Get Involved Index
This Community Index has been compiled by Congleton Community Projects. It contains contact details of local voluntary, charitable and non-profit groups with a summary of their purpose and activities with a view to spreading the word and inspiring and recruiting more volunteers to Get Involved in their local community.
This edition offers 124 entries illustrating just how strong, caring and active the community of Congleton really is. This edition also includes a centre spread dedicated to the sustainability groups making up the new Congleton Green group which is dedicated to addressing the emergency of our Climate Crisis. We include some key support services for Congleton provided by Cheshire East – for a comprehensive list visit: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell
Support groups available in Cheshire East (in alphabetical order)
If you are aware of any other groups you think should be added to the list please email: Martha.Hayes@congleton-tc.gov.u
Name |
Number |
Website |
ABORTION/ Sterilisation |
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| Marie Stopes UK Helpline | 0345 300 8090 (24hrs) | www.mariestopes.org.uk |
| British Pregnancy Advisory Service | 0345 730 4030 | www.bpas.org |
ALCOHOL |
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| Alcoholics Anonymous | 0800 917 7650 | www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
| Substance Misuse Service (Stepping Stones):
a.) Catherine House, Crewe b.) Barnabas Centre, Macclesfield |
01270 65630
01270 65630 |
www.cwp.nhs.uk/steppingstones |
ANGER MANAGEMENT |
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| CALM mainly for men aged 15-55 | 0800 58 58 58 | www.thecalmzone.net |
| British Association of Anger Management | 0345 1300 286 | www.angermanage.co.uk |
| Brightstone Clinic, Sandbach, CW11 1BA | 01270 748448 | www.brightstoneclinic.co.uk |
ANOREXIA |
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| B-eat
a.) Helpline b.) Youthline |
0345 634 1414 0345 634 7650 |
www.b-eat.co.uk |
ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR |
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| Anti-Social Behaviour Team (ASB) (CEC) | 0300 123 5030 | |
| Victim Support Team | 0808 168 9111 | www.victimsupport.org.uk |
ANXIETY |
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| Anxiety UK | 08444 775 774 | www.anxietyuk.org.uk |
| CAMHS 16-19 CWP NHS Trust | 01625 663502 | |
ARMED SERVICES & EX SERVICE PEOPLE |
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| Royal British Legion | 0808 802 8080 | |
| SSAFA Association | 0800 731 4880 | www.ssafa.org.uk |
| Veterans Mental Health Charity | 0800 138 1619 | |
| War Widows Society | 0845 241 2189 | www.warwidows.org.uk |
AUTISM/ ASPERGES |
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| Brainwave North West | 01925 825547 | |
| Autism Together Trust | 0800 013 0014 | www.togethertrust.org.uk |
| National Autistic Society | 0808 800 4104 | www.autism.org |
BEREAVEMENT |
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| Cruse Bereavement | 0808 808 1677 | www.cruse.org.uk |
| Macclesfield Bereavement Support Service | 01625 439333 | |
| Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide SOBS | 0300 111 5065 | www.uk-sobs.org.uk |
BEREAVEMENT OF PETS |
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| Pet Bereavement Support Service | 0300 777 1897 | www.bluecross.org.uk |
BLINDNESS |
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| Iris Vision Resource Centre | 01270 250316 | |
| Macclesfield Eye Society | 01625 422602 | |
| RNIB | 0303 123 9999 | www.rnib.org.uk |
BULIMIA |
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| B-eat
a.) Helpline b.) Youthline |
0345 634 1414 0345 634 7650 |
www.b-eat.co.uk |
| CWP NHS – Eating Disorder Service | 01244 397397 | CWPeatingdisordersservice@cwp.nhs.uk |
BULLYINGCyberbullying & Substance Abuse www.inpatientdrugrehab.org/cyberbullying-substance-abus |
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| ACAS | 0300 123 1100 | www.acas.or.uk |
| Family Information Service (FIS) | 0300 123 5033 | www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/fis |
| Anti-Bullying Alliance | www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk | |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk |
| Bullybusters | 0800 169 6928 | www.bullybusters.org.uk |
| BullyingUK (part of family lives) | 0808 800 2222 | www.bullying.co.uk |
CANCER |
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| Macmillan Cancer Resource Centre | 01625 663128 | |
