
"POP Project"
POP Project sites offer confidential help and information on lots of different things to do with sexual health and relationships.
Addaction
Addaction is the UK's largest drug and alcohol treatment charity
- Website
- http://www.addaction.org.uk/
ADHD Solutions
We are an organisation set up to provide information, help and support for children, young people, and adults with ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - their families and anyone who supports them or works with them.
Asthma UK
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.
- Website
- http://www.asthma.org.uk/
B I G
The Bullying Intervention Group (BIG) is a social enterprise set up to adminster the Bullying Intervention Group Award. On their website is also some help, guidance and resources for dealing with bullying.
BaseballSoftballUK
The BSUK is the development agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom
Beyond Bullying
Leicestershire County Council's website aimed at helping young people who are being bullied
- Address
- Anti-Bullying Strategy Team
The Safeguarding and Improvement Unit
County Hall,
Glenfield,
Leicester
LE3 8RF - Telephone
- Tel: 0116 3057570
- Website
- http://www.beyondbullying.com/youngpeople.html
Bike Events Online
Bike Events is the UK's largest organiser of fund raising and recreational cycle rides
- Website
- http://www.bike-events.com/
Bikes 4 All
Bikes 4 All is an award winning community bike enterprise in Leicester we are part of Groundwork Leicester and Leicestershire. We provide training and employment opportunities in cycling related activities and services to those individuals who are most deprived within our communities.
- Website
- http://www.bikes4all.org.uk/
BR Racing
- Website
- http://brracing.co.uk/
British American Football Association
The governing body for American Football in the UK
- Website
- http://www.bafa.org.uk/
British Cycling
The official governing body of Cycling in Great Britain
Brook Advisory Service
Brook is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.
- Website
- http://www.brook.org.uk/
CAMHS
CAMHS is a range of services for children and young people aged up to 18. Young people between 16 and 18 years can access CAMHS or other adult services, depending on which is felt to be more useful for their needs.
Choices Leicester
Choices is a free, confidential and friendly service, staffed by a small team of nurses. There are many Choices clinics across Leicester city centre.
Collectormania
Collectormania is a free twice-yearly event based in Milton Keynes where you can meet sci-fi, fantasy and horror stars from cinema and television.
Crimestoppers Youth Page
Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to fight crime
- Telephone
- 0800 555 111
- Website
- http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/youth/
Cruse Bereavement Centre
Cruse Bereavement Care promotes the well-being of bereaved people and enables anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. As well providing free care to all bereaved people, the charity also offers information, support and training services to those who are looking after them.
- Telephone
- 0844 477 9400
- Website
- http://www.cruse.org.uk/Children.html
Curve
- Address
- Rutland Street
Leicester
LE1 1SB - Telephone
- 0116 2423560
- Website
- http://www.curveonline.co.uk
Cycle Trails in Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council's guide to cycle trails across the county.
De Montfort Hall
- Address
- Granville Road
Leicester LE1 7RU - Telephone
- 0116 233 3111
- Website
- http://www.demontforthall.co.uk/
De Montfort University
De Montfort University (DMU) is a British university situated in Leicester. Our modern campus is home to students from around the world who study a range of professional, innovative and ambitious courses. DMU is a dynamic and lively place to study, combining the latest facilities with leading academics and excellent industry links.
- Address
- The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
United Kingdom - Telephone
- 0116 255 1551
- Website
- http://www.dmu.ac.uk/
Depression Alliance
Provides information, support and understanding to those who are affected by depression. Also campaigns to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression. Co-ordinates a national network of self-help groups so that people can share experiences and coping strategies with others in similar situations. An information pack is available upon request. Also runs a pen friend scheme to put people in touch is others who will understand.
- Telephone
- 0845 123 2320
- Website
- http://www.depressionalliance.org/
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
DrugScope
DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs
- Website
- http://www.drugscope.org.uk/
DVIRP
DVIRP provide support to anyone over the age of 16 affected by Domestic Violence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
- Telephone
- 0116 255 0004
- Website
- http://www.dvirp.co.uk/index.html
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of people living with epilepsy.
- Website
- http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society
First - East Midlands
Details about First’s complete range of services in and around Leicester, as well as information on different tickets and where to purchase them
Google Maps UK
Road and satellite maps of the UK, with route planning
- Website
- http://maps.google.co.uk/
Guinness Premiership
The official homepage for Rugby's Guinness Premiership
Haveigotit.co.uk
Advice on Chlamydia - what to look out for and where to go to get help.
