Organisation description

Community Men2Men buddying offers (male buddying) support to older males (55+) at risk of social isolation, to get them out of the house and take part in fun and interesting activities that appeal to Men, and provides help to their families, who can get on with their day with confidence.

Address
9 Heards Close, Wigston, LE18 3SW
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07840584296
Public Email Address
Website address
https://cm2m.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly, Men
Other specific communities covered
Carers
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Communication, Creative thinking, Facilitation, Negotiation and persuasion, Other
Organisation description

Voluntary run group providing hot lunches for the elderly and vulnerable in our area once a week. A chance for people to meet up with friends as well as getting a low cost 2 course hot meal.

Address
7 Forryan Close, Cosby, Leicester, LE9 1TS
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly, Other
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Organisation name
Organisation description

Supporting community communication for positive social change.

Address
148 Harrow Road, Leicester, LE3 0JX
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07817720688
Public Email Address
Website address
https://decentered.co.uk
Listing Category
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Communication, Digital empowerment, Learning & Development/training, Social media, Sustainability, Training, Web design
Organisation name
Organisation description

EAVA FM broadcasts on the airwaves of Leicester on 102.5 FM. EAVA FM’s objective is to socially develop, inform and entertain its niche and diverse community through radio broadcasting which includes a combination of local news, enterprise, music, information, health, cultural, faith and educational programmes all supported by community members.

These languages & genres include: African (Somali, Swahili, Shona, Arabic, Amharic plus more including West African languages), All Music of Black Origin, South Asian (Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Telugu), Polish, English & One World Music (Devotional, Gospel & Roots)

Other languages when community members are available.

Address
111 Ross Walk, Leicester, LE4 5HH
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162611947
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.eavafm.com/
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
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu, Other
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, 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, Publishing, Social media, Sustainability, Training, Web design, Other
Organisation description

We are representatives of the practice's 9500 strong patient community which covers a large part of eastern Rutland and across the border into Lincolnshire in Stamford.

Address
37 MAIN STREET, EMPINGHAM, OAKHAM, LE15 8PR
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Primary Care
Area organisation covers
Rutland
Languages covered
English, Other
Specific workforce skills
Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

Ethical Business Exchange is a not for profit company limited by guaratee that offers strategy planning, programme development and evaluation services for VCSE organisations. We also develop and deliver projects for social good.

Address
11 Peers Way, Huncote, Leicestershire, LE9 3BT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07702371842
Public Email Address
Website address
www.ethicalbizex.org
Listing Category
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
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Evaluation services.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Creative thinking, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Service design/user research, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

Working in partnership with FareShare UK, FareShare Midlands is the largest food redistribution charity in the region, feeding over 80,000 people every week. We receive surplus food into our network of warehouses where it is sorted, stored and shared with around 800 charities and community groups. These members turn the food into delicious nutritious meals, affordable shopping and food parcels. As well as food, our members provide other vital services to people living in food poverty. In addition, our Employability programmes offer training, work experience and interviews to people who are struggling to find employment or re-enter the workforce.

Address
10 Wilson Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 286 7735
Website address
https://faresharemidlands.org.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women, Other
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Customer service, Data analysis, Education, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Training, Other
Organisation name
Organisation description


Femina Polish Centre CIC is a community organisation dedicated to supporting the wellbeing, mental health, and social integration of Polish-speaking women and families living in the UK. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where individuals can access emotional support, improve their mental resilience, and build strong connections within the local community.

Address
14 Autumn Road, Leicester, LE2 9GL
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07979 970 981
Public Email Address
Website address
Femina.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Polish, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Languages covered
Polish
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Social media
Organisation name
Organisation description


Fitness Without Boundaries is a small charity, based in Northampton, which aims to make fitness and wellbeing accessible and inclusive to everyone. With classes across the local counties, our own Wellness Hub, and expert instructors, we offer support to people with short and long-term illnesses, injuries, and disabilities.

Address
Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road, Northampton, NN3 8JJ
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07312 247673
Website address
www.fitnesswithoutboundaries.com
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Organisation name
Organisation description

Tackling the Toxic Trio of Period Poverty: Lack of access to products, lack of access to education and stigma.
We deliver disposable products to sections of the community where needed.
We deliver 'Make the Switch' events where we encourage sustainability and provide free re-usable products.
We advocate and campaign for equality and equity for Women and People who Menstruate from all communities.
We raise awareness via pop ups, social media and public talks to tackle stigma, and we offer body literacy and cycle focused health and wellbeing workshops.

Address
15 ROUNDHAY VIEW LEEDS LS8 4DX
Public Email Address
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, LGBTQ+, Women
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Creative thinking, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Sustainability
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