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 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

The Adhar Project team is made up of a variety of caring people, who are all dedicated to ensuring the betterment of people's mental health in Leicester. We come from a variety of backgrounds, communities and faiths, collectively making a strong team that represents the community with the goal of providing community support services to people who are suffering from mental health difficulties.

Address
79 St Peter's Road, Leicester
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2200070
Public Email Address
Website address
http://www.adharproject.org/index.html
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, Chinese, Gypsy/ Traveller, Indian, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian
Other specific communities covered
Charnwood
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Other
Languages covered
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Customer service, Equalities and human rights, Health & Safety, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Social media, Sustainability, Training
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 name
Organisation description

Afro Innovation Group aims to empower and enable asylum seekers and migrants to rebuild their lives and become an integral part of their local community. Our support includes:
Advice, advocacy and befriending to support immigration and family reunion, and enabling access to health and other mainstream services. Housing and homelessness support with local partners (Local Authorities, Health Authorities, charities and community organisations. Skills development, training and volunteering opportunities to improve employability.

Address
Floor 6,
Phone number (for public/helpline)
01162081`341
Public Email Address
Website address
www.afroinno.org
Specific community covered (if any)
African, Arab, BAME, Caribbean, Children and young people, Elderly, Faith Groups, LGBTQ+, Men, Pakistani, Polish, Somali, South Asian, Sylheti, Women
Area organisation covers
Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Other
Languages covered
Arabic, English, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Somali, Turkish, Other
Specific workforce skills
Accounting, Advocacy, Computer literacy, Customer service, Education, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Planning, Project Management, Social media
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

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

b inspired is a multi-purpose Community Anchor organisation in Braunstone, Leicester. Working to improve the lives of people in Braunstone through a range of services, including: Foodbank, Food Pantry, Be-friending for over 55's, Men's Groups, Mental Health projects, volunteer opportunities and training, community activities, health promotion, a Community Hub with a Community Café and a wide range of children and Young Peoples activities.

Address
The Business Box, Oswin Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1HR.
Phone number (for public/helpline)
0116 2795000
Public Email Address
Website address
www.b-inspired.org.uk
Specific community covered (if any)
African, BAME, Children and young people, Elderly, Gypsy/ Traveller, Men, Polish, Somali, Women
Other specific communities covered
Braunstone, Leicester.
Other specialist areas
Volunteering
Area organisation covers
Town/Village or Neighbourhood
Specific workforce skills
Advocacy, Bid writing, Business intelligence/strategy, Coaching, Communication, Computer literacy, Customer service, Digital empowerment, Education, Facilitation, Health & Safety, Influencing, Learning & Development/training, Mentoring, Networking, Planning, Project Management, Publishing, Service design/user research, Social media, Sustainability, 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

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
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