Central England Law Center offer free specialist legal advice to those most in need and use legal processes to fight inequality. We advocate for people, challenge unfair decisions, take cases to the highest courts and work in partnerships with other support services.
Assisted Homes provide support valuable support to vulnerable people. They offer support in areas such as Benefits & Employment advice Doctor and hospital letters, and attendance and Counselling.
Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership offer practical and emotional support to asylum seekers and refugees in West Hertfordshire.
Struggle care is a resource that outlines tools and approaches for care tasks for those with hidden illnesses, chronic illnesses or mental health challenges. Care tasks describes any task, chore, or errand that is required to care for self and keep life going.
Refugee Women of Bristol (RWoB) is the only multi-ethnic, multi-faith organisation that specifically targets the needs of refugee women in Bristol, they are directly governed by women of the refugee and asylum-seeking community.
Oxford Food Hub is a centre of surplus food redistribution in Oxfordshire, rescuing surplus food from wholesalers, supermarkets, restaurants and more, and redistributing it to charities and community organisations across Oxfordshire.
The Brighton & Hove Food Partnership is a non-profit organisation helping people learn to cook, eat a healthy diet, grow their own food and waste less food.
Sufra NW London addresses both the causes and consequences of extreme poverty, homelessness and social isolation in the community. Their emergency interventions and innovative courses provide a life-line to people in crisis – empowering them to improve their wellbeing, learn new skills, find work and become financially stable.
Freedom Power Chairs is A Sussex Charity Helping to Make Mobility Independence Available to Everyone. Their main focus is to provide affordable mobility solutions for those on lower incomes.
A specific resource on How to get a wheelchair. How and where you get a wheelchair depends on your situation and needs. You may be able to get a wheelchair from the NHS or through grants, charities or fundraising.
United Welsh is a not-for-profit organisation that builds homes, creates communities and transforms lives.
Voices in Exile works with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with no recourse to public funds in East and West Sussex and Surrey. They offer practical and legal support including generalist advice and specialist immigration casework for those who would otherwise be unable to access justice.
Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support is a refugee support center that provide specialist, impartial advice to asylum seekers in Devon and Cornwall. They work closely with health services, solicitors, local charities and partner organisations to provide a comprehensive package of support for their service users.
The Bridge (East Midlands) is a charity working for the community since 1993, they deliver a number of specialist housing related advice, support, and assistance services and accommodation options to homeless and vulnerably housed people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
A free TFL resource which outlines free and discounted travel opportunities for different people.
Gypsy, Roma, Travellers and Boatpeople Bristol is a Bristol City Council. They offer support services in areas such as health. education, accommodation, benefits and emergency services.
Devon Communities Together is an independent charity engaged in a wide range of projects and services that support the vision of dynamic Devon communities shaping their own futures. They offer services around housing, community learning and development.
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre are an independent neighbourhood advice centre, established in 1977. They provide confidential help, advice and support to local residents in Cheetham and Crumpsall and across Manchester. They provide advice on a wide range of subjects such as Welfare Benefits, Money & Debt and Housing/Homelessness.
Filwood Hope is a community organisation that supports the communities of Knowle West.
Council tax exemptions and discounts are available to claim if a mental health condition permanently affects your ability to perform normal daily tasks. If you or someone you live with is diagnosed with a ‘severe mental impairment’, you could be eligible for a council tax exemption or discount.
In England, most working-age adults have to pay prescription charges, though certain groups are entitled to free NHS prescriptions.
VOYC works with children and young people aged 0 to 25 in Devon to create a vibrant, diverse and sustainable community. They offer learning, practical help and create networks across Devon.
Young Devon is a young people’s charity in the South West They work with over 2000 young people a year with skills, wellbeing, advocacy and accommodation,.
InfoBuzz offers therapeutic and practical support for families and young people with complex needs in Gloucestershire.
They have a wide range of services including around criminal justice, community mental health and more.
Young Gloucestershire is a countywide charity that supports young people who are facing challenges.
They offer counselling, a substance misuse support group, a chat and drop-in service as well as training and mentoring for young people including those not in education, employment or training.
The Family Haven in Gloucestershire help parents and their pre-school children by providing a warm, caring and supportive day centre where assistance and encouragement is available to help them to improve the quality of their lives.
They offer a nursery and client centre for parents.
A group for ladies of all nationalities who get together along with their children under school age. It offers refreshments, art activities as well as a playgroup for the children.
Dosti Leeds is a place where Asian women can meet and form friendships. The service offers individual and group support with staff speaking various Asian languages and with expertise in mental health.
They also offer culturally appropriate activities including 1:1 support, IT and ESOL classes and counselling.
Working with Churches, Bradford-based TLG reaches out to some of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
With expertise in school exclusions, emotional wellbeing and holiday hunger, TLG is one of the UK's fastest growing children's charities.
Chinese in Wales Association (CIWA) is a charitable organisation dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of Chinese residents in Wales.
They offer services including language support, advice, advocacy, case referral, and social, cultural, and educational activities.
NIDAS are a small, friendly and independent local charity working across Mansfield and Ashfield in Nottinghamshire. They offer a family based approach for people who are living with or have experienced any form of domestic violence or abuse. Helpline: 01623 683 250
Space runs regular, free youth groups all across Dorset, in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth, Beaminster, and Sherborne, for every LGBT+ person regardless of race, religion, or social background.
