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Natural England

Amber is the Health and Environment Lead for Natural England covering Worcestershire, Warwickshire & Coventry, Birmingham & Solihull and the Black Country. Ambers role is to support connections between VCSEs, health practitioners, Community Wellbeing Roles, or local authorities interested in increasing the offer that nature-based activities can provide.

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Speaker : Debbie Roberts, Oakland Foundation Donations Co-Ordinator and Managing Director Ways Of Wellbeing (WOW) Ltd 

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Speaker : Debbie Roberts, Oakland Foundation Donations Co-Ordinator and Managing Director Ways Of Wellbeing (WOW) Ltd 

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Debbie has 25 years experience developing and managing organisations. She is passionate about developing community resources, particularly around tackling health inequalities. A Chartered Manager and a member of the Chartered Managers Institute. Also a qualified Social Worker , NLP Master Practitioner and qualified Coach. Completed Masters in Business and Organisational Psychology and became a Reiki Master. Now Managing Director of Ways of Wellbeing (WOW) Ltd providing a fusion of Psychology and Spirituality

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ONSIDE - Independent Advocacy in Worcestershire (onside-advocacy.org.uk)

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Wildgoose Rural Training is a care farm for adults and young people based in the heart of Worcestershire. Occupying a 42 acre site, comprising a 36 acre nature reserve and 6 acre care farm, we offer our students the chance to learn about horticulture, conservation, farming, arts and crafts, cooking, mechanics and animal care, connecting them with the outdoors, nature and all of the goodness that it brings.

Whilst with us our students benefit from person centred support provided by our award winning staff, enabling our students to achieve the best of their abilities for every project they work on.

Wildgoose Rural Training supports students from all backgrounds as well as those struggling with mainstream education. To find out more about us, please have a browse through our website and get in touch if you have any questions and we will do our best to help.

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Wildgoose Rural Training & Nature Reserve | Worcester

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Welcome! Wildgoose Rural Training Centre is currently a 6 acre smallholding and 36 acre Nature Reserve based in Worcester. We provide opportunities for all people interested in working with the land, nature and animals to get involved, receive training and have some fun. Learn More Today!

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Guest Speaker: Kim Sales, ICS Academy Director

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Guest Speaker: Kim Sales, ICS Academy Director

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Kim leads this ‘one stop shop’ for health and care workers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, who want to learn and grow….’ - the ICS Academy.

Our aim is to support you in your professional development; whether that’s by telling you about our current vacancies, upskilling you in your current role, or helping you on your way along a different career path all together. We do this by providing bespoke training courses in collaboration with our professional partners and the best part is, they are open to everyone!

There are many facets to The ICS Academy, including 7 Faculties that give guidance, training and professional opportunities across the broad spectrum of health and social care.

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Guest Speaker: Peter Rose, Tiller Research 

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Guest Speaker: Peter Rose, Tiller Research 

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Guest Speaker : Simon Trickett, Chief Executive NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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Guest Speaker : Simon Trickett, Chief Executive NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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Simon was previously the Chief Executive of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) a role he had held since 2018. Prior to that, Simon was Chief Executive of the four CCGs across the two counties and has also held Board roles in previous local NHS provider and commissioning organisations.

Simon led the local health and care system response in Herefordshire and Worcestershire throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, most recently leading the vaccination programme that saw the local area consistently achieve some of the highest uptake and vaccination rates across the country.

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Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

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Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

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Home | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

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Acquired Brain Injury Support Across Worcestershire

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Headway Worcestershire is a local and independent charity providing adults affected by acquired brain injury support across Worcestershire.

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Register for our FREE VCSE Learning Event - What is Social Value?

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Register for our FREE VCSE Learning Event - What is Social Value?

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VCSE information event - Social Value (1)

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Become a member of the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance

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Become a member of the Worcestershire VCSE Alliance

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Speaker: Julia Neal CEO Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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Speaker: Julia Neal CEO Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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Julia is an experienced health care professional with strong leadership, management and ambassadorial skills gained in acute health care, community and third sector settings. Solutions focused and passionate about transforming care by driving innovation, quality improvement and workforce development.

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Speaker: Esther Passingham, Worcestershire VCSE Strategic Lead 

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Speaker: Esther Passingham, Worcestershire VCSE Strategic Lead 

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Esther is passionate about developing and enhancing a stronger VCSE Sector within Worcestershire, supporting the sector to work together effectively to deliver excellent services.

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Worcestershire County Council is the county council for the non-metropolitan county of Worcestershire in England. Through regular engagement with residents, businesses and partners, Worcestershire County Council have developed four themes set out as key areas to deliver on: being open for business, supporting children and families, the environment and health and wellbeing.