| Prostate Cancer Support | 0845 456 0675 | www.prostatecancer.org.uk |
| Prostate Cancer Support Crewe | 0845 456 0678 | darrel@prostatecancersupport.org |
| Macclesfield Breast Cancer Group | 01625 523045 | |
| East Cheshire Hospice | 01625 610364 | |
CARERS |
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| Carers Trust 4 all (Congleton) | 0333 323 1990 | headoffice@carerstrust4all.org.uk |
| Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust | 0800 085 0307 | |
CHILD ABUSE |
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| NSPCC | 0808 800 500 | www.nspcc.org.uk |
| Cheshire without Abuse | 01270 250390 | www.cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk |
| NAPAC | 0808 801 0331 | www.napac.org |
| Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Hub (24/7) | 0300 123 5101 | cedap@cheshireeast.gov.uk |
CONSUMER |
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| Citizens Advice UK | 03454 040506 | |
| Cheshire East Citizen Advice Bureau | 03444 111 444 | www.cecab.org.uk |
COUNSELLING |
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| Brightstone Clinic | 01270 748448 | www.brightstoneclinic.co.uk |
| East Cheshire Counselling | 07578 100256 | www.eastcheshirecounselling.com |
| Therapy in Cheshire | 07811 981645 | http://therapy-cheshire.co.uk |
| Just Drop In | 01625 665079 | www.justdropin.co.uk |
DEBT/ FINANCIAL WELFARE |
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| Christians Against Poverty (CAP | 0800 328 0006 | www.capdebthelp.org |
| Citizens Advice UK | 03454 040506 | |
| Cheshire East Citizen Advice Bureau | 03444 111 444 | www.cecab.org.uk |
DEPRESSION |
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| Students Against Depression | www.studentsagainstdepression.org | |
| Depression Alliance | www.depressionalliance.org | |
| Macclesfield Mind | 01625 500 644 | jayne.maccmind@btinternet.com |
| National Mind | 0300 123 3393 | www.mind.org.uk |
DEMENTIA |
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| Dementia Reablement Service (CEC) | 01625 378287/
01270 371273 |
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| Alzheimer’s Society | 0300 222 11 22 | www.alzheimers.org.uk |
| Age UK National
Cheshire |
0800 678 1174
01606 881660 |
www.ageuk.org.uk |
DISABILITY |
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| Scope (Northwich) | 01606 350065 | |
| Scope (National) | 0800 800 3333 | www.scope.org.uk |
| Alternative Futures Group | 01477 532512 | www.alternativefuturesgroup.org.uk |
DYSLEXIA |
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| Dyslexia Association | 0118 966 8271 | www.bdadyslexia.org.uk |
| The Cheshire Dyslexia Association | 01606 832035 | |
DOMESTIC ABUSE/VIOLENCE – see our STAYING SAFE AT HOME page |
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| Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Hub (24/7) | 0300 123 5101 | cedap@cheshireeast.gov.uk |
| Cheshire without Abuse | 01270 250390 | www.cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk |
| Arch (Domestic Abuse Service for Men) | 01270 253957/ 07769725750 | www.archnorthstaffs.org.uk |
DRUGS |
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| Cheshire East Substance Misuse Service | 01625 712000 | |
| Talk to FRANK | 0300 123 6600 | www.talktofrank.com |
| Narcotics Anonymous | 0300 999 1212 | www.ukna.org |
| Rehab online | www.rehab-online.org.uk | |
| Re-Solv | 01785 810762 | www.re-solv.org |
DOWN’S SYNDROME |
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| Down’s Syndrome | 0845 230 0372 | www.downs-syndrome.org.uk |
| Cheshire Down’s Syndrome Group | 01606 246171 | www.cheshiredownssyndrome.com |
ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS |
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| Black and Minority Ethnic Health & Wellbeing Service | 01270 617685 | |
| Cheshire Halton & Warrington Race & Equality Centre | 01244 400730 | |
EXAM STRESS |
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| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| Student Minds | 01865 264168 | www.studentminds.org.uk |
FERTILITY |
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| Infertility Network | 01424 732 361 | www.infertilitynetworkuk.com |
| Cheshire Fertility Centre | 01625 569449 | www.cheshirefertilitycentre.com |
FORCED MARRIAGES/ HONOUR ABUSE |
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| Karma Nirvana | 0800 599 9247 | www.karmanirvana.org.uk |
| Against Forced Marriages | 0800 141 2994 | www.againstforcedmarriages.org/helpline |
