Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society is the largest dementia charity in the UK. They work to campaign for change, find research and support people living with dementia.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementiaconnect
0333 150 3456
Manchester Office: Dunham House, 85-89 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7HH
facebook.com/AlzheimersSocietyNorthWest/
Being There
Being There is a small charity that provides emotional support and home-based practical help to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with their family, friends and carers. Support services are provided by a team of volunteers and tailored to each individual or family.
0845 123 2329
North Manchester: northmancs@beingthere.org.uk
North Manchester Office: The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ,
South Manchester: southmancs@beingthere.org.uk
South Manchester Office: C/O Neil Cliffe Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT,
Brook
Brook Manchester provides wellbeing and sexual health support for young people. They operate a free and confidential service for under-19s that offers sexual health screening, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice, and self-referral counselling service. They also run weekly sessions at two Manchester College sites.
0161 237 3001
Manchester Office: Commonwealth House, 81 Lever Street (near Great Ancoats Street), Manchester, M1 1FL
Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)
CAHN Greater Manchester aims to enable the Caribbean and African communities to improve health and well-being service delivery. They work with commissioners, statutory and voluntary organisations in order to improve the health and well-being of the Black community.
Transformation Community Resource Centre, Richmond House, 11 Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester M13 0LN
Chatterbox Project
The Chatterbox Project is a registered charity established in 2001. Their aim is to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which members of the community can meet new people, develop new skills or simply come in for a chat. They offer a range of services including toddler groups, food banks and adult education courses.
0161 795 6162
70 Booth Hall Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7BL
facebook.com/TheChatterboxProject?fref=ts
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK is a national charity working to support families and educate professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement.
They run a national helpline, providing confidential support and information, as well as face-to-face support groups for children, parents, and families.
They also offer training in bereavement for professionals and schools.
08000 288 840
support@childbereavementuk.org
Head Office: Clare Charity Centre, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4BF
facebook.com/childbereavementuk
George House Trust
George House Trust is a Manchester-based charity providing services to people living with and affected by HIV. They have provided support, advice and advocacy services to improve health outcomes since 1985, offering one-to-one services, group support and financial advice amongst other projects.
0161 274 4499
75-77 Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FX
facebook.com/pg/GeorgeHouseTrust
GotoDoc (GTD Healthcare)
GTD Healthcare is a not-for-profit provider of primary care, urgent care, and out of hours dental services across Manchester.
0161 337 3465
Main Office: New Century House, Progress Way, Off Windmill Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 2GP
Jain Samaj Manchester
Jain Samaj Manchester is a registered charity that provides a forum at which the Jain community in Manchester can interact. Their aim is to create harmony amongst members, a sense of unity and good conduct as well as public awareness, religious and educational work through entertainment programmes year wide.
0161 820 3064
Jain Community Centre, 667/669 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4QE
facebook.com/JainSamajManchester/
Macmillan
Macmillan is one of the largest charities in the UK. They provide physical, financial and emotional support to people living with cancer and their families.
They have support hubs throughout Manchester, including at Manchester Royal Infirmary and North Manchester General Hospital.
0808 808 0000
Head Office: 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ
Citizens Advice Manchester
Citizens Advice Manchester offers free, impartial advice on a wide range of subjects, including debt, housing, and benefits. They offer a drop-in hub in, a dedicated telephone advice line as well as outreach centres across Manchester.
Advice Line: 03444 111 222
Office Address: Albert House, 17 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3HZ
Drop-in Centre: Monday–Friday, 9:30am-2pm, at Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, M2 5DB
Manchester Deaf Centre
Manchester Deaf Centre provides support to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. They offer a range of services including a drop-in communication support service, British Sign Language classes and deaf awareness training.
0161 273 3415
Drop-in Centre: Address: Crawford House, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9GH
twitter.com/mcrdeafcentre?lang=en
MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health)
MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health) is a charity offering advice and support to women in sex work. All MASH services offer free condoms, a needle exchange, safety advice and refreshments.
At the drop-in centre, women can also visit the sexual health nurse, access support around debts or benefits, receive help to report crimes, referrals into mental health services, support with homelessness, support with addictions, domestic violence, counselling or take part in activities to build confidence or develop life-skills.
Helpline: 0800 1830 499, 0161 273 4555
Drop-in Centre: 94-96 Fairfield St, Manchester, M1 2WR
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
The RNIB (The Royal National Institute of Blind People) is the UK’s leading charity offering practical and emotional support and information to anyone affected by sight loss. They offer a range of services including a sight loss advice line and free Talking Books.
Helpline: 0303 123 9999
Manchester Office: 2 City Approach, Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0BL
Skills for Care
Skills for Care is a charity experienced in workforce development. They support adult social care employers to get the most from their staff through help with recruitment, development and leadership.
0113 241 1275
information.team@skillsforcare.org.uk
Head Office: West Gate, Grace Street, Leeds, LS1 2RP
Stroke Association
Stroke Association is a national charity that provides specialist support, research and campaigns for people affected by stroke.
Helpline: 0303 3033 100 / Manchester Office: 0161 742 7482
Central Manchester Stroke Recovery Service: St James’ House, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5FW
facebook.com/TheStrokeAssociation
Survivors Manchester
Survivors Manchester is a survivor-led voluntary organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Support includes weekly drop-in centres, psychological treatment and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
Office Telephone: 0161 236 2182 / Helpline: 0808 800 5005
support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk
Main Office: Unit 9, Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Salford, M3 7BB
The Men’s Room
The Men’s Room is an arts and social support charity working with disadvantaged and marginalised men aged 18-30 who have experienced sex work, homelessness or the criminal justice system. Services include weekly creative sessions as well as drop-in, outreach and one to one support services.
0161 834 1827
Office Address: First Floor, Raven House, 113 Fairfield Street, Manchester, M12 6EL
facebook.com/MensRoomManchester
Turning Point
Turning Point are a social enterprise providing health and social care services across England. They work with people with complex needs including drug and alcohol misuse, mental health conditions, offending behaviour, housing and unemployment needs, and learning difficulties.
The support they provide includes talking therapies, outreach services, residential services, and supported living.
Find your local service here.
facebook.com/TurningPointSocialEnterprise/
Wai Yin Society
Wai Yin Society is an organisation led by Chinese women that provides education and social welfare services to minority communities in the North West.
They have three centres in Manchester: Swan Street Headquarters, providing services for children, young people and families; Sheung Lok Centre providing services for older people, and The Welcome Centre in Cheetham Hill which offers English and IT classes and welfare services amongst others.
0161 833 0377
Head Office: 66-68 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JU
Young Advisors
Young Advisors are young people aged 15-24 who show community leaders how to engage young people in community life, local decision-making and improving services. They aim to influence planning and decision making across business, health, local authority, justice and charity sectors.
Head Office: Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ
Further information
If you would like further information about any of our partners or you are from an organisation interested in becoming a partner, please get in touch with us.
0161 228 1344