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Sight Concern Worcestershire is the only charity dedicated exclusively to improving the lives of people with sight loss in the county and has been supporting people across the community since 1880.

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Sight Concern Worcestershire is your local charity dedicated to supporting blind and partially sighted people to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

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Evesham Adventure Playground Association values a play-based, environmentally-friendly local asset at the heart of the community for all children. We aim to support the community and give children, young people and families the space to have fun together in an environment that challenges and inspires the mind and body.

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Maggs Day Care Centre is a Worcestershire based charity that supports the homeless and vulnerable. Maggs Day Centre provides the basics, a lifeline to help people survive the worst of what life throws at them.

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We're a Worcestershire based charity that supports the homeless and vulnerable

Maggs Day Centre provides the basics, a lifeline to help people survive the worst of what life throws at them.

We operate through our two day centres in Worcester and Malvern, alongside our Clothing Project and Accommodation Project.

These are operated by our friendly and caring team, from our Support Workers to our Outreach team, we are committed to helping and mentoring all those who are ready to make changes, to start getting their lives back on track.

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Maggs Day Centre - A safe place for homeless people in Worcester

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Maggs Day Centre provides the basics, a lifeline to help people survive the worst of what life throws at them. We operate through our two day centres in Worcester and Malvern, alongside our Clothing Project and Accommodation Project.

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Worcester City PCN believe primary care should be easy to navigate, and tailored around the needs of our community. Formed in 2019 by the 10 GP practices in Worcester City, Worcester City PCN supports our community by building a network of providers across our local area.

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Since the NHS was created 70 years ago, the population has grown - and we are living longer. Many, however, are living with long-term physical and mental health conditions that mean they need to access their local health services more often.

To meet the needs of our changing population, GP practices work together with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local areas in groups of practices known as Primary Care Networks - or PCNs.

PCNs build on existing services, allowing for more proactive, personalised, better coordinated and more integrated health and social care for people closer to home.

Watch this video to find out more:

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Since the NHS was created 70 years ago, the population has grown - and we are living longer. Many, however, are living with long-term physical and mental health conditions that mean they need to access their local health services more often.

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Worcestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

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Worcestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

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Worcestershire Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a team of women, their families, midwives, doctors and professionals working together to review and contribute to the development of maternity services.

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County Wide

Maternity Voices Partnership

Worcestershire Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a team of women, their families, midwives, doctors and professionals working together to review and contribute to the development of maternity services.

We want to hear about your care during pregnancy, birth and after.

What was good?

What wasn't?

What could be better?

Feedback is collection by local women through email Worcestershire.MV@outlook.com, through our Facebook page, by phone 01527 454089/0744578509 or at one of the MVP meetings which are held at least four times a year.

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County Wide Maternity Voices Partnership Worcestershire Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a team of women, their families, midwives, doctors and professionals working together to review and contribute to the development of maternity services. We want to hear about your care during pregnancy, birth and after. What was good? What wasn't?

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Men's Sheds provide a place where men can get involved in community projects, pursue their hobbies, learn new skills or pass on their skills to others. A place that opens up new opportunities and where new friendships can emerge.

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Mens Shed Worcester : Find It Do It Worcester

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Mental Health Action Group Redditch (MHAGR) is dedicated to challenging the myths and the stigma associated with mental health, providing assistance where needed and lobbying accordingly for all.

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The idea of MHAGR was first discussed by our then chair Harriet and vice-chair Rebecca towards the end of 2012. They had been working alongside the Make A Difference group for a few months with the aim of getting action taken on the Bromsgrove Highway bridge where two men had tragically lost their lives that summer, sadly already a location where others had previously taken their lives. They both felt, whilst continuing to support Make A Difference, there was also a huge need in the borough for a focus on mental health as a whole. They decided to host a meeting at the end of May 2013 and invite along members of the public, as well as organisations with an interest.

To their delight more people attended than expected, all of whom had their own story to tell. It felt like a real step forward in terms of the stigma surrounding mental health, something we are determined to do our bit to erode. The evening highlighted the gaps in mental health awareness, provision and resources. It made them all the more certain a group needed to be formed in order to be a voice for people with mental health issues who are some of the most vulnerable in our town.

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MHAGR - Mental Health Action Group Redditch

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Mental Health Action Group Redditch (MHAGR) is a Redditch based charity dedicated to challenging the myths and the stigma associated with mental health, providing assistance where needed and lobbying to raise awareness.

