Health Charities

Lewsey Pentecostal Church led by the Church Council; Sunday service; Sunday School, Dedication(Christening), Baptism, Marriages, Funeral, Counselling. Groups (Prayer, Worship, Women's, Men's; Young people, Outreach); Social and Educational events; Mission giving. Membership of AoG UK, Churches Together, Partnership working with Local Govt. Ofsted registered Lewsey Nursery(ages 0 to 5 years).

The Link Charitable Trusts works with children, young people and adults to promote positive mental health by providing one to one counselling and supportive activities for all.

OXFORD HEAD INJURY SERVICES PROVIDES INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO ANYONE AFFECTED BY BRAIN INJURY (INCLUDING STROKE) - THE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND CARER. THE ACTIVITY AND REHABILITATION CENTRE (THE ARC) PROVIDES SOCIALISATION, THERAPIES AND PHYSIO, PROGRAMMED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. COMMUNITY SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. SEE WEBSITE WWW.OXFORDHEADINJURYSERVICES.ORG.UK

To provide adequate recreational facilities including dancing, gymnastics, playing fields, skate park, and community activities for the benefit of the residents of South Tyneside, in the interests of social welfare and the object of advancing education, furthering health and wellbeing, relieving poverty and distress. We also offer a wide range of room and facilities for community hire and use.

Where we work Salford, Tameside, Manchester including Wythenshawe, Stockport & OldhamWhat we do * ESOL classes * cultural activities * Family events * Advice & guidance on benefits , housing, etc. * Mum and Children sessions * training *wellbeing projects (mental health) * Empoyability * Volunteering

Arts 4 Dementia exists to a) advance public understanding of dementia; andb) to relieve those living with dementia, including those who support or care for them, in particular through access to the arts and provision of therapeutic intervention related to the arts. It focuses particularly on the benefit of arts activities for people living in the community.

The St Margaret?s Centre supports adults of all ages with mental health issues and other disabilities. It provides a welcoming therapeutic environment which encourages individuals to gain self esteem-confidence, learn new skills and to develop their potential .The overall aim is to improve the quality of their lives in as many ways as possible.

Gateway Church meets for worship and teaching at the Gateway Centre. It also runs activities for the local community such as: drop-in cafe for over 65's, parent & toddler groups, an after-school club, community nursing service, debt advice services & the distribution of food from York Foodbank. The Centre also houses the offices of different charities whose work supports the local community.

Deaf Choices UK aspires to give deaf children improved access to: LANGUAGE by empowering their families to make fully informed choices. LITERACY, by supporting their educators to access information, training and resources. We provide knowledge information and training around the unique benefits, concepts and skills of using Cued Speech. Our offer supports deaf children and those with SEND.

Supplementing the service provided by NHS local care providers for the health, welfare and comfort of all patients. Purchasing extra comforts, amenities and facilities, buildings and equipment which may be required for the treatment of such patients or for the efficient running of the Hospital which cannot be obtained from state funds. Running the outpatient tea bars.

The Sisters and the Retreat Team carry out the vision of the Founder, Father Anthony Receveur, in the House of Prayer. We offer Retreats, Spiritual Direction, Supervision and counselling.The Sisters provide personal and spiritual care in parishes and the House of Prayer without any restriction on beneficiaries. The congregation has an obligation to support its members throughout their lives.

The Anne Robson Trust works with NHS hospitals to set up and train teams of volunteers, who provide support and companionship to people nearing the end of their life in hospital. The volunteers spend much of their time visiting patients who otherwise face the prospect of dying alone.

E3 empowers local Christian partners to bring hope and enable sustainable development in communities affected by poverty and HIV in Africa. We help orphaned and vulnerable children, refugees and people living in some of the poorest communities to escape the cycle of poverty, through education, the relief of sickness and hardship, improving livelihoods and advocacy against gender-based violence.

Generally: a) supporting patients diagnosed with bladder cancer, their families friends and care givers b) promote awareness of bladder cancer, it?s symptoms, range, treatments and aftercare needs c) the provision of funding for research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of bladder cancer. d) campaigning at government level for improvements in outcomes

The relief of those in need in particular young mothers (and expectant mothers) through the management of safe and secure accommodation for their benefit with the aim to ensure and develop their good health and wellbeing (of both mother and their babies) and life skills including through education, training, employment, self care and home care in the Tamworth area of Staffordshire.

Since 1982 the Manna House Trust has sought to serve the community by providing access to professional counselling services, accredited courses to students training to be future counsellors and supervisors, and wellbeing workshops, for everyone in Northamptonshire irrespective of faith background or ability to pay. It has also provided a coffee shop, bookshop and flats for the homeless.

The objects of the charity are the relief of persons suffering from chronic alcoholism and the provision of treatment and aftercare of such persons and persons suffering from drugs misuse.The charity does this by continuing to provide supported accommodation for recovering alcoholics and addicts at Rochdale

Supporting People In Need Provide accommodation to homeless men. We offer food, a bed to sleep in and support where we able and sign post to professional services where necessary when the level of support required by men staying with us exceeds our capabilities or requires medical intervention, for example substance misuse and alcohol issues.

The primary aim of the trust is to provide shelter, warmth, food and sanctuary to sick, ill treated and abused animals that have been subjected to factory farming or sport. It will also provide holistic respite to people with disabilities who may find it difficult to access mainstream facilities. it also aims to educate people in these issues and the importance of animal health and healthy eating.

Orchards exists to see women free from sexual exploitation and to enable them to take steps towards a future where they can thrive. We provide:- Safe housing in partnership with local churches- Trauma counselling - Holistic case work- Training and research

SUF's activities are to ensure that the voice of mental health service users is heard at all levels, including strategic boards and meetings in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.To ensure that the quality of local mental health services delivered across is informed by feedback from users of the service.

Soundcastle helps children, families and communities to find their creative spark through transformational music projects that increase confidence, enhance wellbeing and bring people together. We create safe, fun and inspiring spaces where people connect, play and find their voice. This promotes positive mental health and social connection, especially for the most vulnerable members of society.

Provides counselling and training

WiSE's core services include befriending, information, and advice, grass cutting, a transport scheme, a memory cafe to support those living with dementia and their carers and regular social activities to reduce isolation and loneliness. The charity also runs the WiSE Owl cafe which is a highly popular community cafe based in Boston Spa.

St Peter's Church is a community of people seeking to follow Jesus Christ. Our purpose is to demonstrate the love of God in word and action to the people of Oundle and the world beyond. We seek to partner with others who share this aim in the Diocese, the nation and the world. Schools work, youth groups, dementia care, discussion groups, mission giving, foodbank are just some key core activities.