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 name
Organisation description

After18 works with asylum-seeking and refugee young people up to the age of 25 who are living in Leicester and the surrounding area. Established in 2013, we now work with over 200 young people every year. We aim to be a consistent long-term point of reference and safe space, and to create a sense of belonging for young refugees. Led by their needs, we have evolved a specialised programme of educational and wellbeing activities to enable them to improve their educational opportunities and social support networks and build confidence in their own cultural identity.

Address
St Andrew's Church Vicarage, 53B Jarrom Street, Leicester LE2 5DH
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07851411964
Public Email Address
Website address
after18.org.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Education
Organisation description

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland promotes the well-being of all older people, over the age of fifty years, by helping to make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience and we are committed to ensuring they maintain their dignity and recognise their value as individuals.
Our main aim is to develop services that reflect the needs and wishes of all older people living locally.
We believe that dignity, privacy and independence can be maintained by providing opportunities for older people to develop new skills and knowledge, form and continue friendships and to have their views listened to.

Address
Lansdowne House,113 Princess Road East, Leicester LE1 7LA
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2992278 (Mon -Fri 9.00-1.00pm)
Public Email Address
Website address
www.ageukleics.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
Services relating to older people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Advocacy, Bid writing, Computer literacy, Digital empowerment, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Project Management, Social media, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

As an Educational Charity in the Inner City, We provide free Basic Numeracy and Literacy help to adults who cannot read or write. Over 90% of the Adults who come to our venue are unemployed and cannot engage in meaningful employment due to poor Literacy Skills. These adults do not have access to an Internet connection or a home Computer. They come to our centre for advice and guidance.

Address
308 Melton Road
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162669800
Public Email Address
Website address
www.alphatutorials.org
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, South Asian, Women
Other specific communities covered
Children Supplementary Classes in the evenings and at weekends.
Other specialist areas
GCSE and A-Levels, Functional Skills exam Centre for all major exams
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Education, Equalities and human rights, Mentoring, 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

Formerly known as CLASH, we are a user-led charity which supports people living with arthritis to lead a fuller life, through specially adapted exercise sessions, social events and well-being workshops. Our aim is to help improve the self-management skills of people of all ages living with arthritis.

Address
9 Newarke Street, Leicester LE1 5SN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0333 344 4611
Public Email Address
Website address
www.arthritissupport.org.uk
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
arthritis
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Organisation name
Organisation description

We are a boutique consultancy and cultural capital company - we provide tailored services aimed at enhancing individual, community and organisational enablement, inclusive practice and leadership capacity.

Address
1 Bowthorpe Close, LE4 9AP
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07811-151237
Public Email Address
Website address
www.ashiomaconsults.com
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Faith Groups, Women
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, National/regional
Specific workforce skills
Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Equalities and human rights, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Project Management, Service design/user research, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

b inspired is a multi-purpose Community Anchor organisation in Braunstone, Leicester. Working to improve the lives of people in Braunstone through a range of services, including: Foodbank, Food Pantry, Be-friending for over 55's, Men's Groups, Mental Health projects, volunteer opportunities and training, community activities, health promotion, a Community Hub with a Community Café and a wide range of children and Young Peoples activities.

Address
The Business Box, Oswin Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1HR.
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2795000
Public Email Address
Website address
www.b-inspired.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, Men, Polish, Somali, Women
Other specific communities covered
Braunstone, Leicester.
Other specialist areas
Volunteering
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
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

All of our Telephone Befrienders are DBS checked. Our aim is to address the issue of loneliness and how it affects peoples health. We work through GP surgeries and the Social Prescribers (NHS) and Local Area Coordinators (Social Services) who identify people we can support. The Befrienders call the Befriendees on a regular basis to chat and check all is OK. 6 monthly reviews are carried out with the Befrienders to check all is OK with them.

Public Email Address
Listing Category
Specialist areas covered
Other specialist areas
Loneliness
Area organisation covers
Other
Specific workforce skills
Other

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