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Your Support Services (YSS) are committed to helping young people and adults overcome adversity, and enable them to achieve independence. YSS promotes an organisational culture of adaptability, inclusion and support with teams of Support Workers and Volunteers based in local communities that aim to support children, young persons, adults or a families to look to a more hopeful future.

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Severn Arts, a thriving charitable arts company formed in June 2018, brings high quality music and arts to a wide range of people across Worcestershire. The charity lead Worcestershire's Music Education Hub, funded by Arts Council England, teaching music in all types of education settings, on our travelling Music Box and in our music groups, bands and orchestras which meet outside of school.

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Severn Arts, a thriving, charitable arts company since June 2018, brings high quality music and arts to a wide range of people across Worcestershire through innovative and creative partnership working.

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Citizens Advice South Worcestershire is an independent charity operating as part of the Citizens Advice Network. There are two main offices in Malvern Hills and Evesham, and a number of other outreach sites across the district. The service is also a member of the Worcestershire Advice Network.

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Citizens Advice South Worcestershire is an operating name of South Worcestershire Citizens Advice Bureau. A Private Limited Company Registered in England and Wales: Company Number 7881905. Registered Charity Number 1146772.

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South Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind (SWWM)

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South Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind (SWWM)

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South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind’s (formerly Springfield Mind) mission is “empowering individuals to access mental health and wellbeing support to thrive in their local communities.” For many people, SWW Mind plays a role that is both first and last; the first line of support and the last hope when other services aren’t responding.

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At WOW the focus is always about people’s wellbeing; whether it is coaching people through a life change or supporting them through times of challenge and growth.

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2020 was a year like no other and has affected people in many different ways. So many people have experienced loss; this could be loved ones or peoples jobs and livelihoods. Many people have been unable to say goodbye to loved ones in the way that they would want to. Going forward people are planning celebrations for life events; from weddings, vow renewals and baby naming ceremonies. People have gained different perspectives on life and are valuing connections with family and friends in a different way. Many people are seeking more purpose in their life and taking stock of what's important.

Becoming a Funeral and family celebrant was a natural transition for Deborah. Having lost both her mother and sister within five weeks of each other in 2018 she saw the work of a good celebrant and how important this person is to grieving families.

At WOW the focus is always about people's wellbeing; whether it is coaching people through a life change or supporting them through times of challenge and growth. This planned expansion of services through WOW brings together many years of experience of working with people at their most joyous but also their most sad times of their lives. Most importantly being able to connect with people and to 'walk' with them on their journey is truly a blessed place to be.

Deborah Roberts
Spiritual Wellbeing coach
Funeral and family celebrant

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Celebrant, Wellbeing Coach and Reiki Master | Staffordshire

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Deborah Roberts provides celebrant services for Weddings, Funerals and Baby Naming. Deborah is a qualified Reiki Master and Spiritual Wellbeing Coach based

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Citizens Advice Bromsgrove & Redditch are part of the National Citizens Advice Charity, working locally to offer free confidential advice and information. The service has specialist advisors who provide quality, independent advice, free of charge, to people who live and work in the Bromsgrove and Redditch areas. This advice covers a wide variety of issues including, benefits, debt, housing, work, family, discrimination, consumer issues and many more.

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We are part of the National Citizens Advice Charity, working locally to offer free confidential advice and information. We have specialist advisors who provide quality, independent advice, free of charge, to people who live and work in the Bromsgrove and Redditch areas.

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Worcestershire VCSE Alliance works alongside statutory agencies using our influence and insights to bridge the gap that exists between voluntary and public sectors, helping to improve public services to better meet the needs of our local population.

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Droitwich CVS are part of a national network for Councils of Voluntary Services and work locally to support, promote and develop local voluntary action. Established in 1985 Droitwich CVS aims to encourage a vibrant, strong and caring community.

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Established 1988. We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and develops community and voluntary action in the Droitwich Spa area.

Providing services that focus on the needs of the community,

How can we help you?

Room
Hire

We offer hire of our community spaces to charities, community groups, clubs and individuals. Our spaces are central location, with great accessibility for all.

Moving Forward runs a Community Fridge which enables residents and businesses to share surplus food and for anyone to help themselves to quality food that would otherwise be wasted.
Along with community events and activities;

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Droitwich CVS supports the community, offering a range of services that encourage positive wellbeing, independance and confidence.

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Young Solutions Worcestershire are a progressive infrastructure charity dedicated to keeping young people throughout Worcestershire safe and involved. Our work focuses on providing advice and training, supporting the work of our members, youth clubs, community groups, and other organisations with the well-being with children and young people at their core.

