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Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)

AVP is a registered charity which helps people who want to handle conflict well without resorting to or being the victim of violence. It runs workshops in which participants understand how to communicate with others better, learn new skills to use in difficult situations and understand why conflict happens.

They run workshops in the community and in prisons to help people to face up to conflict in their lives. To maximize accessibility, our course is offered in different formats:

• A 16-hour, in-person intensive course delivered over a weekend;
• A 16-hour course delivered in the evening (currently online only) over the course of six weeks;
• A 16-hour, hybrid course (1 day face-to-face and 3 evenings online)
• A self-paced, distance learning course which can be done online or via postal mail.

Address:
A V P Britain, (formerly named The Grayston Centre), 28, Charles Square, London

Telephone: 020 7324 4755

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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Charitable Trust

Grants for children in need. One-off grants for activities/items/trips that children's families are unable to afford. Child must be under 18 and disadvantaged due to financial circumstances, disability/ill-health, or another category of disadvantage. Poverty alone will usually be insufficient for a grant.

PLEASE NOTE: The charity does NOT award grants for: furniture, white goods, fixtures/fittings, carpets, renovations/building works, food, daily living costs, debts/debt management, rent arrears/deposits, ongoing costs, school/university fees, or adults.

As of October 2023, we are not making individual grants.

Application form online - by professional only

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Alzheimers Society

The Alzheimer’s Society provides support and information to people with dementia, their families, and carers. They offer a range of support services such as: online resources, support line, online community and information on local services.

Address:
Postal Address:, 43-44 Crutched Friars, London

Telephone: Support Line: 0333 150 3456

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Amber

Amber is a charity that supports young adults (aged 18-30) facing complex problems. They offer homeless support to transform their lives, by helping them move away from homelessness, out of unemployment and work towards better, brighter and healthier futures.

They provide much more than a safe place to stay. Alongside a temporary home, every young person who comes to Amber receives personalised support and has the opportunity to develop new skills, experiences and has the time to focus on themselves. Their work is designed to help young people move on positively and independently to a job, a place in education or training and most importantly of all a safe, sustainable place to call home.

Address:
Amber, Stane Street, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey

Telephone: Need Help : 0800 652 1081, Surrey Centre: 07880 497915

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Ambitious about Autism

Ambitious about Autism is a charity for children and young people with autism. They provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through Treehouse School and Ambitious Support, they offer specialist education and support.

• Their expert team provides specialist training for parents/carers of children with autism, teachers, and other professionals, which equips attendees with knowledge, skills and techniques which are relevant for children & young people with a range of needs.

• They run Talk about Autism, which is a free online community and discussion forum for everyone interested in autism, including parents, carers, family members, people on the spectrum, and professionals.

• Their website contains a wealth of information and support for parents and carers of children and young people with autism, from obtaining a diagnosis through to securing the right education and transition to adulthood.

• They run Treehouse School, a non-maintained special school catering for the needs of children and young people with autism.

• They also run Ambitious College is a specialist further education provision for learners with complex autism, which enables young people to access further education in their local community.

Address:
Woodside Avenue, London

Telephone: 020 8815 5444

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Ambitious about Autism training and consultancy

Raising awareness and understanding of autism is critical to ensuring children and young people with autism can learn, thrive, and achieve and our training programme is just one way we achieve this.

Ambitious about Autism deliver a set of training courses for both parents and professionals and offer a bespoke outreach and consultancy service.

Address:
Woodside Avenue, London

Telephone: 020 8815 5444

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Ambitious Youth Network

This online network is a safe moderated space for autistic young people aged 16 to 25. Aiming to help them understand their autistic identity and reduce isolation and loneliness many feel. 

Young people will be able to take part in peer support sessions, share experiences and find volunteering, work experience and employment opportunities. There is also opportunities for them to work together and campaign for change.

Address:
Woodside Avenue, London

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Amnesty International Woking Group

The Woking group of Amnesty International participates in campaigns such as the recent ones on Stop Violence Against Women, Control Arms, torture, human rights in China, and refugees. They also raise specific cases and issues of concern and press for legislative changes where appropriate.

Address:
17-25, New Inn Yard, London

Telephone: 02070331777

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a UK wide charity operating to support people at risk from severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

The Anaphylaxis Campaign provides advice by telephone, e-mail, factsheets, film, and online channels, it also offers workshops and support groups for parents and young people.

Address:
The Anaphylaxis Campaign, 1, Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire

Telephone: 01252 542029 (Helpline)

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Andy's Man Club (Guildford)

Every Monday at 7pm

They want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. They aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups for men aged over 18.

Address:
48, Hazel Avenue, Guildford, Surrey

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