Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness
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Communities Welfare Network
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe provision of information, advocacy, and advice services- The Provision of training for employment- The provision of financial capability training and advice sessions- The Provision of literacy and numeracy classes and supplementary education forchildren.- The provision of domestic, befriending, and recreational services for the sick, isolated, and disabled people.
Ham And Petersham Sos
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo promote the relief of the elderly, disabled, housebound or socially isolated persons in and around Ham and Petersham, primarily but not exclusively through the provision of a transport service, shopping service and outings.
Sam's Place Nw LTD
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfareSam's Place supports children and young adults who have physical, sensory or learning disabilities, life reducing conditions or complex needs.The charity provides opportunities for enterprise/learning to encourage employability skills; recreational and social facilities, and activities, to promote inclusion, peer networks and reduce isolation; information, advice, guidance for the whole family.
The Denbigh Workshop
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Denbigh Workshop works with people from all backgrounds and uses creative activities to empower, build confidence, combat isolation, unite communities and help individuals to achieve their potential. We work in mainly deprived areas and deliver projects developed in response to community identified need. We have a particular interest in supporting women and young girls to empower themselves.
Broughton Community Action
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareOur purpose is to provide a welcoming place for the people of Broughton. The setting is a well-presented coffee shop run by around 20 volunteers. We are primarily a meeting place in the community, especially those who are lonely or in need, and host regular activities for a number of groups. The shop acts as an outlet for the Aylesbury Trussell Trust food bank .
Churchill And Langford Minibus Society
Beneficiary group, Social welfareminibus for elderly/old people, people with disabilities. To provide transport in the 5 parishes we cover to those who have special needs have young children or are socially isolated, as agreed by the committee.
The Avenue Evangelical Church
Religion, Social welfareChurch providing a place contact for worship, discipleship, prayer, fellowship for all seeking and following Jesus Christ and outreach to others on our community for social contact and to hear about Jesus and his Gospel.We operate from a small church building in Woodbridge, Suffolk
The Safe Anchor Trust Limited
Social welfareOur aim is to provide free, enjoyable, safe and therapeutic canal boat trips for those in our community who are disadvantaged through physical or mental disabilities, social isolation, age or social deprivation. Travelling in canal time provides a calming experience for our passengers. Supported by the Canal & River Trust, we also help to maintain our local waterways and surrounding environment.
Eagle Recovery Project
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social welfareInitially funded by Islington Council to support borough residents exiting structured treatment for alcohol and/or drug addiction issues. Now self funding Eagle is a peer led volunteer charity providing physical and mental wellbeing activities to reduce isolation, encourage behaviour change and re engage with family and mainstream communities. through sport, yoga and safe social events.
Samaritans Of Bath And District
Health, Social welfareTo work for the assistance of persons who are suicidal, despairing or in distress by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Bath & district and the surrounding area to enable such persons to receive immediate help, compassion and befriending from members of the charity selected and prepared for the purpose working under direction.
Encouragement Through The Arts And Talking
Research, Social welfareETAT runs a club in London SW1 for lonely and isolated people focusing on the arts. The philosophy of the charity is one of encouragement.
Mandingo Union UK And Ireland CIO
Social welfareTo promote social inclusion for the public benefit, by working with in particular but not exclusively people of Mandingo descent resident in United Kingdom and Sierra Leone who are socially excluded or at risk of social exclusion on the grounds of their ethnic origin and their social and economic position, to relieve the needs of such people and integrate them into society,The relief of financial
Queensbury Support Centre
Social care, Social welfareThe Centre provides day care, on three days per week, for residents within the Queensbury area who, because of age and infirmity, would not have any social contact with their neighbours. Refreshments are provided throughout the day including a hot mid-day meal. A full programme of activities, entertainments and trips are organised with support given to ensure no-one is excluded.
