Category Archives: Members

Z’s Defence Academy

PO Box 689
Blackburn
BB2 9RB

Contact: Zaynab Jogi

Tel: 07720 636847

 

Web: www.zsdefenceacademy.co.uk

Email: zsdefenceacademy@gmail.com

    

 


About Us

We are Z’s Defence Academy, a local community-based organisation for women and girls based in Blackburn. We have been running for 6 years and have just secured CIO status. Charity number (1194054).

For 4 years we concentrated solely on self-defence classes, post COVID we have expanded into other forms of fitness and health and well-being. Our moto is “engage, educate, empower”. We work with women to ensure that they equipped to thrive, be empowered, stay safe and enabled to contribute to society.

Our Key Achievements:

  • Blackburn with Darwen Sports Awards – winner of contribution to active sports awards.
  • East Lancs winners at the 2022 British Muslim awards.
  • Volunteer award through UCLAN university Awards
  • Z Defence Academy has 3 nominations at the She Inspires Awards 2023.

Our charity will aim to deliver the following four measure: deliver 60 mins session to physically inactive people from across Blackburn, specifically lower socio-economic groups, will become more active. This will lead to people having a healthier BMI and reducing the risk of lifelong illness. People will increase their confidence, self-esteem, resilience and overall wellbeing. People from across Blackburn will have better aspirations regarding long-term wellbeing, volunteering, connecting local communities, and a sense of belonging in the community.

 


 

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The Alternative School Group Ltd

Contact: Tracey Morley

Tel: 01282 851800 / Contact us

 

Web: www.thealternativeschool.co.uk

Email: enquiries@thealternativeschool.co.uk

 


About Us

We are an independent school set up to support those pupils who are unable to thrive in mainstream education. All pupils have SEMH needs and are from some of the most disadvantaged families in the county. We offer personalised education to include outdoor education, access to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and residential retreats.

 


 

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Creative Football CIC

Contact: Paul Hardman

Tel: 01254 661501

 

Web: www.creativefootball.co.uk

Email: paul.hardman@creativefootball.co.uk

    

 


About Us

From carefully crafted football sessions that people can just show up to, to expertly facilitated sessions for people in mental health services, to providing expert advice and guidance to teams and organisations, Creative Football changes people’s lives. We are proud to work in partnership with Together an Active Future (TaAF), Sport England and Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS.

From our home at the Witton Park 3G Facility in Blackburn, Lancashire, we use football in a positive way to engage people informally, anchoring the beautiful game at the heart of relationships to understand and help with wider needs. Everything we do is tailored to suit all types of individuals and services based on personal needs and ability.

Regardless of the reason someone needs us, we create an environment that is safe, fun, therapeutic and where everyone shares an ethos of respect, empathy and support. This approach creates a diverse network of support and friendships that many people haven’t experienced before.

In addition to its Football sessions, Creative Football offer a range of other activities including Cycling, Walking and Table Tennis. Away from physical activities, it also provides holistic 1:1 support around mental wellbeing, finances, housing, employment and education.

 


 

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Blackpool and The Fylde Street Angels

Contact: Paul Rawson

Tel: 07964 202525


Email:
paulrawson.bfsa@gmail.com

Web: www.bfstreetangels.org

   

 

ABOUT US

We support vulnerable people in Blackpool. We help to make Blackpool a safer place to be in the evening.

Some of our services:

  • Temporary Bed Unit 365 days per year
  • Hot food street outreach
  • Weekend evening outreach – we offer practical help, advice and basic first aid
  • A shelter for adults during severe weather periods

We also have a facility called Angels Rest used to run education and support groups

 


 

 

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Lancashire Careers Company CIC

Unit 1-2, Edward VII Quay
Navigation Way
Preston
PR2 2YF

Tel: 07470 136357

 

Email:  enquiries@lancashirecareers.co.uk

Web: www.lancashirecareers.co.uk

 

About Us

Lancashire Careers Company CIC exists to ensure that professional, qualified, and registered career development is available to unemployed people throughout the region.  Those providing career guidance are qualified to a minimum of Level 6 in the careers sector.  We measure the impact of our intervention using evidence-based tools and psychometric testing (Morrisby and Outcomes Star).

While we work with anyone who is seeking career change or employment, we have a specific interest in working with Lancashire Care Leavers (18-25), veterans and 50+

We are specialist professionals who firmly believe that collaborating adds value to our purpose.

We are registered members of the Career Development Institute.  We have the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award, and we are Disability Confident employers.  All associates are cleared with Enhanced DBS and are on the update service. We are proud members of Social Enterprise UK.

 


 

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Wot Wud U Do CIC

Contact: Dave Clayton

 

Web: www.wotwududo.co.uk

Email: info@www.wotwududo.co.uk

    

 


About Us

We follow the principle of coproduction and collaboration to create and deliver health educational programmes in schools, colleges, care homes and pupil referral units. As we adapt to the latest climate, we specifically work with young people in local communities to tailor our foundations, using their knowledge and experience to adapt what we know and support them to create and deliver these programmes within the local vicinity.

These young people gain several life and employability skills, who we then refer to local employers. The students who receive the peer delivered the programme gain insights into coping with mental health, relationships, independence, and resilience from a lived experience point of view.

We work collaboratively with local authorities, NHS departments and community organizations who work alongside the peer led programme, offering professional support and advice, signposting, and raising awareness of their services and opportunities the young people and their families can access.

Dave Clayton represents Selnet Member Wot Wud U Do CIC and is currently a Director on our Board.

 


 

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THOMAS

St Anne’s House
France Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LX

Tel: 01254 660 861

 

Web: www.thomasonline.org.uk

 

About Us

THOMAS delivers a range of holistic recovery focused services, which take people from within prison or hospital, through detox and residential rehabilitation into community based provision.

We offer drop in facilities, assertive outreach, recovery programmes incorporating cognitive, social and interpersonal approaches, support with wider issues associated with addiction.
We provide residential provision, support for those living in their own homes and community-based programmes.

We currently operate in Blackburn with Darwen and Salford and take the majority of our referrals from across the North West.

 

 


 

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Infinite Women CIC

Contact: Karen Martyniuk

Tel: 07985 102245

 

Email: infinitewomencic@gmail.com

   


About Us

Our mission at Infinite Women is for Women to Empower Women to create stronger communities and build a better, brighter future for all. Empowerment of Women is at the heart of all that we do. We host monthly sessions, with a speaker and time for refreshments and socializing. We have a different theme each month, with topics linked to Holistic Health, Holistic Living, Sustainability and Fun. We aim to have a variety of settings/venues, with options for day and evening sessions to enable women to access when working different hours. We plan to deliver additional sessions, activities, events and conferences as we progress and develop.

 


 

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Phab Ltd

Phab Office:
Summit House, 50 Wandle Road,
Croydon, Surrey,
CR0 1DF

Contact: Dawn Vickers

 

Web: www.phab.org.uk

Email: info@phab.org.uk

 

    


About Us

Phab supports a network of around 120 inclusive, accessible clubs in all age ranges, offering activities which all members (disabled and non-disabled) can share and enjoy together. Phab runs the Integrated Living Experiences and Skills for Independence residential projects at fully accessible activity centres in Cumbria and the South East. Phab organises conferences and forums across the regions, with workshops, training, advice and group discussions.

 


 

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