Specialist Providers
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Bath, Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- South, North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Weston-super-MareanemptytextllineWe help adults learn to readanemptytextlline07767 057622wsmnetworker@readeasy.org.uk -
North SomersetAnxiety ManagementanemptytextllineWe offer courses of a duration of 4 weeks or one-off meditation sessions.anemptytextllineSilvia Bertoncin07959 766999info@calmame.com -
North SomersetPeople with mental health issuesCounsellinganemptytextllineNicola Perry counselling & supervision has a team of self employed qualified and experienced counsellors which have a variety of expertise. The aim of the company is to provide good quality counselling whilst ensuring therapist which are well compensated for the work they provided to ensure consistently of professionalism in service delivery.anemptytextllineNicola Perry07964612983counsellingwsm@gmail.com -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthLearners Without QualificationsSkills Development, TraininganemptytextllineThe WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education in England and Scotland.anemptytextllineTheresa Blackmore0117 916 6500tblackmore@wea.org.uk -
BathYoung PeopleSkills DevelopmentanemptytextllineVideo production company creating corporate & marketing videos, product demos, internal comms and educational productions. Based in Bath, UK.anemptytextllineJessica Edge01225 338294Jess@suitedandbooted.org -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthYoung PeoplePersonal confidence, Skills DevelopmentanemptytextllinePAPER Arts is a visual arts development agency that aims to unleash the creative potential of young people so that they can use the arts to access employment or self-employment.anemptytextllineGeorgina Mallabar07518557929georgina@paperarts.org.uk -
Personal confidence, TherapyanemptytextllineIn Plain Sight works with individuals, families and groups to promote personal development, growth and well being. Participants are encouraged to learn about themselves and others by taking part in activities with the horses then think through (or discuss) the thoughts, beliefs, behaviours and patterns that come up.anemptytextllineLucy Bateman07881 296811lucy@referre.co.uk -
BathHomeless, People with mental health issuesAnxiety Management, Personal confidence, Self EsteemanemptytextllineGenesis Trust Life Skills offers support and training to vulnerable adults experiencing mental health issues, homelessness or long term unemployment.anemptytextllineMatt Prescott01225 438 363matt@genesistrust.org.uk -
BristolDisabilitiesFinances, HousinganemptytextllineBased in Bristol, Ask Us is a partnership between ABLC, 1625 Independent People and Citizens Advice, helping you access local services, understand your rights and work towards independence. Avon Bristol Law Centre (ABLC) is the lead agency for the project.anemptytextllineLyndy Bailey01179462588lyndyb@bristolcab.org.uk -
BristolYoung PeopleTraininganemptytextllineWe are an outdoor play and learning organisation delivering exciting and engaging opportunities to children and young people.anemptytextllineGuy Dobson07903798333info@apeproject.co.uk -
BathLearners Without QualificationsSkills DevelopmentanemptytextllineThe Adult Community Learning (ACL) Department within the College focusses on the provision of educational opportunities for adults who are 19yrs+ across the county.anemptytextllineAnna Wheeler01225 328 833Anna.wheeler@bathcollege.ac.uk Anna.wheeler@bathcollege.ac.uk -
BristolFinances, Food preparationanemptytextllineThe Greenway Centre cafe provides nutritious hot and cold meals to local residents and visitors to the Greenway Centre.anemptytextllineNatalie Bailey0117 9503335nataliebailey@southmead.org -
BristolPeople with mental health issues, Young PeopleSelf Esteem, TraininganemptytextllineEmpire Fighting Chance was born on the streets to fight the impact of deprivation on the lives of young people.anemptytextllineSharon Edwards0117 949 6699Sharon@empirefightingchance.org -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthDisabilities, Learners Without QualificationsSelf Esteem, Training, VolunteeringanemptytextllineSt Werburghs City Farm, developed to meet local needs, is an inner-city oasis situated in the Bristol ward of Ashley next to 4 other wards which fall within the 10% most disadvantaged in the UK.anemptytextllineKate Oliver0117 942 8241 -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthDisabilities, NEET, Young PeopleFinances, Food preparationanemptytextllineSquare Food Foundation delivers high quality hands on food education – Its mission to teach people from all walks of life to cook good food.anemptytextllineClaire Allen0117 9039780claire@squarefoodfoundation.co.uk -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthDisabilities, People with mental health issuesAnxiety Management, TherapyanemptytextllineAt Leading Lights Education and Wellbeing we provide bespoke, integrated wellbeing and education programmes to meet individual needs. Our mission is to take a passionate and dedicated approach to young people’s wellbeing and education, acting as enablers to creativity, growth and love.anemptytextllineSarah Hopkins07397 851890Sarahlouise@leadinglightseducationandwellbeing.org.uk -
