Charities In Northamptonshire

We are a regional children's charity and specialist adoption agency providing services to people for whom adoption is, has been or might become a part of their life. Our approach is universal. We welcome all kinds of families for all kinds of children, particularly families for children from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, older children, sibling groups and children with additional needs.

The charity works to relieve hardship, need and distress amongst those who are homeless, and to educate the public concerning the homeless.

Provision of Care Home and Sheltered Accommodation for sick or elderly persons.

The University of Northampton Students' Union exists to support students at the University as they progress through their studies. We do this by: -- providing guidance and support for educational needs;- delivering welfare awareness campaigns;- providing personal and team development opportunities, through sports clubs and other societies; and- providing social space and activities.

To advance the education and skills of young people who live with challenges arising from learning, behavioural, emotional or social difficulties by the provision of a specialist learning establishment.

Charity Link administers grants on behalf of other charities for individuals in need in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire. People suffering poverty or hardship are referred to us for help. We seek out and apply to other charities on service users' behalf and distribute any grants raised. We also provide administration services to other grant making charities.

Citizens Advice West Northants and Cherwell provides advice, information and assistance on a wide range of issues including debt, benefits, employment, housing, consumer and family problems. Citizens Advice West Northants and Cherwell serves the areas of West Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire.

Relief of poverty, hardship and distress by providing (or assisting in) accomodation for poor and homeless people in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire, and their education, training and employment training to develop employment skills. Support for other Emmaus Communities.

Northamptonshire Mind works to promote and support good mental health within the areas of Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough, Corby, East and South Northants.Service provisions include: Peer to peer support, a young peoples service, gender sensitive services, community access projects, user-run services and volunteering opportunities.

Promotes Historic and aesthetic education in particular it restores and preserves the Hall, its contents, gardens and parks. It makes these available to a wide range of sections of the community.

THE CYNTHIA SPENCER HOSPICE CHARITY RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT STAFF AND PATIENT NEEDS AT CYNTHIA SPENCER HOSPICE

To inspire, support and educate the young people of our region and their communities

Encompass provides support, resources and advice to those who are facing poverty, homelessness and addiction. We do this through the provision of accommodation services, rehabilitation accommodation, foodbanks and a day centre.

Services to the elderly and disabled.HomecareHealthy LivingBenefits adviceHandyhelp servicesCommunity transportSenior Active projectsMobility Equipment hire and salesAssisted transportHearing AidsVoluntary services

The organisation provides a range of services under 2 main headings.a) It acts as a 'hub' for the delivery of learning by voluntary sector providersb) It provides capacity building and workforce development for voluntary organisations

We provide a diverse range of services for adults experiencing or recovering from mental or emotional distress, their families, carers and friends. We support people who have had long-term experience of accessing mental health/well-well being services.Our activities include 1-1 support, Intermediate Support, Peer Support, Day Opportunities, Education and Learning Courses and Groups.

To provide art for the benefit of the public, in particular (without limitation) the dramatic, musical, performance, literacy and visual arts in Corby and East Northamptonshire.

Provision of live arts events, films and exhibitions at The Theatre together with a community and education programme in Chipping Norton and the region.

The charity provides immediate safety and support to victims and their children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse. This is done primarily through the provision of an advice centre and telephone helpline, refuge accommodation, including a substance misuse refuge and group work for victims and perpetrators.

The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 8- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Our services include Counselling, Information, Guidance, Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, Youth Groups and Sexual Health.

Education provision for young people struggling to engage with mainstream education.Counselling, support services and targeted interventions to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing.Clubs, and activities to improve social wellbeing and skill development. Community events and projects to raise public awareness of the issues affecting young people and marginalised/minority groups.

Management of Stanwick Lakes Country Park in Northamptonshire, a social enterprise, and SSSI siteEducational and heritage programmes for schools and communities linked with our environmental conservation and heritage work.Health and well-being activities which reach out to those at disadvantage who most benefit from contact with the natural world

We provide a safe, secure and supervised indoor urban centre for young people to fulfill their potential in BMX, Skateboard and inline skating as well as creating artistic and cultural workshops in diverse subjects such as music, IT, media and photography increasing opportunities for volunteering and employment.

Environmental and Regeneration Charity: Encouraging community involvement in promoting and enhancing the physical environment and social welfare, and providing advice to support the charitable sector within the beneficial area*.*The 'beneficial area' is Northamptonshire.

Independent day school serving Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and surrounding areas for the independent education of children from 2 years and 9 months old to 11 years old.