Volunteering Providers

Active Uni is our new sports programme, aimed at students who want to play sport at a recreational level within the University, without having to commit to the demands of the University training and sports clubs. All our sports are designed to be fun, friendly and hassle free and can be played on lunch breaks, between lectures, in the evening and on weekends. At Active Uni we offer a variety of sporting opportunities for students and Staff to get involved in a variety of activities.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. Will you join the thousands of volunteers taking on dementia? There are so many exciting and important ways in which you can play your part, be it fundraising, research or as a volunteer in one of our services. Whether you can give an hour, a day or more, you can make an important difference to the life of someone living with dementia.

Anza exist to catalyse economic empowerment and community benefit in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region by partnering with aspiring entrepreneurs to incubate and accelerate social enterprises. Anza is a full service incubator for social enterprises. We’re a dynamic organisation dedicated to creating jobs and thriving communities in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region by empowering aspiring entrepreneurs with the vision, education, resources and network necessary to successfully start and scale social enterprises.

We work in North Staffordshire and East Cheshire providing accommodation-related support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We create opportunities and support people to positively change their lives. We support people to achieve and maintain their homes or tenancies, and empower people to increase their independence, develop their life-skills and emotional resilience. Ultimately we support people to become fully-integrated members of the community in which they live. Arch is a Registered Charity based in Stoke-on-Trent.

Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Our purpose as a charity today is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children We believe in the abused, the most vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.

Beating Bowel Cancer is a UK charity; our mission is to prevent unnecessary deaths by raising awareness of symptoms and promoting the need for early diagnosis. We provide advice, support and lifesaving information to people diagnosed with bowel cancer through our website, nurse advisory service, our patient to patient support network, our leaflets and online forum.

The Beth Johnson Foundation is a national charity dedicated to making the UK age-friendly.

Breast Cancer Care is the only specialist UK wide charity providing support for women, men, family and friends affected by breast cancer. We’ve been caring for them, supporting them, and campaigning on their behalf since 1973. Today, we continue to offer a unique range of support including reliable Information, one-to-one support over the phone and local group support across the UK. From the moment someone notices something isn’t right, through to their treatment and beyond, we’re there to help people affected by breast cancer feel more in control.

This autumn the UK’s largest ceramics festival, the British Ceramics Biennial, will return for the fourth time to Stoke-on-Trent for six weeks from 26 September 8 November 2015. The festival team is now on the look out for up to fifty dedicated volunteers to help deliver the programme of exhibitions and events on the lead up to and during the festival. This unique opportunity offers a chance to get behind the scenes at a major festival, and work with some of the industry’s leading figures. There are a number of volunteer roles available to support the core festival team.

The British Heart Foundation is the UK’s number one heart charity. Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer but we are leading the fight against it. Our pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. Our work has been central to the discoveries of vital treatments that are helping to change the face of the UK’s fight against heart disease.

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for an withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move their lives on. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on.

We’re the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We’ve saved millions of lives by discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and survival has doubled over the past 40 years. Every day in the UK there are more than 400 people diagnosed with cancer that will survive the disease for more than 10 years thanks to research.

CARA provides refuge and support to academics who have been discriminated against or are persecuted on the basis of their race, religion, political beliefs or membership to a particular social group, by regimes in their home countries. It was established eighty years ago by leading British academics and scientists to rescue colleagues from Nazi Europe. CARA is dedicated to defending academic freedom and the advancement of education through safeguarding academics in their work.

Catch22 works across the UK at every stage of the social welfare cycle to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Our vision is a strong society where everyone has a good place to live, a purpose and good people around them, no matter what their background. In Stoke and Staffordshire, we work with young people who have gone missing from home or care or who are at risk of child sexual exploitation.

Caudwell Children is passionate about improving the health of children and ensuring every family has access to the equipment, services and treatments they require. We recognise that childhood is a critical and vulnerable stage when health inequalities can have effects that last throughout life. Caudwell Children is a UK children’s charity, with an ambitious and innovative development programme in order to change the lives of disabled children and their families."

