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New Horizon Youth Centre
A day centre working with vulnerable young people
New Horizon aims to enable young people to gain skills and knowledge to improve their life chances and to help them move from adolescence into adulthood. Practical services such as food, laundry, showers and second-hand clothes store are provided, as well as advice, support, training and education.
One in Four
For people who have experienced sexual abuse or violence.
One in Four offers a voice to and support for males and females who have experienced sexual abuse & sexual violence. Directly, through individual therapy and helpline support. Indirectly through campaigning, policy making, research, training, & consultancy with statutory and non statutory agencies.
One Space
One Space for Single Parents
One Space is the parenting site for Single Parents and their children. We offer help and support from other single parents as well as advice and guidance from professional experts, as well as online learning and deliver online the Freedom Programme to help survivors of domestic violence
Oratto Probate Solicitors
Free Probate Information and Fixed-Fee Probate Quotes
Oratto is a comprehensive free-to-use online resource about probate and estate administration for those going through the process whether on their own, or if they intend to use a probate solicitor. We can also save you money on probate costs with our probate quote calculator.
PAC-UK
The Agency for Adoption & Permanency Support
PAC-UK are the largest independent adoption support agency in the country. Our purpose is to provide anyone who has been affected by adoption or other forms of permanent care, as well as the professionals who support them, with expert, independent advice and counselling.
Parkinson's UK Wandsworth Branch
Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join Us
We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities. Join us - and meet other people affected by Parkinson's in your area
Patient Advice and Liaison Service at St George's Hospital
PALS offer you on-the-spot advice and information when you have queries or difficulties regarding our services or the care you have received. We will listen to your concerns and help you find ways of resolving them. Feedback from you will also help be used to improve services for patients.
Paul's Cancer Support Centre
Cancer support services
Paul's Cancer Support Centre provides a range of services for people affected by cancer, their family and friends. Our services can be used at any stage - from diagnosis, through treatment and afterwards. We offer support, information and complementary therapies (massage, reflexology, counselling, hypnotherapy, etc)to our clients. If you want to access our services, call the Centre on 020 7924 3924 to arrange an initial appointment. We are only 10 minutes walk from Clapham Junction station.
Paul's Cancer Support Centre Monthly Social
A free monthly social for those affected by Cancer
Each month we organise a coffee morning at the Centre for our clients on the first Tuesday of the month from 11am. It's a very relaxed occasion and a chance to meet up with other people. Everyone is welcome - and particularly new people. There's no need to book so people can just turn up!
Penderels Trust
Support with Direct Payments and Personal Budgets
Penderels Trust offers advice, guidance and practical solutions to enable people with disabilities and older people to live independently in their own homes, to achieve their goals in life and to help them play an active part in their community.
Phoenix Access for all Disabilities
A web based information advice service (Signposting) for all disabilities.
A web based information advice service that provides information about buildings that provide disabled facilities as well as Education, Advice, Transport, Other disability related issues and Mental Health.
POhWER
Information, Advocacy and Advice Services
Has something gone wrong? Did you not get the treatment and care you expected? You weren’t listened to by NHS staff? We are a charity that provides information, advocacy and advice services across England, offering direct and local support via Professionals and Volunteers.
Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity- PKD
The PKD Charity was established by patients, professionals and members of families affected by PKD.
We wish to promote health and to relieve those persons suffering from or affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) with a view to improving their conditions of life.
Positive Parenting and Children (PPC)
Positive Parenting and Children is the UK's longest-running charity supporting children and families living with HIV and AIDS. Since 1987 we have worked with hundreds of families, providing practical support to parents and children in their own homes and in their local communities.
Proud Parents
Free2B Alliance support group for parents of LGBTQ children
A monthly group offering information, advice and support to parents of children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or children who are going through a process of questioning their sexuality & / or gender. We meet the first Monday of every month in the Clapham Junction 6-8pm
Putney wellbeing friends
Befriending/signposting for common mental health problems
Support from a team of local volunteers trained in Mental Health First Aid for those with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression seeking self-help therapies. Information on self-referral courses, books on prescription and immediate online help via www.wandsworthccg.nhs.uk/hub
Quilombo UK
We wish Kingston to be a well-integrated community that celebrates social and cultural differences.
Quilombo UK is an outreach charitable organisation seeking to mediate between the various cultures and groups that are found in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames, with the ultimate aim of contributing to a cohesive and thriving community.
RAD Deaf Law Centre
Making the Law work for Deaf People
RAD (Royal Association for Deaf people) aims to promote equality for Deaf people through the provision of accessible services. RAD Deaf Law Centre aims to ensure justice and equal access to the law and legal services for Deaf people by providing a range of legal services.
