Compas Charity provides a range of services to the Roma community in and around the Peterborough area. It runs a Saturday school for children, ESOL classes for adults, a newcomers guide on relevant information, helps organise cultural and traditional events, and gives support to individuals. The Charity’s main aim is to promote social justice and […]
This charity aims to provide care and support to women in prison, and help to equip and empower them to address the reasons for their crime, and go on to lead different lives upon release. It currently operates in three women’s prisons – in Kent, Surrey and London. A programme called ‘Free to Be’ covers […]
This organisation operates across East Anglia from its base on a Gypsy and Traveller site near Wisbech. It works in partnership with others to provide support to Gypsy and Traveller communities, reduce all forms of violence, improve health and wellbeing, and promote equality and good relations with the settled communities. It is a well-established and […]
Community Care Collaborative was established in Wrexham in early 2017 as a community interest company. Its aims are to develop and deliver health and social care services to vulnerable people in Wrexham where individuals are partners in their own care, treated with dignity and respect and afforded real choice in how they are supported and […]
This charity was initially established to provide support, advice and assistance to immigration detainees held at Dover Immigration Removal Centre. Since that Centre’s closure in 2015, Kent Refugee Help’s focus moved to support people detained in Kent prisons and also HMP Pentonville in London. It works with foreign national prisoners – some of the clients […]
This organisation aims to create a stronger and safer community and supports women who have experienced domestic abuse, working with them to rebuild their lives. It helps women to navigate the various services and agencies they might need, supports them in making their own choices, and advocates for them where necessary. It operates in the […]
This Club was set up to provide social support to elderly people in the Lawrence Street area of York around 70 years ago. It meets in a community hall one afternoon each week, where members play bingo, have a chat, tea and cake, plus another day when it provides a three-course meal. The Club benefits […]
Mothers for Mothers is a charity in Bristol that assists women affected by Perinatal Mental Illness (PNI). It has been running for more than 30 years and has developed an extensive range of services and activities aimed at improving the mental health of women affected by PNI. It offers a helpline seven days each week; […]
Acts Fast was set up to fill a gap in provision in supporting the non-abusive parents, carers and family members in Dorset, whose child or children have been sexually abused. In many child sex abuse cases, the perpetrators are themselves a family member, which adds to the feelings of guilt and shame felt by the […]
This Project operates a weekly drop-in session for around 50-60 refugees and asylum seekers, and also runs twice-weekly ESOL classes in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Volunteers are on hand to help with practical issues, offer friendship and opportunities to take part in social activities. Other services attend the drop-in on an outreach basis to offer […]