The largest disability football event EVER to be held in England is coming to St George’s Park National Football Centre in 2015 – and we want you to be part of it! The FA has won the right to host The Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships. The tournament will take place between 13th – 28th June 2015 and we need volunteers to help make the event a success. That is why we are recruiting for members of TEAM7, the volunteering programme for the tournament.

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We are the largest independent provider of legal advice and information in North Staffordshire. Our service is free, confidential and impartial. We offer our service face-to-face, by telephone and e-mail. Our service is client centred and we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination in all that we do. We help many more people than we can directly support, by campaigning. We use the evidence from our clients to challenge those in authority to change their policies and practices.

We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

We are a small community group who take neglected disused spaces and turn them into attractive wild flower/life spaces for all to enjoy. We also run our own fund raising events such as our annual Halloween party to help raise money for our projects.

"Congleton Food and Drink Festival is organised by a team of volunteers under the umbrella of Congleton Community Projects, a not for profit community development organisation. As such we aim to make a positive contribution to the local community by being both responsive to Festival goers’ requests and making accessible locally produced or sold, high quality, healthy or sustainable food and drink. Equally important however, is ensuring that everybody has a good time. "

As one of the country’s largest not-for-profits supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs, we are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes. We provide research-based, outcomes-focussed services for people with learning disabilities and autism. Alongside supported living and residential care, we also offer vital specialist services including sector leading Positive Behaviour Support.

Ditch the Label is one of the UK's leading anti-bullying, discrimination and prejudice charities. We aim to support 13-25 year olds impacted by these issues. Our message is clear: it doesn't matter if you're white, black, gay, straight, asexual, disabled, skinny, curvy, old, young, interested in sports, work in a salon or feel good in drag - we think you're amazing.

We are a registered children's charity caring and supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families across Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Everyday Douglas Macmillan Hospice provides all hospice services free of charge to adults with life limiting illnesses in the North Staffordshire area and also provides supportive care for their families and carers. This would not be possible without the commitment of a multi disciplinary team of staff and volunteers who are vital in ensuring the services continue at the hospice and in our the community.

EFTC works in partnership with disadvantaged families, children and young adults in Guatemala, Central America to ensure they develop the tools they need to break free from the cycle of poverty. The Foundation has a school in Jocotenango, Guatemala: an urban area where extreme poverty, gang crime, domestic violence and alcoholism are everyday realities. Food, healthcare, counselling and career guidance at the school remove obstacles to education and enable these students to realise their potential.

Elite are a ‘User Led’ organisation and our aim is to promote Independent Living and Social Inclusion within the community for all disabled and non-disabled people and their carers throughout Staffordshire

Emmaus Potteries is a local charity, and part of a global movement of over 350 Emmaus charities, that supports formerly homeless people with a stable home and real work opportunities to build up skills, experiences and more importantly self-confidence. We are a newly registered charity and currently seeking volunteers to work with us at a large city centre furniture recycling business run by our partner Furniture Mine. We have a variety of roles from shop floor to furniture upcycling to van cab-mates to offer with immediate starts available.

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Family Action has an exciting new Digital Parent Support Service, which will offer telephone, webchat and email support to parents and carers who are feeling the pressures of family life. The aim of the service is to improve the quality of life for parents who face emotional and practical challenges. We are currently recruiting volunteers from across the country who want to support making a positive difference to the lives of families. There are four volunteering roles available, each can be done from the comfort of home.

Furniture Mine is a registered charity and collects unwanted furniture such as beds, wardrobes, sofas, mattresses and tables and other household items etc. We then provide these items to individuals and households who are on low incomes or benefit dependant that are in need of these items.

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We give girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We give them a space to have fun. We run Rainbows (5–7 years), Brownies (7–10 years), Guides (10–14 years) and The Senior Section (14–25 years).

