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.
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!
Vista is the leading local charity working with children and adults affected by sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We are passionate about providing the best services; in hospitals, at home, in residential care and in the community. Whether someone is newly diagnosed or has lived their whole life with reduced sight, our specialist staff provide a vital lifeline to many local people.
Losing your sight can be frightening. We are there, enabling people to regain their independence and live fulfilling lives.
VASL is a local charity based in Market Harborough, providing services and projects to improve the lives of people in our community. These include support for family carers, older people who are lonely and isolated, providing volunteer transport to get people out and about, and activities and information to increase mental well-being. We are a volunteer-involving organisation and most of our work is delivered by trained volunteers.
A welcoming place of community, friendship and support for everyone. The Well was founded on Christian principles, but is fully inclusive and is open to everyone of all faiths or none.
Holistic approach to emotional, mental health, physical and overall wellbeing for all ages.
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).
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.
Domiciliary care provider specializing in complex care needs and maintain healthy lives at home.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of practical, emotional, and financial support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2021 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 66,000 people, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts, or currently serving (both regulars and reserves), and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
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