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Young Solutions Worcestershire are a progressive infrastructure charity dedicated to keeping young people throughout Worcestershire safe and involved. Our work focuses on providing advice and training, supporting the work of our members, youth clubs, community groups, and other organisations with the well-being with children and young people at their core.

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Young Solutions Worcestershire are a progressive infrastructure charity dedicated to keeping young people throughout Worcestershire safe and involved. Our work focuses on providing advice and training, supporting the work of our members, youth clubs, community groups, and other organisations with the well-being with children and young people at their core.

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Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service

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Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service

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Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service aims to prevent homelessness by empowering young people to reach their full potential. The service provides homeless young people with emergency accommodation in the homes of trained and approved volunteer hosts.

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Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service | Helping homeless young people

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Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service is a small, local charity that challenges and prevents youth homelessness.

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Worcestershire Welcomes Refugees is a network of people, organisations and community groups responding to the impact of war, totalitarianism and religious intolerance on refugees. We want to support those people who have been displaced from their country of origin to be able to live a meaningful and prosperous life in Worcester.

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Supporting people displaced by war

ABOUT US

Supporting people displaced by war

We are a network of people, organisations and community groups who have been appalled by the impact on fellow human beings by war, totalitarianism and religious intolerance. We want to support those people who have been displaced from their country of origin to be able to live a meaningful and prosperous life in Worcester.

WHAT WE DO

ITEM DONATIONS

Making sure that families arriving have the right items needed for living their lives

SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO ACCLIMATISE TO OUR SOCIETY

Imagine going to a country where you do not speak the language or understand what road signs mean, how to find work, how to find the right shops for you. We help people to access the right support and information.

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see"

Mark Twain

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Worcester Welcomes Refugee Community Group

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Worcester Welcomes: We are a network of people, organisations and community groups who have been appalled by the impact on fellow human beings by war, totalitarianism and religious intolerance. We want to support those people who have been displaced from their country of origin.

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Worcester Community Trust

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community hubs in the city of Worcester providing crucial facilities for community use, as well as activities and services that empower people of all ages.

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Worcester Community Action

Worcester Community Action aims to recruit volunteers on behalf of other organisations and offers a range of services to support groups to be sustainable and to provide excellent community services. Advice and support to local voluntary groups can include support with safeguarding, fundraising, and DBS checks.

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Worcestershire Association of Carers provides a range of information, advice and support to carers. It is an organisation run by carers for carers. The organisation supports anyone who provides unpaid support to a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental ill-health or substance misuse problems.

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Two Pennies Money Advice is an award-winning independent local money advice agency working in the county of Worcestershire from premises in Worcester. Two Pennies Money Advice aims to provide support and help to all people who are having problems with debt.

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The Monday Night Club is a social club for adults with a learning disability and autistic people. The Club is proud to be run by members, for members. Activities include football, Zumba sessions, music and dance.

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Do you like to socialise and have fun with your friends?

Join the Monday Night Club

A social club for adults with a learning disability and autistic people.

We are proud to be a club run by our members, for our members.

What do we do?

We enjoy social get togethers, discos, karaoke evenings, parties, talent shows, sports, games and many other fun activities and days out.

When is it?

We organise activities and events for you in the evenings and at weekends. Check our What's On pages often.

Where is it?

Monday evenings, 7 - 9.30pm, at Royal Porcelain Works,
Worcester WR1 2NE.

Wednesday Sports Club, 6 - 7.30pm, at Christopher Whitehead School,
Worcester WR2 4AF.

Thursday football, 5 - 6pm, at St Johns Sports Centre,
Worcester WR2 4LE.

MNC Saturday Kitchen, 11am - 2.30pm, at the DG DEN,
Worcester WR2 5QS.
Bring your carer, parents or friends too. Everyone is welcome.

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The Monday Night Club | A social club for adults with learning disabilities

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We are social club in Worcester for adults with a learning disability and/or autism. We are proud to be a club run by our members, for our members.

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The Eveson Trust

The Eveson Trust aims to fund applications for financial support from charitable organisations in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands who are involved with helping people with disabilities, mental health problems, children in need, older people, homeless people, hospitals hospices and towards medical research.

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St Pauls Hostel aims to help people live through homelessness in order to find a place where they belong. St Pauls Hostel offers a range of services including counselling, support, training and employment opportunities as well as the Housing First Pilot.

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At St Paul's we use trauma as a lens through which we look to understand why a person arrives at our door.

In our experience, trauma, often from early life relationships and often recurring is prevalent in many of the people who come to us for help.