Girlguiding Stoke on Trent South Division support the leaders working directly with the girls in Girlguidng. Volunteering, fundraising, sharing their skills - adults help our work in so many ways! From the instructors who run our activities to our committed Leaders - our network of amazing adult supporters make guiding happen. Even if you've got just an evening to spare, then you can be part of it!

In 2013, thirteen Faculties and Services took part in Green Impact within Staffordshire University, an online environmental improvement scheme (further details available at www.green-impact.org.uk and www.staffs.ac.uk/greenimpact). Working as a Green Impact Project Assistant you will assist a team of staff throughout the year helping them to green their department in a fun and creative way. You could also support the University to help publicise the scheme, recruiting teams to get involved and sharing best practice between different departments.

Growing Concern’s focus is “Sustainability in Action”. We take part in a community run allotment and work towards self-sufficiency.

Hanley Park is a local Grade II listed park, is one of the largest Victorian Parks in the UK and is currently undergoing a long-waited transformation. By summer 2018, some of the Park’s updated attractions will include a boathouse (with boats operating in the summer), a pavilion with restaurant/café facilities, a bandstand and a terrace garden.

Headway North Staffordshire promotes a wider understanding of all aspects of head injury and provides information, support and services to people with head injury, their families, carers and friends.

Healthwatch is an Independent Consumer Champion for Health and Social care in Stoke-on-Trent. We cover services provided by hospitals, care homes, GP surgeries, community care, dentists, opticians and pharmacies and support patients and service users of any age.

The UK department of education states that; 61% of UK students qualify for free school meals received a grade D or worse in their Maths and/or English GCSE. Infinitum Academy is on a mission to remove educational inequality from the face of the earth. We are a community based social enterprise that has big dreams of making quality education globally accessible to all and not just to the limited few.

Provide support to International and EU students studying at Staffordshire University with a particular emphasis on improving the International Student Experience.

Krizevac Project is a UK registered Charity that provides income for education, family support and other overseas development. The not-for-profit enterprises powerfully multiplies benefits from donations received in the UK to address the worst problems in Africa. We are looking for volunteers to help out over the summer holidays. We'd need volunteers to be able to work there way around a bike also to be IT literate and ebay savy.

Landau provides supported training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

Lead to Change is a community organisation, currently offering a variety of activities for children (4-11 years old), both after school and during the holidays. It operates in a spacious, former church hall in Fenton and is equipped with a wide range of learning tools. We have recently opened a playgroup. The aim is to grow our offer of activities to all sectors of the community. We are keen to share the expertise of qualified coaches with volunteers who would like to develop their personal coaching skills.

Established in 1971, Lifeline is a registered Charity with forty years experience of managing drug and alcohol services. Lifeline currently provides a diverse range of services including recovery and peer mentoring, harm minimization, day programmes, prescribing and shared care, community detoxification services, criminal justice and prison initiatives, family work and services for young people. Geographically our services are spread across Yorkshire, the North East, the North West, London and the Midlands, working within diverse towns, cities and villages.

Established in 2006, Lifeworks Staffordshire is a charity supporting individuals with High Functioning Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Asperger Syndrome and Social Anxiety over the age of 14. We profile our clients so we can tailor individual support. At times this involves signposting to other services. Prospective clients do not have to have a formal diagnosis to access our services. We raise awareness of Autistic conditions as well as providing a voice for those who struggle to be heard. Lifeworks Staffordshire offers training and support to professional agencies & private businesses.

Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities, which affects someone for their whole life.

Middleport Pottery, home of Burleigh, is now an exciting visitor destination in the heart of Burslem, the Mother Town of the Potteries. Learn all about Middleport Pottery as you explore its new unique visitor experience. See pottery produced over the years and the original Victorian offices. Step back in time as you explore the largest mould collection in Europe, the bottle kiln, and Burleigh gallery, and learn about the people and events which have shaped the Pottery. Afterwards you can relax in our café which overlooks the Trent and Mersey Canal.

