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 Parents with hidden disabilities such as Autism blindly shield their children from the harsh outdated cultural norm of stigma.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
Organisation name
Organisation description

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.

Address
LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07858558520
Public Email Address
Website address
www.docmediacentre.org
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
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional
Languages covered
Arabic, Bangladeshi, Bengali, Chinese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Ukrainian
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability
Organisation description

Engage is a youth-centred, family-focused service that works with young people aged 10-19 years in Melton Mowbray and Coalville.

We provide long-term support to address the physical, mental, and emotional well-being needs of young people and their families.
Our goal is to build long-term confidence, strengthen resilience, and upskill families to overcome complex problems now and in the future.

Engage Youth & Families is a partnership service with Melton Learning Hub.

Address
The Venue, Phoenix House
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07858161979
Public Email Address
Website address
www.meltonlearninghub.org/engage/
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people
Other specific communities covered
Melton Borough, Coalville areas
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management
Organisation name
Organisation description

Focus is a young people's charity that supports 13-25 year olds from Leicester. Our philosophy is simple: we believe that through volunteering and community activity, vulnerable young people can develop the skills, self-confidence and aspirations they need to lead fulfilling lives. Our asset-based approach inspires young people to believe in themselves, because we believe in them and the power they have to create change for themselves and in their communities.

Address
73 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AN
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162510369
Public Email Address
Website address
www.focus-charity.co.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Coaching, Communication, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Project Management, Training
Organisation description

The Trust provides free advice to clients on matters such as welfare benefits, debt, housing and employment. The team work closely with Oadby & Wigston PCN, and the local foodbanks.

Address
66-68 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester. LE18 4SD
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 278 2001
Public Email Address
Website address
www.helpinghandsadvice.co.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
Other specific communities covered
Work with Leicester County Council on several projects
Other specialist areas
Money management, debt advice, food poverty, fuel poverty, Form filling (such as PIP), mandatory reconsiderations and tribunals
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Analytics, Bid writing, Coaching, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training
Organisation name
Organisation description

An inclusive, person centered approach to holistic wellbeing.
A range of empowering, solution focused, mindful programs, providing individuals with support for their mental wellbeing (both group & 1-1)
Our range of self care and self development programs, meet each individual at their own unique starting point.
All programs are delivered with passion and vision, motivating individuals to develop lifelong coping techniques & skills to empower them to actively work towards autonomy.
Long term support to all members, through our online group.
Benefiting individual wellbeing and that of their families and the wider community.

Website address
www.heramindfulhealing.com
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, LGBTQ+, Men, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
NWL - UK (online)
Other specialist areas
Menopause, eating disorders
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, National/regional, Town/Village or Neighbourhood, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Ukrainian
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, Training, Web design
Organisation name
Organisation description

The LCPCF is a Dfe funded forum representing the City of Leicester within the National Network of Parent Carers Forums for parent carers of SEND children and young people. LCPCF works with the LA, EHC providers and third-sector organisations to improve services in Leicester City. We will work with parents and carers of children 0-25years, the Local Authority and the NNPCF regionally and nationally to assess, develop, improve, or maintain those services.

Address
Barnes Heath House, Leicester LE5 4 LU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07849553156
Public Email Address
Website address
lcpcf.net
Other specific communities covered
All communities
Other specialist areas
Learning Disability
Area organisation covers
Leicester
Languages covered
Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Bangladeshi, Bengali, Chinese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Sylheti, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Other
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Networking, Service design/user research, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

We develop and deliver ,creative partnership working between young people, schools, community groups , public and business sector . We focus on working with community groups and young people who are vulnerable and isolated. We have a strong fcous on supporting care experience young people, young people who are NEET and young people caught up in youth justice system. We put a lot of emphasis on the voice and lived experience of young people and community groups we work with, driving our work.

Address
42 Tower Street, Leicester, LE1 6WT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162756490
Public Email Address
Website address
https://www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/about-charity/news-events-/
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Faith Groups, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Somali, South Asian, Women
Other specialist areas
Linking business with community CSR
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English, Punjabi
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Creative thinking, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Negotiation and persuasion, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

Leicestershire GATE is the only not for profit organisation working with Traveller and Gypsy communities across LLR. We provide a range of advocacy and support aiming to ensure that the specific needs, traditions and cultures of the most marginalised communities in Britain are understood by external statutory and VCS organisations. We create a link between the communities and agencies, we ensure that both parties have a deeper understanding of each other and we provide the in depth support needed to community members to improve their daily lives.

Address
Leicestershire GATE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01163055421
Specific community covered (if any)
Children and young people, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, Men, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
English
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Conflict management, Education, Equalities and human rights, Networking, Training
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