We recognise the damage trauma can do to the character of a person and the negative effect it has on the choices they have. In reversing these effects we have learnt that trust is the essential ingredient.

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We Help People Live Through Homelessness.

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SpeakEasy N.O.W. is a self-advocacy charity run by people with learning disabilities who have lived experience. Speakeasy is based in Worcestershire with groups across the County and provides projects which help to ensure that health, social care and local government services, meet the needs of people with learning disabilities.

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Speakeasy N.O.W. is a self-advocacy charity run by people with learning disabilities who have lived experience. We are based in Worcestershire and run groups across the County.

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The Sandycroft Centre offers a wide range of services supporting the Redditch community. The Sandycroft Centre works with other agencies to provide local services to meet the needs of a diverse community through a ‘One-stop-shop’ approach.

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Roundabout is an Evesham based charity serving the local community. The charity aims to re-use household furniture and effects by receiving donated items from the public to distribute to those in need.

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**LATEST COVID-19 UPDATE**
Following the new England wide close down and restrictions put in place to reduce transmission of Covid-19 Roundabout temporarily closed down on Tuesday 5th January 2021. The shop will remain closed and no furniture collections will be undertaken until further notice.
Roundabout will continue to maintain a service in respect of furniture referrals for individuals and families in financial need. Referral agents please continue to submit requests for essential furniture via our website as normal.

Roundabout is an Evesham based charity serving the local community. We re-use household furniture and effects by receiving donated items from the public to distribute to those in need. Members of the public are welcome to visit our Warehouse and Shop at Blackminster Business Park. We rely on sales to support our work.

Supporting individuals and families since 1994

Redistributing furniture and household goods to those in need

Minimising waste and encouraging re-use of unwanted household articles

Removing 1,000s of tonnes of re-useable furniture from the waste system

Aiding local charities, CAB, Social Services and many others

Offering volunteering opportunities

Working in partnership with:

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Roundabout is an Evesham charity serving most of Worcestershire by recycling and re-using household furniture

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Rooftop Housing is a Housing Association which seeks to meet the housing needs of local residents living in South Worcestershire and North Gloucestershire. We are a value driven provider aiming to deliver a caring, inclusive and reliable service.

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Rooftop Housing Group | Housing Association | United Kingdom

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Rooftop Housing Group provide over 7,000 homes for affordable rent, shared ownership or outright sale throughout Worcestershire and North Gloucestershire.

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Redditch District Collaborative seeks to utilise the collective resources across Redditch to address health inequalities and improve population health to make health and wellbeing outcomes for the people of Redditch a reality.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. Place2Be provides mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

Why it's important

1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

50%

of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

Find out more about our work

How we help

Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Find out more

Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Find out more

Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Find out more

Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.

Glyn Ellis - Headteacher, Haslingden Primary School

My daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.

Parent

If you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.

Eight-year-old girl

Your support makes it possible

Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.

Make a donation

How you can help

Fundraise for us

Raise money to transform children and young people's mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.

Get fundraising inspiration

Take part in an event

Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.

Take on an event

Partner with us

See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.

Find out more

Our impact

In the last school year

6,901

pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.

33,327

pupils booked their own appointments o speak to our mental health professional.

After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be

76%

of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.

64%

of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.

75%

of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.

Place2Be: mental health support in schools

Hear from children and teachers about the impact of Place2Be.

News & blogs

Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern

Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people's mental health.

Read more

New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

Read more

The BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in North-West London

BAFTA and Place2Be team up to bring the BAFTA Roadshow to North-West London.

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Place2Be provides mental health counselling support and training to schools to improve the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, families, teachers and staff.

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Pershore Volunteer Centre supports local residents experiencing rural or social isolation and provides volunteering opportunities for individuals wanting to support their local community and improve the quality of life for themselves and other people.

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Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre for Volunteering & Community Transport

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Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club is a voluntary, charitable organisation whose objectives are to provide educational and leisure time activities and facilities to further the social welfare of young people and support charitable purposes in the local community.

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Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club is a voluntary, charitable organisation whose objectives are to provide educational and leisure time activities and facilities to further the social welfare of young people and support charitable purposes in the local community.

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Onside Advocacy currently work across Worcestershire & Herefordshire, providing a wide range of support services to ensure fairness and equality for all members of our community who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against.

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On side is a charity established in 1993, stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair manner.

We currently work across Worcestershire & Herefordshire, providing a wide range of support services to ensure fairness and equality for all members of our community who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against.

With your support, we can do more!

Volunteer

The involvement and commitment of volunteers is vital to the support we are able to offer to those using our services.

Our volunteers come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, contributing varied work and life experiences.

