Charities
My Advice Gateway provides a quick way to see what help is available from the charity sector. As well as free authoritative advice on a wide range of issues, charities provide help and support for the elderly, the disabled, those that are ill and people in need of housing help.
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OTHER CHARITIES
There are many more charities that provide advice and support for children. Advice Gateway has pulled together an alphabetical listing of a wide selection of those charities with quick links to their websites.
SHAW TRUST
Shaw Trust is a national charity working to provide employment opportunities, skills development training and health and well-being services to the disabled across the UK.
SAMARITANS
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.
PROSTATE CANCER UK
Prostate Cancer UK aims to stop men dying from prostate cancer by focusing on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and support.
THE SMALLWOOD TRUST
The Smallwood Trust enables women to become financially resilient by equipping them with the skills they need to secure a confident financial future as well as improve their social and emotional wellbeing.
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS
Rethink provides services, information and support to people affected by severe mental illness.
OTHER CHARITIES
There are many more charities that provide advice and support for people who are disabled. Advice Gateway has pulled together an alphabetical listing of a wide selection of those charities with quick links to their websites.
RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP
The Richmond Fellowship provides health care to people living with the effects of mental health problems. The charity’s services include supported housing, care homes, flexible visiting or full time carers, employment and training services.
STROKE ASSOCIATION
Stroke Association provides information, advice and support for people who have suffered a stroke. The charity publish factsheets covering a wide range of issues, including available financial support and benefits.
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Teenage Cancer Trust is a leading UK charity dedicated to meeting the unique and complex needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer.
VICTIM SUPPORT
Victim Support provides victims of crimes with emotional and physical support and advice. The charity can advise on compensation for people who have suffered a crime and can also help you make an insurance claim after a crime.
WE ARE WITH YOU
We Are With You is a UK-wide treatment agency that helps individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.
YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER
Young Lives vs Cancer is one of the UK’s leading cancer charity for children, young people and their families providing specialist support across the UK.