MS Mondays supports those with Multiple Sclerosis, and their carers, by providing an exciting range of diverse activities on Mondays each week. Boasting activities ranging from Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Manicurists, Beauticians and Hairdressing.

The Student Switch Off is a not-for-profit campaign that encourages students to save energy when living in University halls of residence. The Student Switch Off uses prize incentives such as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, tickets to Student Union nights out and communal parties and focuses on peer-to-peer communication and creating a sense of competition to provide incentives that go beyond just being more ‘environmentally friendly’.

NYAS is a UK charity providing socio-legal services. We offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children, young people and vulnerable adults through a network of dedicated paid workers and volunteers throughout England and Wales.

A society where every child, young person or vulnerable adult's voice is heard and their rights are respected and where they can achieve their potential” NYAS is looking to recruit, train and support volunteers to become Independent Visitors to children and young people who are looked after. The aim of the role is to mentor and befriend a specific child, providing them with support in any areas of their life they may be finding difficult. As an Independent Visitor you will visit a child once per month. Visits are child focused and lead. A two year commitment is required.

Volunteer with Over The Wall to gain incredible experience, change lives and have fun! Over The Wall provides free of charge residential activity camps to children and young people aged 8-17 affected by serious illness and their families. We give seriously ill children and their families a week of experiences that are memorable, fun and empowering- but we require a group of superb volunteers to make the magic happen. We recruit a lot of student and graduate Volunteers who have told us how much Over The Wall has improved their future studies and career opportunities.

Each summer Oxfam provides a professional stewarding service to some of the UK's biggest music festivals. As one of our stewards, you are part of a large team representing Oxfam to the festival organisers and the public. We provide essential roles on site to ensure the festival runs smoothly and the festival-goers are safe.The money we generate from your time goes towards our life-changing work around the world.

Hanley Parkrun is a free timed 5km run that takes place in Hanley Park every Saturday at 9am. With a mix of students, club runners, walkers and youngsters taking part, it’s a great opportunity for you to socialise with a wide range of people. parkrun is a national idea, with over 600 different locations around the world, all with the same principle. You’ll be an integral part in keeping the one in Hanley going as the event is run completely by volunteers. Across the globe there’s over 100,000 people that take part in a parkrun.

We deliver training, learning and apprenticeships to all ages. For the past 5 years PM Training has prepared more young people for employment and delivered the most apprenticeships in the county.

POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. We work with people who are disadvantaged, isolated and/or have complex needs. This service is available to people aged 18 or over.

Potteries Heritage Society is the local civic society for Stoke-on-Trent. The Society seeks to influence decisions affecting local environments, such as key planning policy documents and development proposals. The Society relies on the support of local people who care about Stoke’s urban environment and want to see an ambitious and enlightened programme for future development. Potteries Heritage Society works closely with a range of other organisations to achieve its aims, including Civic Voice, Urban Vision, Second Look Stoke and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Stoke-on-Trent Museums is made up of two fantastic museums, The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in the City Centre, Hanley and Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton. They each explore the unique history of The Potteries.

Staffs RAG is the Raise and Give branch of the Staffordshire University Students' Union. Our mission is to give students the opportunity to get involved in fundraising by offering fresh, fun and innovative events for good causes.

Volunteer Befriending Service.

Root 'n' Fruit is a community allotment initiative based in Middleport near Burslem. We run gardening sessions for schoolchildren and people from the community - teaching them about growing, cooking and eating fresh fruit and vegetables. We donate our produce to Foodbanks and other charities that support people experiencing food crisis.

Mencap is the voice of learning disability. We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Our work includes: • providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose • providing advice through our helplines and websites • campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

We’re RNIB and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. RNIBs Technology Support Squad is a UK wide volunteer force, providing free, flexible, one-to-one to support to people with sight loss.

