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Offering support and grants to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when in need. Grants given for: Mobility - for the very young to the elderly. The Soldiers' Charity has provided grants for specialist play equipment for disabled children, and for ramps for electric mobility…

The gym, complete with power-assisted exercise equipment, for the benefit of people who suffer from a wide range of disabling conditions. Exercise is proven to help many conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, parkinsons and arthritis. With specialist power assisted equipment, West Berkshire therapy centre…

A dedicated team of befriender/support volunteers will provide practical and emotional support to those aged over 25 who feel isolated and are or have been affected by cancer. For the most part this involves lending a listening ear.  Allowing people with cancer the chance to talk openly…

Many people find themselves alone for one reason or another, or are isolated, perhaps due to illness or disability.  They just don’t get out as often as they would like or see as many people as before. A volunteer with matching interests and personality will be…

Grants available to people in financial hardship who need essential equipment, such as a wheelchair, or help to get over a short term hurdle, such as an illness. Support & Advice:  Friendly and non-judgemental support and advice on a wide variety of issues given to anyone who…

Life after traumatic injury can be challenging . Blesma is here for all serving and ex-service men and women who have experienced loss of limbs. Loss of limbs, hearing , sight or speech, either during or after service. Here to help.

Some of the services provided in the Berkshire area: Short-term loans of medical equipment to people in need, including wheelchairs in a range of types and sizes for anyone over the age of 5 years old.  Mobility aids Newbury Tel 0300 456 1914, Reading 0118…

The Fund is just one of the ways in which BT may be able to offer support to employees facing personal difficulties/financial hardship: Former employees - If you have worked for BT, or GPO Telephones in the past, we could well be able to help.…

Working with all the major energy companies and many more charities - find support for individuals and families facing hardship via the Let's Talk section.

The aim of the Charity is to relieve need, hardship and distress for the benefit of the parishes of Theale and Holybrook.  Grants are usually given to individuals or families. Examples of grant funding provided for: Domestic appliances Mobility aids School uniform and excursions Emergency…

Providing help, advice and support to current, former, and retired civil servants. You can begin your application for assistance in one of the ways listed on the website. Note: Please note that the National Health Service, Armed Forces, local authorities and county councils are not part…

The only specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved, much needed companion animals. Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve the anxieties, problems, and sometimes injustices, faced by elderly and terminally ill people and…

The Community Furniture Project run a charity that passes on furniture, electrical and other household goods to people in need.  Everyone can shop at the Project. You don't have to be on a low income, on benefits or a pensioner - but if you are, you will…

ABLEize is a non profit disability run website established to offer the UK’s largest collection of disability and special needs resources to ensure disabled people, their carer’s and family have access to contacts and online information.  Every subject is covered from access needs, disability sports,…

Eight Bells Community Strength is a community-based service supporting people to prevent and reduce social isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing.  The Community Navigator scheme will be a community based service of Volunteers that provides personalised information, advice and support to people and signpost…

Some of the things the organisation may be able to help with: Domestic bills and domestic goods Counselling and support service Travel costs Further education and training Grants for Holidays or short term breaks Information and support for patients, families and carers

For serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. Providing practical assistance and solutions to make a real difference to the lives of members of the fire service community. To aid emotional recuperation, the Charity additionally offer one or two week breaks designed to help those…

If you live in England or Wales, are of state retirement age and are living on a low income, get in touch.  Call to check you are eligible.

Applications for grants to support respite holidays for carers must be made through social workers or other similar professionals. Visit the website for full details.

Support for people in the UK to enable them to continue gardening despite age, illness or disability. The Trust helps with adaptations, the cost of tools and raised beds as well as advice and information on different aids and techniques.