Bath, BristolDrug and Alcohol Dependency, Homeless, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, People with mental health issuesTraininganemptytextllineJulian House Bike Workshop is a social enterprise specialising in providing skills development courses, accredited training, work placements and employment support in a commercial environment to disadvantaged individuals who have lived in chaotic circumstances and subsequently face significant exclusion from the labour market.anemptytextllineHelen Bedser01225 354650Helen.Bedser@julianhouse.org.uk -
BathLearners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, People with mental health issuesEnterprise start up support, TraininganemptytextllineClean Slate Training & Employment was set up to create and support paid work opportunities for people facing barriers to employment, including those with histories of homelessness, mental ill-health, substance misuse, offending, or as refugees.anemptytextllineJeff Mitchell07975141085jeff@cleanslateltd.co.uk -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthYoung PeopleVolunteeringanemptytextllineWe are a youth led charity offering a choice of valuable opportunities and experiences for all young people by working in partnership with our community clubs and also directly with young people. Our varied programme of activities responds creatively to the needs of local young people and helps them realise their capabilities.anemptytextllineLucy Saunders0117 9292513ls@youngbristol.com -
Learners Without Qualifications, NEETTherapyanemptytextllineThe Therapeutic Media Company works within the health, education and social care sectors of the UK to deliver leading edge services that improve the wellbeing of those in need of additional support to improve their quality of life.anemptytextllineMatthew Hemson07974 351006matthew@therapeuticmediacompany.com -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthDisabilities, Learners Without QualificationsVolunteeringanemptytextllineStep Together gets people who are excluded from society participating in volunteering and community engagement opportunities which address their specific needs, interests and aspirations, and which help them to build a positive future for themselves.anemptytextllineMike Silvey01179559042mike.silvey@step-together.org.uk -
DisabilitiesTraininganemptytextllineanemptytextllineNick Vause01179111429nick@rtas.ltd -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- South, North Somerset, Weston-super-MareDisabilities, Learners Without QualificationsPersonal confidence, TherapyanemptytextllineFor Life Cycle it’s all about the bike! We offer practical, targeted support as part of our “inclusive Cycling Projects” to help people get out on their bikes and enjoy life. These include supported rides for people with disabilities, those recovering from mental health difficulties and for isolated older people. We also work with disadvantaged young people through the Adventure Playgrounds in Bristol.anemptytextllineTamar Thompson0117 353 4580tamar@lifecycle.org.uk -
North East Somerset, North Somerset, Weston-super-MarePersonal confidence, TherapyanemptytextllineGroundwork South manages a multitude of projects and venues throughout England and Wales including Goblin Combe in North Somerset, which they also own. Goblin Combe Environment Centre constitutes a 130 acre mixed woodland and a 38 bed residential lodge site. The courses offered at Goblin Combe reflect the Groundwork commitment of putting people at the centre of everything we do. Each course is offered to a small number of participants so that no one gets lost in the crowd, real relationships can be formed between learners and staff and projects can be tailored to meet the needs of the participants.anemptytextllineHannah Cushen01934 833723goblin.combe@groundwork.org.uk -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthLearners Without Qualifications, NEET, Young PeopleTraininganemptytextllineCreative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential.anemptytextllineRebecca Ball0117 9477948rebecca.ball@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk -
Bath, Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- South, North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Weston-super-MareBME, Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Dependency, Gambling Addicts, Homeless, Learners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, Over 50’s, Young PeopleTraininganemptytextllineN-Gaged was formed in 2008 and offers training to both employed & unemployed individuals, helping them with employment needs. We provide vocational based courses to enhance employment opportunities, work with local employers delivering Sector Based Work Academies, offer apprenticeships as well as providing Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance with one of our specialists.anemptytextllineMichele Ford0117 971 0883michele.ford@n-gaged.co.uk -