Find out more

Fundraise

Our aim is to finance our activities through a broad range of funding bodies to ensure we remain independent and to support long term sustainability. During an average twelve months we deliver services to around 8500 people and we could help so many moreif we had additional funds.

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Liam's Story

"Even though my circumstances at home haven't actually changed. My son is still very ill. I realized the other day, that I haven't had any panic attacks since about the second week of MoodMaster! I used to have them all the time.....and I mean all the time!! (Regularly.... Sometimes more than once a day). I haven't had even one recently! I'm feeling so much calmer and more in control. It [MoodMaster] really is making a huge difference to my life."
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Brandon's Story

Brandon had shared that he had a drink problem for 18 months before attending MM, due to his marriage breakdown - "I have learnt to master new skills to control my emotional state and outlook on life. I have made significant changes to my lifestyle since attending MoodMaster. I take more exercise, am more relaxed, address problems more logically, identify things that are out of my control and I cannot change."

Brandon reported that he had stopped drinking alcohol, used meditation to get to sleep and took himself for a 20 minute walk every day since attending MoodMaster.
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Discover Mix Cafe

Mix is all about people. Whether that is making sure our customers have the best service and produce possible, or that people facing disadvantage, who work in our café, get the right support to gain new skills and change their lives.

What is not to love about Mix? Delicious high quality homemade food and a café raising money to help the most disadvantaged people in Worcestershire.

WE TURN SMALL CHANGE INTO BIG CHANGE

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ONSIDE - Independent Advocacy in Worcestershire

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ONSIDE is a Worcestershire and Herefordshire based charity which supports vulnerable people disadvantaged by disability, mental ill health, learning difficulties.

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Trust provide Children’s Services and Community Services in Worcestershire, including running local community hospitals. We also provide Mental Health Services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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How can we help?

We provide Children's Services and Community Services in Worcestershire, including running local community hospitals. We also provide Mental Health Services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Our Services

Support for families and carers

We recognise and value the vital role that families and carers play in the health and wellbeing of the people they care for.
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Research and Development

We aim to maximise opportunities for patients, carers and staff to participate in research
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, alongside Better Meds, has been shortlisted for the Partnership of the Year award in the Health Tech News (HTN) awards. ...

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and The University of Worcester have forged a new partnership to advance health research in the region....

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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NewStarts is a Christian community re-use social enterprise, based in Bromsgrove, north Worcestershire. Newstarts aims to help people overcome the challenges and disadvantages that shape their lives and provides free furniture, emergency food and household supplies to families and individuals who are in greatest need either on low incomes or in financial crisis.

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We are a re-use social enterprise based in Bromsgrove

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Natural England is the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. Natural England conserve, enhance and manage the natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

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Natural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.

Latest news

Water companies' pricing review must deliver environmental gain

Natural England, the government's independent advisor on wildlife, today called on water companies to sharpen up their draft business plans to ensure that the Review of Water Pricing for the next five years (the PR09 Review) delivers on its potential to benefit the environment.

Dormice sleep again in the Yorkshire Dales

One of Britain's best loved, but most elusive mammals, even more rare in 2017 as recent studies suggest - the hazel dormouse - is back in the Yorkshire Dales National Park following a successful re-introduction project. It is 100 years since the creatures - made famous in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland - were last recorded in the Park.

A click in the ocean

From today, users of Google Earth can see the splendour and beauty of England's undersea landscapes thanks to a new layer available from Google Earth Outreach, which has an advanced layer this January. This layer has compelling video streams, photo galleries and stories, showcasing the network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around the world including a fascinating insight into life below English seas courtesy of Natural England.

Website availablity

Content on both english-nature.org.uk, e.g. SSSIs, NNRs, LNRs, and the walks and rides on cwr.defra.gov.uk have been restored.
However, we are still working to bring online Species Licensing back up. For information and advice please call the Wildlife Management & Licensing Service Enquiry Line on 0845 601 4523 or email wildlife@naturalengland.org.uk.
Learn more about how conservation of wildlife is effected by your garden bench choices here.

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Malvern Hills District Council provide services for over 75,000 residents in the district and aims to provide excellent services, whilst meeting and supporting the needs of local residents.

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KEMP Hospice offers care and support to patients, families and carers who are experiencing life-limiting illness and bereavement. KEMP’s specialist support and person-centred care is for everyone, no matter their life-limiting condition. Services include Day Hospice Care, Family Support and Bereavement Services.

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Kidderminster & District Youth Trust deliver youth clubs, one to one support and educational support programmes from Kidderminster Youth House. The Trust also works in the community through the KDYT Youth Bus, attending community events, and through working with local schools, charities, colleges and other great organisations.

