Organisation description

24/7 Helping Hands Service is a small domiciliary care provider based in Leicester providing care to adults with dementia, autism, physical and mental disabilities and other health conditions. We provide personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation and much more, all in the comfort of our service users’ homes.

Address
52-54 Brabazon Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HD
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 319 2242
Public Email Address
Website address
www.247helpinghands.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly
Other specialist areas
Home care service.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Communication, Computer literacy, Customer service
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

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

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

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 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 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

Big Difference Company are a charity that produce arts festivals and projects that improve wellbeing across the UK. It is the charity responsible for the hugely successful Leicester Comedy Festival & The UK Kids' Comedy Festival which run annually in February across Leicestershire and beyond. We use our knowledge and expertise to offer bespoke responses to our partners at the heart of our community through our network of comedians, performers and cultural practitioners to tackle challenging subjects and break down barriers while delivering serious messages.

Address
LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162616812
Public Email Address
Website address
www.bigdifferencecompany.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Customer service, Data analysis, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation description

For many facing a cancer diagnosis, learning to live with and to manage their condition beyond treatment can be a daunting and challenging prospect.
C.A.R.S. based in Measham, Leicestershire aims to provide alternative means to connect with others challenged by similar experiences, opportunities to become part of a supportive and informative network and to experience the social, physical and mental wellbeing benefits gained from both condition specific programmes and fun activity participation.
C.A.R.S. holistic approach endeavours to support individuals on their road to recovery with the highest priority given to enhancing a participant’s confidence, self-esteem and improved quality of life.

Address
Lavender House
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0300 365 1440
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.recoverysupport.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
Cancer support and rehabilitation
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Organisation description

Through research, events, webinars and workshops we aim to deliver social impact to address equity issues and identify good practice examples which recognise our shared himan priorities under 2 themes of personal peace and climate ( to include food, water, air, good sleep, equality, wellbeing and mental health). Bringing communities together to develop new ways worki g together independent of politics, religion, life style, commercial or other vested interests whilst respecting all these to the extent of enabling progress.

Address
25 Hidcote Road, Leicester , LE25PG
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07486568715
Website address
https://www.studiocos.tech/blog
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
Other specific communities covered
Humanity.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi
Specific workforce skills
Analytics, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Creative thinking, Education, Facilitation, Influencing, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Project Management
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