| Cheshire without Abuse | 01270 250390 | www.cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk |
GAMBLING |
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| Gam Care & Gamble Aware | 0808 802 0133 | www.gamcare.org.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous UK | www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk | |
GENDER IDENTITY |
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| LBGT Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender | 03453 30 30 30 | www.lbgt.foundation |
| Gender Trust | 01527 894 848 | www.gendertrust.org.uk |
HATE CRIME |
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| Cheshire Police | 101 or 999 | |
| True Vision | http://www.report-it.org.uk/home | |
HEARING |
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| Deafness Support Network | 0333 220 5050
Text: 01625 669680 |
www.dsnonline.co.uk
Email: dsn@dsnonline.co.uk |
HIV |
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| GOSH – East Cheshire NHS Trust | 0300 323 1300 | www.gosexualhealth.co.uk |
| freetesting.hiv | https://freetesting.hiv/ | |
HOMELESSNESS/ HOUSING |
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| Cheshire East Council (Homeless advice) | 0300 123 5017 Opt1 | www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/housing |
| Shelter
a.) Macclesfield b.) Nantwich |
0808 800 4444
0808 800 4444 01270 610345 |
england.shelter.org.uk |
| P3 – Cheshire East Homeless Services | 0808 1686705 | www.p3charity.org/homeless-services |
| Wulvern Housing | 01270 506200 | www.wulvern.org.uk |
| Peaks and Plains Housing Trust | 0800 012 1311 | www.peaksplains.org |
| Adullam Homes Housing Association | 01260 298257 | www.adullam.org.uk |
| Cheshire Homechoice | 0300 123 5017 | www.cheshirehomechoice.org.uk |
| The Rossendale Trust | 01260 252500 | www.rossendaletrust.org |
| Find Your Feet – YP Independent Living Program | 07794 437346 | mandi.metcalfe@cheshireeast.gov.uk |
| Citizens Advice UK | 03454 040506 | |
| Cheshire East Citizen Advice Bureau | 03444 111 444 | www.cecab.org.uk |
INTERNET SAFETY |
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| Internet matters | 0207 462 4242 | www.internetmatters.org |
| NSPCC Share Aware | 0808 800 5002 | www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse |
| Cheshire East Council – Keeping safe online | www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/environment/community_safety | |
LEARNING DISABILITY |
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| CWP NHS Trust – Adult Learning Disability Team | 01625 663631 | www.cwp.nhs.uk |
| Macclesfield Adults LD Lifestyle Group | 01625 374077 | cheshireeast.gov.uk/social_care_and_health.aspx |
| SCOPE | 01244 390 239 | www.scope.org.uk |
LEGAL ADVICE |
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| Rethink | 0300 500 0927 | www.rethink.org |
| Mind Helpline | 0300 123 3393 | |
LONLINESS |
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| Age UK – Advice & info for older people | 0800 169 65 65 | www.ageuk.org.uk |
| Carers UK | 0808 808 7777 | www.carersuk.org |
| Do-it trust – Advertises volunteering opportunities | doittrust.org | |
| Empty Closets – online community group | emptyclosets.com | |
| Gingerbread- advice & practical support for single parents | 0808 802 0925 | gingerbread.org.uk |
| Mumsnet- online community for parents | mumsnet.com |
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MENTAL HEALTH |
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Mind, Body & Sole Macclesfield Mind |
Congleton 01625 500644 |
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| Bipolar UK | 0207 931 6480 | www.bipolaruk.org |
| Rethink | 0300 500 0927 | www.rethink.org |
| Community mental health teams:
a.) Crewe b.) Macclesfield |
01270 655273 01625 505626 |
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| Making Space- support adults with a mental health condition | 01606 78671 | www.makingspace.co.uk |
| Sane | 0300 304 7000 | www.sane.org.uk |
| The Sanctuary | 0300 003 7029 | www.selfhelpservices.org.uk |
OCD |
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| Young Minds | 020 7089 5050 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| OCD Youth | 020 7253 5272 | www.ocdyouth.org |
OFFENDERS & FAMILY SUPPORT |
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| PACT | 0808 808 3444 | www.prisonadvice.org.uk |
| POPS (Partners of Prisoners) | 0808 808 2203 | www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk |
| Offenders Families Helpline | 0808 808 2003 | www.offendersfamilieshelpline.org |
OLDER PEOPLE |
