Charities and Community Support Services

Accuro (Care Services) Saturday Play Club

t: 01279 870297   

w: www.accuro.org.uk

e: enquiries@accuro.org.uk

Drop in service for children with a disability aged over 8 yrs.

Saturday Play Club
Venue one:
ECL, 39 Audley Road, Saffron Walden,.. read more

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• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND
• Toddler Groups and Playgroups

Alcoholics Anonymous

t: 0800 9177650   

w: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

e: help@aamail.org

At AA, alcoholics help each other. We will support you. You are not alone. Together, we find strength and hope... read more

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Alzheimer’s Society

t: 0333 150 3456   

w: www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementiaconnect

Alzheimer's Society offers a range of dementia support services. From a listening ear on the phone to a visit in.. read more

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Health Support Services
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND

Cafe Clare - Saffron Walden

The Jubilee Hub, Jubilee Gardens, Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 3EH

t: 01279 773700   

w: stclarehospice.org.uk/cafe-clare

e: info@stclarehospice.org.uk

Opening hours: 10.00-12.00 Th

Come and join us at our friendly Café Clare, where you can enjoy a warm welcome alongside a free cup.. read more

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• Charities and Community Support Services

Community Shed

t: 07784 733314   

e: admin@swshed.org.uk

Located in the Old Granary, Home Farm, Audley End, the Saffron Walden Community Shed is a place to gather, make.. read more

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• Community Led Groups

Compassionate Neighbours (St Clare)

St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, CM17 9JX

t: 01279 594471   

w: stclarehospice.org.uk/compassionate-neighbours

e: cn@stclarehospice.org.uk

Compassionate Neighbours is a project to help reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst people living in the community, who are.. read more

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Crocus Sapphires (previously Lioness Club)

t: 01799 526846 Angela Howard   

e: angelac.howard040@gmail.com

Opening hours: 10.00 1st Tue of month

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

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• Clubs and Societies

Cruse Bereavement Support

t: 0808 808 1677 - Helpline   

w: www.cruse.org.uk

Grief can be overwhelming. You don’t have to deal with it alone.

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Funeral Services

Dig It

m: 07835 960465   

w: dig-it.org.uk/

e: admin@dig-it.org.uk

Dig It Community Allotment runs regular activity sessions at our allotment site where volunteers can come and learn about food.. read more

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• Community Led Groups

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)

t: 01223 800800   

w: www.each.org.uk

We support families and care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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• Health Support Services
• Nursing and Care Homes

Family Lives

t: 0808 800 2222 - Help Line   m: 07441 444125 - WhatsApp   

w: www.familylives.org.uk

e: askus@familylives.org.uk

Family Lives is committed to supporting families across the UK, improving outcomes for thousands of families every year. Live.. read more

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Home-Start Essex (Uttlesford)

t: 01245 847410.   

w: www.home-startessex.org.uk

e: info@home-startessex.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00-17.00 M-F

• General Information - Home-Start Essex is a leading family support charity working across Essex to build the confidence and skills.. read more

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Lions Club of Saffron Walden (NOT THE LOAN SERVICE)

t: 0345 833 9546   

w: e-clubhouse.org/sites/saffron_walden/

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

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Mind in West Essex

t: 01371 876 641   m: 0800 755 5173   

w: www.mindinwestessex.org.uk

e: admin@mindinwestessex.org.uk

Our Vision is for West Essex to be a place where people talk openly and positively about mental health, and.. read more

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• Health Support Services

MS-UK

t: 0800 783 0518   

w: www.ms-uk.org

e: Email or chat through website

MS-UK is here to support anyone affected by MS on every step of their MS journey with the services we provide.

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Health Support Services

RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Thorley Farm, Hedingham Road, Wethersfield, CM7 4EP

t: 0300 111 4321   m: Report cruelty to 0300 1234 999   

w: www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk

e: reception@danaheranimalhome.org.uk

Animal rehoming centre.

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• Animal Rescue
• Charities and Community Support Services
• Kennels Catteries & Pet Care

Relate

t: 01223 792226   

w: www.relatecambridge.org.uk

e: counselling@relatecambridge.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00-17.30 M-F

Face-to-face and online counselling in Cambridge, Peterborough, Newmarket, Stamford, Huntingdon, Melbourn and surrounding areas.

Our services are available to anyone who.. read more

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• Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Royal British Legion

m: 07957 591331   

e: michaelbirnie@btinternet.com

Opening hours: 3rd Tues at The Kings Arms at 19.00

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

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• Community Led Groups

Saffron Walden Almshouses

t: 01799 513914   

w: www.swalmshouses.org

e: admin@swalmshouses.org

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

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Saffron Walden Bereavement Cafe (St Clare)

Salvation Army, 5 Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AG

t: 01279 945089   

w: stclarehospice.org.uk/bereavement-cafe

e: bereavement@stclarehospice.org.uk

Opening hours: 1st & 3rd Thurs of month. 10.00-11.30

Bereavement Café aims to connect local, bereaved people in Saffron Walden together, to support each other through grief and loss.

