Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities

AVSED is a local charity working to prevent social isolation & loneliness for Aireborough (LS19 & 20) seniors by supporting happy, healthy & independent living. We provide activities (physical exercise, social & friendship, health groups inc dementia, inclusion & lunch club and trips) alongside services (transport, needs assessment, handyman, befriending, digital & home support).

We provide support for disadvantaged families with children up to eighteen years old. Volunteers visit their allocated families in their own home on a regular basis providing friendship, support & practical assistance. Group activities for parents & children are run in different venues & often in conjunction with other agencies. We also run a Child Contact Centre for absent parents.

The principal activities of the charity are to offer a free and confidential support service for women providing advice, information, counselling, volunteering and social activities and educational courses.

A fully inclusive sensory centre & social cafe for children & young people with disabilities & additional needs.The centre with social cafe offers a safe, stimulating environment, giving individuals, families, carers & groups chance toexplore & develop. Ideal for therapy, relaxation, education, friendship & fun. It provides a sensory room, soft play, groups, sessions & support groups.

Provide for children of Brixton an opportunity to access the sport of horse riding and also other related social activities.

Home-Start Hertfordshire is a charity that supports families throughout Hertfordshire and covers the boroughs ofBroxbourne, Dacorum, East Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire (excluding Royston), Stevenage, St Albans and WelwynHatfield. Home-Start Schemes offer support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in local communities.

Berkeley Books is a community run hub and library. It offers a wide range of activities and educational services to all the community and be a meeting place for clubs and other social events. It will continually expand its activities in line with community demand.

To achieve our aims, HMSC undertakes a number of key activities:- The provision of free, high quality immigration advice. - The provision of housing and welfare rights advice. - The provision of a hot meal and welcoming environment, allowing visitors to relax, socialise and build up their support networks. - Undertaking campaigning activities.

HOME-START OFFERS FREE SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP AND PRACTICAL HELP TO FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER FIVE WHO MAY BE UNDERGOING PRESSURES SUCH AS LONELINESS AND ISOLATION, DEPRESSION OR SEVERAL PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FAMILIES ARE VISITED REGULARLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY VOLUNTEERS WHO ALL HAVE EXPERIENCE OF PARENTING AND KNOW HOW HARD THINGS CAN BE.

ELAYS NETWORK IS A MULTI-PURPOSE CHARITY THAT SERVES AS MODEL ORGANISATION REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITIES OF WANDSWORTH AND LAMBETH SINCE 2003. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION. ADDRESSING INEQUALITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY. WHILE HELPING TO PROMOTE ACTIVE CITIZENS

Recruiting and training volunteers to visit families at home who have at least one child under 5 to offer support and friendship.

Support for marginalised people across Sheffield across the areas of legal advice, education, employability, community cohesion, social inclusion and reducing isolation. FCH works with people of all backgrounds, but has specialisms in working with BME communities - particularly those of Pakistani and Roma origin.

We deliver high standards of arts education within the community and encourage craftsmanship by supporting local arts groups, fostering lifelong learning and enhancing skills and comprehension. We foster social inclusion for the greater good, utilising the arts to prevent social exclusion and help individuals to integrate into society.

The objects of the Congregation are the advancement of religion in accordance with the customs, ceremony andtraditions of Orthodox Judaism. This is achieved by the operation of a synagogue and social events at theCongregation's premises, together with support for other Jewish and non- Jewish charities in accordance with Jewish law.

Provision of accommodation, care and companionship for senior citizens in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.

The activities of Upton Vale Baptist Church include regular public worship, prayer and bible study, evangelism and mission, nurture and growth of christian disciples, social action, support and encouragement of other charities, giving and encouraging friendship and pastoral care.

In short the main activities we will be doing are- running lunch clubs for older people- running play schemes during school holidays for deaf children- providing information, advocacy and advice- running deaf clubs and organising social activities

SUFC Trust works in 4 key areas. Health, Education, Social Inclusion and Sports Participation. Predominantly an activity provider the Trust also provides support and advice to many local people through the medium of sport. Working with varied age groups we provide football activities across North Lincolnshire. We also deliver sessions around healthy lifestyles, teambuilding & multi-sports.

Welcome Hubs, social events, exhibitions, festivals, ad hoc advice and support, English classes, translation/interpretation services to promote social inclusion and prevent discrimination for refugees, migrant workers and asylum seekers. We are currently seeking funding to deliver diversity and inclusion/hate crime/cultural awareness training across all Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics

Promoting equality and diversity, social inclusion and religious and racial harmony through providing information, advice and support to service users, service providers and wider community as well as undertaking research into key issues of importance and facilitating training and forums.

A mental health & wellbeing charity supporting people in Lancaster and District to improve their lives. We run a whole programme of social activities to suit all ages and abilities, personal development training, mentoring, talking therapies and out of hours Crisis Cafe which is for people who are in emotional distress and need to see someone immediately

Cartwheel Arts promotes social inclusion, cohesion, diversity and regeneration through community participation in vibrant, innovative, high-quality arts projects.

1.The advancement of the Christian Faith worldwide by encouraging people to acknowledge the providence of Lord Jesus, obey the will of God and be grateful to His benefits.2.The reduction of social challenges in the society through: (a) The anti-poverty and family empowerment schemes.(b) Helping to promote friendship and integration of members and residents within the community.

Entraide (Mutual Aid) supports asylum seekers and refugees in Solihull and the West Midlands. We help them to access benefits, housing, education, training and employment as well as providing befriending and other social activities. We also work to reduce poverty in Africa (especially in Dem Rep of Congo) in the fields of education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, etc.

We set up projects that bring people together across different ages, ethnicities, genders, cultural and social groups, develop new skills and promote cross-cultural friendship and understanding.We work with families, young people, individuals and communities from 29 countries speaking 19 different languages and provide a range of volunteer opportunities.