Refuge
For women and children. Against domestic violence.
Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated and where women & children can live in safety. We aim to empower women & children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. We provide a range of life-saving and life-changing services, and a voice for the voiceless.
Rethink Mental Illness
Springfield Advocacy Service
A free independent mental health advocacy service for clients in the borough of Wandsworth. Springfield Advocacy Service can help you get your voice heard on issues concerning your treatment or care. We will only act on your instructionshold regular sessions on the wards and do outreach.
RGA
Restricted Growth Association
The Restricted Growth Association (RGA) is a registered charity that provides information and support to people of restricted growth and their families. We are passionate about changing society for the better, so that people with dwarfism can have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Richmond & Kingston Multiple Sclerosis Society
Support and information for anyone in the Richmond or Kingston area affected by Multiple Sclerosis
We aim to facilitate support (in confidence) for members and non-members, to offer an understanding ear especially for the newly-diagnosed, provide help and information, local news and updates and regular social events and pub evenings (transport too!).
Richmond Borough Mind
for better mental health
Richmond Borough Mind is rooted in the local community and exists to meet local mental health needs. Our vision is of a society where people who experience mental health issues and their carers enjoy a good quality of life within their local communities.
Ripe Enterprises
Training, mentoring and advice in South London
Are you ready for next challenge? Gain access to training, mentoring and adivce on a wide range of employment, volunteering, work placements or business start up services via our Jobs Plus programme. Find out more here http://ripe-enterprises.com/employment-skills/jobs-plus/
RPLC - Supporting Richmond since 1786
Supporting vulnerable people in Richmond and the organisations helping them
We distribute revenue income through grants to organisations, and small 'crisis' grants to those in extreme need living with our benefit area (TW9, TW10, SW13 & SW14). We offer education support where needed, and charitable housing at a number of properties to people living or working in Richmond.
Ruils Direct Payments Support Service
Support to help you to set up and manage a Direct Payment
Advice and practical support for disabled people, the elderly and people with learning disabilities to set up and manage their care and support using a Direct Payment. This includes, employing and managing staff or setting up care with a care agency.
Somali Community Advancement Organisation
Somali advocacy, education, supplementary school
South London African Women's Organisation
'Break the silence; You have a right to safety'
SLAWO is committed to eliminating violence against women, in particular domestic violence in African and BAME communities. We work to raise awareness of these problems and provide advice and support to empower victims and communities.
South London HIV Partnership
Services for People with HIV
The South London HIV Partnership is a group of services working together to complement the work of clinic staff and other HIV services, so you can get the best free information advice and support when you need it. We provide: - Advice and advocacy - Counselling - Health information - Peer Support
South London Tamil Welfare Group
Enhancing the life of the Tamil community
We support Tamil refugees by providing Advice and Services relating to their Immigration, Welfare benefits, housing, education, employment and training needs. We provide a variety of support and training services all over South London.
South Thames College
South Thames College offers a range of qualifications from MBAs to accountancy exams, from A-levels to HNDs, from apprenticeships to vocational classes. Over 21,000 students are enrolled at South Thames and government funded courses like BTEC Nationals and A Levels are free for 16-19 year olds
Springfield Law Centre
South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust
Springfield Law Centre is an independent charity open to patients of the South West London and St George's (Mental Health) Trust, their relatives and carers. The Law Centre provides specialist legal advice on housing matters.
Step Change Debt Charity
Free advice on problem debt based on what's best for you
StepChange charity can help you take the first step to becoming debt free. For expert debt advice and a personal solution to your debt problems talk to a StepChange advisor, or use Debt Remedy, an online debt advice tool. Debt Remedy takes 20 minutes and creates a free personal action plan.
Supporting Relationships & Families
Separation & Reunion Forum
Supporting Relationships & Families (SRF) is an organisation that supports and raises awareness of the long-lasting traumatic effects on the emotional well-being of children and families who had experienced broken attachments, separation and loss during their early years.
Tackle Prostate Cancer
The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Tackle prostate cancer is a campaign run by the The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups to raise awareness & encourage early detection of prostate cancer. We seek to ensure that men with prostate cancer always get the best treatment whatever the stage of their disease.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
for people with severe learning disabilities
Making a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities. We work to improve understanding of challenging behaviour, empower families with information and support, and help others to provide better services and more opportunities.
The Fostering Network
Every Child. Every Carer. Every Day
The Fostering Network is the UK's leading fostering charity. Children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in their potential and by working with their foster families and the services that support them, we help everyone who is fostered to achieve the very best they can.
