Gloucestershire charities who need help
Below is a list of Gloucestershire charities who need help. If you are a Gloucestershire business who would like to support a Gloucestershire charity, any of them listed below would love to hear from you and discuss how you can work together. We would love to know about any successful 'matches' to enter into our 'Hall of Charitable Fame' and who knows, one day you may be entering our awards too! ( Note: ANY Gloucestershire charity can request to be listed here, even if they are a part of a national charity. The awards are however only for individual Gloucestershire charities.)
Name of Charity
Stroud Valley Scout Group
Your Name
Anne-Marie Delrosa
Your Email
annemaried222@gmail.com
Your Registered Charity Number
800449
Your Website Address
www.stroudvalleyscouts.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://www.facebook.com/StroudValleyScouting/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Scouting group that runs a community centre
What kind of help do you need?
We have launched an ambitious project to build a new scouting and community centre, we would like help with grant applications, and organising a launch event.
Name of Charity
IT Schools Africa
Your Name
Jenny Evans
Your Email
jenny@itschoolsafrica.org
Your Registered Charity Number
1146157
Your Website Address
www.itschoolsafrica.org
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
www.twitter.com/itschoolsafrica
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
IT Schools Africa is a UK-registered charity operating in Africa and the UK with a common vision to transform lives through access to e-Learning.
What kind of help do you need?
We need help with fundraising as we are a very small team.
We always need volunteers in our office and warehouse.
We collect donations of computers and laptops from schools and businesses to be refurbished, upgraded to be used in social and educational projects in the UK and Africa.
We need help to spread the word that we offer a safe and secure IT disposal service.
Name of Charity
South Cerney Playgroup
Your Name
Claire Ryall
Your Email
scplaygroupcommittee@gmail.com
Your Registered Charity Number
301614
Your Website Address
www.southcerneyplaygroup.com
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://www.facebook.com/South-Cerney-Pre-school-Playgroup-248165635219326/
https://twitter.com/SouthCerneyPlay
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Preschool Playgroup - Early Years education
What kind of help do you need?
Volunteers for help with maintenance/repair
Volunteer help at events
Heating system maintenance/repair
Admin support
Web support
Gardeners
Equipment/toy donations for outdoor and indoor play
Anything else you want to tell us?
We are a charity and run by a management committee of volunteer parents. These parents work with our dedicated staff to provide early years education and childcare for 50 children aged 2 years 9 months to 4.
We aim to promote learning through play and have an aim to aid the transition from home to school, in a caring environment.
We are facing rising costs associated with the 30 hours funding and increased (and increasing) staff costs.
Our parent management committee works hard to raise additional funds to support the Playgroup and be able to buy new items
Name of Charity
Goals Beyond Grass
Your Name
Patrick Cleal
Your Email
patrick@goalsbeyondgrass.co.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1167624
Your Website Address
www.goalsbeyondgrass.co.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://twitter.com/GoalsBG
https://www.instagram.com/goalsbeyondgrass/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/10788245/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WMU_CsuMsTVdBfFBFicvg
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Helps disabled children to engage in social and physical activity.
What kind of help do you need?
Goals Beyond Grass always needs volunteers time to us is as important as money!
Skills, ideas for fundraising or support running sessions or transporting people / equipment around.
Of course cash is great, our primary activity is Powerchair Football and this is an expensive sport. A standard chair costs approx - £3500 - £4000 a sports specific chair with adaptations for small children is £5000 plus!
Name of Charity
National Star
Your Name
Sally Gillespie
Your Email
sgillespie@nationalstar.org
Your Registered Charity Number
220239
Your Website Address
www.nationalstar.org
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
www.twitter.com/thenationalstar
https://www.facebook.com/nationalstar
https://www.instagram.com/thenationalstar
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
National Star supports young people with complex disabilities to realise their aspirations and goals.
What kind of help do you need?
General Fundraising event support
We need marshalls, registration, set up and pack down, cheering on participants at various fundraising events throughout the year.
We need help manning fundraising stalls for us at community events such as Midsummer in Montpellier for a few hours.
I'm a Charity Who Needs Help (Gloucestershire).
Name of Charity
Abbeyfield Gloucestershire
Your Name
Nikki Browning
Your Email
nikki.browning@abbeyfieldglos.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
00643334
220611
Your Website Address
www.abbeyfield.com/gloucestershire
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://www.facebook.com/AbbeyfieldGlos/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
We provide high quality living for older people in Gloucestershire
What kind of help do you need?
We really need help with:
Social Media - having just launched our Facebook page we don't know how best to capitalise on it, ie use Facebook's advertising, etc.
