Organisation description

Leicester Musical Memory Box are a non-profit organisation promoting the use of music, singing and personalised playlists to enhance health and well-being to both the English speaking and South Asian communities. Our work is primarily for those affected by dementia, including their carers in group settings in and around Leicestershire and also online. We can also offer home visits and work with those with other health conditions who would benefit.

Address
92 Northampton Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07736841558
Public Email Address
Website address
https://leicestermusicalmemorybox.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Other specific communities covered
English speaking and South Asian
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi
Organisation description

Providing Therapeutic support for female survivors aged 13+ who are survivors of Rape, Sexual Violence and Abuse.

Address
21 Upper King Street, Leicester, LE1 6XF
Public Email Address
Website address
www.jasminehouse.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Women
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Sexual Violence against Women and Girls
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Polish
Organisation description

Our services are designed to help an individual and their families with support that touches every part of their lives. Our one stop shop starts with a full diagnostic of the family needs and aspirations and our advisers will work on a one to one basis to help these families plan and expedite their solutions. This includes advice and support to cover:
• Employment
• Education
• Health and wellbeing
• Benefits
• Housing
• Training
• Liaison activities
• Advocacy for personal and employment matters
• Immigration issues

Phone number (for public/helpline)
07934591061
Public Email Address
Website address
www.lass-cic.uk
Listing Category
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
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Planning, Training, Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

The Leicester Tigers Foundation utilises the power and expertise within Leicester Tigers Rugby Club to help make a positive difference to the lives and opportunities of 1000's of individuals and groups every year.
With an ever increasing footprint the Foundation through its multiple delivery programmes reaches further and wider every year thanks to the great support from its patrons and the Tigers fan base.
The focus of the foundation is driven by it's core values helping others across five key areas, Disability in Sport, Community Cohesion, Health, and Education

Address
Mattioli Woods Welford Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07596856192
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.leicestertigers.com/community/foundation
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people, Elderly
Other specific communities covered
Men over the age of 65 with a diagnosed Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Education
Organisation name
Organisation description


Live Cancer Free was founded in 2015 by a dedicated team of three doctors with PhD in cancer prevention from the University of Leicester. Our core mission is to reduce cancer-related deaths by promoting preventative measures, building awareness of risk factors in highly deprived areas in Leicester, and helping people to recognise the early signs of cancer.

Address
Flat 123, The Exchange, 5 Lee Street, The Exchange, Leicester, LE1 3AH
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07814 172 989
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.livecancerfree.org.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Gujarati
Specific workforce skills
Education, Health & Safety, Social media, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

Domestic abuse and sexual violence support services across Leicester. Leicestershire and Rutland. Services include specialist children and young people support, and a specialist pregnancy and maternity post. We offer a range of 1-2-1 and group support options.

Address
PO Box 16, Loughborough, LE11 3AX
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01509 550317
Public Email Address
Website address
www.lwa.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Other specific communities covered
All of these communities are covered if they are survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Other
Organisation description

Since 2015, we have provided a range of supportive and therapeutic activities for adults living with enduring mental health issues in the Charnwood area. We work in partnership with other VCS groups (e.g. Carers Centre) as well as local partners, including Local Area Coordinators, Social Prescribers and the Integrated Care Network.

We run weekly Wellbeing Cafes as well as creative groups, such as the popular Stitching Well group, and the weekly Veterans Wellbeing Hub.

Address
Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, Ground Floor, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TZ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01509 606370
Public Email Address
Website address
www.thewellbeingcafe.org
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Data analysis, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation description

We provide emergency food & supplies for residents who are referred to us in financial crisis in the Harborough and Blaby District Areas and signpost clients to other agencies who may be able to alleviate their situation.

Address
c/o St Mary's Church, Churchgate Centre, Church Gate, Lutterworth LE17 4AN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01455 558797
Website address
lutterworthvillages.foodbank.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
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood, Other
Languages covered
English
Organisation name
Organisation description


We are a community-focused organisation working to bridge inequality by providing access to digital, social, educational and STEM opportunities. Through community projects, we deliver advocacy, wellbeing support and research that amplifies underrepresented voices. Our STEM programmes make science accessible and engaging, while our Assisted Digital services help people navigate essential online systems and build digital confidence. We also offer accredited skills training and consultancy to support inclusive practice. Working with partners across sectors, we create practical pathways that improve access, build resilience, and enable individuals and communities to thrive.

Address
Suite 307, 108-110 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01922 308136
Public Email Address
Website address
www.make-more.org
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Elderly, Men, Pakistani, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Other
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Business intelligence/strategy, Computer literacy, Data analysis, Digital empowerment, Education, Learning & Development/training, Training
Organisation description

The Markfield Centre for the Study of Wellbeing falls under the Markfield Institute of Higher Education (registered charity, operating since 2000). The Markfield Centre for the Study of Wellbeing aims to showcase and disseminate grassroots expertise in relation to holistic health and wellbeing, particularly for minority communities. We do this through supporting and developing grassroots initiatives with academic and research expertise.

Address
1 Ratby Lane, Markfield, LE67 9SY
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01530 244922
Public Email Address
Website address
www.mihe.ac.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Faith Groups, Women
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Research and academia
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire, National/regional
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Project Management, Training
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