Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Advice and individual advocacy

LEWISHAM MENCAP supports parents and carers of children and adults with learning disabilities. It provides information, support, advice and advocacy. LEWISHAM MENCAP also runs the Gateway Social Clubs in Lewisham and publishes a quarterly newsletter.

The promotion of jazz and related music through and beyond a membership network; staging of an annual conference for the sector (in 2018 in Southampton); development of a long-term plan for support of the music and the sector; advocacy at home and overseas; a pilot tour of Emerging Artists; & the Going Dutch programme to encourage the interchange of Dutch and JPN-nations' promoters and musicians.

Established mainly by African immigrants affected by HIV/AIDS we are a Diaspora organisation working in London & Africa to empower & promote the independence of especially the youngpeople, orphans & vulnerable children, people with disabilities & people living with & affected by HIV in order to keep their dreams alive. We offer training, information, guidance, practical support & advocacy services

Lee Green Lives is a community group that aims to support the local community in Lee Green, Lewisham, ensuring residents have a say in local issues, and run activities and services from a community centre, including healthy exercises, sewing, knitting and a computer class, Support & Advocacy (benefits, housing, etc.), a Warm Space - especially targeting the economically and socially disadvantaged.

Staines Shopmobility provides mobility equipment such as wheelchairs to enable people with limited mobility to fully access shops and facilities in Staines town centre. The charity also hires travel scooters and wheelchairs to enable people to visit family or go on holiday. An information service is available to provide information on services and products relevant to older or disabled people.

The Association aims to support East Sussex Foster Carers and their families in their efforts to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children in their care, by working in partnership with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies. It has developed a range of support, advice, advocacy, activities and training for their fellow carers, their families and Looked After Children.

Ann Conroy Trust is the only UK wide charity providing educational material about Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia. The charity funds appropriate research, education of medical professionals and raises awareness. Produces information booklets distributed throughout the UK. Provides a support helpline and arranges meetings where patients, families and carers can meet others with the conditions.

Organise educational seminars, Run a Heart Health Info Desk, Visit patients in hospital, Provide a telephone help line, Run a Community Hub, Organise Day Trips, Have a weekly walk group, Hold social events, Support the Cardiology Dept at Ealing Hospital, Work in the wider community to promote heart health, raise awareness of heart disease, its causes, treatments and help that is available.

Kent Refugee Help supports refugees and migrants held in London and Kent prisons. We help people access legal advice and representation to fight their case. After release we continue to help in other ways, supporting them and providing small cash sums for emergencies. We offer legal advice for immigration via telephone or face to face. We are regulated to give immigration legal advice by OISC.

Provides religious activities, prevention or relief of poverty,provides advocacy/advice and information and giving grants to individuals,the general public, mankind and organisations that duly needed such grants.

To promote the relief of all persons with a learning disability within the area of Elmbridge Borough Council

We provide a Safe House accomodating up to 3 women fleeing abuse and honour based violence with No Recourse to Public Funds. Weekly SafeSpace Meeting for women to receive s wellbeing, English, emotional and practical support, Befriending to support women and children recover from effects of abuse, Advocacy for women individually and nationally.

Vision : To provide comprehensive services to survivors of historic or recent rape or sexual abuse to enable them to recover and thrive in their communities.Aim: To provide a helpline and support which creates a safe space for survivors of rape and sexual abuse to speak to trained volunteers who will listen, validate and refer onwards for treatment to our recovery and holistic therapy service.

Children Unite promotes participatory approaches to working with exploited children. Through consultancy and by delivering research and advocacy projects we support child domestic workers, street connected children and sexually exploited children to claim their rights.

Empowerment and motivational movement providing support, advice and guidance to vulnerable, young disadvantaged girls and young women. Mentoring sessions, Outreach and life skills workshops.

We are a local regeneration Not for Profit Company aiming to create an empowered multi-cultural community in Deptford, through advocacy, training for employment, enterprise and green projects.PCF is 100% led and managed by local people.We deliver two projects: Residents Education, Employment, Training and Advice; and John Evelyn Community Garden. Along with advocacy on issues of concern.

Biodiversity conservation especially in High Nature Value semi-natural landscapes of Transylvania; supporting traditional small-scale farming communities; supporting small-scale food producers and local food chains including markets; forest conservation; rural- and eco-tourism development; policy advocacy and publications related to these activities; project management of these activities

Works with Nigerian Partner Organisations to save and transform the lives of vulnerable and stigmatised children; provide education and raise literacy levels of less privilaged children. Through advocacy and campaigning we promote a greater understanding of child rights and aim to prevent abuse of children today.

The relief of people with a learning disability within Mid Glamorgan. To assist those people to realise their full potential and to lead fulfilling lives. To assist those people to obtain their full rights and privileges as a citizen. To provide long term friendship and support. To provide information to people with a learning disability.

We are building a radical and inclusive movement that uplifts the reproductive health and rights of those marginalised and made vulnerable. Through community development and engagement, radical collective care, research, policy and advocacy.

Supports isolated individuals and families through Outreach, Counselling, Advocacy and Referrals. We Promote youth inclusion, understand diverse cultures and Promote volunteering within the community . Well-being and Budgeting,Culture understanding, Networking .Supporting Depressed and struggling families. Sign-posting. Immigration Advice referrals. Food Bank.

Buckland Support help people of any age who are patients of Buckland Surgery and all people who live on the Buckland Estate to improve their physical and mental health and well-being. We offer support and practical help with a huge range of issues as well as providing transport, form filling, and advocacy through our Social Enabler and volunteers who offer groups, befriending and practical help

Religious Activities Provides Advocacy/advice/information

To provide activities, training and a range of development opportunities to enable Boys and young men and Girls and young women to reach their true potential and maturity. This is achieved through a comprehensive programme of national activities and through advocacy.

THE CHARITY HAS A PRIMARY MINISTRY IN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT OF AN ACCEPTING CONGREGATION WHERE PEOPLE CAN FIND GOD'S SALVATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND GUIDANCE TOWARD HEALTH AND WHOLENESS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH CELEBRATIVE WORSHIP SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE CARE GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL ACTION