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

ADAPT supports parents and families of premature and poorly babies needing specialist neonatal care. There is no disputing the fact that the babies get the best clinical care but for the parents it's one of the most traumatic times of their lives not knowing whether their new baby will survive, this is where the ADAPT support steps in to help them cope with their rollercoaster journey.

Address
Tyburn House
Phone number (for public/helpline)
+447739504783
Public Email Address
Website address
www.prembabies.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Bangladeshi, Children and young people, Chinese, Indian, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, Women
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Organisation name
Organisation description

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.

Address
Barleycroft Community Centre Leicester LE4 OUT
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07534864195
Public Email Address
Website address
78 Stoneywell Road
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, Men, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Creative thinking, Customer service, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Networking, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training, Web design
Organisation description

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.

Address
7-9 Cantrell Road, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1SD
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07791068762 0r 07789696917
Public Email Address
Website address
www.anglesnadmonsters.org
Other specific communities covered
All communities welcome.
Other specialist areas
and will support users with any other areas they need support with.
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Other
Specific workforce skills
Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Training
Organisation name
Organisation description

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.

Address
Unit C Chantry House, Grange Business Park, Enderby Road, LE8 6EP
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07933570378
Public Email Address
Website address
www.babybasicsleicester.co.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Women, Other
Other specific communities covered
Any community
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Languages covered
Other
Specific workforce skills
Bid writing, Customer service, Education, Health & Safety, Project Management, Social media
Organisation description

CFF supports young people and their families with mental health, behaviour relationship and communication challenges. We do this through groupwork and 1 to 1 support. We also provide groupwork facilitation training to professionals.

Address
177 - 179 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 0PE
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162234254
Public Email Address
Website address
www.cffcharity.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
BAME, Children and young people, Other
Specialist areas covered
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Bid writing, Communication, Conflict management, Facilitation, Learning & Development/training, Project Management
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 description

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.

Address
Weatherill House, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF
Phone number (for public/helpline)
07771905077
Website address
www.childrenshospitalpyjamas.co.uk
Listing Category
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Children and young people, Chinese, Faith Groups, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, LGBTQ+, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, National/regional
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 name
Organisation description

Equality Action was established in 1969 and is a registered Charity. Our mission is to promote equality and diversity, dignity, and respect through inclusion.

We work across Charnwood offering a range of support and advice services, providing a holistic approach to our work with strong partnerships alongside our health and wellbeing support projects. We help the disadvantaged within our community to identify and overcome the barriers and tackle the inequalities they face in today’s society. We offer a safe space embedded within communities providing support with a deep understanding of cultural barriers and language support.

Address
66 Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leics LE11 1EU
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01509 261651
Public Email Address
Website address
www.equalityaction.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Elderly, Faith Groups, Indian, Men, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicestershire
Languages covered
Bangladeshi, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Sylheti
Specific workforce skills
Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Creative thinking, Digital empowerment, Education, Equalities and human rights, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Linguistics, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Social media, Training
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