North SomersetEnterprise start up supportanemptytextllineWe act as a “one-stop-shop” providing impartial and confidential guidance on every aspect of business start-up and growth so that you can launch, manage and grow your business with confidence.anemptytextllineAngela Hicks01934 418118angela.hicks@nsea.biz -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthBME, Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Dependency, Gambling Addicts, Homeless, Learners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, Over 50’s, Young PeopleTraininganemptytextllineThe Little Kitchen provides a relaxed, well-equipped cooking environment with small class sizes and offer affordable workshops and courses for adults and children.anemptytextllineClaire Warren07783 334881hello@little-kitchen.co.uk -
Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- SouthBME, Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Dependency, Gambling Addicts, Homeless, Learners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, Over 50’s, Young PeopleEnterprise start up supportanemptytextllineBRAVE Enterprise is Bristol’s leading small business advice service. With the help of approachable, experienced business professionals we offer advice, training and consultancy to thousands of people each year – helping them to start and run successful, profitable businesses.anemptytextllineLiz Sands0117 944 5330liz.sands@brave.org.uk -
BristolBME, Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Dependency, Gambling Addicts, Homeless, Learners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, Young PeopleCommunication, TraininganemptytextllineYES received charitable status in 1974, as a charity whose primary purpose is to provide education, training, employment and community development initiatives for disadvantaged young people and adults.anemptytextllineChristine Cox0117 8739744chris@youtheducationservice.org.uk -
North SomersetBME, Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Dependency, Gambling Addicts, Learners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, Over 50’s, Young PeopleTraininganemptytextllineCommunity Learning is funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and supports wider government policies on localism, social justice, stronger families, digital inclusion and social mobility. Community Learning focuses on turning around lives and maximising the effect this funding has on the social and economic well-being of the individuals, families and communities who access it.anemptytextllineRebecca Jones01275 888459rebecca.jones@n-somerset.gov.uk -
BristolYoung PeopleTherapyanemptytextllineNAOS is an intercultural therapeutic organisation offering a range of therapeutic approaches designed to promote good mental health and emotional wellbeing.anemptytextllineJane Ivall07771872185janeivall@naos.org.uk -
BristolLearners Without QualificationsCommunication, TraininganemptytextllineThinking Diversity is a new small social enterprise, working in SW England and SE Wales. A specialist neurodiversity-empowerment hub run by and employing neurodivergent staff, offering services to West of England Works partners focussing on inclusive and accessible communications and processes.anemptytextllineTessa Polniaszek01633 675231tessaphome@gmail.com -
Bath, Bristol, Bristol- East and Central, Bristol- North, Bristol- South, North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Weston-super-MareBME, Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Dependency, Gambling Addicts, Homeless, Learners Without Qualifications, NEET, Offenders/ Ex-Offenders, Over 50’s, Young PeopleFinances, Housing, Training, Welfare BenefitsanemptytextllineWe offer free confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects. We can help with most everyday problems from employment to housing and debt. Before using our service we would encourage you to visit our national website where you will find information about all the main areas of advice, including Benefits, Debt, Housing, Employment, Consumer & FamilyanemptytextllineAmanda Wood01454 334961bureau@sgloscab.cabnet.org.uk -
BristolHomelessHousinganemptytextllineWe are a community based housing association managing over 1,800 homes in the wider Bristol area with a significant number of homes in Horfield, Lockleaze, Ashley and Fishponds. The vast majority of our homes are for general social housing residents but we also have a number of shared ownership homes. We want to make a positive impact on residents’ lives by providing great homes and communities across the wider Bristol area.anemptytextllineJayne WhittlestoneJaynew@unitedcommunities.org.uk -
BristolHealth, TherapyanemptytextllineWindmill Hill City Farm improves the health, well-being and life chances of local people by providing education, recreation and therapy. It was founded in 1976 through volunteer action and volunteer activity, and community involvement remains at its heart. It occupies a four acre site in south-central Bristol.anemptytextllineSteve Sayers01179 471 199steve.sayers@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk -
BristolNEET, Young PeoplePersonal confidenceanemptytextllineThe Wheels Project is a small, high-impact charity working with around 130 young people annually from most deprived areas in the West of England. Wheels have over 30 years’ experience of working with young people who are already, or who are at risk of, becoming NEET. Aged 14-19, most are living in deprived areas, some are teenage parents, some are in care, most have special educational needs, many are at risk of drifting into crime and most are exhibiting behavioural challenges.anemptytextllineDavid Glossop01179 771 717david@wheelsproject.org.uk -
Bath, Bristol, North East Somerset, South GloucestershireYoung PeoplePersonal confidence, TraininganemptytextllineThe West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) was established as a sports charity in 2006. It champions active lives in local communities by creating inspirational and innovative opportunities for more people to experience the benefits of sport and physical activity. Wesport are also a Dame Kelly Holmes Trust strategic partner and deliver their programmes locally across the West of England. Wesport is also a member of the West of England Civil Society Partnership, which provides the infrastructure for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) at a West of England level. It brings together VCSE Sector Organisations (also known as Civil Society) across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire to promote their role in the provision of wellbeing, jobs, skills and learning opportunities and the critical part this plays to enable the West of England to grow in an inclusive way.anemptytextllineRuth Mitchell0117 328 6255ruth.mitchell@wesport.org.uk -
BristolLearners Without Qualifications, Over 50’s, Young PeoplePersonal confidence, TraininganemptytextllineThe Park is a thriving neighbourhood centre for use by the local and wider community for learning, sport, leisure and employment opportunities.anemptytextllineLouise Hunt01173 773 669louise.hunt@theparkknowle.org.uk -
BristolDisabilitiesTherapyanemptytextllineStudio Upstairs has 30 years of experience in supporting adults with complex needs and facing multiple disadvantages to help them achieve stability, break unhelpful patterns, access opportunities for volunteering and engage with meaningful work leading to employment opportunities or formal training. They also support carers in need of respite and/or therapeutic support.anemptytextllineZlatinka Hristova07961 643 401zlatinka.hristova@studioupstairs.org.uk -
BristolDrug and Alcohol DependencyPersonal confidence, TraininganemptytextllineCompass Project 2012 is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company limited by guarantee. It is an accredited Social Enterprise founded and operated entirely by people with a history of drug/alcohol dependency and offending backgrounds. We specialise in addressing behavioural issues and developing core work skills in people with histories of addiction and offending by providing rehabilitative work placements. It is the unique environment of shared personal experience and identification that allows us to address the barriers facing this particular client group more effectively.anemptytextllineKevin Neal07803207767kevin@compassprojectbristol.org.uk -
BristolDisabilitiesTraininganemptytextllineBrandon Trust is a charity supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and autism across the South of England. We believe that all people with learning disabilities should be able to live a life of freedom with fewer limitations and that employment is key a key component of this. We operate a number of social enterprises that provide basic employment and vocation specific training, and employability skills development to enable people to access paid employment.anemptytextllineEsther Moore07464 670 291esther.moore@brandontrust.org -
Bath, Bristol, North East Somerset, North Somerset, South GloucestershireGambling AddictsAnxiety Management, Housing, Self EsteemanemptytextllineAddiction Recovery Agency (ARA) has 30 years’ experience of working primarily with people with substance misuse, mental health difficulties, gambling addiction and offending behaviours. Our services are available both locally and regionally. We work in partnership with service users to provide a package of education, training and employment support services to offenders. We see this as a fundamental part of our approach to rehabilitation and recovery.anemptytextllineGraham England07971083135grahamengland@addictionrecovery.org.uk -
North Somerset, Weston-super-MareDrug and Alcohol DependencyTherapyanemptytextllineBroadway Lodge is one of the largest independent charities in North Somerset employing over 100 staff and volunteers. It provides both residential and community based substance misuse treatment and recovery services offering medical, psychotherapeutic and social integration interventions to enable people to lead healthy fulfilling lives.anemptytextllineWendy Ruddick01934 812319wendyruddick@broadwaylodge.org.uk
