As the UK’s population rapidly ages, the issue of acute loneliness and social isolation is one of the biggest challenges facing our society. The Spitz CT wishes to address this need by developing work with frail and vulnerable older people living in institutional settings and at home alone within communities. Through the power of live music and working with talented, experienced musicians will aim to bring life and colour into their lives in a range of places. From the everyday settings of the street, to people’s front rooms, in church halls, schools and residential care homes. We will deliver a constantly evolving music programme that includes participatory, social, exploratory and performance strands.
Our aim is to assist veteran members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, with practical help and advice regarding (PTSD), War Pensions, Benefits, Housing, Medals, Funerals, And much more….
VoiceAbility empowers people with learning disabilities and mental health problems to bring about positive change to their own lives. We offer: Advocacy services - helping people to speak up for themselves and to make decisions about their lives Self-advocacy projects - self-advocacy based projects which enable people to develop valuable life skills Consultancy and Training - a team made up of people with learning disabilities who offer consultancy and training to various organisations around disability awareness We also work with people with dementia, physical and visual impairments and carers.
Communitas International doesn't do its own thing. We believe that partnership with existing indigenous, passionate, innovative organisations who are fighting poverty within their own society is the most effective and sustainable way to confront poverty and marginalisation.
STEPPS charity was set up to help student and professional dancers and dance teachers, by offering Mental Health First Aid Training to dance schools, dance companies and individuals, and free and reduced fee counselling sessions given by qualified counsellors who were trained performing artists.
Turning Point Scotland provides support to adults with complex issues such as learning disabilities, substance misuse, homelessness, mental health & criminal justice. We offer crisis intervention, housing support, care at home, community rehab, residential care and social enterprise.
Butterfly Giving is a charity dedicate to fighting teenage cancer. It was founder by Hannah Larkin, now 17 years old. It is inspired by the Butterfly Effect: 'It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can ultimately cause a typhoon half-way around the world.'
The prevention or relief of poverty, relief for those in need due to ill health, financial hardship, or other disadvantage
Our mission is to build communities that care for all people by strengthening and enriching the quality of life for individuals, families, and children; working to reduce poverty; and advocating for social justice.
Cornwall’s Climate Stories highlight both climate change impacts and the fantastic local businesses, researchers and pioneering individuals working to find solutions. We deliver school workshops and community events to get everyone on board with tackling the climate crisis - in Cornwall and beyond!