Charities

Accuro (Care Services)

Tocher House, Start Hill, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7TA

t: 01279 870297   

w: www.accuro.org.uk

e: enquiries@accuro.org.uk

Respite care to children, adults and their families

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• Found in:
• Adult Education
• Charities
• Garden Plants and Supplies
• Gardening Services
• Volunteer Work

Alzheimer’s Society

33 Robjohns Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3AG

t: 01245 260911   m: Helpline 0300 222 1122   

w: www.alzheimers.org.uk

e: essex@alzheimers.org.uk

Opening hours: 08.00-18.00 M-F

Our family navigators offer information and practical guidance to help you understand the condition, cope with day-to-day challenges and.. read more

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• Found in:
• Additional and Individual Needs
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services

Barnardo's

6 Market Walk, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1 JZ

t: 01799 526768   

Opening hours: 09.00-17.00 M-S; 10.00-16.00 Su

Charity shop selling clothes, bric-a-brac and books. Donations welcome.

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• Found in:
• Bric a Brac
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Fashions, Clothes and Accessories

British Heart Foundation

14 King Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1ES

t: 01799 513072   

Opening hours: 09.30–17.00 M–S; 10.00-16.00 Su

Clothes, books and bric-a-brac. Any donations are appreciated except electrical items or furniture. Always need volunteers!

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• Found in:
• Books New and Secondhand
• Bric a Brac
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Fashions, Clothes and Accessories

CAB Citizens Advice

Barnards Yard, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4EB

t: 01799 618840. (local office number)   

w: www.uttlesfordcab.org.uk

e: bureau@uttlesfordcab.cabnet.org.uk

Opening hours: 9.30-15.30 M.T.Th.F.(Wednesdays by appointment only)

The Uttlesford Citizens Advice offers a free, impartial and independent service, with a wide range of support available from general.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services
• Volunteer Work

Calamity Entertainments

m: 07980 570466   

w: www.calamitytheclown.co.uk

e: anniearis0@gmail.com

Opening hours: 08.00-22.00

Annie Aris the laughing specialists - all children's entertainments /parties/birthdays/corporate.

• Found in:
• Charities
• Children's Parties
• Event Management

Cambridge Re-Use

Unit H The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8DH

t: 01223 576535   

w: www.cambridgereuse.org.uk

e: donate@cambridgereuse.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00-16.30 M-F

Cambridge Re-use is a registered charity that runs a community re-use project serving Cambridge and the surrounding rural communities of.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Recycling

Cancer Research

7 King Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HE

t: 01799 516646   

Opening hours: 09.00-17.30 M-S; 10.00-16.00 Su

Good selection of second-hand ladies’, gents’ and children’s clothes and linen for all occasions. Accessories,
bric a brac, books, CDs, DVDs etc.

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• Found in:
• Books New and Secondhand
• Bric a Brac
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Children's Clothes and Accessories
• Fashions, Clothes and Accessories

Council for Voluntary Service Uttlesford (CVSU)

Uttlesford Community Hub, 45 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DQ

t: 01371 878400   

w: www.cvsu.org.uk

e: infocvs@btconnect.com

Opening hours: Phones 09.00-15.00 plus answerphone.

We support charities and community groups in Uttlesford. To find out the various ways we can help, please call or.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Conference and Meeting Centres/Venues to hire
• Volunteer Work

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)

EACH House, 42 High Street, Milton, CB24 6DF

t: 01223 800800   

w: www.each.org.uk

Our hospices aren’t just about end of life care; they’re often very happy and fun places, where young people can.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Crisis or Support Services
• Volunteer Work

Epilepsy Action

t: 01799 527546 or Freephone 0808 800 5050   

w: www.epilepsy.org.uk

e: helpline@epilepsy.org.uk

Our aim is to improve the life of anyone affected by epilepsy. Support and free information available.

We are a.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services

Family Lives (previously Parentline Plus)

t: 0808 800 2222   

w: www.familylives.org.uk

Opening hours: 24/7

Family Lives works around the clock, transforming the lives of families, supporting parents and making happier relationships, happier families and.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services

Home-Start Essex (Uttlesford)

Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4ER

t: 01245 847450   

w: www.home-startessex.org.uk

e: info@home-startessex.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00–17.00 M–F

A voluntary organisation offering confidential, practical support through home visiting for families with pre-school children.