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KDYT Kidderminster & District Youth Trust

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KDYT Kidderminster & District Youth Trust has been supporting and empowering young people since 1966, find out more about the amazing services we have available for young people and the community.

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Jigsaw offers relatives, families, friends and carers  of people who suffer from a range of mental health issues support and someone to talk to, practical advice and useful information.

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We're here for you. Don't feel isolated. Get sign-posted to the right help, and share your problems and experiences in complete confidence.

Our support group has now been running successfully since 1996.

It's a place where people can give and receive both emotional and practical support, and to exchange information.

You can read more about our group and see FAQs here.

Guest Speaker: TBC Geraldine Road📌 ctions, Find out how to join us online
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Subscribe to our newsletter to be kept informed of future meetings.

Be kept up-to-date with other news and useful information with our newsletter: and like our Facebook page.
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Jigsaw - Worcestshire Mental Health Relative & Carer's Support Group

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Promoting the knowledge of mental health issues and delivering empowered relatives and carers, in a confidential and supportive environment.

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is responsible for improving health outcomes for our local population, reducing health inequalities, and supporting broader social and economic developments that benefit the health and wellbeing of people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System

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Integrated Care Board :: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System

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Working in partnership across health and care, the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB), or known simply as NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire, will support improvements in the health and wellbeing of people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Healthwatch Herefordshire is an independent statutory organisation working to improve the standards of patient care. We listen to peoples views and experiences giving the public, patients and users of health and social care services in Herefordshire a voice. Home | Healthwatch Herefordshire

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The rising cost of living can have an impact on your mental and physical health. There are many national and local services in Herefordshire that can provide advice and support.

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Fighting With Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ Veterans, service personnel and their families. Fighting With Pride: The LGBT+ Military Charity

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Fighting With Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ Veterans, service personnel and their families - in particular those most impacted by the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to January 2000.

We are proud of the achievements of our serving LGBT+ personnel. They serve in every part of the Armed Forces and are supported at every level of command.

In stark contrast, and despite the passing of over 20 years since the 'gay ban' was finally lifted, no attempt has been made to support the recovery of the thousands of LGBT+ service personnel dismissed or forced from service prior to 2000.

We want to connect service charities and organisations to those LGBT+ veterans who have been left behind.

The Journey Home | Making Connections | Building Bridges

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Fighting With Pride: The LGBT+ Military Charity

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We are a military charity that supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+Veterans, service personnel and their families - in particular those most impacted by the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to January 2000.

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Community First is a community development organisation in Herefordshire and Worcestershire specialising in providing high quality advice and support to community groups and organisations, to help them grow and meet the needs of the communities they serve. Home | Community First Here (comfirst.org.uk) Community First Herefordshire and Worcestershire | Malvern | Facebook

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Community First is going through a exciting period of development and change which will lead to better support for all our communities.

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Community Action Malvern & District is a local charity that aims to prevent older and disabled people becoming isolated and lonely. Community Action helps to bring local voluntary groups together so that they can share their specialist knowledge. Community Action Malvern

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Update: Please note Community Action will never phone clients to ask for personal details. Community Action is a local charity that works extremely hard to prevent older and disabled people becoming isolated and lonely. If you live

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Bromsgrove and Redditch Network has been supporting volunteers and community organisations across Bromsgrove and Redditch for over 25 years. We’re the voice of the voluntary sector, support local communities, and help with networking, information, funding and volunteering. Bromsgrove and Redditch Network | Working for the voluntary sector (barn.org.uk)

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We're a network that's been supporting volunteers and community organisations across Bromsgrove and Redditch for over 25 years.

We're the voice of the voluntary sector, support local communities, and help with networking, information, funding and volunteering. We're the local Council for Voluntary Service and run the for Bromsgrove and Redditch. We also run the BURT community minibus across Bromsgrove District.

How can we help?

Volunteer Centres are accredited by NAVCA. You can find out more about the accreditation .

Bromsgrove and Redditch Network is a Registered Charity, Number 1122980. We're also a Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Registration Number 5814032.

For information about Privacy & Data Protection click here.

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We're a network that's been supporting volunteers and community organisations across Bromsgrove and Redditch for over 25 years. We're the voice of the voluntary sector, support local communities, and help with networking, information, funding and volunteering. We're the local Council for Voluntary Service and run the Volunteer Centre for Bromsgrove and Redditch.