Marketing - guidance on how best to sell ourselves, so that we can reach more elderly people letting them know about our service - as we are discovering we are the best kept secret!
Fundraising - residents love to help with fundraising. It means we can take them on more social outings and also raise the profile at the same time.
Volunteers/trustees - we are always keen to hear from anyone who wishes to join us as a volunteer or trustee.
Anything else you want to tell us?
We are grateful for any help as we are a small charity.
I'm a Charity Who Needs Help (Glos).
Name of Charity
GDA
Your Name
Gemma Sills
Your Email
gemma.sills@gda.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1015937
Your Website Address
www.gda.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/
https://twitter.com/glosdeaf
https://www.instagram.com/gdadeaf
https://www.youtube.com/user/GDAGlosDeaf
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
GDA supports people living with deafness across Gloucestershire
What kind of help do you need?
With the new GDPR regulations coming in to play on 25th May, we'd really appreciate some support to ensure we are fully compliant with the new regulations, in particular producing an audit map and or, answering questions to specific GDPR questions.
UPDATE: In a direct response to this request, sponsors Jelf have organised a FREE GDPR event for all Local charities to attend. Click here for more details: http://www.localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk/gdpr-event.html
I'm a Charity Who Needs Help (Glos)
Name of Charity
Barn Owl Centre
Your Name
Vincent Jones
Your Email
info@barnowl.co.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1097410
Your Website Address
www.barnowl.co.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://twitter.com/BarnOwlCentre
https://www.facebook.com/barnowlcharity/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
The Barn Owl Centre is a specialised charity that focuses on Owl & Bird of Prey Welfare, Community Education/Wellbeing & Conservation
What kind of help do you need?
We are looking at re-structuring which will mean looking at forming an Advisory board of business people plus re-looking at strengthening the board of trustees.
We are looking to partner with organisations & businesses that put happiness before profits.
We are looking for help on bringing forward & to develop a unique Owl Rehab Centre that can offer a safe zone for people who struggle where they can re-gain confidence & self-a-steam to live a brighter life.
Business skills that can bring the Barn Owl Centre forward with the facilities it requires with the help of grant funding, not funds from their business profits.
The above is a big ask because we are looking to re-group, re-evaluate & restructure to align our charity to a changing society
Anything else you want to tell us?
Our charity is very specialised in the rehabilitation of Owls & Birds of Prey that have come from the Pet Trade, some mistreated & some passed from pillar to post as unwanted pets. When dealing with trauma & mental health issues in birds, we've created an Owl charity that can reverse a situation where sanctuary birds can live & learn to re-trust people again. We operate in similar ways as people organisations that work with people who have also suffered abuse or neglect.
Name of Charity
Carers Gloucestershire
Your Name
Gail Mattocks
Your Email
g.mattocks@carersgloucestershire.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1110529
Your Website Address
www.carersgloucestershire.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
www.facebook.com/carersglos
www.Twitter.com/carersGlosShire
https://www.linkedin.com/company/18487131/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
We strive for a better life for unpaid carers in Gloucestershire
What kind of help do you need?
We are keen to meet people who are looking for a challenge by taking part in a marathon, half marathon or cycle ride to raise money to make life better for unpaid carers in Gloucestershire. It's a great way to get fit, beat your personal and do something extraordinary.
Anything else you want to tell us?
There are about 63,000 Carers in Gloucestershire
Nearly 12,500 of these care for over 50 hours per week.
About 45% of carers have given up work to care.
Over 60% of carers experience depression because of their caring role.
Around 50% of carers are struggling financially with many facing poverty
Name of Charity
Sunflowers Suicide Support
Your Name
Abbie Warren
Your Email
glos.sunflowers@outlook.com
Your Registered Charity Number
1177266
Your Website Address
www.sunflowerssuicidesupport.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GlosSunflowers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlosSunflowers/?ref=bookmarks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glos.sunflowers/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Suicide Prevention and Suicide Loss Support
What kind of help do you need?
We are a new charity in need of financial support or use of facilities.
As part of the charity’s push to prevent suicides in Gloucestershire we deliver two-day interactive workshops in suicide first aid.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
We desperately need financial support to host three more workshops locally. We also need venues to deliver the workshop.
We also provide support post loss and have support packs that are sent to families, offering guidance and support. Already a number of these packs have been required. These packs come in various sizes with person centred literature and information.
We need help to fund these as we need to start paying for the leaflets included.
We also deliver Grief recovery courses. This is an educational programme offered to families and individuals post loss. Helping deal with unresolved emotions that can lead to incomplete grief recovery. The programme runs over 6 weeks and is offered as part of our post loss support.
