Local Charities
Listed below you will see some of the very worth while charities that operate in or cover the Ely area. Unfortunately as we all know, these very worth while causes never seem to get the funding they desperately need! Lets see if we can all help them. If you would like your charity listed here please contact us.
Littleport Lions
The members of Littleport Lions Club come from all walks of life and are united in a common drive to serve their community. They support individuals, agencies and charities to achieve well-defined aims which will benefit local people.. Our aim is to enrich the lives of those who find it difficult to help themselves. The Club, therefore, focuses its projects preferentially on four areas - youth, the handicapped, families and senior citizens. We raise funds from the people of Littleport and we ensure that at least 95% of our revenue is spent on projects that benefit our local
community. www.littleportlions.org.uk
Earth (Helping Local People Grow)
EARTH enables people of a range of ages with various (dis)abilities to work alongside each other in real horticultural situations. There is no doubt that many people with difficulties have been helped greatly by their involvement with EARTH, especially in their self-esteem and their social skills, remembering that a small improvement for anyone can be a considerable step for one with a low level of achievement and expectation. www.earthely.co.uk
Helping Hands (Volunteer Centre)
The primary purpose of Ely & District Volunteer Centre is to place potential volunteers with an interesting variety of suitable work. Voluntary work is encouraged as a worthwhile experience for volunteers, enabling them to contribute their skills. It is to be enjoyed and is sometimes a step to employment. Two projects of the Volunteer Centre are the Social Car Scheme and the Gardening & Decorating Scheme for persons who are in need for whatever reason. Tel: 01353 666556 www.elyvolunteers.co.uk
We provide indivualised, compassionate care services to people with end of life and long-term needs. We offer this in people's own homes, in the community and in our hospices and care centres. We also support families, friends and carers.Through innovation and research we work to improve standards in long-term and end of life care. We have recently received government recognition for improving end of life care for people with long-term conditions and our research partnership with the University of Nottingham is extending skills and knowledge across the sector. We have piloted leading hospice at home services and holistic care management programmes for people with complex physical and psychological needs.
Tel: 01353 664 324 http://www.suerydercare.org
Age Concern (Cambridgeshire)
Age Concern Cambridgeshire is a local charity providing information and services to local people. Our services include day centres, home help, visiting scheme, mental health advocacy. We also have 3 Information Officers who are committed to finding the answers to your questions. We work with older people to make sure they are consulted and involved when organisations are planning and delivering services. We campaign with and on behalf of older people on matters of concern. We hope you will browse our website to find out more about us and get in touch with us for more information.
Tel: 01353 645 152 www.accambs.org/index.cfm
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research.We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses.Around 285,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK. At Cancer Research UK we are working hard to improve our understanding of cancer and develop better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease. Tel: 01353 669 550 www.cancerresearchuk.org
Child Contact Centres (Ely and Cambridge)
Welcome to all the families and professional people who would like to know more about the Cambridge and Ely Child Contact Centres.The organisation is a small, local charity that provides a meeting place at two venues where children from separated families, living in the Cambridge and Ely areas, can enjoy contact with one (or both parents) and extended family members. The charity is a member of the National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC) and aims to follow its code of practice
Tel: 07812 157448 www.ceccc.org.uk
The National Autistic Society
We champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives. Our website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services
and activities Tel: 01353 648797 www.autism.org.uk
Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease.
We'll achieve this through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease.Read more here about who we are, find out about the BHF in your area, see our history of pioneering research - and check out how you could have a career with us.
Tel: 01353 659 731 www.bhf.org.uk
The National Autistic Society
Our Club supports local, national and international charities, and organises or participates in fund raising events throughout the year in support on these. Our fundraising policy is to collect for specific charities and donate the proceeds to the nominated Charities. Tel: 01353 740867 www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org
Branching Out (Littleport)
Branching Out is a small local social enterprising charity based in Littleport and Chatteris in East Anglia. Our main focus is working and supporting people with mild and challenging learning disabilities and difficulties become intergraded in the community building their confidence in this we include helping the environment through recycling, work experience, providing recycled and cost effective items form our charity shops. Tel: 01353 863221. www.branchingoutuk.net
British Red Cross (Ely)
We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever
they are. visit our website and find out more about how we help. We speak out for a positive change in people's lives and empower them to communicate on matters that affect them. The Red Cross seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all Tel: 01353 664 147 www.redcross.org.uk
Red Balloon Learner Centres (Bullied Children)
No-one has to put up with bullying. Bullying makes you feel miserable, sad, angry and worthless.
Adults and young people who are bullied blame themselves, sometimes hurt themselves, are afraid to go to work or school or appear in public places.
One of the worst things that happens to people who are bullied is that they think it is their fault. It is not! But feeling it is your fault often prevents you from telling anyone about what is going on. Sometimes people keep quiet about it for weeks and even months.
www.redballoonlearner.co.uk