Organisation name
Organisation description

Action Deafness is a national Deaf-led charitable company which provides flagship services in community & care support, communications interpreting and local Hubs Connect (Information, Advice & Guidance)

Address
Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre, Oakwood Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3QF
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162533200
Public Email Address
Website address
www.actiondeafness.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Other
Other specific communities covered
Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing and Deafened communities
Other specialist areas
Deaf-specific provision in health & social care ie personal care, supported living, etc
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Other
Languages covered
Other
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication
Organisation name
Organisation description

African Network is an organisation for Africans and those of African heritage who share and believes in the furtherance of the objectives of the Africans. Members are Africans and those of Africa heritage living in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. The organisation’s primary goal is to share ideas, information and network with each all Africans. The anatomies of the organisation are to empower, support, promote and embed Africans into the mainstream services that are available as well as raised the aspirations of members and their communities to achieve their full potentials.

Address
Barleycroft Community Centre Leicester LE4 OUT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07534864195
Public Email Address
Website address
78 Stoneywell Road
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, Men, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training, Web design
Organisation name
Organisation description

Afro Innovation Group aims to empower and enable asylum seekers and migrants to rebuild their lives and become an integral part of their local community. Our support includes:
Advice, advocacy and befriending to support immigration and family reunion, and enabling access to health and other mainstream services. Housing and homelessness support with local partners (Local Authorities, Health Authorities, charities and community organisations. Skills development, training and volunteering opportunities to improve employability.

Address
Floor 6,
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162081`341
Public Email Address
Website address
www.afroinno.org
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Somali, Turkish, Other
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Advocacy, Computer literacy, Customer service, Education, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Planning, Project Management, Social media
Organisation description

Small Registered charity providing totally free accredited courses, parenting workshops, support and advice, Mental health support and in house therapist, Free pre loved "shop', sensory room, sexual health services and creche to young parents and their families, any young parents from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are welcome to join us.

Address
7-9 Cantrell Road, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1SD
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07791068762 0r 07789696917
Public Email Address
Website address
www.anglesnadmonsters.org
Other specific communities covered
All communities welcome.
Other specialist areas
and will support users with any other areas they need support with.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Other
Specific workforce skills
Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Training
Organisation description

The Peace Centre is a community-based charity rooted in Islamic values, offering inclusive support to individuals and families. We provide essential services such as a food bank, autism club, youth programmes, and faith-based counselling. Our focus is on mental well-being, family support, and community resilience through education, mentoring, and practical help.

Address
The Peace Centre, Thurncourt Road, LE5 2NG
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 24 17 100
Public Email Address
Website address
peacecentre.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, Pakistani, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Other
Specific workforce skills
Education
Organisation name
Organisation description

Baby Basics Leicester is a volunteer-led charity aiming to support families who are struggling to meet the financial and practical burden of looking after a new baby or young child. We provide much needed essentials and equipment for free on a referral basis.

Address
Unit C Chantry House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, LE8 6EP
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07933570378
Public Email Address
Website address
www.babybasicsleicester.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
Any community
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Other
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Customer service, Education, Health & Safety, Project Management, Social media
Organisation description

Beacon provides social care advice, information and advocacy for residents within the Harborough District, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Crisis Cafe provision and GRT project.

Address
11-15 Coventry Road Market Harborough, LE16 9BX,
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01858 456915
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.beacon-care.com
Specific community covered (if any)
Gypsy/ Traveller
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Equalities and human rights, Mentoring
Organisation name
Organisation description

Charity Link finds funding for local people in need who are experiencing financial hardship to provide essential items such as cookers, fridges, washing machines, beds, clothing, mobility/disability aids and in emergencies, support with food and utilities. These items improve wellbeing, dignity and standard of living and ensure that local people are independent, warm, clean, safe and fed. We work with 250 charities and community organisations to get the help to those who need it, when they need.

Address
20a Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 222 2200
Public Email Address
Website address
www.charity-link.org
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

Providing students, educators and researchers access to documentary media content as an independent museum and community comms consultancy.

Through the creative use of documentary media (e.g. documentary films, photography, audio, and new media) we co-curate exhibitions, events and immersive experiences that connect individuals with the world around them.

Address
LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07858558520
Public Email Address
Website address
www.docmediacentre.org
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
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
Arabic, Bangladeshi, Bengali, Chinese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Ukrainian
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

Equality Action, established in 1969, is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, dedicated to empowering disadvantaged communities by promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. All our work focuses on enhancing community cohesion, improving health and education outcomes, and ensuring access to rights and services for our beneficiaries, most of whom live in the Borough of Charnwood.

Our mission is to:
• Promote equality and diversity, dignity, and respect through inclusion.
• Be accountable while fostering good relationships among stakeholders, and creating a safe, trustworthy environment for our beneficiaries.

Address
66 Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leics LE11 1EU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07786966950
Public Email Address
Website address
www.equalityaction.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Bangladeshi, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Other specialist areas
Welfare, benefits, housing, debt, immigration advice and support
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Sylheti, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Marketing, Networking, Project Management, Social media
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