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services

IPSEA Independant Parental Special Education Advice

24-26 Gold Street, Saffron Walden

t: 01799 582030   

w: www.ipsea.org.uk

Free advice helpline for parents or carers providing legally based SEN information and next step advice on any educational issues.. read more

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• Found in:
• Additional and Individual Needs
• Charities
• Children's Tutors
• Crisis or Support Services

League of Friends Saffron Walden Community Hospital

RadwinterRoad, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY

t: 01799 522869 (Honorary Treasurer)   

e: jkbookkeeping@btinternet.com

Opening hours: Shop generally open weekday mornings

Registered charity comprising members of all ages from local organisations, the local community and hospital staff with the aim of.. read more

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• Found in:
• Additional and Individual Needs
• Charities

Lioness Club

t: 01799 526846 Angela Howard   

e: angela.howard@ntlworld.com

Opening hours: Meets twice a month

To enjoy fun and friendship with like-minded individuals whilst serving the needs of our local community and the wider world... read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Clubs and Societies

Lions Club of Saffron Walden

t: 01799 521504 John Martin General Enquiries Only (not the loan scheme)   

w: www.saffronwaldenlions.org.uk

This Club is part of the largest charitable service organisation in the world and concentrates on delivering local support for.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Equipment Loan

Lions' Short Term Appliance Loan Scheme (The)

m: 07761 602678   

For emergency or brief access to wheelchairs, commodes, walking frames and other equipment for the infirm, temporarily injured or disabled... read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services
• Mobility Aids
• Support Services

MedicAlert

t: 01908 951045   

w: www.medicalert.org.uk

e: info@medicalert.org.uk

As a medical charity, MedicAlert supports people with medical conditions and allergies; speaking for them when they are unable to,.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services

Mind in West Essex

Uttlesford Community Hub, 45 Stortord Rd, Great Dunmow, CM6 1AT

t: 01371 876641/01279 421308   f: 01371 876817   

w: www.mindinwestessex.org.uk

e: talking@mindinwestessex.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00-18.00 M-F; 08.00-14.00 S

We provide information and support to anyone who is affected by mental health problems, primarily in West Essex.

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Community Led Groups
• Volunteer Work

MS-UK

t: 0800 783 0518   

w: www.ms-uk.org

e: info@ms-uk.org

MS-UK supports people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) to have choice, control and independence.

• Found in:
• Charities
• Community Led Groups
• Crisis or Support Services

National Council for the Training of Journalists

The New Granary, Station Road, Newport, CB11 4BL

t: 01799 544014   

w: www.nctj.com

e: info@nctj.com

Opening hours: 09.00-17.00 M-F

Delivers the premier training scheme for journalists in the UK. Established in 1951, it is dedicated to providing a world-class.. read more

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• Found in:
• Adult Education
• Charities
• Communications
• Employment, Recruitment, Apprenticeships
• Tutors

Oxfam

16 King Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1ES

t: 01799 513583   

Opening hours: 09.00–17.00 M–S

Fast turnover of good second-hand clothes, plus various Oxfam branded items and food. Crafts to coffee. Lots of fair trade.. read more

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• Found in:
• Bric a Brac
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Children's Clothes and Accessories
• Fashions, Clothes and Accessories

Oxfam Books

14 George Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EQ

t: 01799 526017   

Opening hours: 09.00–16.30 M–F; 09.00–17.00 S

Large, constantly changing, selection of second-hand books. Also records, CDs and DVDs.(Some tapes classics)

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• Found in:
• Books New and Secondhand
• Charities
• Charity Shops

RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Thorley Farm, Hedingham Road, Wethersfield, CM7 4EQ

t: 0300 111 4321   

w: www.danaheranimalhome.co.uk

e: reception@danaheranimalhome.co.uk

Opening hours: 11.00-15.00 M-Su (Closed W)

Animal rehoming centre.

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• Found in:
• Animal Rescue
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Kennels Catteries & Pet Care

Rotary Club of Saffron Walden

w: www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=497

Unwanted Tool Collection

The Rotary Club is arranging a collection of unwanted tools in Saffron Walden, including household, gardening, motoring, building,.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Clubs and Societies
• Community Led Groups
• Networking Groups

Royal British Legion

t: 01799 513186   m: 07957 591331   

e: michaelbirnie@btinternet.com

Opening hours: 3rd Tues at SW Bowls Club.

Anyone can join the Royal British Legion, not just ex-servicemen but as an organisation it offers support to any ex-service.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Community Led Groups
• Volunteer Work

Saffron Walden Almshouses

t: 01799 513914   

w: www.saffronwaldenalmshouses.org.uk

e: estate@swalmshouses.org

Founded in 1400 to provide accommodation for the ‘poor and needy’ of the local community, the King Edward VI Almshouses.. read more

• Found in:
• Accommodation and Hotels
• Charities
• Conference and Meeting Centres/Venues to hire

Saffron Walden Ladies Circle

t: 07729 605487   

e: saffronwaldenladiescircle@gmail.com

Opening hours: Usually 2nd Wed mth from 20.00

Local social club for women aged 18 to 45 dedicated to having fun whilst supporting the local community. An opportunity.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Clubs and Societies

Saffron Walden Mencap - Side by Side Club

Salvation Army Hall, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden

t: 01799 521598   

e: Patrickdraper@btinternet.com

Opening hours: 19.00-21.00 W

Social club.

