Support.

Address
troke Association,Resource Centre, ,1-2 Sterling Business Park, ,Salthouse Road, Brackmills, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7EX
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0303 3033 100
Website address
stroke.org.uk
Other specialist areas
stroke
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
Arabic, Bangladeshi, Bengali, English, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu
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

At ADRE, we support people in the early stages of cognitive decline/dementia, families and friends living in the community. We support them to live independently for as long as possible. Our qualified staff deliver individual and group activity programmes specifically designed to be fun, keep brains active, and improve self-confidence. We host monthly workshops were carers can learn how to support their loved ones. At our Base, our Community Coffee Shop and Hub provides a friendly warm and safe space, where people with shared experiences can relax and feel supported.

Address
The Academy for Dementia Research and Education, Lutterworth College, Gate 4, Greenacres Drive Lutterworth LE17 4EW
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01455 550416
Public Email Address
Website address
academyfordementia.org
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly, Men, Women
Other specific communities covered
People experiencing cognitive decline and carers
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Coaching, Creative thinking, Education, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management, Service design/user research, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

The Baldwin Trust is a volunteer run charity providing small group, fully crewed narrowboat trips along the scenic and tranquil Leicestershire waterways. We've been operating for 40 years. Our two boats are located at Barrow Boating (Barrow upon Soar) and Leicester Marina (Thurmaston) and have ramps and lifts for easy boarding, so no stairs. Each boat can carry up to 12 passengers, with a maximum of 4 wheelchair users per boat and have spacious cabins, kitchen galley and toilet onboard. We operate 7 days a week from 1 April to 31 October (river levels permitting).

Address
Barrow Boating, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8LQ and Leicester Marina Thurmaston, LE4 8AS
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07933148952
Public Email Address
Website address
www.baldwintrust.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Other specific communities covered
All
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Other
Organisation description

VISION: Healthier, happier communities for everyone.

TCV connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both. We work mainly in inner city areas, with people from economically challenged backgrounds. TCV does not own land or operate a membership policy. All our activities are free and accessible to all.

In 2021, TCV worked with 67,305 people delivering 41,265 workdays, transforming 1,051 green spaces. As a result of their work, 93% of volunteers felt more connected to nature, 91% learnt new skills, 81% felt more connected to their local community, 93% felt their wellbeing was improved.

Address
Gresley House, Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster DN4 5HX
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01302 388 883
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.tcv.org.uk/
Other specialist areas
Environment Community Greenspace Nature Outdoors Physical Activity Social Prescribing
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Communication, Creative thinking, Education, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Project Management, Service design/user research, Sustainability, Training
Organisation description

Holistic approach to emotional, mental health, physical and overall wellbeing for all ages.

Phone number (for public/helpline)
07730693084
Public Email Address
Website address
175 Harborough Road
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
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Other
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
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