If you know of or are involved with a charity that does not appear on our list, email details to maria@osdesign.net
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 128444401527 570002 link
Working with and for older people in the area.
contact: 01527 570490 link
Provides direct support to vulnerable children, young people and their families through running projects at home, school and in the local community.
contact: 0121 4534798 link
Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners.
contact: 0121 453 3130 link
The fundamental aim is to provide support for homeless and potentially homeless young people in whatever ways are appropriate.
contact: 01527 832993 link
The UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer research
contact: link
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. That’s because we’re there every step of the way.
contact: 01564 797 573Helen.Relihan@clicsargent.org.uk link
Rescues, cares and re-homes stray and abandoned ferrets in Worcestershire and the surrounding area. The Welfare has a non-breeding policy and provides information and advice on ferret husbandry.
contact: 01905 796050 link
Through a network of trained parent volunteers supports Bromsgrove parents who are struggling to cope.
contact: link
Hopper Haven is a rescue/sanctuary that takes in rabbits and guinea pigs and provides them with the care they need, but which they may not have received prior to their arrival.
contact: 01527 545983 link
Raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis
contact: link
Raises awareness in the local community about the importance of Leukaemia Research and the good work that is undertaken by the Leukaemia Research Fund.
contact: link
Improves the lives of people affected by cancer locally by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.
contact: 01527 872948 link
The Meningitis Trust is working towards a world that is free from meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia (blood poisoning) and where those affected receive quality care and support for life. It offers a range of services to health professionals, the general public and to those affected by meningitis. It's helping to rebuild lives with its vital support services including a 24-hour nurse-led helpline, professional counselling, home visiting and financial grants. It's also trying to save lives by raising awareness of the disease through education and training and new research programmes.
contact: Matt Croxall 0845 120 4884. mattcroxall@meningitis-trust.org 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
Supports bereaved children and their families in Worcestershire.
contact: 01905 745735 link
The UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for the pets of people in need. We provide free veterinary treatment to more than 4,650 sick and injured animals every working day and we promote responsible pet ownership.
contact: 0121 4538200 link
An independent charity, offering advice and support to cancer patients and their families in the North Worcestershire area..
contact: 01527 579085 link
Support network of the British Lung Foundation. Meet the third Thursday of each month at Churchill Centre, Loxley Close, Redditch. Offers support to anyone with breathing problems.
contact: 01527 529908 link
Fights for children in the UK and around the world who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence, working with them to find lifelong answers to the problems they face.
contact: 01527 874591 link
Schools Outreach recruits, trains and caringly manages Pastoral Care Specialists (PCS) at the request of schools and once 3-years full funding has been promised. The PCS is based full-time in one or two schools within a community and offers unconditional pastoral care for hurting and vulnerable children who are usually referred to them by teaching staff. We believe we are the only nationally-operating charity with its head office in Bromsgrove.
contact: 01527 574404 link
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
Whizz-Kidz is all about giving disabled children the chance to lead a more independent life. Our service meets their individual mobility needs and ensures they get the right mobility equipment, advice and training at the right time. We are virtually 100% reliant on voluntary funds raised through events, trusts, companies and individuals. We need your support to raise more money so that more young people can lead an active childhood. The Registered Charity Number is: 802872
contact: f.craig@whizz-kidz.org.uk link
WRVS provides a range of services to help people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated.
contact: 01527 870962 link
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to wildlife conservation and education in our area and if part of The Wildlife Trusts.
contact: 01905 754919 link