The Royal Voluntary Service is a volunteer organisation which works to enrich the lives of older people across Britain. We work successfully alongside hospitals, local authorities and other organisations, providing much-needed support for older people.

Our work is driven by a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends. The need for an effective bird conservation organisation has never been greater. Climate change, agricultural intensification, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, and over-exploitation of our seas all pose major threats to birds.

Small charity offering supported accommodation to ex-offenders aged 25+

CareLink is a free Telephone befriending Service for those who are; aged 50 and over, feeling lonely and isolated and registered with a GP in Stoke-on-Trent. Become a volunteer and call over 100 older people every week, helping them overcome feelings of loneliness and isolation. Volunteering with us will help build your confidence and develop your skills.

We are a group of about ten girls aged 10 to 15 years old who enjoy taking part in all kinds of activities both in our meeting place and out of doors. We work on badges to develop our skills and interests. We enjoy the arts and crafts, cooking and team work activities. We also enjoy taking part in activities outside the meeting place such as Guide camps or sleepovers, day trips to places of interest or fun activity days with girls from other Units.

SHAP is a best practice network. The SHAP vision is that ‘all domestic dwellings will be energy efficient, resilient to extreme weather, affordable and comfortable to live in, and that this will provide a structure for sustainable communities, attractive places to live and support jobs and skills within a low carbon economy’. www.shap-uk.com WHAT DO WE DO? We focus on improving policy and practice in order to address issues including fuel poverty, poor housing and vulnerable groups, climate change and resilience.

Shaw Trust is a national charity working to create brighter futures for the people and the communities we serve. Shaw Trust provides employment opportunities, skills development training, and health and wellbeing services across the UK. We operate charitable social enterprises and retail shops, and work alongside Shaw Education Trust, which runs a diverse chain of academy schools. We add value to every service we deliver by investing back into community projects, such as our social enterprises, Community Hubs and national volunteering scheme.

Mentoring to Biology Students at Linear Biology Both A1 and A2

Skaters Club is a non-profit making organisation in communities to provide skating to help to reduce the risk of medical conditions relating to inactivity.

Sova is a national charity which helps people to steer clear of crime and make better choices. We do this by working directly with those in trouble because of crime, drugs, unemployment, isolation or lack of skills.

St John Ambulance is the UK’s leading provider of first aid training. As a charity, our volunteers provide vital first aid cover for the public at national events like the London Marathon, and locally at football matches and festivals. St John Ambulance is also a youth organisation, many of our volunteers are under 25. We believe that it’s absolutely unacceptable that so many people die needlessly – because no one could give them first aid when they needed it.

When a crisis or emergency happens you know when you dial 999 we’ll respond. However, what most people don’t realise is that part of our job is to prevent accidents before they happen. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service undertake a number of activities, all aimed at making our Staffordshire communities safer and stronger. We know that responding to emergencies is our first duty but we also recognise we can help prevent fires in the home and at work - so hopefully you'll never need to dial 999.

Staffordshire Library Service has a network of 43 libraries throughout the county of Staffordshire. Libraries offer large number of services including access to books and other loanable items, free IT, Internet access and WiFi, events, activities and courses within libraries, eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks. 23 libraries in Staffordshire are transferring to community management and will rely on volunteers for the day to day operation of these libraries. This will successfully embed these libraries further into their local communities and create some unique volunteering opportunities.

We grow people to think and act for themselves. Since 1914 we have offered vocationally inspired education relevant for the age. Back then our focus was on mining and ceramics. But times have changed and we have too. Now we’re delivering everything from Computer Games Design to Forensic Science. You can guarantee that opportunities listed by us will be exciting and engaging but will be study-compatible; where we'll work closely with you to ensure you can fulfill your potential as an unique individual without costing you your studies.

