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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We make and share resources and training to help asylum seekers, refugees and other disadvantage second language speakers with cultural integration, English language and literacy learning, wellbeing and women's and men's health. We work those supporting both adults and children / young people in a wide range of settings across the UK. We do some direct workshop delivery both online and to support the work of community organisations in Leicester, Loughborough and surrounding areas.
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.
We collect brand new pairs of pyjamas for children and young people, aged between new-born and 18 years old. The pyjamas are distributed to hospitals, hospices, hospital at home teams and women's refuges throughout the UK. They are then given to children who are poorly or disadvantaged.
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.
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.
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