The Furniture Service was set up to help people on benefits or low incomes in need of good quality, low cost furniture. The items of furniture are donated by members of the community to re-distribute. This not only helps people in need but also diverts bulky waste away from landfill which helps the environment. With access to...
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Enables adult women (aged 19yrs+) disadvantaged by educational or social factors to progress into higher education, vocational training and employment. Full or part time basis, and the curriculum delivers a wide range of academic, professional and person £12 admission fee. Grants are available to cover tuition and accommodation costs for the majority of students. Otherwise,...
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Malvern Special Families are excellent providers of safe, stimulating and fun social opportunities in Malvern and Worcester for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 – 19 years. This includes Saturday Clubs, Holiday Clubs, Evening Youth Clubs and an After School Club. Malvern Special Families charity began in the 1980s in Malvern and now provides over 9500...
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Hansel and Gretel Support Group are a registered charity providing mutual support and friendship to disabled and special needs children and their families in the Wyre Forest area of Worcestershire (Kidderminster, Bewdley, Stourport etc). We provide the opportunity for families to meet together and share ideas and experiences, build friendships and overcome isolation.
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CLASP offers support and help to those suddenly facing single parenthood; to those who have been a lone parent for a while; to single parents who parent from a distance; and to the children and young people within single parent families. The service of the organisation is based on a Christian ethos, although the support...
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The Churn Project is a community-based service for Watermoor, Beeches and Cheston in Cirencester. They provide a range of services for the unemployed, older people, children and families, and encourage community participation. The project runs small group courses at an entry level, providing basic confidence-building, communication and basic skills training. The courses for women are...
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The Herts Mind Network is a mental health organisation providing a diverse range of Recovery orientated services in Dacorum, South West Herts, East Hertsmere and South East Herts. To access services you can self refer, be referred by your key worker from the mental health team, your GP or other health professional. Services and activities include: self-support...
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The Brigstowe Project is a Bristol-based charity for people living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. They provide floating support, together with advice and information, as appropriate to the needs of the person to improve their quality of life. Support is offered for anyone who is living with HIV who: lives in Bristol and...
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The aim of the organisation is to work with African families, especially women and children in order to give advice, information and support on a range of issues including education, health, domestic violence, immigration, housing, employment etc. around the philosophy of promoting equality of opportunity and assistance in overcoming social disadvantage.
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National domestic violence charity that works to end violence against women and children. Offers support and advice.
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Credit Unions are financial co-operatives owned and controlled by their members. They offer savings and loans plus they are local and ethical.Each Credit Union has a “common bond” which determines who can join it. The common bond for Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Credit Union is “Live or work in Blackpool, Fylde or Wyre”.
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Christian Concern collect, restore and redistribute items of donated furniture. This is then passed on to needy people in the community, referred by professionals from other services. At the same time, they offer training opportunities and supported employment to young people and adults who would otherwise be difficult to place, including some with special needs.
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