Sandwell Welcoming Spaces
By Charlemont Community Centre Association
We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.
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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.
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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.
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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.
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Offering Short Breaks, Support Work and Promotion and supporting work with young carers, aged 5-18 in Sandwell who help care for a family member with an illness/disability, mental ill heath, substance misuse or elderly/infirm
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All of our projects:
• Work on the side of those we support.
• Are independently of service providers and statutory agencies.
• Are free from the potential conflicts of interest unlike those that may provide other services.
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Hospital Befriending, Support, Advocacy, & Community Support
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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
Opportunity to participate in a variety of sports
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Free qualified independent one to one person centred advocacy service supporting children and young people aged 5-18 to ensure their needs, rights and wishes are articulated to access and plan their individual needs.
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We get stuck in with traditional scouting skills and gaining a wide variety of awards and badges. We also do loads of amazing activities, climbing, hiking, archery, pioneering, coasteering, caving, surfing and much more. We also become expert campers and learn to light and cook on fires and survive in the wild!
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Support, advice and information on Personal Budgets
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Free activities learn new skills, make new friends and join in activities.
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Relate counsellors can help where people are having problems with their sex life due to physical or emotional reasons.
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CBO is delivering activities to address both streams. We will be delivering the following;
1. Ladies exercise
3. Men’s Football at external venue
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Coffee Morning- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am- 11am.
sewing class- Monday and Tuesday from 11am-1pm
Physical activities and traditional dance on Saturdays from 4pm-7pm
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Shockin for the age group of 11 to 16 years, held on a Friday evening at 7:45pm, during term time. This part of the evening offers a place where young people can come and chill out with their friends, play team games and share some of this time in our ‘Time for God Spot’.
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We can provide short breaks at home, in a centre based setting, in a community based setting and where a grant is paid enabling carers to organise their own short break.
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Support for Carers of adults with a functional mental illness.
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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean
We are a helpline to support people struggling with poor mental health. We support communities which are unable to get help due to stigmas and cultural barriers through a confidential helpline service.
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New cycling programme to help people to learn to ride a bike. The aim is to improve mental and physical health through an enjoyable new cycling hobby within your local community social group.
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• Training and education.
• Job searching.
• Basic life skills.
• Confidence and Motivation.
• IT and Digital Skills.
• Volunteer Opportunities.
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We aim to focus in particular (but not exclusively) on access to skills and opportunities in the health and care sector – where there are occupational shortages but a high demand on services. We will work in partnership with Your Trust Charity (Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust Charity). The purpose is to enable Sandwell residents to access these opportunities that will provide them, their families and communities with long-term employment and long term local health services.
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The slimming class is run Wednesday evening they also do your weekly weight and support you
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The UK's favourite way to lose weight. Classes take place Wednesday
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English classes for non-English speakers.
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Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1
Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi
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We provide pre entry and entry 1 ESOL through #SLN
Providing free basic language support
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A safe space for babies under 12 months and their parents/ carers.
Join us on Tuesdays in term-time from 13:00-14.30.
Join us for a cuppa tea and to get to know other local parents.
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Family Hubs will offer the right help, in the right place, at the right time by offering services and support for all families with children aged 0 – 19 (or 25 with SEND) – our mission is to help all families in Sandwell thrive.
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions
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We are heavily oversubscribed and working at full capacity. Members are welcome to apply but they will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted once a place becomes available.
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The centre's two pools host a range of activities including; swimming lessons, public swimming, family swimming, parent and toddler sessions and Aqua Fit.
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Social activities for people and their families affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia
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Family, friends and survivors affected by acquired brain injury or stroke are invited to our informal Social Group on every other Thursday evening between 7 pm and 9 pm at our centre on Martin Hill Street, Dudley, DY2 8RT.
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Floating Support for residents of Sandwell suffering Mental Ill Health, with a Housing Related Need
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Sports Club for disabled children and young people
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Specialist Debt Casework Service call 0121 726 6745 for appointment, appointments available across Sandwell & Walsall
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Crochet craft group to support wellbeing and health
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This course is designed to provide support and guidance, giving you training, and the opportunity to plan and deliver your own sporting and game activities.
You don’t need to be stuck in a classroom to learn new employability skills.