The Gateway Club
Activities for ages 18 plus with learning disababilities
The Gateway Club is an activities group in Wandsworth for people aged 18 and over with learning disabilities. It's run by Wandsworth Mencap and offers games, craft nights, music, and yoga. It is currently based at the Atheldene Centre.
The Pavement
The print and online magazine for the UK's homeless people
Providing help & information to people experiencing homelessness via free London & Scotland magazines and a UK-wide website. Our mixture of service listings and stories ignored by the mainstream media makes us "a mix of Private Eye and the Yellow Pages for homeless people", according to one reader.
The Royal British Legion Information and Advice Service
Shoulder to shoulder with all who Serve
We give practical help, advice & support to ex-service personnel, their families & carers around housing, independent living, physical & mental wellbeing, employment and finance. We run a drop-in at the Mercy Foundation Centre, 64 Falcon Road, SW11 2LR, on the 3rd Thursday morning of each month.
The Silver Line
Helpline for Older People
The Silver Line is the UK's only national, free, confidential helpline for older people who are feeling lonely and isolated and in need of a friendly voice. Open 24 hours a day every day of the year, The Silver Line also provides information, advice and support as well as regular friendship contact.
The Weir Link
Bringing the Community together
The Weir Link was established by residents in the Weir Road area of Lambeth in 2003. We aim to be a catalyst for change; offering a range of services for local residents including social support, childcare, education and training, and opportunities for personal growth and community development.
Thinking Works
Helping to create a sustainable and more energy efficient future.
We work with local authorities, housing associations and water boards across London and Southern England on a number of projects, from energy advice home visits and fuel poverty reduction workshops, to domestic and school energy audits.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK
Facing Pain Together
We are Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK (TNA UK). We provide information, support and encouragement to those who suffer this excruciatingly painful condition. Our aim is to raise awareness of TN within the medical community and the general public at large.
UK SMART Recovery
Help people recover from addictive behaviour
We help people recover from addictive behaviour and lead meaningful and satisfying lives. Our approach is secular and science based; using motivational, behavioural and cognitive methods. We run a network of self help meetings and also partner with care professionals.
Victim Support
Provides support to victims of crime
Trained volunteers offer one to one emotional support, practical help and information to all victims of crime either at our office or in clients home. Independent domestic violence advisors provide support, risk assessment and safety planning to victims of domestic violence.
VISOR – Visually Impaired Society of Richmond
An independent charity for blind & visually impaired people in and around Richmond
VISOR is an independent charity run by volunteers, many of whom are themselves visually impaired. We offer support, advice and social activities to blind & V.I people across and around Richmond Borough.
Voices for Autism
A support network for parents/carers of young people living with Autism in the UK
Voices for Autism are a non-profit organisation based in London supporting parents/carers of young people with Autism. It is our passion to spread awareness about Autism. We are parent led, and the founder is a parent of a young person with Autism. Let’s build a community, let’s build a voice
Voicing Views
Mental Health Project
A service user project that works with the Mental Health Trust, the Clinical Reference Group and Adult Social Services on matters relating to the delivery and development of mental health services in the borough. If you use mental health services in Wandsworth contact John Morrill for more details.
Wandsworth Care Coordination Centre
Trinity Hospice
The Wandsworth Care Coordination Centre - one point of contact for all your needs. The aim of the Centre is to ensure people with a progressive, life limiting illness can access the services and support they need from one place so they can be cared for in their own home or care home.
Wandsworth Congolese Community Association
Supporting the Local Congolese & African Francopone Communit
We aim to relieve the poverty, hardship and distress of Congolese people and African Francophone Refugees & Asylum seekers living in the UK.
Wandsworth Health Trainers
Find your way to a happier, healthier future
We help you create and follow your own individualised healthy lifestyle and wellbeing plan. The service is free to use - please call or email us and one of our friendly Health Trainers can call you back to arrange a meeting at a time and place that suits you.
Wandsworth Housing Adaptation and Repairs Forum
WHARF
The Wandsworth Housing Adaptation and Repairs Forum (WHARF) looks to support the more vulnerable (eg older, disabled, low income) Wandsworth residents remain safe, secure and warm in their homes. WHARF provides support through a caseworker and signposting service.
Wandsworth Independent Living Forum
Voice for Deaf & Disabled People in Wandsworth
WILF seeks to be the voice of disabled people in Wandsworth, promoting awareness, independence, choice, empowerment, and mutual support.