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• Charities and Community Support Services

Saffron Walden Mencap Society

t: 01799 521598   m: 07973 552262   

w: www.saffronwaldenmencapsociety.co.uk

e: admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org

Local charity for adults and young people with learning disabilities. We provide regular clubs, events, trips and activities for our.. read more

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND

Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project

t: 01799 525205   

e: saffronwaldenyop@gmail.com

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

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Samaritans

4 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, CB1 1JW

t: 116 123 (free to call)   m: 0330 094 5717 (local call)   

w: www.samaritans.org/branches/cambridge-samaritans

Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to.. read more

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St Clare Dementia Support

St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, CM17 9JX

t: 0753 403 1702   

w: www.stclarehospice.org.uk

e: namastecare@stclarehospice.org.uk

The St Clare Dementia Support Service is a free, personalised, one-to-one service that supports the wellbeing of people living with.. read more

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• Health Support Services

St Clare Hospice

Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX

t: 01279 773700   

w: www.stclarehospice.org.uk

e: info@stclarehospice.org.uk

Opening hours: 24/7

St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of people living with a terminal.. read more

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St Clare Hospice GriefLine

t: 01279 945089   

w: www.griefline.co.uk

e: info@stclarehospice.org.uk

Opening hours: 08.00-17.00 M,W,F; 08.00-20.00 T,Th (exc BH)

GriefLine is a free local resource run by St Clare Hospice offering emotional telephone support across West Essex and East.. read more

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• Health Support Services

Support 4 Sight

t: 01245 933572   

w: www.support4sight.org.uk

e: info@support4sight.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.30-14.30 M–F

Offering information, advice and guidance on all matters related to sight loss.

Demonstrations of the latest low vision aids are available.. read more

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Health Support Services
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND

Toe Beans Cat Rescue

t: 01799 252028   

e: toebeanscr@gmail.com

Opening hours: Always open

Rescuing, rehoming and reuniting cats and kittens.

We rehome cats, trap-neuter-return/rehome feral colonies and reunite lost/found cats and kittens in Uttlesford... read more

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• Animal Rescue
• Charities and Community Support Services

UCAN – Uttlesford Community Action Network

t: 01371 404474   

w: www.ucan.org.uk

Opening hours: Phones 09.00-16.30

Uttlesford Community Action Network (previously known as the Council for Voluntary Service Uttlesford – or CVSU) is a registered charity.. read more

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Meeting and leisure venues for hire

UCAN Volunteer Centre

Jubilee Hub, 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EH

t: 01371 404525/01371 404474   

w: www.ucan.org.uk/volunteering/

e: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

Opening hours: 10.00-14.00 M-F Call for an appointment

UCAN Volunteer Centre has three main roles:

to enable people wanting to volunteer to find suitable opportunities and to support them

to.. read more

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Uttlesford Citizens Advice

Barnards Yard, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4EB

t: 01799 618840. (local office number)   

w: www.uttlesfordca.org.uk

e: help@uttlesfordca.org.uk

Opening hours: 9.30-15.30 M-F

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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• Public Services and Information

Uttlesford Community Travel (UCT)

Unit 1 Chelmsford Road, Flitch Industrial Estate, Great Dunmow, CM6 1XJ

t: 01371 875787   

w: www.uttlesfordcommunitytravel.org

e: info@uttlesfordcommunitytravel.org

Opening hours: 09.00–13.00 M–F (bookings) - answerphone

Book a ride, hospital car service, group trips and pre-booked service.

Minimum charge £5.00 for volunteer drivers.

BOOK-A-RIDE - Door to door.. read more

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Chauffeur Services
• Coach & Bus Operators
• Taxis and Chauffeur Services

Uttlesford Foodbank

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

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 believe that nobody should go hungry and are here to help anyone during periods of need. To get a.. read more

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Uttlesford Frontline

C/O Citizens Advice, Barnards Yard, Saffron Walden, CB11 4EB

t: 01799 618855   

w: uttlesford.essexfrontline.org.uk/

e: info@frontlinereferrals.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.30-16.00 M-F

For help finding local health and wellbeing services in Uttlesford, visit our digital library via our website or the Frontline.. read more

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• Health Support Services
• Public Services and Information

Uttlesford Talking News

t: 01245 933572   

e: info@support4sight.org.uk

Local news in audio format.

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• Charities and Community Support Services
• Publishers (Newspapers & Magazines)

Victim Support

t: 08 08 16 89 111 - support line   

w: www.victimsupport.org.uk

e: Contact via website

Need help after crime?

Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice. Call the support line or go.. read more

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