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

Action Homeless is a thriving local charity (no.702230) and social enterprise committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Leicestershire.

We have been based in Leicester for 50 years and help individuals and families from across the city and county. Last year alone, we provided emergency housing and specialist support to 463 people and helped 139 people move into permanent and secure homes.

Address
Action Homeless Ltd
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2211851
Public Email Address
Website address
www.actionhomeless.org.uk
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Networking, Project Management, Service design/user research
Organisation name
Organisation description

Active Together are here to make physical activity and sport more accessible and part of our everyday lives. We aim to both help the people of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland get moving a little more, in their own way as well helping organisations and individuals support more people to be active and move more.

Address
SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QF
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01509 467500
Public Email Address
Website address
www.active-together.org
Specific community covered (if any)
Other
Other specific communities covered
Working with partners to increase physical activity across communities in Leicestershire Leicester and Rutland.
Other specialist areas
Working with partners to increase physical activity across communities in Leicestershire Leicester and Rutland.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Town/Village or Neighbourhood, Other
Languages covered
English, Other
Specific workforce skills
Other
Organisation name
Organisation description

The Adhar Project team is made up of a variety of caring people, who are all dedicated to ensuring the betterment of people's mental health in Leicester. We come from a variety of backgrounds, communities and faiths, collectively making a strong team that represents the community with the goal of providing community support services to people who are suffering from mental health difficulties.

Address
79 St Peter's Road, Leicester
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2200070
Public Email Address
Website address
http://www.adharproject.org/index.html
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian
Other specific communities covered
Charnwood
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Customer service, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training
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 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

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

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 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
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