- Website
- http://www.haveigotit.co.uk/
Housemate
This site looks at some of the big questions concerning young people, housing and homelessness
- Website
- http://www.housemate.org.uk/
I Quit Online
Animated interactive site designed demonstrate why it might be a good idea to stop smoking
Immobilise Property Register
Immobilise helps UK police forces to identify the owner of lost & stolen goods thousands of times every day
- Website
- http://www.immobilise.com
Infolinx Sports Page
Infolinx is a Community Information Website, covering Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. It is a local organisations database which holds the details of over 7,000 clubs, societies, organisations and self help groups based in the region.
Jasmine House (Leicester Rape Crisis)
Providing services for women and girls over 14 years, offering counselling, support and a helpline
- Telephone
- 0116 2558852
LAMP
Leicester Action For Mental Health
- Telephone
- 0116 255 6286
LampDirect
News about mental health issues, offering a broad range of information about services, activities, and support across Leicester Shire
Leicester City Council - Housing directory
A list of useful housing advice and contacts for people living in the city
Leicester City Football Club
Leicester City FC's own webpage, containing news and information about the Foxes
Leicester Tigers
The official website of Leicester's own Rugby team, The Tigers.
Leicestershire & Rutland County F.A.
The Leicestershire and Rutland County FA are committed to governing and developing the game at all levels.
Leicestershire Aspergers Syndrome Support Group
Our aim is to support families and work with statutory agencies to improve services for the benefit of those with Aspergers Syndrome.
Leicestershire Constabulary
Leicestershire Constabulary provides a policing service to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 24-hours a day, 365-days of the year.
- Website
- http://www.leics.police.uk/
Leics County Council - Housing and Homelessness
Contact details for housing departments in your part of Leicestershire.
Lifeline Project
Our purpose is to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind, and to educate the public on matters relating to drug misuse.
Likeitis
LikeItIs tells you everything you need to know "exactly as it is" about sexual health
LLGBC
Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
- Website
- http://www.llgbc.com
Loughborough University
Loughborough is a fantastic place to study and work, boasting unrivalled sporting achievement, internationally acclaimed research and outstanding teaching quality – attributes that helped us to secure the prestigious Sunday Times ‘2008/2009 University of the Year’ award.
- Address
- Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom. - Telephone
- 01509 263 171
- Website
- http://www.lboro.ac.uk/
Megazone Leicester
- Address
- 171 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HS
- Telephone
- 01162531153
- Website
- http://www.megazoneleicester.co.uk/
Meningitis Research Foundation
We fund research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. We promote education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and give support to people affected. Our vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia.
- Website
- http://www.meningitis.org/
Mind Map
Mind Map works to help young people understand mental health. We want everyone to realise that mental illness isn't something to be scared or ashamed
National Rail
We provide impartial advice on all aspects of journey planning; fares and buying tickets, live train running updates and other useful information.
New Direction
Leicestershire Community Projects Trust
A Voluntary Sector Organisation committed to serving the community and minimising the harm that misuse of drugs and alcohol can do.
- Website
- http://www.lcp-trust.org.uk/
NHS Choices
NHS Choices is the online 'front door' to the NHS. It is the country's biggest health website and gives all the information you need to make choices about your health.
NHS Direct
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service.
- Website
- http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Nintendo Life
Covering Wii & DS games with News, Reviews, Screenshots, Videos and more!
- Website
- http://www.nintendolife.com/
NSPCC
ChildLine is the UK’s free, confidential helpline for children and young people. Trained volunteers provide advice and support, by phone and online, 24 hours a day. Children can also receive advice by text.
- Telephone
- 0800 1111
OCD Action
OCD Action’s vision is of a society where Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information are readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.
OCD UK
OCD-UK is the leading national charity, independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Website
- http://www.ocduk.org/
ODEON Leicester
ODEON is the largest cinema chain in the UK, with over one hundred cinemas. ODEON entertain more people in the UK than any other cinema chain accounting for nearly a third of all tickets sold in the UK.
Open Door
Open Door Young People’s Counselling Service
- Telephone
- 0116 253 7999
- Website
- http://www.opendoorleicester.org/counselling.php
Pozitude
Website designed by young people living with an HIV positive status, and hope to help other young people who are also HIV positive.
- Website
- http://www.pozitude.co.uk
QUIT
QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.
- Website
- http://www.quit.org.uk/
RD4U - 'Road For You'
Cruse Bereavement Care Youthline
RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care‘s Youth Involvement Project and here to support you after the death of someone close.
- Website
- http://www.rd4u.org.uk/
Re-Solv
VSA or 'sniffing' is the deliberate inhalation of the chemicals found in everyday products such as deodorant, hairspray and cigarette lighter refills. Re-Solv's purpose is to end volatile substance abuse, particularly among children and young people.
