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 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 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 description

Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire works within the area to support individuals who have a condition that leads to a reduction in quality of life or who have been diagnosed with a life limiting condition as well as offering support to their partner or carer.

Address
Bright Hope House, Talbot Lane, Swannington, LE67 8QT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07523677712
Public Email Address
Website address
www.brighthope-nwl.org.uk
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English
Organisation description

We care for a 2,000-mile-long, 200-year-old, network of canals, rivers, reservoirs, and docks. We believe that life is better by water.
Our research shows that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, can make us feel happier and healthier.
With ever-increasing rates of obesity, stress, and declining mental health, our Waterways & Wellbeing social prescribing project supports people where they live. Our canals and rivers run through some of the most heavily populated communities in England and Wales, providing accessible green and blue space where it’s needed the most.

Address
The Kiln, Mather Road, NG24 1FB
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0303 040 4040
Website address
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Elderly, Men, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire
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

Chiltern Music Therapy have a desire to change how music therapy is offered in the UK. With inclusivity at our heart, we work with all ages and levels of disability, with individuals and groups, across health, education, social care and community settings. Proud to be a self-managed and employee-owned social enterprise, we strive to create a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in the lives of everyone we support. We promise to bring their stories and voices to light, welcoming you on our journey as we share the evolving and fascinating science behind the power of music.

Address
Office A, Irfon House, Stones Courtyard, High Street, Chesham, HP5 1DE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01442 780541
Public Email Address
Website address
www.chilternmusictherapy.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, LGBTQ+, Men, Women, Other
Other specialist areas
Early years;
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English, Other
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Education, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation description

Community Men2Men buddying offers (male buddying) support to older males (55+) at risk of social isolation, to get them out of the house and take part in fun and interesting activities that appeal to Men, and provides help to their families, who can get on with their day with confidence.

Address
9 Heards Close, Wigston, LE18 3SW
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07840584296
Public Email Address
Website address
https://cm2m.co.uk/
Specific community covered (if any)
Elderly, Men
Other specific communities covered
Carers
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Communication, Creative thinking, Facilitation, Negotiation and persuasion, Other
Organisation description

Creative Futures Midlands was set up to work with disadvantaged individuals to improve their mental health, well-being and life circumstances through teaching craft and life skills and the creation of community gardens.

Address
30 Brook Lane, Billesdon, Leicester, LE79AB
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07865479181
Public Email Address
Website address
workshopswithliam.com
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Elderly, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Polish, South Asian, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Creative thinking, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Sustainability
Organisation name
Organisation description

Daryeel Autism was established to combat health inequalities in general and help the Somali Community access public services in the stigma surrounding general mental health that induces them to hide before it is too late. Parents with hidden disabilities such as Autism blindly shield their children from the harsh outdated cultural norm of stigma. The senior worker, Hashim Duale MBE, has 22 years of experience as a community worker; 16 years he worked for NHS.

Address
32A Buckland Road, Leicester LE5 0NT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07729243623
Public Email Address
Website address
under construction
Specific community covered (if any)
Somali
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
Somali
Specific workforce skills
Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Social media, Training
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