Charities

Arthritis Care is the UK's largest voluntary organisation working with and for all with arthritis. It provides information and support on a range of issues related to living with arthritis. Arthritis Care campaigns locally and nationally to make sure people with arthritis have access to the treatments and services they deserve. Call Arthritis Care's freephone confidential helpline service on 0808 800 4050 from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday or e-mail helplines@arthritiscare.org.uk. Visit the website at, http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk

The Arthritis Research Campaign is a medical research charity raising money to find the cause of rheumatic disease. It also aims to promote a better understanding of rheumatic diseases by publishing a range of free information leaflets which have been written by medical specialists to answer questions which are commonly raised by people with arthritis.

Arts Emergency steps in where society fails young people. Through mentoring, connections and relentless optimism, it opens the gates to arts and culture to everyone. Someone from privilege is four times more likely to succeed in the cultural and creative sectors than someone from a working class background. Young people with disabilities, or those who come from ethnic minority backgrounds are even less likely to work in creative fields. This hasn’t changed since the 1980s. Arts Emergency exists to break this cycle of inequality. Founded in 2013 by activist Neil Griffiths and comedian Josie Long, Arts Emergency was created as an “Alternative Old Boys’ Network”, a movement entirely and authentically powered by people. Its network of 11,000+ professionals from across arts, media, culture and the creative industries volunteer their time, knowledge and encouragement to support a more equitable future for under-resourced young people. Since its formation, Arts Emergency has supported more than 2,000 young people across the UK to pursue their ambitions in arts and culture and build a life that they truly want.

Following the coming together of Autism Sussex and Pepenbury, Aspens is united in offering over 100 years of experience and expertise in South East England, including Kent, East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, West Sussex and London Borough of Bexley. At Aspens, we provide support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities, complex needs and those on the autism spectrum. We help children to develop the skills they need to live independently as adults; and adults to realise their potential, fulfil their ambitions and achieve greater independence. Our highly trained staff provide a personalised service focused on individual needs and offer support and advice to empower families, carers and other professionals to confidently look after those who benefit from our services.

Assistant Support & Self-Help in Surviving Trauma.