Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

To provide for the relief of mental distress and the resulting suffering and isolation, experienced by women and girls (including, but not limited to, as a result of sexual abuse or violence) by the provision of information, advice and assistance.

ACMHS is a community based organisation providing free confidential and culturally appropriate services to African and African Caribbean people suffering from mental ill health. Main activities are assessment and management of care, Mental health services, IAPT, CBT, Advocacy, Volunteering, Carers Group, Student Placement, Advice and Support, Counselling, Drop-ins, Befriending/peer support

We are committed to empowering adults impacted by homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion to build healthier, happier, and more purposeful futures. We provide vital support through our Rough Sleeper Surgeries, Community Hub, Foodbank, and Veggie Patch offering practical help, structured support, activities, programs and partnerships that develop resilience, recovery, and lasting independence.

The charity promotes the care, resettlement and rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders, in particular those over the age of 50, through the provision of support services, advocacy, financial advice and mentoring. It aims to enable them to take control of their lives and remain free from offending and prevent them from being socially excluded.

Age UK Devon's mission is to improve the lives of older people in Devon through delivering services that: * Increase independence*Tackle loneliness & isolation*Improve health & wellbeing*Make the most out of life*Provide benefit advice*Access local services*Support families & carers

Promoting among young people the prevention of crime and the saving of lives by educating and raising awareness concerning issues of serious violence, the negative effects of carrying or using a weapon and the positive effects of surrendering weapons, supporting them to contribute positively within their community and addressing the effects of vulnerability and social exclusion.

Snowdrop Project exists to empower survivors of human trafficking to live lives that are no longer defined by their past and we work to reduce the risk of those vulnerable to this crime.We provide support to survivors through 1:1 caseworking, befriending and community activities to empower survivors to live independently.

ICC works with the Irish and Irish Traveller communities, through offering professional and culturally sensitive services. We offer support around accommodation, homelessness, offending, physical and mental health, low income, drug and alcohol use, social and cultural isolation, training and employment. We operate in Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire

PADDOCK LEARNING CENTRE TARGETS THOSE WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED.ESOL CLASSES FOR PERSONS FROM ETHNIC MINORITIES. SUPPORTS REDUCTION OF SOCIAL ISOLATION THROUGH FAITH GROUPS AND OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES.MAINTAINS AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTARY GROUPS IN THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

We provide accessible, affordable and safe transport and support services to people who have difficulties using conventional modes of transport or are socially isolated, and work with local authorities, and other charitable, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations for the benefit of the individuals and groups in community, across the Fenland, Huntingdonshire and East Cambridgeshire areas.

The charity tackles homelessness in Brighton and Hove. This includes an outreach to people who are street homeless, a drop-in advice service, and supported accommodation. The charity also runs a befriending service for women and a schools project.

Chapeltown CAB has a central role in tackling injustice, reducing poverty and social exclusion, and enabling people to realise their full potential. Our advice services provide the impetus for local people to understand and realise their rights. By pressing for change in social policy we help many more.

CSNW provides One to one support, Community groups, Telephone befriending, Counselling,Therapeutic Interventions, Training courses,One to one coaching / mentoring and Signposting to specialist services

The principal activity of the Society is the provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely & frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and prinicples of The Abbeyfield Society.

The promotion of: - social inclusion amongst LGBTI people by preventing them from becoming socially excluded and relieving the needs of those who are- equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status;and advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity.

HOME-START NOTTINGHAM PROVIDES HOME-VISITING SERVICE OFFERING SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP TO PARENTS WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER 5 YEARS WHERE THEY ARE EXPERIENCING STRESS, ISOLATION AND/OR ILLNESS.VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE PARENTS ARE RECRUITED AND TRAINED BY QUALIFIED AND PAID STAFF BEFORE BEING MATCHED TO FAMILIES. HOME-START NOTTINGHAM COVERS NOTTINGHAM CITY, RUSHCLIFFE, GEDLING, BROXTOWE AND ASHFIELD

Provision of community transport services for those who cannot access normal buses or are unable to access educational establishments due to rural isolation. Accessible vehicles providing transport for elderly and disabled clients including special needs school children.

Prevention and relief of poverty through the provision of impartial debt advice to members of the public Advancement of the education of the public in the subject of debt and personal financial management Assistance and support of the development and use of financial products to provide relief to those in need by reason of financial hardship, social exclusion and other disadvantages.

The core purpose of Age UK Dorchester is to support older people to live in their own homes for as long as they want and ensure that the voices of older people in North, South and West Dorset are collectively and individually heard and responded to. We offer a range of services including homesupport, handyperson, information and advice, befriending, social activities and dementia therapy.

LGBT mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support services, incl. counselling, crisis prevention & intervention support, workshops, support groups, events, and youth, schools & befriending programmes, plus LGBT voice, consultation, awareness raising, education programmes, and training services to professionals, education services, non-profit, public health & corporate sectors.

My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including; information, support, equipment, advice, befriending, peer support, arts and sport, are designed to promote confidence and independence and reduce isolation and loneliness for people living with sight loss.

Promoting the well-being of the older people of Essex by assisting those who are need of help and support due to reasons of ill health, social exclusion or other disadvantages. Essex Home Help service provide a first class, compassionate and professional service, tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

Run by local people for local people the organisation is truly resident-led and helps tackle social exclusion issues across local neighbourhoods, helping to relieve poverty, ill health and disadvantage through advocacy, education, personal development, volunteering, self help initiatives, active community projects, partnership working and community organising, and operate from four venues.

The objects of the charity are the prevention or relief of poverty in Leicester and Leicestershire by providing support, advice and accommodation to homeless or socially isolated individuals or families, and by supporting other voluntary, faith or community organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Llanelli Mind has provided services since 1986 to local people. We are affiliated to Mind nationally. We deliver services locally and more widely across Carmarthenshire, providing advice, and therapeutic services to people experiencing poor mental health & wellbeing, Carers & families. We campaign and influence the provision of mental health and social care services locally and nationally.