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We provide free, confidential, impartial and independant advice on a range of topics, including, benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration, consumer and more.
We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Phone
08082787813
Address
Sanford House
Sanford Street
Swindon
SN1 1HE
Sanford Street
Swindon
SN1 1HE
Video link
Opening Times
Adviceline open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm
Referral process / Form Link
Adviceline 08082787813
Self referral form: www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/contact-form/
Third Party/Professionals referral form: www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/referral/
Self referral form: www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/contact-form/
Third Party/Professionals referral form: www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/referral/
Age Range
14+
Target Group/s
Everyone
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Programme of Employability support open to all
Phone
07918287143
Opening Times
Mon-Friday 9-4.30
Referral process / Form Link
Email with details
Age Range
Anyone over 18
Service On Offer
Employability. CV writing, career advice, work preparation, interview skills, finding training and courses, overcoming barriers to work, job searching, labour market knowledge, signposting.
Target Group/s
Anyone over 18 who needs support
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We provide furniture to people in emergency situations, helping families and individuals on a low income, the recently rehoused homeless, those escaping domestic abuse, hospital discharges and those relocating due to a house fire, etc, with the provision of furniture for low or no cost. We often require volunteers for our van team, and occasionally shop staff volunteers.
Website
Phone
01793 683146
Address
Gateway Furniture, Havelock Square, Swindon, SN1 1LE
SN1 1LE
SN1 1LE
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Opening Times
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Referral process / Form Link
Agencies and organisations can refer - https://gatewayfurniture.org.uk/refer.html.
Service On Offer
Emergency assistance with low cost furniture (via referral). Free furniture collection in Swindon.
Target Group/s
Those seeking to volunteer, primarily in the van staff role. Roles include heavy lifting. Driving license necessary for Driver role. Driving ability not necessary for van assistant positions.
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Headway Swindon is a rehabilitation centre in Dorcan Swindon, that supports adults who have experienced an acquired or traumatic brain injury and their family. We are commissioned by Swindon Borough Council to provide this service but are registered as a charity.
Website
Phone
01793 674820
Address
Avocet House
The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road, Dorcan, Swindon
SN3 5HQ
The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road, Dorcan, Swindon
SN3 5HQ
Video link
Opening Times
Monday through Friday 9am till 4.30pm
Referral process / Form Link
Anyone can refer to our service. We do have a referral form and you can email to ask for the form or send a message using the website. Once we receive the form we will invite them to visit us and discuss how their injury affects them and are happy to answer any questions. As we are a means tested service funding will be required through the local authority depending on means.
Age Range
Adults
Service On Offer
We work on cognitive rehabilitation therapy which is tailor made to suit each person. We also provide sessions on fine motor skills, brain training, Speech & language skills, communication, cooking and many others
Target Group/s
Brain Injury - Stroke, RTA, Fall, Assault and others
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Substance misuse support in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Phone
0345 603 6993
Address
4 Temple Chambers, Temple Street
SN1 1SQ
SN1 1SQ
Opening Times
Monday 9.00 - 5.00
Tuesday 9.00 - 5.00
Wednesday 12.00 - 5.00
Thursday 9.00 - 5.00
Friday 9.00 - 5.00
Tuesday 9.00 - 5.00
Wednesday 12.00 - 5.00
Thursday 9.00 - 5.00
Friday 9.00 - 5.00
Referral process / Form Link
https://tp-sc.custhelp.com/
Age Range
18+ only
Service On Offer
Substance misuse Support
Target Group/s
Those wishing to make positive changes in their Drug or Alcohol use
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Building Preservation Trust and community organisation committed to championing local heritage and transforming how people feel about – and are involved in - their local area.
Website
Email
Address
Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BL
SN1 5BL
SN1 5BL
Video link
Service On Offer
Room hire at the Central Community Centre - https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/centralcommunitycentre/
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to volunteer
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Supporting older people to live later life well
Website
Phone
0748 4075 826
Email
Address
MHA Communities Swindon
Fitzwarren House
Kingsdown Road
Swindon
SN3 4TD
Fitzwarren House
Kingsdown Road
Swindon
SN3 4TD
Video link
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 9am till 5pm
Age Range
60 plus (55 plus with a disability)
Service On Offer
Monthly Activity pack including our seasonal newsletter, telephone befriending, outside befriending, shopping and prescription collection, fish and chip delivery, walks in the park, general advice and signposting
Target Group/s
Older people who are isolated and lonely
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Website
Phone
07544540476
Email
Address
Chippenham Close community Centre, Chippenham Close, Penhill SN2 5DB
SN2 5DB
SN2 5DB
Age Range
18 plus
Service On Offer
Upcycling, Woodwork, Upholstery, Foodshare in conjunction with Swindon Night Shelter. Coming soon. CAP Life skills and CAP Fresh Start, Craft club, Sewing and Art workshops. We are also an official stockist of Frenchic Furniture paint. All profits go to keeping us going!
Target Group/s
Retired men and local residents of Penhill, although we welcome everyone who might benefit.
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SBC Adult Community Learning offer courses to help learners develop knowledge, skills and confidence.
Phone
01793 466482
Email
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Referral process / Form Link
You can find our courses on our website. Please contact us if you have any questions, wish to find out more or enrolment information.
Age Range
Adults aged 19+
Service On Offer
Wide range of courses including English, Maths, Digital Skills, Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Cooking, Personal Development and more.
Target Group/s
Our provision is targeted at priority residents of Swindon including: the unemployed, those earning less than £17K, care leavers, 19+ NEETS, adults with low literacy, numeracy and digital skills, those with mental health or other health conditions, those with learning difficulties or disabilities those at risk of social exclusion.
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Charity that supports all unpaid carers in Swindon
Website
Phone
01793 531133
Address
Swindon Carers Centre
Sanford House, Sanford Street
SN1 1HE
Sanford House, Sanford Street
SN1 1HE
Video link
Opening Times
Mon-Thursday 09:30-16.30 and Friday 09:30-16.00
Referral process / Form Link
Adult carers (over 18) www.swindoncarers.org.uk/carer-registration/
Young carers (5-17) www.swindoncarers.org.uk/young-carer-referral-form/
Young carers (5-17) www.swindoncarers.org.uk/young-carer-referral-form/
Age Range
5- no upper limit
Service On Offer
Full Carer assessments (CARE act 2014 and Children and Family Act 2014, signposting, Emergency Card scheme, support to access social services for the carer and their dependent, Benefits advice, Groups and activities for all ages, links with Swindon Borough council social services, Great Western Hospital, BSW CCG, all schools in Swindon, all GP surgeries in Swindon, access to breaks including support to access funding if eligible, support with other grant making if eligible
Target Group/s
All unpaid carers in Swindon Our Vision Creating a community where carers are recognised, valued and supported. Our Mission To improve the wellbeing of people with caring responsibilities in and around Swindon