Charities In Leicester City

A charity which helps by providing hot meals, clothing and essentials by setting up mobile soup kitchens at various locations throughout the UK & internationally. We provide relief for those experiencing humanitarian disasters and offer services from our community hub for children, families & people dealing with social, emotional, mental & physical disabilities offering gym and boxing facilities.

Leicester Drama Society is an amateur drama group which exists to encourage the study and practice of dramatic art and to promote and conduct theatrical performances. The Society owns and operates a theatre in Leicester city centre - The Little Theatre - where it stages 13 productions a year and provides a venue for other amateur societies and some professional shows.

ENABLES INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND PUBLIC BODIES TO GIVE TO SUPPORT CHARITY AND COMMUNITY NEEDS, BY HELPING DONORS SET UP NAMED FUNDS - EITHER FOR TIME-LIMITED GRANTMAKING, OR BY GENERATING INVESTMENT INCOME FOR "PERPETUAL" GIVING.OPERATES AN ACCESSIBLE AND MONITORED GRANT MAKING PROCESS, MAINLY TO GROUPS ACROSS LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND, BUT BEYOND IF REQUIRED.

Shama provides a range of activities that empower women to become more active economically,educationally and socially to develop their confidence, language, employablity, physical and mental well being. Includes accredited training in IT, ESOL,Dressmaking, Counselling; holistic therapies, mentoring.On site Ofsted registered nursery. Women only sauna and gym.

World Harvest (UK) seeks to advance God's love in the UK & worldwide by church planting, encouraging grace-renewal, and partnerships in ministry. We also operate a network of ASHA Charity shops, assisting organizations, particularly in South Asia, by providing funds for the relief of poverty, healthcare, education, and economic development, including giving to hospitals, schools in poorer areas.

To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.Chinmaya Mission UK seeks to achieve this objective by organising classes, seminars, public talks, children and youth events for individuals of any background to learn Vedanta.

The charity's principal objectives during the period were the promotion of lifelong learning throughout the Diocese, effect being given to the belief that all true education must be based on Christian principles, and the promotion and stimulation of religious education according to the doctrines of the Church of England.

Activities for Islamic educaiton

Christian church of the Baptist denomination

Intended activities are advancement of Islamic religion through dialogue, meeting, education, seminars and publications.

The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of a temple.To advance the Hindi Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba as set out in the Satchantra in particular through holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religiuos festivals, producing and distributing literature on Shirdi Sai Baba's teachings.

HCA traditionally provided a wide range of lifelong learning/community development services (adult learning/early years/children & young people) & through the new Highfields Centre, it provides a wide range of arts/sports/advice services. Since 1/12/10, Highfields Centre has acquired independence, with the transfer of the building and all of its staff & services from Leicester City Council to HCA.

Base 51 supports the holistic well-being of young people aged 11 to 25 through: Counselling, Safe Space : one to one support, advice and guidance, youth Groups, LGBTQ youth group :Outburst,Evolution: support for young people affected by serious violence, food, laundry and showers. Base 51 runs a professional training academy ( accredited) , and is based in NGY myplace centre in Nottingham

we are a church involved in many programmes for the local community - with children and youth groups, and regular groups running activities for parents with small children and older people. we also have church members coming from many different cultural backgrounds and are recognised as a church promoting multicultural understanding.

We are a key local agency working with young people and providing essential community services to help those in need. We strive to make a positive impact by offering support and resources to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Through our dedication and efforts we aim to be a beacon of hope and a source of support to help people achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives

Home-start provides a unique service; recruiting and training volunteers to offer families informal, friendly and confidential support. Home-Start works with parents on a one to one basis in their own home, building supportive relationships and responding directly to the family's individual needs. We provide support through family groups and virtual support.

The Spark gives children opportunities to immerse themselves in the arts by experiencing a wide range of high quality work that inspires, empowers and educates. Through an annual festival, cultural education & community programmes and production of our own work we offer children the space to discover their own skills, passions and potential, as audiences, participants & creators of their own art.

Al-Islamia Institute for Education provides education according to the EYFS framework and the National Curriculum in an Islamic environment suitable for all children irrespective of their background or origin. We aim to provide a quality learning environment and to foster and instil Islamic principles and spiritual and moral values based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah (life-style) of the Prophet

To promote the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Our Lord, the preaching and teaching of the Christian faith, and to support ministry at home and overseas. In addition, the charity seeks the relief of those in need, hardship and distress or who are aged or sick.

We provide advice, advocacy, support to all communities in Leicester to address issues related to racial inequality, discrimination and harassment.

Education/TrainingReligious activitiesArts/cultureSport/recreation

Love4Life specialises in supporting vulnerable girls aged 11-18 to develop their self-esteem and form positive and empowering relationships by delivering Love4Life groups, one-to-ones and workshops in secondary schools and in the community.All of our work embeds positive self-worth, body image and the handling of emotions in order to help a young person become more resilient.

THE CIRCUIT SUPERINTENDS THE WORK OF 17 METHODIST CHURCHES , TWO ARE LEPS: ONE IS SHARED WITH ANGLICANS, THE OTHER WITH BAPTISTS. ANOTHER OF OUR CHURCHES IS SIGNED UP TO AN AREA LEP WITH BOTH ANGLICAN AND URC CHURCHES. A FURTHER CHURCH HOSTS A MORAVIAN CONGREGATION. THE CIRCUIT COMPRISES CITY CENTRE, INNER CITY AREAS , OUTER SUBURBS, OUTLYING TOWNS, AND VILLAGES TO THE NORTH, SOUTH AND EAST.

From our base in Leicester we operate a drop in facility for people exploited by or at risk of sexual exploitation. We carry out two out reach sessions in the City two nights a week and bi weekly out reach sessions during the day to the county. We provide access to City Council housing services, Drug and Alcohol workers, GUM and GP services.

The charity's activities involve providing a temple for a place of worship. Other activities include provision of day care services for the elderly and infirm.