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Open Doors International Language School - Plymouth

Open Doors specialises in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ EFL). They also offer qualifications in Computer skills (ICT), Literacy (reading and writing) and Numeracy (mathematics) whilst you learn English. Open Doors primarily serves those living in Plymouth and that travel to work to areas of Cornwall where English is their second language.

Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council

Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council work with BME (Black, Minority, Ethnic) individuals and communities in Devon and offer a free and confidential service. The services they provide:

Plymouth Parent Partnership

Plymouth Parent Partnership are a team of paid staff and trained volunteers who offer impartial and accurate information and support to parents, carers and staff in other agencies. They provide a universal support service for all parents and carers. This includes a specialised service to parents and carers of children with additional or special needs and disabilities.

Princes Trust - Bristol

Around one in five young people in the UK are not in work, education or training. Princes Trust address this by giving practical and financial support to the young people who need it most. They help develop key skills, confidence and motivation, enabling young people to move into work, education or training. Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.

Progessive Mediation - Bristol

Progressive Mediation - Bristol Progressive Mediation provides family mediation for separating couples. We help couples deal with the complex issues arising after breakup, including residence and contact arrangements for their children, how to continue to communicate as parents after separation and property and financial disputes. Family mediation for unmarried or married couples can help to avoid the large costs of going to court and the increased acrimony that court proceedings often cause.

Redcliffe Children's Centre - Bristol

Redcliffe Children's Centre provides 58 full time equivalent nursery places for 3 and 4 year olds, 12 for 2 year olds and 3 for under 2’s. It also offers 16 breakfast and tea club places under the Neighbourhood Nursery Initiative.

SMILE - Poole & Bournemouth

SMILE (Supporting Lone Parent Familes) are a Community Group that seeks to support Lone Parent families. We are a voluntary organisation with one paid Outreach Worker employed through Faithworks Wessex. Parents can have an opportunity to develop friendships as we build the community around us. They also offer advice and support.

Sofa Project - Bristol

The Sofa Project sells affordable new, nearly new and second hand furniture and household items to everyone, with further discounts available to those on low income and benefits. The project also collects items and WEEE waste from residential and commercial donors. Electrical items are checked and processed for recycling (including fridges and freezers), and where possible repaired. Every electrical item is PAT tested. The Sofa Project also provides assistance with part house and furniture clearance.

Somerset and Avon rape and sexual abuse support (SARSAS)

Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS) is a specialist support service for women and girls who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives. We provide support and information through our helpline, regular support sessions, counselling and by email. We can also provide information and sign-posting when required.

South Somerset Mind

South Somerset Mind works towards a society where individuals who have mental health problems are accepted and included. South Somerset Mind actively promote better mental health through all our projects and services and have a holistic approach to well being and recovery. South Somerset Mind offer the following:

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