House Of Grace Witham
Health, Housing, Social welfarea)To provide supported housing in Witham, Essex, or the immediate surrounding area for homeless and disenfranchised or socially excluded people in conditions of need within that same geographic area;b) to relieve the distress caused by conditions of homelessness, financial hardship and poor mental health;c) to promote and facilitate integration of individuals into society
Serendipity Creative Writers' Group
Health, Social welfareWe are a mental health charity open to everyone; We provide a warm safe space for people to meet together, reducing loneliness and isolation, to write creatively about generic exercises (very much user led), although you do not have to be able to write. We talk and share experiences. Our two hour workshops and refreshments are free. We aim to improve mental health and aid better quality of life.
Top Barn Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.TO RELIEVE THE POOR,THE SICK AND THOSE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS, AND SUPPORT THE AGED WHO HAVE ACHARITABLE NEED.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND TO PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE.TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN TEH INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATIONSIMILARLY SUPPORT FOR ALLEVIATION OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION
The Port Men In Sheds
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Port Men in Sheds seeks to address and alleviate the damaging health and mental illness consequences brought about by social isolation in older men often brought about by retirement, ill health and bereavement. We achieve this objective by operating a large workshop and social facility in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, where men can come together and socialise in a creative communal workshop space.
The Family Centre Fieldway New Addington
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe Family centre is based in an area characterised by high levels of social deprivation. Our mission is to support and strengthen families, children and residents so they can improve the educational, health , social and employment aspects of their life. We do this by working in partnership with voluntary and statutory agencies, making available a range of services for the benefit of the community
Archbishop's Park Community Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfarePromote for public benefit the conservation, protection and improvement of the park. Advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the park. Promote social inclusion and well-being for the public benefit by working with people in Lambeth who are socially excluded.
Endure Mentoring
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, Social welfareEndure aim to change the lives of young people and ex offenders living in disadvantaged communities in South London through one-to-one and group mentoring. Through mentoring and support we aim to motivate, guide and assist young people from hard to reach backgrounds that are considered to be at risk of offending, socially excluded or in need of support.
Engage
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfareEngage, a rural charity in Wealden, provides socialisation opportunities for older vulnerable people at the TN22 club and dementia activities and carers' respite at the TN22 Plus club. Engage promotes social inclusion, health and wellbeing through the provision of lunch clubs, therapeutic activities and outings. Staff and volunteers are committed to combating loneliness and social isolation.
Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareSupporting older people in the Borough of Enfield; promoting healthy living and life-styles; encouraging community cohesion; reducing isolation among the older community; focussing on older peoples' issues and raising such issues with the Enfield Strategic Partnership. Organising regular meetings and events for orum members.
North Manchester Black Health Forum
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfareSupporting marginalised communities of North Manchester to be socially connected, remain healthy & independent by providng meaningful activities promoting well-being, reducing loneliness & social isolation. Raising awareness of people affected by Dementia with specific promoting dementia friendly communities. Volunteering opportunities to local people gain skills for employment
Tamworth Wellbeing And Cancer Support Centre
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareFOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY CANCER OR OTHER CHRONIC CONDITIONS, WE WELCOME FAMILY & FRIENDS TOO. VISITORS CAN SHARE THE UPS AND DOWNS, LAUGHTER AND TEARS WITH SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW IT FEELS BECAUSE THEY'VE BEEN THERE TOO. PROVING THAT CANCER NEED NEVER BE A LONELY EXPERIENCE WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT & VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION AND CHARITY, PROVIDING CARING & SUPPORT IN A HOMELY & FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.
50 Million Voices
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareI. PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION TO SUPPORT II. RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING ADULTS WHO STAMMER AMONGST EMPLOYERS, BOTH GENERALLY AND IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIAL EXCLUSION;III. PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, FORUMS, ADVOCACY, MENTORING AND GENERAL SUPPORT;IV. SHARING OUR EXPERTISE FREELY WITH LEADERS OF OTHER STAMMERING ORGANISATIONS INTERNATIONALLY