Again we need financial support to offer regular grief recovery courses locally to those bereaved by suicide and suitable venues to offer said courses.
We are in the process of planning a local support group for families to come together post loss. We are keen to have access to professionals at this group. We are looking for volunteer counsellors/art therapists/relaxation and mindfulness to help those experiencing the trauma of suicide. We are also keen to secure a regular venue.
We also need two laptops to run our ASIST Training and to help with running the charity.
Anything else you want to tell us?
In September 2016 the unimaginable happened. Our beautiful, funny, charismatic younger brother took his own life. Pete was 29 and a talented young artist, planning to pursue a career in teaching. Pete was part of a close supportive family and loved so very, very dearly. Pete’s death came as a huge shock to his family and friends impacting on so many lives. He became acutely unwell very quickly and as his family, we never dreamed life would take us on this path.
Following Pete’s death we were blessed to have support from our friends, loved ones and our faith. However, the pain and turmoil were unbearable. The questions, the guilt, the confusion. People and their kindness kept turning our faces to the light, encouraging us to stand in the sun, when the sunshine was gone.
When someone dies by suicide the trauma for those left behind is immense. Unknowingly; families must undergo case reviews, inquests, and coroners courts; as well as organising funerals, and legal affairs. This can be daunting and confusing. Our experience was one of very little support. When this is over, all that is left is a gaping hole. A missing person, and a whole heap of feelings that can leave grievers feeling totally stuck and unresolved. Resulting in physical and emotional pain, anxiety, sickness, depression and in the worst cases further suicides.
From all this sprouted SUNFLOWERS. A charity that aims to raise awareness of suicide, letting people know it is ok to talk. We are listening.
Name of Charity
GL Communities
Your Name
Sue Cunningham
Your Email
suec@glcommunities.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1134656
Your Website Address
www.glcommunities.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
http://www.twitter.com/GL_Communities
http://www.facebook.com/glc.matson
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
We provide services in advice and advocacy, education and employability, soical inclusion and well-being and community economic development
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
1-25
What kind of help do you need?
We need support to put in our marketing strategy around running campaigns - departments
producing good quality leaflets and social media
Telling the stories and capturing really good photos that help tell that story
Anything else you want to tell us?
We are a small organisation with a big heart
We have sub group made up of board, staff and volunteers
We play to our strengths from within the organisation and hope that this will help us to build up the same around our marketing and promotion
Name of Charity
Together In Matson
Your Name
Vanessa Worrall
Your Email
Togetherinmatson@redwellcentre.co.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1111554
Your Website Address
www.togetherinmatson.co.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
www.facebook.com/TogetherinMatson
https://twitter.com/together_matson
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Youth and community project for all ages and abilities
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
1-4 staff (only 1 full time - all others part time)
What kind of help do you need?
Building - outside work including car park
Gardening - Knowledge of how we could make it better
Marketing - strengthening our brand, making us stand out and memorable for funders and users
I.T knowledge - To upgrade our website and teach staff to engage with it without being scared!!
Report writing skills - To record outcomes and outputs correctly to ensure the work that we do is recorded for all to see.
Anything else you want to tell us?
Together In Matson has been running for 22yrs working with all ages and abilities in Gloucester's largest social housing estate.
We run on very little funding but our impact is felt by many people who have need of our services.
We have social, physical activity, well-being groups as well as young people's development sessions.
We are an 'out of the box' thinking project that has an enthusiastic, energetic staff team. Our ethos is to engage people to help them achieve an all round happier lifestyle.
Name of Charity
Gloucestershire Bundles
Your Name
Dawn Dolphin
Your Email
Gloucestershirebundles@yahoo.co.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1172833
Your Website Address
Www.gloucestershirebundles.org
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Gloucestershire-Bundles-128704903893716/about/
www.Twitter.com/glosbundles
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Provides essentials to families in need across Gloucestershire
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
Max 10 volunteers
What kind of help do you need?
Volunteers
Fundraising
Applying for grants
Marketing
Anything else you want to tell us?
We are a small self funding charity run purely by volunteers. We are looking to expand and would love more volunteers to join our team
Name of Charity
Orchard Trust
Your Name
Tina Baker
Your Email
tina.baker@orchard-trust.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
801122
A contact phone number
01594861137
Your Website Address
www.orchard-trust.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/orchardtrust
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OrchardTrust
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Support the involvement, independence and development of people with disabilities
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
190
What kind of help do you need?
We would like help with admin in our main office. There are also roles available within our homes with the service users to enhance their activities and roles on our smallholding working with the animals
Anything else you want to tell us?