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British Red Cross is an international charity committed to helping those most in need both in the UK and abroad. The charity works with volunteers to help support people in crisis and our first aid training supports the British Red Cross' aim to save lives, prevent and reduce suffering and increase the wellbeing and resilience of people in the UK and across the world. The British Red Cross | Worldwide Humanitarian Charity

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The British Red Cross | Worldwide Humanitarian Charity

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The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.

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Bonterre CIC is a Community Interest Company providing land-based alternative education programmes, skills workshops and wellbeing sessions on a rural small holding just outside Worcester. Bonterre

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Behind the Smile is a charity that aims to support and help those bereaved by suicide and to support others overcome the stigma associated with mental health issues by offering practical face to face support. Behind the Smile

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"Bringing people together to have their unspoken words......... and feelings heard.............." "Sometimes what we need is not a solution or well-meaning advice, .........but simply to have someone listen to us ..............while we tell our story; We listen to understand not to reply" Need help? Our Aims Read our story Behind the Smile is a charity...

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Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills is a local, independent charity working in the Worcester & Malvern Hills community to support older people, their families and their carers with the aim of helping every older local resident to love later life. Welcome to Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills

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Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills is a independent local charity providing services, activities and support to older people in Worcester and Malvern Hills.

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Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is a local charity that strives to support older people, their families and carers. Our aim is to make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older. Welcome to Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire

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Let us help you extend your support network by assisting the older people you care about with light housework, shopping, attending appointments, keeping the garden tidy and DIY tasks up to date, somewhere to turn to with a Dementia diagnosis, accredited advice on financial and legal support available, befriending, social activities, and much more. Contact us to learn how you can free up valuable quality time together.

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help for older people in herefordshire & worcestershire

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Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is an independent charity offering support and services to older people across the two counties.

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Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest

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Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest

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Age UK Bromsgrove Redditch & Wyre Forest is a local, independent charity which supports older people, their families and carers across North Worcestershire. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to promoting wellbeing and independence for people who are over 50. Welcome to Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest

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Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest is an independent charity working across North Worcestershire to offer support and services to older people. Find out more about us.

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Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire is committed to improving the lives of people in Herefordshire & Worcestershire through the power of physical activity and sport and focuses on being part of a forward thinking, national network of Active Partnerships. Home - Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire (activehw.co.uk)

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Action for Children

Action for Children seek to protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support as well as campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

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Safe and happy childhoods

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

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We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives

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Community Services Directory

The Community Services Directory helps you to find the essential support that you need in your area. The Directory contains details about local groups and services that can make a difference to local people.

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Big Quality Conversation

Patients, their families and carers are being asked to share what matters most to them when they are in Worcestershire’s hospitals, to help inform plans for further improving patient experiences in the future. We really want to hear your voice and find out your views as part of our survey. If you are interested the survey can be taken at https://surveyhero.com/c/ke9egvcj until the end of March.

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Guest Speaker: Ed Mayo, CEO of Pilotlight

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Guest Speaker: Ed Mayo, CEO of Pilotlight

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Ed Mayo is the Chief Executive of Pilotlight. Ed has been recognised for his leadership in the field by the World Economic Forum and has a  distinguished track record of non-profit leadership in civil society, including as CEO of Co-operatives UK, New Economics Foundation and National Consumer Council.

Pilotlight is a charity that amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world. Since 1996, Pilotlight has be instrumental in helping over 1,000 charities who tackle social disadvantage to ignite change that lasts.

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Roving vans will be travelling across Worcestershire to provide local healthcare services to patients closer to home. Visit the van in the Assembly lunch break!

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System

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Worcestershire Outreach Programme :: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System

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Keynote Speaker: Alex Boys, Deputy CEO of NAVCA

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Keynote Speaker: Alex Boys, Deputy CEO of NAVCA

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Alex Boys is the Deputy Chief Executive of Navca. Alex has extensive experience in local infrastructure, and funding bodies, local authorities and organisational development support, funding advice and partnership development.  Alex was previously the Chief Executive of a West Midlands-based VCSE infrastructure organisation.

Alex joined NAVCA in April 2020 and NAVCA are the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action. NAVCA are the national membership body specifically for local infrastructure organisations in England.

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Lunchtime Wellbeing Session with Dancefest : Seated Stretch!

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Lunchtime Wellbeing Session with Dancefest : Seated Stretch!

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Dancefest

Dancefest ensure that people’s lives in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are as culturally rich and inspirational as in any of our major cities. Dancefest aims to collaborate with people; in schools, in communities, on the streets and in rural spaces – raising local cultural ambition and transforming people’s lives through the power and joy of dance.

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Worcestershire VCSE Assembly 2023