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Acorns Children's Hospice
cares for life-limited children and their families from across the West Midlands region. Since 1988 1100 families have been helped by Acorns but there are many more who need the care the charity offers
contact: 0845 1284444 link
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Age Concern Hereford and Worcester
Working with and for older people in the area. Gill Hyatt, information and services manager, 7 Royal Arcade, Broad Street, Pershore, open every day
contact: 01386 555744. link
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Anchor
Getting older means different things for different people. At Anchor, were dedicated to providing a wide range of services to ensure you can remain as independent as possible, no matter what your needs are. Whether you are looking for a care home, sheltered housing, help to manage in your own property or more security or companionship, we can help.
contact: 01684 291054 (main)01684 291962 (Small Repairs) link
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British Heart Foundation
The aim of the BHF is to play a leading role in the fight against heart and circulatory disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death. The BHF is the largest independent funder of heart research in the UK. The charity also plays an important role in funding education reaching the public and health professionals, and providing life-saving cardiac equipment and support for rehabilitation and patient care.
contact: 01905 772962 link
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British Red Cross Worcester
Helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.
contact: 01905 351212 link
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Cats Protection League
The Evesham branch was set up in 1982 at the rear of a vets surgery but in 1989 the organization was forced to move. It was given space to rent by the National Canine Defence League in Wickhamford. It has taken us several years to achieve what we have today and we are extremely proud of our rescue centre. Area Co-ordinator Angela Middleton
contact: 01386 833343 link
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CLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent caring for children and young people with cancer and leukaemia CLIC Sargent cares for the 10 families in the UK who are told their child has cancer every day . As the UK's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the only organisation to offer them all round care and support. Thats because were there every step of the way.
contact: Helen.Relihan@clicsargent.org.uk01564797573 link
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DIAL South Worcestershire
DIAL South Worcestershire a free and confidential disability information service and advice line for disabled people, their carers, families and friends on a wide range of subjects. The DIAL Outreach Service is available at Evesham Community Contact Centre, Elmley Castle Community Post Office and village hall, Broadway Signpost, 4 Russell Square, opposite the village green, Pershore Civic Centre and Pershore Library.
contact: 01905 27790minicom 0190522191 link
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Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre
The Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Help us give a happy home to thousands of stray and abandoned dogs.
contact: 01386 830613Shauna Stedman, 01386 834875 link
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Worcester
Provides guide dogs and training in their use to visually impaired people throughout the area
contact: 01905 459730 link
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Leukaemia Care, Worcester
A national Charity that provides care and support to patients, their families and carers during the difficult journey through the diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma or an allied blood disorder.
contact: 01905 755977CARE Line 0800 169 6680 link
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support, improves the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support and pushing for better cancer care. Macmillan Nurses in Evesham and Malvern work both in local hospitals and in the community. Worcestershire fund raising office, Woodast Farm, Astwood Lane, Redditch, Worcs, B96 6PS
contact: 01527 892540worcestershire@macmillan.org.uk link
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Mentor Link
Mentor Link is a charity dedicated to recruiting volunteer mentors to schools in Worcestershire. No qualifications necessary but you need to be a good listener, patient and non-judgemental. Times are arranged to suit.
contact: Karen 07745490805mentoring@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk link
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Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is responsible for funding and operating three Air Ambulances serving the Midlands and Welsh border region. Flying its first mercy mission in 1991, the organisation is regarded as one of the longest established and busiest Air Ambulance operators in the UK.
contact: link
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MIND
MIND is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. The MIND Cabin, Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham WR11 1JT,
contact: 01386 50248601386 502486 link
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Noahs Ark Trust Worcester
Supports bereaved children and their families in Worcestershire.
contact: 01905 745735 link
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Oxfam
Oxfam is a development, relief, and campaigning organisation that works with others to overcome poverty and suffering around the world.
contact: General enquiries 0870 333 2700Evesham Shop 01386 41009 link
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Roundabout
Working to overcome disadvantage and waste. Donate your furniture and help this charity continue its vital work.
contact: 01386 833030 link
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Samaritans Worcester
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide
contact: O1905 21121Helpline 08457 909090 link
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Spetchley Gardens Charitable Trust
Spetchley, near Worcester. Thirty-acre garden with rare trees, shrubs, plants and red and fallow deer
contact: 01905 345224 link
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St Richards Hospice, Worcester
Founded in May 1984 in Droitwich later relocated to Worcester St Richards enhances the quality of life of those suffering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses through palliative care
contact: 01905 763963 link
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Vale of Evesham Volunteer Centre
Aims to recruit, advise and guide people willing to undertake voluntary work. It aims to act as a recruiting agency for voluntary and statutory organisations and to be a focal point for organisations using volunteers. Aims to develop and support projects in the community.
contact: 01386 40165 link
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Victim Support Hereford and Worcester
Provides support and assistance to individual victims, witnesses, their families and friends. Services are free and confidential and are provided by staff and trained volunteers based at locations throughout the county
contact: 01905 28252 link
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Worcestershire Association for the Blind (WAB)
WAB is an independent charity that supports blind and partially sighted people throughout the county. Based at The Bradbury Centre in Worcester, it also has branches in Bromsgrove, Evesham, Kidderminster, Malvern
contact: 01905 723245 link
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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to wildlife conservation and education in our area and if part of The Wildlife Trusts.
contact: 01905 754919 link
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World Wildlife Fund Evesham and District
conserves endangered species, protects threatened habitats and addresses global threats. WWF finds longterm solutions that benefit both people and nature.
contact: Sandra Drinkwater 01386 858642sandradrinkwater@gmail.com link
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Wychavon Citizens Advice Bureau
Wychavon Citizens Advice Bureau is independent and provides free, confidential, impartial advice to everybody regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disability. Founded in 1982, Wychavon CAB aims to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and equally. 116 High Street, Evesham. Town Hall, Pershore.
contact: 01386 443737enquiries@wychavoncab.cabnet.org.uk link