Volunteers will need to complete a DBS and training
Name of Charity
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Your Name
Jane Dyer
Your Email
jane@glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1090289
A contact phone number
0782 801 6857
Your Website Address
glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
@glosyoungcarers - Twitter
@GloucestershireYoungCarers - Facebook
Gloucestershire Young Carers - LinkedIn
@glosyoungcarers - Instagram
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
vulnerable young people
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
22
What kind of help do you need?
Support from the traditional bucket collections, running our tearooms, fundraising event, micro volunteering such as planning social media campaigns and reviewing videos etc, through to professional support such as developing our Corporate Partner Agreement document and Sponsorship Proposal Document.
Anything else you want to tell us?
We support children and young people whose lives are affected by having illness or disability in a family member. We aim to offer them opportunities to take a break from their 'adult-sized' caring roles. We encourage their aspirations and help them to achieve in spite of their caring tole.
I'm a Charity Who Needs Help (Glos)
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Name of Charity
The Family Haven
Your Name
Debbie Nevin
Your Email
debbie@thefamilyhaven.com
Your Registered Charity Number
1088622
A contact phone number
01452 528692
Your Website Address
www.thefamilyhaven.com
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefamilyhaven.gloucester
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFamilyHaven
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-family-haven/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
The Family Haven is a day centre for vulnerable families with children under five in Gloucestershire. We give them and safe, friendly place to come during the day where we help them take control of their chaotic lives.
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
7 full time and 5 part time staff
What kind of help do you need?
This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary in August and will be launching a new logo and image.
We need help with our Word Press website and need to update it to fit the new image, either with stylesheet changes for a quick fix, or a whole new theme if someone has the skills to build that for us.
Name of Charity
Gloucester Rugby Community Charity
Your Name
Helen Chu
Your Email
helenchu@gloucesterrugby.co.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1165303
A contact phone number
07860924035
Your Website Address
www.gloucesterrugbycommunitycharity.co.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
www.twitter.com/gr_communitydpt
https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterRugbyCommunityCharity/
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
‘The Gloucester Rugby Community Charity uses sport to enhance people’s lives with a particular focus on those with social and other disadvantages
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
5
What kind of help do you need?
We would welcome any support whether it be with fundraising, volunteering at our fundraising events, helping us to connect with new opportunities in the county, or generally being an ambassador for the charity and the good work we do.
Anything else you want to tell us?
Gloucester Rugby Community Charity aim to succeed in making a difference to the lives of many, inspiring and motivating them to enjoy a physically active and healthy lifestyle and transforming attitudes to learning through educational initiatives.
This year we have worked with:
Over 150 Schools, 50 local clubs and community groups reaching over 12,000 young people, 2500 disadvantaged young people through educational activities, and 400 people with disabilities and health issues.
All money raised will be put back into our community projects run across the county including our women and girls rugby programme, Gloucester Wheelchair Rugby Team, Mixed Ability Rugby, Walking Rugby and our Educational programmes.
Name of Charity
Building Circles
Your Name
Katie Buck
Your Email
admin@buildingcirclesglos.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1119570
A contact phone number
01452 617346
Your Website Address
buildingcirclesglos.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
https://www.facebook.com/Building-Circles-in-Gloucestershire-285623734798776/
www.twitter.com/BuildingCircles
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Supports adults with learning disabilities who are lonely or isolated
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
6
What kind of help do you need?
We desperately need some permanent office space that is affordable. We have moved 4 times in the last 5 years.
Name of Charity
Furniture Recycling Project
Your Name
Josephine Bartosch
Your Email
j.bartosch@frpglos.org.uk
Your Registered Charity Number
1057619
A contact phone number
01452 524333
Your Website Address
www.frpglos.org.uk
Your Social Media Accounts (ALL) - this part is really important please don't miss it off!
www.twitter.com/frpglos
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FRPGlos/
Instagram @frpglos
In one or two sentences describe what your charity does ie Animal Welfare, Hospital Charity, etc
Preventing poverty by providing reuse furniture & work experience
The size of your charity (eg 1-5 staff)
18
What kind of help do you need?
Financial support - hosting volunteers is costly as
is running our reuse shops, warehouse, office and fleet of vans.
We are also particularly keen to promote our riser and recliner service as we are proud to offer this subsidised support to those in need.
Anything else you want to tell us?
For over twenty years FRP have supported Gloucestershire’s most disadvantaged communities.
We work in three ways: we save unwanted goods from landfill, we train volunteers to PAT test white goods and upcycle furniture, we then sell the restored items at a very low cost to those in need.