Charities In Essex

A range of services, projects and activities to support disabled children, adults & carers including; residential respite/short break services, domiciliary/community based support, resource bases for daytime/evening/weekend activities, supported accommodation, work experience/training projects, supported employment services, accredited training for members of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

To provide quality care and training to those with disabilities, including learning disabilities and autism to maintain or improve their quality of life and to help them live as independently as possible.

Next Chapter exists to provide support, advocacy and advice to people, with a particular focus on women and children, who are affected by domestic abuse. We offer specialist crisis accommodation to women who are homeless as a result domestic and abuse and offer everyone the support they need to empower them to make independent decisions about their future to secure a life free from domestic abuse

Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Anglia Ruskin University and representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students and Anglia Ruskin University and any other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussion and debate for the personal development of its students.

Its objects are primarily to provide accommodation and facilities for health services, and additionally to support health related activities for the benefit of residents of Harlow and elsewhere in the counties of Essex and Hertfordshire.

Housing: Empowering vulnerable young people through safe, supported housingYouth & Community Work: Enabling young peoples personal, social & cultural development Family Health & Well Being: Initiatives for families & communitiesEducation: SYMCA Community School offering alternative educationSupport & Advice: IAG, Mentoring, Counselling, and Workforce Development for Social Care Services

Increase and widen participation across a range of sports, education and physical activity initiatives;Promote health and wellbeing;Support the continual improvement of educational attainment of children and young people;Help with training, development and employment opportunities; Contribute to community regeneration;Create opportunities for young people that help enhance their lives

Our purpose is to empower people experiencing mental health problems or emotional distress. We work towards the development & maintenance of a comprehensive mental health service that meets needs & aspirations, & promotes mental health awareness in our community.

Development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Provision of adventurous activities including but not limited to: Sailing, Canoeing,Jet Ski and inflatable tows,Climbing,High Ropes, Abseil,Archery, Shooting, All Terrain Boards, Off Road driving, Team Build Activities including improvised rafts.Provision of Accommodation (Catered and Self catering): Brick built residential building (48 beds) tent villages (200 beds)

The Charity provides support for women, men and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public

(i) the support of vulnerable and disadvantaged people including those with mental health problems & learning disabilities their carers, in Essex, particularly by providing a therapeutic environment, community garden projects, support, counselling & training in order to support wellbeing and promote public health;(ii) to provide and support environmental education and awareness.

Provision of wrap-around childcare for babies, Early Years, pre-school, and primary school age children in the Brantham area of South Suffolk and North Essex, in collaboration with Brooklands Primary School, and the PCC of St Michael's Church, Brantham, with an emphasis on a caring, and Christian ethos.

To rescue, rehabilitate and release where appropriate animals domestic and wild of all species and maintain a sanctuary for this purpose.To relieve the needs of people, who are in need as a result of disability, ill health, (physical or mental) or unemployment, through animal assisted therapy. To educate students in the care and respect of animals.

The charity operates the Redbridge Sports Centre, which provides sports and leisure facilities at affordable prices to the trust's members and the local community.

Resources for Autism provides practical serices for individuals on the autistic spectrum and their families. These include music and art therapy, play and youth club services, holiday play schemes, adult art studio and social skills groups, home based family support, siblings groups and information and advice. These take place in a range of venues throughout the UK.

Colchester Mind provides support, advocacy, advice and information to children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and adults with with mental health issues, across Essex although predominantly in Colchester and Tendring.

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, THE WORSHIP OF GOD, THE PREACHING OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL, THE TEACHING OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE AND PRINCIPLES, THE PASTORAL CARE OF CHRISTIAN PEOPLE. THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

For the relief of persons who are sick or infirm, aged or poor and for the provision in the interest of health and social welfare of facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of members of the beneficiary class who have need of these facilities by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement or poverty with the object of improving their conditions of life.

1:1 or group therapy with qualified therapists using a variety of techniques including art, music or complementary therapies, Mentoring, home visits and parental support around behavior, abuse, poverty and isolation, Support for identified issues such as bereavement and domestic abuse, Partnership work with other services including statutory provision.

Groundwork is an environmental charity that works alongside the whole community to transform places and livesBuilding of sustainable communities through joint environmental action.Environmental Regeneration throughout Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and surrounding areas.

To protect and preserve health and relieve need among people suffering from addictions and addictive behaviours, particularly but not exclusively gambling, and their families and carers by:(a) providing treatment solutions and support(b) providing qualified therapy and counselling(c) providing ongoing support and programmes to those suffering from addictions.

To enable and support members to work wherever we live, serving the poor, marginalised and disempowered in our society. We do this by promoting the gospel values of love, justice, peace & liberty. Wherever possible we work collaboratively in established projects. We help to train others to continue ministries begun by us enabling us to be free to respond to other needs as they arise.

THE CHARITY PRODUCES A FULL PROGRAMME OF ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS AT SAFFRON HALL.THE CONCERTS ARE ATTRACTING AUDIENCES TO HIGH QUALITY EVENTS FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA AND BEYOND STRETCHING INTO CAMBRIDGE AND THE BORDERING COUNTIES. PERFORMERS INVITED BY SAFFRON HALL TRUST ARE ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS FROM SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST PRINCIPALLY IN THE FORM OF MASTERCLASSES

The charity advances the Christian religion in accordance with the practice of the Church of England, cares for and conserves the fabric and structure of the Cathedral, and advances other charitable purposes which are ancillary to its other purposes.