Organisation (Please click for more info) | Organisation Description | Services Provided |
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Apto Initiatives CIC |
Apto Initiatives is a community Interest Company working with BAME youth in rebuilding self esteem and well being. |
Our aims and objectives are: |
GlamSci |
GlamSci is a non-profit STEM diversity educational charity, based in Greater London. We create bespoke hands-on events for Schools, Colleges, Local Businesses and Local Community Projects. At GlamSci, we are dedicated to helping disadvantaged men and women into careers and education in STEM. GlamSci’s vision is to take STEM out of the classroom scenario, putting it back into the local community, giving people the reins to control their own educational journey by guiding them through STEM education, building trust and confidence, and get them involved in the world of endless possibilities that a career in STEM promises. As a diversity project, GlamSci aims to empower students through STEM, to help overcome adversity, break barriers and build resilience. GlamSci aims to support all marginalised groups, including NEET Students, those with gang history, LGBT+ and SEN students, build up their STEM skills, securing work experience placements and support them into further studies or into STEM careers. |
Motivational talks and lectures |
HAVEN |
We are a Social Group for LGBT people. A safe place to meet every Friday (except 4th week its thurday) at Asda, Bexleyheath |
Social meetings, Board Games, Occasional Days Out including: Theatre, Beach, Rambles and Places of Interest. |
Bexleyheath & Crayford Waterside Women's Institute |
The aim of the WI is to bring together like-minded women who come together to enjoy activities, further their education and find friendship in one and others company. |
Social groups, walks, talks, demonstrations, outings, craft, book group, the opportunity for further education. |
Belvedere Asian Women's Group |
The Asian women's Group is open to all Asian women living and working in the London Borough of Bexley. It provides an opportunity for women to meet to discuss issues of concern to them and share their experiences. The Belvedere Asian Women's Group provides an opportunity for Asian women to come together to socialise, access information and advice on a range of issues and most importantly to have some time for themselves. |
Meetings every Wednesday 10.30 AM to 1.30PM |
Bexley Mencap |
Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. |
Support for carers |
Re-Instate |
Re-Instate is a charity working to improve employment opportunities, quality of life and well-being for disadvantaged people in the London Borough of Bexley including people experiencing mental ill-health, people with learning disabilities and young people. A key part of the vision for Re-Instate is the provision of employment services that build sustainable recovery for people experiencing mental ill-health. |
- Mental Health Employment Service |
Bexley Women's Aid |
Bexley Women’s Aid provide refuge accommodation and outreach support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. |
Refuge accommodation |
Bexley Snap |
Our vision is that disabled children have choices and a right to a fulfilling life. |
Holiday Clubs |
Metro Charity |
A centre in South East London for lesbian, gay and bisexual people and those questioning their sexuality. Providing information, support, advice, education and training. |
Youth services |
Centrepieces - Mental Health Arts Project |
Centrepieces mental health art project provides opportunities for people who have experienced mental ill health to develop skills in art, and to exhibit and sell their artwork. It also undertakes art projects in schools and the community, including public art commissions. |
Promoting mental health recovery through art: |
Bexley Deaf Centre |
Bexley Deaf Centre aims to provide information, education and support for Deaf people in Bexley enabling them to enjoy the same quality of life as those with normal hearing. It aims to make a difference to the lives of Deaf people through encouragement and empowerment to live independent lives whilst also increasign Deaf Awareness wherever possible. If you should require any further information please do contact us. |
Hearing Aid Clinics |
Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme |
We aim to reduce loneliness and isolation by providing community transport to the vulnerable and less able. |
Hop’N shop |
Bexley Dodgers Boccia Club |
Competitive and recreational Boccia for people with disabilities. |
Teaching the game of boccia and seeking competitive opportunities |
Belvedere Community Forum |
Belvedere Community Forum is a non-political charity whose aim is to give the local residents and businesses within the DA17 area a voice in issues which affect the area they live and work. We organise community events throughout the year for the local area. |
Regular public meetings about local issues, with representatives from local organisations |
Bexley Gujarati Samaj |
To provide advice and support to the Gujarati community in Bexley to help integrate into the British Society. |
Yoga classes (Tues eve & Wed pm) |
Insight Bexley |
Insight Bexley is a registered charity that provides housing and benefit advice to young people and people from BME groups. Insight Bexley also provides a back to work training for young people who have not been in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). |
Housing advice |
Social Arts for Education (S.A.F.E.) |
A study centre for children 11-18 who are unable to cope in mainstream school due to bullying and associated reasons. Exam centre for home-schooled children. |
Academic tuition and a variety of therapies and counselling. After-school club and play scheme in summer holidays. |
Bexley Down's Syndrome Group |
Our Group offer support, information and we fundraise to provide social activities for members and/or families living in the borough. |
Social Activities |
Bexley Voice for Special Needs Children |
Bexley Voice is a voluntary led group of parents and carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in Bexley. We provide information and signpost to empower families to obtain the best possible services for their family. |
We keep parents up to date with local and national issues/intiatives via our: We proactively consult with our members on a range of topics to enable us to provide a voice for parent/carers at all levels. We Attend a wide range of meetings to provide a voice for our members; to network and build partnerships with other local groups and neighbouring Parent Forums, with service providers and the Local Authority and CCG to influence the maintenance and development of services for our members. We offer workshops and briefings to parent carers as funding allows. |