Staffordshire University Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, working entirely for the benefit of students at the University and its partner organisations. In 2012 it became a registered charity, reg number 1149948. It is a non-profit making organisation and supports itself through the operation of trading services, including the venues and shops on campus, and a grant from the university. It uses its money to maintain student activities and re-invests into its services to provide bigger and better student opportunities.

The Trust owns or manages 27 nature reserves covering an area of 1000 hectares. Our staff are based in 6 locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. Employing around 60 staff in 4 departments including Conservation, Reserves, Community and Education and Support Services. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering and administration staff.

Stoke-on-Trent Churches Community Night Shelter is working to provide a safe night’s rest to street homeless individuals within Stoke-on-Trent. We began with an initial conversation about the seemingly increasing homelessness we were witnessing in our city, and went on to run a hugely successful pilot project from January 2016-March 2016.We are currently working towards opening again for the 2016/2017 winter, hopefully building on the success of our pilot project and expanding our provision.

There are seven libraries in Stoke-on-Trent. Joining the library is free of charge and members are able to borrow books, CDs and DVDs, and make use of computers for Internet access and to use a range of software applications.The library service is committed to promoting books and reading as an enjoyable, informative and entertaining way to enhance health and wellbeing – in other words, to make people feel better, both mentally and physically. To achieve this, library staff work with individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds, from babies to older people, sharing their love of books

Stoke on Trent Pride has quickly grown into one of Stoke on Trent’s biggest and most vibrant annual community festivals, welcoming not only the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community but everyone who values diversity in our City and wishes to celebrate equality.

Street Chaplains is a faith based organisation that seeks to recruit, train and deploy teams of volunteers from all faith (and no faith) to work in the night time economy in Stoke on Trent to offer help, support and intervention to those in need.

The Tame Valley Wetlands is a landscape partnership scheme, led by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and a partnership of local and national organisations. Our vision is to create a wetland landscape, rich in wildlife and accessible to all. The Tame Valley Wetlands landscape is located between Birmingham and Tamworth, in North Warwickshire and south-east Staffordshire.

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. We fund pioneering research to increase survival, raise awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours and provide support for everyone affected to improve quality of life. We are committed to having the biggest possible impact for every person affected by a brain tumour, to defending the most amazing part of the human body, so that getting the diagnosis of a brain tumour no longer means a death sentence.

As a participatory arts organisation The Cultural Sisters use creative processes to engage with people of all ages, abilities and cultural and social backgrounds to provide high quality enjoyable, creative experiences with visually interesting and beautiful results.

The Burslem venue is a not for profit performance space which focuses on offering the community something a little bit different by way of small-scale theatre, open mic nights, stand up comedy as well as a space to utilise for local events, fayres and community led projects

The Prince's Trust supports 13 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion. Many of the young people helped by The Trust are in or leaving care, facing issues such as homelessness or mental health problems, or they have been in trouble with the law. The Trust’s programmes give vulnerable young people the practical and financial support needed to stabilise their lives, helping develop self-esteem and skills for work.

Working with service providers, commissioners and communities as a whole to promote, and support recovery from addictive behaviour through mutual aid. We are the UK office of an international charity looking to increase our profile in the UK.

We've been around since 2006 and in that time we've created more than one million volunteering opportunities and have changed the face of volunteering - one in three young people know who we are.We believe that young people's creativity, energy and optimism can change the world. We're dedicated to helping them improve their skills, confidence and employability whilst doing things they really care about.We provide opportunities for all young people to do good things - whatever they're into, wherever they are and however much time they have to give.

Visit from the Stork CIC is a social enterprise for young parents and parents-to-be under 25. We provide the UK's only publication for parents aged 16-25, with the aim of empowering them to do the best for themselves and their children and inspiring them to be proud of being a young parent. We provide a quarterly magazine and a website that is updated daily by volutneers.

Wild Futures is a charity working to end the primate pet trade, promote the welfare and conservation of primates worldwide, contribute to the contribution of native wildlife and provide a life-long home to ex-pet primates.