General

Address: 1 John St
Swindon
SN1 1RT

Listing Category:

Short Description:

If you are looking for funding and governance advice, help with DBS checks, helps with raising your profile, connections to other charities in Swindon, information about or representation from the Swindon Voluntary Sector, Training or room space to hire in the town centre, get in touch with us. We can offer a range services as well as meeting spaces, from large conference rooms to one-to-one meeting rooms and hot desk facilities.

Website:

https://vas-swindon.org/services/roomhire/

Phone:

01793 538398

Email:

jol@vas-swindon.org

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Swindon Carers Centre

Address: Swindon Carers Centre
Sanford House, Sanford Street
SN1 1HE

Listing Category:

Disability, General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

Charity that supports all unpaid carers in Swindon

Website:

http://www.swindoncarers.org.uk/

Phone:

01793 531133

Email:

carers@swindoncarers.org.uk

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

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/

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

Swindon SEND Families Voice

Address: c/o UET Short Breaks, Upper Shaw Ridge, Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon
SN5 5PU

Listing Category:

General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX, Young people

Short Description:

We represent parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities in Swindon.

Website:

https://swindonsendfamiliesvoice.org.uk/

Phone:

07486873405

Email:

swindonsendfamiliesvoice@outlook.com

Headway Swindon

Address: Avocet House
The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road, Dorcan, Swindon
SN3 5HQ

Listing Category:

General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

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:

http://www.headwayswindon.org.uk

Phone:

01793 674820

Email:

info@headwayswindon.org.uk

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

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

IMPACT Swindon and Wiltshire active recovery service

Address: 4 Temple Chambers, Temple Street
SN1 1SQ

Listing Category:

General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

Substance misuse support in Swindon and Wiltshire.

Website:

https://wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk/swindon-and-wiltshire/

Phone:

0345 603 6993

Email:

IMPACTreferrals@turning-point.co.uk

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

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

MHA Communites Swindon

Address: MHA Communities Swindon
Fitzwarren House
Kingsdown Road
Swindon

SN3 4TD

Listing Category:

General, Swindon VX

Short Description:

Supporting older people to live later life well

Website:

http://www.mha.org.uk

Phone:

0748 4075 826

Email:

swindon@mha.org.uk

Video link:

https://youtu.be/a5BYGCVypHU

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

Willows Counselling & Training

Address: The Willows Centre
11 Prospect Place
Old Town
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 3LQ

Listing Category:

General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

A leading provider of counselling and counsellor training in Swindon, Wiltshire and the West of England

Website:

https://www.willowscounselling.org.uk/

Phone:

01793 426 650

Email:

willows@willowscounselling.org.uk

Listing Tags:

Counselling Service. Counsellor Training. Mental Health. Trauma. Abuse. Well-being

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Opening Times:

Monday to Thursday 09.30 – 16.30
Friday 09.30 – 13.00

Referral process / Form Link:

Email. Telephone. Self or agency referral. Word-of-mouth.

Age Range:

18+

Service On Offer:

Our general counselling services are affordable and open to everyone. We also specialise in abuse and trauma with its complex problems. Our counselling sessions can be part or fully subsidised. We train people to become professional counsellors from beginner to post qualified and our courses achieve the high standards set by industry recognised bodies such as CPCAB and OCN.

Target Group/s:

Individuals, groups, businesses and organisations looking for support, expertise and partnership in mental health and well-being

PowerPoint Slide:

PowerPoint presentation

Mechanics’ Institution Trust

Address: Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BL
SN1 5BL

Listing Category:

General, Swindon VX

Short Description:

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:

https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/

Email:

dthackray8@gmail.com

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

Service On Offer:

Room hire at the Central Community Centre – https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/centralcommunitycentre/
Opportunities to volunteer

Citizens Advice Swindon

Address: Sanford House
Sanford Street
Swindon
SN1 1HE

Listing Category:

General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Short Description:

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.

Website:

http://www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk

Phone:

08082787813

Email:

advice@swindon.cabnet.org.uk

Video link:

Swindon VX presentation

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/

Age Range:

14+

Target Group/s:

Everyone

Renew Swindon

Address: Chippenham Close community Centre, Chippenham Close, Penhill SN2 5DB
SN2 5DB

Listing Category:

General, Health & wellbeing, Swindon VX

Website:

http://www.renewswindon.org.uk

Phone:

07544540476

Email:

dawn@renewswindon.org.uk

Listing Tags:

#reuse #mental well-being #upcycling #upholstery #frenchic furniture paint

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.