Charities and Community Support Services

Accuro (Care Services) Saturday Play Club

t: 01279 870297   

w: www.accuro.org.uk

Drop in service for children with a disability aged under 8. read more

Alcoholics Anonymous

t: 0800 9177650   

w: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

If you need help with a drinking problem, either phone national helpline free or email.

Alzheimer’s Society

t: 0333 150 3456   

w: www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementiaconnect

If you need dementia support, we're here for you. We know dementia affects everyone differently. So whether you, a.. read more

Cafe Clare - Saffron Walden

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

t: 01279 773700   

w: stclarehospice.org.uk/cafe-clare

Opening hours: 10.00-12.00 T

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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Community Shed

t: 07784 733314   

Located in the Old Granary, Home Farm, Audley End, the Saffron Walden Community Shed is a place to gather, make and mend things, do shed type projects ... read more

Compassionate Neighbours (St Clare)

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

t: 01279 594471   

w: stclarehospice.org.uk/compassionate-neighbours

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   

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

Cruse Bereavement Support

t: 0808 808 1677 - Helpline   

w: www.cruse.org.uk

Promotes the well-being of bereaved people and provides support, information, advice and care.

Dig It

m: 07835 960465   

w: 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

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)

Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AB

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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Family Lives

t: 0808 800 2222   m: Also chat on-line   

w: www.familylives.org.uk

Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. The issues we support families.. read more

Home-Start Essex (Uttlesford)

t: 01245 847410.   

w: www.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

Lions Club of Saffron Walden (NOT THE LOAN SCHEME)

t: 0345 833 9546   

w: www.facebook.com/SaffronWaldenLionsClub

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

Mind in West Essex

Uttlesford Community Hub, 45 Stortford Rd., Great Dunmow and 1&2 Bakehouse Court, 19 High Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1AT

t: 0800 755 5173   

w: www.mindinwestessex.org.uk

Opening hours: Telephone availability: Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5pm, Crisis alternatives 4-11pm

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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MS-UK

t: 0800 783 0518   f: Whatsapp on 07824 708897   

w: www.ms-uk.org

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

Namaste Dementia Support (St Clare)

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

t: 0753 403 1702   

w: www.stclarehospice.org.uk/Namaste/

Namaste Dementia Care is a free, personalised service for people living with advanced dementia, who are in the communities of.. read more

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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

Opening hours: 10.00-17.00 M-Su (Closed W)

Animal rehoming centre.

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Relate

t: 01302 347866 (Sawston)   

w: www.relatecambridge.org.uk

Opening hours: 09.00-17.30 M-F

Relate is the UK’s largest provider of relationship counselling and sex therapy.

Relate Cambridgeshire is part of the national organisation working.. read more

Royal British Legion

t: 01799 513186   m: 07957 591331   

Opening hours: 3rd Tues at The Kings Arms

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

Saffron Walden Almshouses

t: 01799 513914   

w: www.saffronwaldenalmshouses.org.uk

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

Saffron Walden Bereavement Cafe (St Clare)

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

t: 01279 945089   

w: stclarehospice.org.uk/bereavement-cafe

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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Saffron Walden Mencap Society

t: 01799 521598   m: 07973 552262   

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

Side.. read more

Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project

t: 01799 525205   

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

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 Hospice

Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX

t: 01279 773700   

w: www.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

Opening hours: 09.00-17.00 M,W,F; 08.00-20.00 T,Th

GriefLine is a free local resource offering emotional telephone support across West Essex and East Herts to anyone struggling with.. read more

Support 4 Sight

t: 01799 588897   

w: www.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.. read more

Toe Beans Cat Rescue

t: 07436 285 029   

Opening hours: Always open

Rescuing, rehoming and reuniting cats and kittens. read more

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

UCAN Volunteer Centre

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

t: 01371 404525/01371 404474   

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

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

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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Uttlesford Community Travel (UCT)

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

t: 01371 875787   

w: www.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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Uttlesford Foodbank

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

t: 07531 436335   

w: https://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/

Opening hours: 09.30-16.00 M-F

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

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Uttlesford Talking News

t: 01799 588897   

Local news in audio format.

Victim Support

t: 08 08 16 89 111 - support line   

w: www.victimsupport.org.uk

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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