My Time works to support young Carers across the South.
They make it possible for young Carers to have a break and balance their mental and physical wellbeing. The charity provides respite adventure breaks in a residential outdoor centre in the Isle of Purbeck.
Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC) is a group of parents of children and young people with a disability or SEND living in Dorset. They offer help, advice and support to parents and communicate with different agencies to improve services.
Mosaic offers a pathway of support and guidance for bereaved children, young people and their families across Dorset. They also offer support to those facing the death of a loved one.
Children’s Hospice South West has three children’s hospices in Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. Respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care is provided alongside bereavement support.
Home-Start Kernow offers free, confidential support, friendship and practical help to parents of children under five in the county of Cornwall who are going through a difficult time.
They offer group support and referrals.
The Wave Project works with young people to reduce anxiety and improve confidence through surfing.
Penhaligon’s Friends supports bereaved children and their families throughout Cornwall. They offer children and young people a chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents.
Khaas, based in the South West, provides service to BAME (racialised) children with disabilities and additional needs and their carers and families.
Ashford BME Association is part of Kent’s local ‘See, Hear and Respond’ partnership, coordinated by Barnardo’s, for working with young people who may be experiencing harm or difficulties during the coronavirus period.
Rooms for Refugees helps those who are seeking sanctuary to rebuild their lives. They connect those with a spare room in their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need of somewhere to stay.
Safe Passage is a campaign that advocates for the safe passage and access to legal routes for child refugees throughout Europe.
They work with Refugee Welcome groups and individuals from Glasgow to Totness to ensure the UK continues to be a welcoming country to refugees.
From its base in Belfast’s city centre, Young at Art coordinates not only an international festival, but also a wide variety of projects that encourage children and young people under 18 to enjoy the arts.
Extern works alongside children, young people, and families. They support people experiencing or facing homelessness, those dealing with mental health issues, people experiencing problem drug and alcohol use and people living with problem gambling.
They also support refugees, the Traveller community and people living with an offending past.
Sentinus aims to promote, engage and encourage the development of children within the educational core subjects Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Sentinus offers an array of programmes available for children in primary school all the way to the upper sixth form/college.
Young Enterprise NI is dedicated to developing the talents and skills of young people to ensure that they leave the education system fully prepared and equipped for life.
They provide children with a diverse range of hands-on entrepreneurship skills programmes.
Midaye Somali Development Network was originally the Somali Mothers and Under Fives group, to serve mothers with young children. The Midaye Somali Development Network advocates on behalf of the community across a broad spectrum of needs.
The National Children's Bureau is an organisation that seeks to address and reduce the inequalities that prevent children from achieving their lives to the fullest and reaching their full potential in and around Northern Ireland and England.
Together with Migrant Children works with children, young people and families who are migrants, refugees or asylum seekers. They work nationwide, with the majority of their work is in London and the South East. They are a small team of social workers, youth workers and other family practitioners.
A team of professionals dedicated to support and promote the educational achievement of Black and Ethnic Minority (racialised) students.
They work with schools to support pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL), and Traveller, fair and circus pupils, to access high-quality education.
An award-winning bridge organisation fostering cultural access points for Black young people.
Autism NI is Northern Ireland’s longest serving autism charity and training provider. They work to provide life changing services for over 35,000 autistic people and their families through Northern Ireland.
Their support includes a helpline, early intervention and groups.
The Winch is a programme for young people in Camden and their families to access support to challenge injustice which affects them and their communities. They offer youth clubs, projects, holiday programmes, celebrations, creative spaces, after-school clubs and more.
Article 39 is a small, independent charity which fights for the rights of children living in state and privately-run institutions (children’s homes, boarding and residential schools, mental health inpatient units, prisons and immigration detention) in England. They campaign, offer legal support, run groups for young people and advocate in policy.
Clan Mor Sure Start in Belfast works with organisations, parents and children to ensure every child (and parents of children under 4) have access to advice, information and services.
They offer a range of services from family support, health visiting, midwife support, and much more.
Darlington Association on Disability provide support, information, advocation and services for disabled adults and children in Darlington.
DAD offer services such as youth support, peer support, hate crime support, direct payments, advocacy and an independent living hub.
Learning Through Landscapes are a UK charity dedicated to making lives better through connection with nature.
Working with educators, parents and carers, designers and funders to encourage and inspire outdoor learning and play.
Young Minds is the UK's leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. They are working to make sure all young people get the best possible mental health.
Mermaids supports gender-diverse children and young people under the age of 20, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.
Educational apps specially designed to support children with special educational needs, including autism and Down syndrome.
The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. Amongst a range of resources, they have a helpline for adults, children and young people.
Child sexual exploitation is when a young person is being used or tricked into doing something sexual, sometimes by receiving something in return like money, drugs, alcohol of affection. If you are worried about how healthy your relationship is, take this quiz. If you are a young person worried about yourself or a friend, get in touch with NWG Network.
The Migrant Children's Project offers free initial legal advice on all issues affecting migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children, young people and families including.
Refugee Education UK support young refugees to build positive futures by thriving in education.
The 3PB education law team represents parents, pupils, schools and their governing bodies in education law. Check our their guidance on key questions and answers for students and schools.
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