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| Age UK Cheshire East | 01625 612958 | enquiries@ageukcheshireeast.org |
| Royal Voluntary Service Cheshire | 0845 608 0122 | www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk |
PARENTS NEEDING SOMEONE to TALK TOO |
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| SCOPE | 01244 390 239 | www.scope.org |
| Gingerbread (single parents) | 0808 802 0925 | www.gingerbread.org.uk |
| SPAN (help for single parents) | www.singleparents.org.uk | |
| Young Minds Parents helpline | 0808 802 5544 | |
| Working families (advice for parents & carers) | 0300 012 0312 | www.workingfamilies.org.uk |
PTSD |
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| Mind | 0300 123 3393 | www.mind.org.uk |
| Assist Trauma | 01788 560800 | www.assisttraumacare.org.uk |
| Anxiety- UK | 08444 775 774 | www.anxiety-uk.org.uk |
| Combat Stress Veterans | 0800 138 1619 | www.combatstress.org.uk |
PREGNANCY |
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| British Pregnancy Advisory Service | 03457 30 40 30 | www.bpas.org |
| National Childbirth Trust | 0300 33 00 700 | www.nct.org.uk |
| Antenatal Results & Choices | 0845 077 2290 | www.arc-uk.org |
| Post Natal Depression PSS | www.psspeople.com | |
| Cry Sis (premature and problem babies) | 08451 228 669 | www.cry-sis.org.uk |
RAPE & ASSAULT |
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| Sexual Violence | 0808 2000 247
(24hr helpline) |
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| Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Hub | 0300 123 5101 | |
| Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside | www.rapecentre.org | |
RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILY |
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| Relate Cheshire & Merseyside | 0300 300 5793 | www.relatecm.org.uk |
| Marriage Care | 0800 389 3801 | www.marriagecare.org.uk |
| Family Lives Charity | 0808 800 2222 | www.familylives.org.uk |
SELF-ESTEEM |
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| Macclesfield Mind | 01625 500644 | www.mind.org.uk |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
SELF INJURY/ SELF HARM |
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| Macclesfield Mind | 01625 500644 | www.mind.org.uk |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| Rethink | 0300 500 0927 | www.rethink.org |
| Samaritans | 08457 90 90 90 | www.samaritans.org |
| Papyrus (under 35s) | 0800 068 41 41 | www.papyrus-uk.org |
| Get Connected (under 25) | 0808 808 4994 | www.getconnected.org.uk |
SEXUALITY |
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| LBGT Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender | 03453 30 30 30 | www.lbgt.foundation |
STALKING |
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| National Stalking Helpline | 0808 802 0300 | www.stalkinghelpline.org |
| Cheshire Victim Support | 08 08 16 89 111 | www.victimsupport.org.uk |
| Paladin – National Stalking Advocacy Service | 020 3866 4107 | www.paladinservice.co.uk |
STRESS |
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| Macclesfield Mind | 01625 500644 | www.mind.org.uk |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| Rethink | 0300 500 0927 | www.rethink.org |
SUICIDE |
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| Samaritans | 116 123 | www.samaritans.org |
| Get Connected (under 25) | 0808 808 4994 | www.getconnected.org.uk |
| SANE | 0300 304 7000 | www.sane.org.uk |
| CALM (mainly for men aged 15-55) | 0800 58 58 58 | www.thecalmzone.net |
| Papyrus (under 35s) | 0800 068 41 41 | www.papyrus-uk.org |
| SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) | 0300 111 5065 | www.sobs.org.uk |
| AMPARO | 0330 088 9255 | http://listening-ear.co.uk/amparo/ |
TERMINAL ILLNESS |
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| Marie Curie | 0800 090 2309 | www.mariecurie.org.uk |
| Cruse | 0808 808 1677 | www.cruse.org.uk |
| Macmillan Cancer Resource Centre | 01625 663128 | |
| East Cheshire Hospice | 01625 610364 | |
TRAUMA |
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| Headway | 0808 800 2244 | www.headway.co.uk |
| East Cheshire Counselling | 07578 100256 | www.eastcheshirecounselling.com |
YOUNG PEOPLE |
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| Childline | 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| FRANK | 0800 776 600 | www.talktofrank.com |
| Cheshire East Youth Support Service | 01625 384320 | |
| Visyon | 01260 290000 | www.visyon.org.uk |
| Just Drop In | 01625 665079 | www.justdropin.co.uk |
