Ways to Work
Area: Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
Support for people with acquired brain injuries
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Return to Work guidance
Employer support and guidance
Cognitive assessments
Wider family support
Specialism: People disabled by barriers in society
Contact Details
Phone: 07966371044
Address:
Nethergill
Great Asby
Appleby CA16 6EX
http://www.waystowork.co.uk
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Waythrough
Area: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
We’re specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. Our high quality, evidence-based services are designed around the needs of the people we serve.
We know that people and their problems don’t fit into neatly labelled boxes. And that finding help can be hard when life gets messy. Too many people hit dead ends when they need open doors and answers.
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Supported Housing, Community Support, Crisis Services, Safe Havens all for people with mental health issues. We also offer addiction support through Recovery Steps.
Specialism: Health & Wellbeing
Contact Details
Phone: 07470314725
Address:
81 Lowther St
Whitehaven CA28 7BH
https://www.waythrough.org.uk/
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We Are Armathwaite
Area: Eden
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
A local group for the village of Armathwaite and surrounding area.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Specialism: Advice & Information
Contact Details
Phone: 07743255015
Address:
11 Curlew Close
Carlisle CA4 9AQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/170803525182615/?ref=share_group_link
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We are People First
Area: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
People First is an independent customer-led organisation that has worked in the North of England for over 30 years.
We have a deep understanding of the region, our communities and the unique challenges many individuals face.
As the largest provider of Advocacy in Cumbria, we support thousands of people every year to have their voices heard, helping them to live their best lives. Our independence is very important to us - we are not run or controlled by any other service.
We are a passionate organisation which dedicates itself to representing people’s views, we are dynamic and courageous and not afraid to stand up to help others be counted.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Specialism: People disabled by barriers in society
Contact Details
Phone: 03003 038037
Address:
People First Conference Centre
Milbourne Street
Carlisle CA2 5XB
https://wearepeoplefirst.co.uk/
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West Cumbria Canoe Club
Area: Allerdale
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
To promote paddlesports
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Paddling training, pool, trips and related social activities.
Specialism: Sports & Physical Activity
Contact Details
Phone:
Address:
Derwentwater Marina
Portinscale
Keswick CA12 5RF
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West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support/ The Freedom Project Cumbria
Area: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden, South Lakes
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
Our mission is to help break the cycle of domestic abuse in Cumbria
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Free 1-1 counselling for survivors, children and young people and perpetrators of domestic and sexual abuse. Weekly group support for survivors and children and young people. Support service inc signposting to additional services McKenzie Friend Service- support and advice surrounding the family courts process and those involved with children's services.
Specialism: Health & Wellbeing
Contact Details
Phone: 01900 67167
Address:
First Floor Offices
Unit 1 Dobies Business Park
CA14 4HX
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West Cumbria Home Link Advice CIC
Area: Allerdale
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
West Cumbria Home Link Advice CIC has been established to improve the wellbeing, independence, financial security and social inclusion of older adults and vulnerable residents across West Cumbria. The CIC will provide accessible welfare advice, home visiting services, income maximisation support, community outreach, social prescribing support and practical guidance to individuals who may be unable to access traditional office-based services due to age, disability, health conditions, rural isolation, transport barriers or digital exclusion.
The company’s activities will provide benefit to ...
The CIC will benefit:
Adults aged 55 and over
Disabled individuals
Rural communities
Socially isolated residents
Individuals experiencing financial hardship
Family carers and support networks
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
Welfare benefits advice and support.
Income maximisation and benefit checks.
Home visiting services.
Community outreach sessions.
Social prescribing support and referrals.
Advocacy, signposting and practical assistance.
Home environment checks and daily living adaptation guidance.
Assistance with long- term planning, including form preparation for lasting powers of attorney and carer support frameworks.
Volunteer development and training.
Educational workshops and information sessions.
Specialism: Advice & Information
Contact Details
Phone: 07938057619
Address:
Moorclose Community Centre
Needham Drive
Workington CA14 3SE
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West Cumbria RDA
Area: Copeland
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
We provide therapeutic pony riding to students from primary schools in West Cumbria.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
We provide pony riding based in Whitehaven. We are always looking for volunteers to help set up equipment, prepare ponies for riding, and support riders during riding sessions.
Specialism: Children & Young People
Contact Details
Phone: 01900817428
Address:
24 Townhead
Dearham
Maryport CA15 7JW
https://www.facebook.com/rdawestcumbria/
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West Cumbria Rivers Trust
Area: Allerdale, Copeland
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
West Cumbria Rivers Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to protecting, restoring and improving the rivers and lakes of West Cumbria for the benefit of wildlife and the people living and working around them. Our dedicated and passionate team work hard all year round partnering with landowners, farmers, organisations, local businesses, schools and communities to deliver for rivers and inspire a love for and understanding of our waterways.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
We work collaboratively with farmers, fishing clubs, communities and organisations to try and bring our rivers back to life and keep them healthy for people and nature to thrive.
Specialism: Environment
Contact Details
Phone: 07948413333
Address:
Keswick Convention Centre
Skiddaw Street
Keswick CA12 4BY
https://www.westcumbriariverstrust.org/
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West Cumbria Society for the Blind
Area: Allerdale, Copeland
Purpose/aim of your organisation:
To support visually impaired children and adults who live within West Cumbria and the surrounding area.
List of activities and/or services provided by your organisation:
We provide information and advice from our Resource Centre where we also demonstrate specialist equipment and provide low vision aids. We support our visually impaired clients and their families through visiting them in their homes and also over the telephone. We facilitate peer-to-peer support through social groups. Also, through outreach work which includes organising engagement events such as exhibitions. We make outside referrals to agencies that can support our clients.
Specialism: Advice & Information
Contact Details
Phone: 01946592474
Address:
22 Lowther Street
Whitehaven CA28 7DG
https://sightlosslifeline.wixsite.com/my-site-1
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