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• Found in:
• Additional and Individual Needs
• Charities
• Volunteer Work

Saffron Walden Mencap Society

t: 01799 521598   m: 07974 306917   

Local charity for people with learning disability. We provide some social life, support and advice for our members around Uttlesford.

• Found in:
• Charities
• Clubs and Societies
• Public Services and Information
• Volunteer Work

Saffron Walden Museum Society Ltd

t: 01799 527546   

w: swmuseumsoc.org.uk

e: SaffronWaldenMS@gmail.com

A voluntary charitable organisation which wants to help preserve and conserve our heritage for future generations. Members welcome. Membership includes:.. read more

• Found in:
• Charities
• Clubs and Societies
• Museums and Galleries

Saffron Walden Round Table

Unit 2, Elizabeth Close, Saffron Walden, CB10 2NL

w: www.saffronwaldenroundtable.co.uk

Opening hours: 1/3/5 Wed 19.30 for 20.00

Saffron Walden's social club for young men aged 18-45, always open to new members. It's about fun, friendship, community and.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Community Led Groups
• Networking Groups

Saffron Walden Teenage Cancer Trust Assoc

m: 07765 881289   

e: malcolmdwhite@tiscali.co.uk

Raising funds for special facilities to help teenagers and young people who are suffering with cancer.

• Found in:
• Charities

Saffron Walden U3A

t: 01799 540065   

w: www.saffronwaldenu3a.org.uk

e: janetandjohnpearson@outlook.com

Self-help learning and leisure charity for those no longer in full-time employment.

Range of educational and leisure activities, monthly meetings,.. read more

• Found in:
• Adult Education
• Art and Craft Classes
• Charities
• Exercise and Fitness Classes
• Music Groups to Join

Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project

m: 07771 555100   

e: saffronwaldenyop@gmail.com

Registered Charity 1051335 promoting facilities and services for young people in Saffron Walden.

• Found in:
• Charities
• Clubs and Societies

St Clare Hospice Shop

1 Mercers Row, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HD

t: 01799 523573   

w: www.stclarehospice.org.uk

e: shops@stclarehospice.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00–17.00 M–S

Clothing, bric-a-brac, books, furniture, collectables and selected small range of new goods - all profits go direct to the Charity.

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• Found in:
• Books New and Secondhand
• Bric a Brac
• Charities
• Charity Shops
• Fashions, Clothes and Accessories
• Furniture and Home Accessories

Support 4 Sight

2 & 4 George Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EQ

t: 01799 523700   

w: www.support4sight.org.uk

e: info@support4sight.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.30-14.30 M–F

Monthly coffee meetings are held in Saffron Walden, Braintree, Great Dunmow, Harlow, Witham, Chelmsford and Epping. There are social events.. read more

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• Found in:
• Additional and Individual Needs
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services
• Recycling
• Support Services

Uttlesford Community Hub

45 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DQ

t: 01371 878400 To book meeting room   

Accommodation for local voluntary and community groups.

We have a meeting room which seats approximately 12 people for voluntary and.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Conference and Meeting Centres/Venues to hire
• Volunteer Work

Uttlesford Foodbank

Stansted House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3WA

t: 07531 436335   

w: https://uttlesford.foodbank.org.uk

e: info@uttlesford.foodbank.org.uk

Opening hours: 14.00-16.00 M,W,F

We are a local charity providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families during times of crisis.

We believe that.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services
• Volunteer Work

Uttlesford Frontline

Community Hub, The Old Police Station, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DQ

w: www.uttlesfordfrontline.org.uk

e: info@uttlesfordfrontline.org.uk

Opening hours: Always available

Web based platform to help access health and wellbeing services in Uttlesford.

Frontline is a community project that helps you quickly.. read more

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Community Led Groups
• Crisis or Support Services
• Public Services and Information

Uttlesford Talking News

Support 4 Sight, 2 & 4 George Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EQ

t: 01799 523700   

e: uttlesfordtn@support4sight.org.uk.

Local news in audio format.

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Publishers (Newspapers & Magazines)

Victim Support

t: 08 08 178 1694   

w: www.victimsupport.org.uk

e: Contact via website

Opening hours: 08.00-17.00

An independent national charity offering free, confidential support and advice to all sections of the community who are victims of crime.

• Found in:
• Charities
• Crisis or Support Services

Volunteer Uttlesford

Uttlesford District Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4ER

t: 01799 510525/510524   

w: www.volunteeruttlesford.org.uk

e: volunteer@volunteeruttlesford.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00-14.00 M-Th; 10.00-12.00 F

Matching potential volunteers with suitable opportunities in organisations throughout Uttlesford.

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Volunteer Work

Walden Buskers (The) - Traditional Music Band

12 Peaslands Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3EF

t: 01799 524142   m: 07837 884197   

e: petersavic@aol.com

We play at local events and functions including harvest suppers, after dinner entertainments, fund raising, weddings, pubs etc.

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• Found in:
• Charities
• Entertainers & Public Speakers
• Music Groups to Hire