- Website
- http://www.re-solv.org/
Safer Travel
The Safer Travel Team are committed to ensuring that your transport to and from school or college is a safe and pleasant experience. We’re here to deal with any of your concerns or complaints and take a genuine interest in your welfare. If you witness bad behaviour on your school bus you can report it here.
Schizophrenia.com
A non-profit community providing in-depth information, support and education related to schizophrenia, a disorder of the brain and mind
- Website
- http://schizophrenia.com/
Self harming info at TheSite.org
Advice and support about Self Harming
Shadow CS
Shadow CS is a fun, interactive website aimed at young people aged 11 – 18+ all about crime. It allows young people to get involved in discussions about crime and the everyday things that affect them and gives them the option of seeking advice if they don’t know what to do.
- Website
- http://www.shadowcs.co.uk/
Shelter
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.
- Website
- http://www.shelter.org.uk/
SMST
The Substance Misuse Strategic Team vision is that all service users in Leicestershire and Rutland have fair and equitable access to drug and alcohol treatment services which meet their needs, encourage recovery and social re-integration and are able to reduce the harms caused by substance misuse to the individuals, those affected by their misuse and the wider community.
Stonewall
Stonewall is a charity working for equality for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people- at home, at work and at school.
- Address
- Stonewall,
Tower Building,
York Road,
London, SE1 7NX - Telephone
- 08000 502020
- Website
- http://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/
Sustrans
Sustrans promotes cycling and walking as healthy forms of transport, and is involved in developing the National Cycling Network
- Website
- http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
Talk To Frank
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, FRANK is around to give you FREE info on drugs.
- Website
- http://www.talktofrank.com/
The Eating Disorders Asssociation (BEAT)
beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families.
- Website
- http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home
The Laura Centre Counselling
The Laura Centre Counselling for school age young people affected by the death of a family member or carer.
- Address
- 4 Tower Street
Leicester - Telephone
- 0116 254 4341
- Website
- http://www.thelauracentre.org.uk/
The Meningitis Trust
The Meningitis Trust improves the lives of people affected by meningitis. We are the only provider of professional meningitis support and aftercare services in the UK, helping thousands of people every year.
The National Byeway
The National Byway is a 4,500-mile (7,240 km.) sign-posted cycling route round England and parts of Scotland and Wales
The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) is a national charity for children and young people aged 5 to 25 with epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
We help people identify whether they have a hearing loss, we campaign for change, we provide services and training, and we actively support scientific and technological research
- Website
- http://www.rnid.org.uk/
The Samaritans
The Samaritans is 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.
- Telephone
- 08457 90 90 90
- Website
- http://www.samaritans.org/
The Tae Kwon Do Association of Great Britain
Europe’s largest single martial arts organisation
- Website
- http://www.tagb.biz/
ThinkUKnow
This website is brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre and contains loads of information on how to stay safe online.
- Website
- http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
This Is Abuse
Relationship abuse can happen to anyone. It involves more than physical violence, it can be when someone puts you down, threatens you or forces you to do something you don't want to. Find out more about how to spot the signs, have your say on the issue and seek help here.
Throwing Stones
The project which became 'Throwing Stones' was conceived by Leicestershire police in 1995 after a series of abusive racist incidents on a housing estate in Leicester. The targets of this abuse were mostly Asian women taking their children to a local school. Those responsible for the incidents were children and young people who lived locally, almost all of them white children.
Touching Minds
Touching Minds is a pro-recovery website dedicated to providing a vital connection between sufferers of mood disorders, anxiety and depression.
Traveline
Plan travel by bus, train, coach, ferry or underground
University of Leicester
If the pursuit of knowledge feels like a walk in the park then you probably aren’t trying hard enough. We think a university should be about empowering people to explore what they don’t know; through passionate, dedicated teaching and innovative, world-changing research.
- Address
- University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
United Kingdom - Telephone
- 0116 252 2522
- Website
- http://www2.le.ac.uk/
Vegetarian Society
The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom is the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. It is an educational charity promoting understanding and respect for vegetarian lifestyles.
- Website
- http://www.vegsoc.org/
Victim Support
Victim Support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime. We give free and confidential support to help you deal with what you've been through as a victim or witness, whether or not you report the crime to the police.
Vinvolved Leicestershire & Rutland
Inspiring a new generation of volunteers
- Website
- http://www.vinvolvedlr.info
Why Cycle?
Why Cycle provide impartial advice on getting into cycling, from choosing your bike to riding safely
- Website
- http://www.whycycle.co.uk/
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.
Youth Shelter
Provides accommodation, support and advice for young people in Charnwood borough.
- Address
- 53-55 Queens Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1HA - Telephone
- 01509 828083
- referral@youthshelter.org.uk
- Website
- http://www.youthshelter.org.uk/