Wandsworth Independent Living Scheme
Catch 22
Catch22 Wandsworth Independent Living Scheme provides support to young people leaving the care of Wandsworth Children's Services and to those who have moved into supported housing. We work to provide outreach support to young people in independent accommodation throughout the borough.
Wandsworth Little Grey Cells (Early Stages Support Group)
Alzheimers Society UK
A for people diagnosed with dementia who are experiencing dementia symptoms in the early stages. Little Grey Cells Support Group provides a safe environment for people with dementia to seek peer support, express concerns & find common solutions. Open to Wandsworth residents Only. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Wandsworth Mencap
Wandsworth Mencap provides information and support to family and carers of people with learning disabilities. This service is unique in Wandsworth Borough, in that it has gained the trust and confidence of families. It empowers vulnerable carers and people with learning disabilities equally.
Wandsworth Parents Advocacy Service
Barnardo's - Believe in Children
Barnardo's Parents Advocacy Service in Wandsworth, aims to support parents, carers and families in the community and in diverse cultural circumstances. The service provides guidance and advice aimed at supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Wandsworth Refugee Network
Wandsworth Refugee Network is a small voluntary organisation, based in South West London, which visits prisons to provide emotional and practical support to people being held post-sentence under immigration control. Currently our work is primarily within Wandsworth Prison.
Wandsworth Service User Forum
Drug and Alcohol Service User Involvement
The project works in partnership with the Drug and Alcohol (DAAT) commissioners and providers to implement effective service user involvement and the monitoring, design and commissioning of services. Wandsworth Service User Forum (WSUF) facilitate and co-ordinate a borough wide substance misuse user group. The Forum channels issues, concerns and information between service users, providers and strategic groups.
Wandsworth Singing for the Brain
Alzheimers Society UK
An afternoon of music and singing for people with dementia and their carers, the Singing for the Brain service aims to provide a structured group session for people with dementia and their carers designed around the principles of music therapy and singing.
Wandsworth Work Match
Sustainable jobs for local people.
If you are a Wandsworth resident and looking for work, Work Match can help match you to the right job. We are currently working with businesses across the borough to secure sustainable jobs for local people and will provide you with support in applying for the roles we are currently recruiting for.
WCA
WCA was established in 1991 and became a registered charity in 2005. We manage a number of service user involvement projects, including Healthwatch. Beneficiaries include Mental Health Service Users, Learning Disability groups, People with Addictions, Physical Disability Communities and carers. We serve as a conduit between public service providers and service users.
West London Gay Men's Project
Improving Health & Wellbeing
West London GMP exists to offer services and support to a diverse community of Gay, BiSexual, Men who have sex with Men (MSM) and others. Where there are identified needs, they will empower individuals and communities to make positive, informed choices about their sexual health and overall wellbeing
Westminster Wellbeing Support
Mental Health Support
There is a lot going on at our Community Wellbeing Hub in Westminster, including: Fortnightly Advice on welfare benefits, housing, debts,etc Weekly Fitness and Fun Weekly Internet Cafe Weekly Walking Group Learning 4 Life Course Monthly Carers Support Fortnightly Perinatal Support Group
Women's Health and Equality Consortium - WHEC
Women's Charity Partnership
The Women's Health & Equality Consortium is a partnership of women's charity organisations, all of who share common goals of health and equality for girls and women. WHEC was set up as a Strategic Partner of the Dept of Health in response to its request to engage directly with the Community Sector.
Women's Resource Centre
WRC is the leading national umbrella organisation for the UK
Women's Resource Centre (WRC) works towards linking all aspects of the women's movement. We support our members to be more effective and sustainable through training and we lobby the government on their behalf on a range of women's issues.
Womens Advice Service
Women & Girls Network
Our Ascent Advice Service provides immediate, free and confidential information, advice and support to women and girls affected by domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse. Freephone 0808 801 0660 or email us advice@wgn.org.uk Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm and Late evening Wednesday 6- 8pm
Work Choice
Shaw Trust
Work Choice is a Government supported employment programme designed specifically for people who due to their disability, may find it difficult to find or keep a job. We enable people to find and retain work by identifying their needs & providing the necessary support to fit their requirements.
Youth Advice Network
Youth Legal
Youth Advice Network is a website directory and service for Wandsworth Young People to easily find information and services you require in the borough.You can search what you are looking for on the website or contact us directly if you want more help with finding or accessing to the services listed.
YOUth Legal and Resource Centre
Free independent legal advice for young people under 25
YOUth Legal's aim is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable Young People in South West London by making available independent, free legal advice in social welfare law, to young people with a focus on those with disabilities, mental health issues, care leavers and carers.