Participants will also benefit from:
Nationally Accredited and recognised qualification.
Opportunity to assist other coaches in local community.
Develop key transferrable skills that employers look for such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management and self-belief
Opportunity to progress to Level 2 Sports Leaders Award which can lad to paid opportunities.
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Squirrels is for young people aged 4-6 years old. Our Squirrel drey meets for one hour every week, these sessions are a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step on the journey through scouting and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.
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Pre-school care and education for 2-4 year old children from the local community.
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Volunteer service
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A Friendly and Welcoming Church, with many activities, including a foodbank. Halls are available for additional activities.
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A welcoming church service with children’s group Refreshments served after the service
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Join for storytime, nursery songs, children's crafts and play with Deeanne and Jenny! Meet other parents of early years and homeschooled children.
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ages 1-4yrs play sessions where parents are encouraged to engage and have fun to.
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Free arts and crafts clubs
Drop in - no need to book
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Stepping Stones Pre-School is a service that supports children aged between 2-5.
Quality: PQASSO Level 1
A friendship group with a shared love of knitting and crocheting
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions
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Join us on Thursdays in term-time from 10-11.30am.
Our set up each week is based around a focus story, and we always have a snack and a drink!
Tickets are only £2 each
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Sandwell Stroke Recovery Service provides high quality information, practical advice and emotional support following a stroke.
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Sandwell Women’s Aid offer a number of awareness and support programmes in schools that: raise awareness of domestic violence, sexual violence and sexual exploitation; challenge negative myths and stereotypes held around domestic violence, gender and culture; provide information, skills and knowledge to allow children and young people to access support networks; and identify potential/current victims of abuse and offer them further support.
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A support service for tinnitus sufferers providing information, advice and support through meetings, newsletters and support literature.
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SWA's specialist Young People's ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) offers support and advice to any survivors of rape and sexual violence aged 11-18.
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Day - to - day Support needs, Administration needs, and Befriending services are all provided at Best Choice Befreidning Services CIC
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Home From Hospital Care provides support for Sandwell residents who have recently been discharged from City Hospital and Birmingham residents leaving Birmingham hospitals to attend medical appointments and collect prescriptions. Transport, company and emotional support are part of this service.
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SWEDA support the development and growth of Social Enterprises in Sandwell by providing tailored training and mentoring to groups or individuals.
Quality: PQASSO Level 1
The key services offered include:
* Emotional and practical support: Individualised support to meet the survivor's emotional and practical needs.
* Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) A professional who provides advice and advocacy for survivors navigating the legal and support systems.
* Counselling: Emotional healing through professional therapeutic services.
* Advocacy: Ensuring the survivor's views are respected by authorities and service providers.
* Culturally sensitive services: A commitment to respecting equality, diversity, and being sensitive to the needs of marginalised communities, such as LGBTT and BME.
* Interpreting services: Access to language support for non-English speakers.
* Legal process support: Guidance through the police, prosecution, and court systems.
* Criminal Injuries Compensation: Assistance with applying for compensation for trauma-related injuries.
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SWEDA provides information, advice and guidance to individuals looking to get back into work (Employability) and those considering self-employment.
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SLT Swim Academy provides swimming lessons in Sandwell for all ages and abilities, whether non-swimmers, beginners, improvers or advanced.
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We will deliver weekly sessions relating to a range of long-term health conditions with refreshments and activities included. We will bring external experts to talk to the local community to answer questions and help with concerns which may eliminate some "myths" that may have arisen about the during lockdown.
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Taekwondo for 4-8 year olds. Offers energetic and exciting activities that put the fun back in to physical fitness. Monday 5.30pm - 6.15pm.
Taekwondo for ladies only Monday 7-8pm.
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Come and join us for a relaxing session of Tai-Chi every Monday between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Benefits include:
learning to relax and relieve stress
unite mind and body
develop self control and self confidence
promote lifelong vitality
develop balance and co-ordination
building stamina and strength
develop the mind to improve concentration
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A safe friendly environment to leave your loved one whilst you attend appointments or simply need to take a break
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Sandwell Talking Therapies Plus is a free and confidential service for individuals 18 and older who reside in Sandwell. We provide support for mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression and bereavement in the way that works best for you - either by phone, video, email and face-to-face in a community location you are comfortable with, providing access to therapists with a range of language skills. #TalkingTherapiesPlus #Communitiesinsync
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Our Talking Therapies Plus service aims to support underserved communities in Sandwell. Underserved communities may include: Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups; refugees and migrants; LGBTQ+ people; older adults; and men.
