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.
Countryside Enterprises is a community interest company ran by adults with learning disabilities. The company was created to recognize the products being made and the services provided by service users attending WHM Work Connections alternative care provision. We strive to run enterprises that benefit both those involved and the local communities we service. Members involved get the following opportunities:
-To practice work skills and gain work experience
-To work as part of a team or individually
-To receive a share of the profits
-To develop ideas and set up new businesses
All whilst working in a safe and supported environment.
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.
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 Parents with hidden disabilities such as Autism blindly shield their children from the harsh outdated cultural norm of stigma.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.
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.
Dove Cottage was founded in 1996 and provides hospice day care within the local community. Based in Stathern near Melton Mowbray we care for up to 100 families each week across NE Leicestershire, SW Lincolnshire, Rutland and SE Nottinghamshire. We offer high quality palliative care to people with any palliative diagnosis and offer a dementia and bereavement outreach service. We have a particular focus on wellbeing and therapy sessions for guests and their carers and offer tailormade support unique to each situation. The services we offer are completely free to attend.
Enrych empowers adults living with disabilities and long-term health conditions to live the lives they choose and achieve their goals and aspirations
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.
Working in partnership with FareShare UK, FareShare Midlands is the largest food redistribution charity in the region, feeding over 80,000 people every week. We receive surplus food into our network of warehouses where it is sorted, stored and shared with around 800 charities and community groups. These members turn the food into delicious nutritious meals, affordable shopping and food parcels. As well as food, our members provide other vital services to people living in food poverty. In addition, our Employability programmes offer training, work experience and interviews to people who are struggling to find employment or re-enter the workforce.
We are an inclusive community choir. Although we rehearse in Groby, people can come from anywhere in Leicestershire. There are no auditions, and we are an inclusive group that welcomes people with memory loss and carers. Singing is fun and the companionship can be a lifeline for people who are isolated. We have two concerts a year
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