We do this by taking a flexible, creative and culturally appropriate approach to delivering Talking Therapies, for example, providing access to therapists with a range of language skills and matching service users to therapists with the same background. We also provide bereavement support.
Tell us what you're going through – we're here to help you feel better.
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Sandwell Talking Therapies Plus is a free and confidential service for individuals 18 and older who reside in Sandwell.
Our Talking Therapies Plus service aims to support underserved communities in Sandwell. We provide support for mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression and bereavement. Our therapists are kind and understanding, and they never judge you.
We help you in the way that works best for you either by phone, video, email and face-to-face in a community location you are comfortable with.
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Sandwell Talking Therapies Plus is a free and confidential service for individuals 18 and older who reside in Sandwell.
We provide support for mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression and bereavement.
Quality: Investors in People
Activities on offer include video games, arts and crafts, sports, games and offsite activities. Youth workers are also available for advice and guidance or just for someone to talk to.
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Tea time Meal £5 for 2 courses
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A weekly phone call to have a chat, see how you are, and find out if there is anything we can support you with.
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Our counsellors at Survivors of D & R CIC work with individuals and couples helping them to resolve their day to day difficulties in their relationships and their own lives.
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A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
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A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.
Termly sign ups required on the website below.
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Relieving stress and anxiety
Improving relationships
Creating life balances
Gentle exercise
Yoga
Pilates
Parenting
Mindfulness
Self-improvement workshops
Career Support
Trips out
Emotional boundaries
and lots more
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Relieving stress and anxiety
Improving relationships
Creating life balances
Gentle exercise
Yoga
Pilates
Parenting
Mindfulness
Self-improvement workshops
Career Support
Trips out
Emotional boundaries
and lots more
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Relieving stress and anxiety
Improving relationships
Creating life balances
Gentle exercise
Yoga
Pilates
Parenting
Mindfulness
Self-improvement workshops
Career Support
Trips out
Emotional boundaries
and lots more
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Relieving stress and anxiety
Improving relationships
Creating life balances
Gentle exercise
Yoga
Pilates
Parenting
Mindfulness
Self-improvement workshops
Career Support
Trips out
Emotional boundaries
and lots more
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Relieving stress and anxiety
Improving relationships
Creating life balances
Gentle exercise
Yoga
Pilates
Parenting
Mindfulness
Self-improvement workshops
Career Support
Trips out
Emotional boundaries
and lots more
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
The Crossroads Carers Assistance Line is a free service which offers support and practical assistance to help unpaid carers in Sandwell.
Quality: CQC Registered
A partnership club providing activities for older people.
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Improving the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people in Sandwell aged 5 - 25
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions
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Free service providing support with job search; CV writing; interview skills; access to computers ; careers advice; apprenticeships; training courses. Open to all ages, employed or unemployed. Drop in no appointment necessary
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Free service providing support with job search; CV writing; interview skills; access to computers ; careers advice; apprenticeships; training courses. Open to all ages, employed or unemployed. Drop in no appointment necessary.
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Social Hubs delivered as part of a Lottery Funded Project within Agewell CIC, supporting people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers.
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We serve our local community in providing a safe space for people to come and report any hate related incidents that they have experienced directly or witnessed.
Our organisation has been approved by the West Midlands Police as a third party reporting centre for hate crime related incidents.
Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European
In this mat based Yoga Foundations session we will explore the principles of yoga, with options given for those with an established yoga practice.
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Tiny Steps Pre-School is a service that supports children aged between 2-5.
Quality: PQASSO Level 1
Family Hubs will offer the right help, in the right place, at the right time by offering services and support for all families with children aged 0 – 19 (or 25 with SEND) – our mission is to help all families in Sandwell thrive.
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The centre also hosts a range of sport and activity clubs including swimming, water polo and martial arts.
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Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions
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