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| East Midlands |
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| 1 | Derbyshire Dales Careline | making a daily telephone call to vulnerable, isolated, elderly and housebound people to provide information and conversation.
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| 2 | Inspiration FM | encouraging BME communities and disadvantaged people in Northampton to get involved in community radio.
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| 3 | Meridale Organisation | Providing a community hall in Sutton-on-Sea for educational, leisure and charity fundraising activities.
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| 4 | Radford Care Group | supporting older people in Nottingham living at home independently.
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| 5 | SOLVE IT | promoting awareness of the consequences of volatile substance abuse to young people in Northamptonshire.
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| 6 | TASC Grub Club | providing Northampton young people, aged 8 upwards, with opportunities to improve their personal and life skills.
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| 7 | The Winchester Club | providing opportunities for adults with disabilities in Derby to interact and organise their own group outings.
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| East of England |
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| 8 | Colchester Rape Crisis Line | Providing support services for women and young people in Colchester and surrounding areas who have experienced sexual violence.
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| 9 | Community Meeting Point—Harpenden | Providing recreational and leisure facilities and activities for People with mental health problems.
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| 10 | Fledglings | providing a unique nationwide information and practical support service for disabled people, particularly children, their families and carers.
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| 11 | Hertfordshire MS Therapy Centre | providing support, counselling, advice and therapeutic services to MS sufferers.
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| 12 | Lowestoft Civic Society—Heritage Workshop Centre | preserving the heritage of Lowestoft and district and providing employment for students, unemployed people and those with special needs.
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| 13 | March and Chatteris Talking Newspaper Association | providing recorded tapes and tactile reading matter to visually impaired and physically handicapped people in the local community
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| 14 | Mind Resource Centre Volunteer Group | Supporting people with severe and enduring mental illness in Norwich, enabling them to live self-supporting lives.
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| 15 | Mitalee Youth Association | Providing sports, arts and educational opportunities to young people in Luton from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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| 16 | Stalham Brass Band | Encouraging people of all ages to gain traditional skills as brass musicians and providing entertainment at local activities and charity events.
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| 17 | The Fragile X Society | Providing support and information to Fragile X families, raising awareness and encouraging research into the syndrome.
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| 18 | Young Citizens Guild | Encouraging young people in Great Yarmouth to become better citizens through participation in activities and local events.
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| 19 | Youth Plus | Encouraging and supporting young people with learning disabilities in Ongar to be actively involved in the community
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| Guernsey |
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| 20 | The Guernsey Society for the Physically Disabled | assisting with the provision of facilities for the physically disabled and those with learning difficulties through activities and fund-raising.
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| Isle of Man |
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| 21 | Manx Blind Welfare Society Volunteer Services | providing support and services for people with visual impairment.
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| Jersey |
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| 22 | Headway Jersey | providing information and support for people with brain injuries, their relatives and carers.
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| London |
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| 23 | African Youth Organisation | advancing the education of children and young people in Newham, including African culture and moral development.
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| 24 | Age Exchange | improving the quality of life of older people through emphasising the value of their reminiscences.
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| 25 | Brent Indian Community Centre | providing services to the Asian community in Brent and encouraging young people to appreciate their heritage.
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| 26 | Genuine Empowerment of Mothers in Society | providing advice, advocacy and support to women from disadvantaged and marginalised communities in London.
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| 27 | NSF Sunrise—Greenwich group of 'Rethink' | supporting through mutual self-help, seriously mentally ill people, their carers and relatives.
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| 28 | Save the World Club | encouraging people of all ages in Kingston-upon-Thames to take pride in their neighbourhood through civic awareness and the promotion of the sustainable use of resources.
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| 29 | Somali Family Support Group | providing information, advocacy and advice to Somalis and other East Africans living in London.
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| 30 | The Cocktail Crew | visiting oncology and orthopaedic patients in Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, serving them nutritional supplementary drinks.
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| 31 | The Food Chain | providing nutritious services for housebound London residents with AIDS related illnesses.
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| 32 | The British Red Cross Skin Camouflage Service | assisting people in London, coping with a disfigurement, and providing support and advice on skin camouflage techniques
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| North East |
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| 33 | Barnados SECOS Project | providing counselling to children aged 12–18 years in Middlesbrough, abused through prostitution, promoting their well-being and exit from that lifestyle
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| 34 | Pennywell Community Association | providing a full range of activities for local residents in Sunderland and addressing their needs.
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| 35 | Stockton Blind People's Voice | working to achieve equality for blind and visually impaired people in the Borough.
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| 36 | Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool Association | providing affordable water-based activities for the community and its visitors.
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| North West |
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| 37 | Bolton Hospice Volunteer Team | achieving quality of life for patients and their families through administrative help, support, transport and fundraising.
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| 38 | Connect | improving services for disabled children and supporting their families in St Helens
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| 39 | Mothers Against Violence | addressing factors leading to gang involvement through an education programme in Manchester, supporting victims and offenders.
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| 40 | Northern Fells Group | organising services, events and activities to benefit the welfare of residents of seven rural parishes in Cumbria
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| 41 | Sahara in Preston | supporting Asian and African-Caribbean women to participate in the social/economic life of their community.
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| 42 | Volunteers of St John's Hospice Lancaster | maintaining the quality of life for those facing life threatening illnesses through a wide range of voluntary activities.
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| 43 | Stockport Plaza Trust | providing a venue for community arts and fundraising events and support for restoration of a Grade 2* listed super cinema.
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| 44 | Sundowns | supporting Downs Syndrome families in Wirrel and South Wirral through events, activities and a newsletter.
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| 45 | The Blacon Project | building a better Blacon through the active involvement of the community to find local solutions to local problems.
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| 46 | The PIP Project | working for the social inclusion of children and young people with special needs living in Blackpool and surrounding areas.
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| Northern Ireland |
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| 47 | Carnany Community Association | enhancing the lives of residents through environmental projects, clubs and events.
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| 48 | Moree Community Association | developing and enhancing community spirit through cultural activities, education and support.
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| 49 | Simon Community Outspoken Group | raising awareness of homeless issues in Northern Ireland through peer education.
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| 50 | The Bann Recorder | providing a news service for visually impaired people in County Down.
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| 51 | The Share Holiday Village Volunteer Team | providing a centre for creative, recreational and educational programmes for disabled and non-disabled people.
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| Scotland |
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| 52 | Alness Environmental Group/Alness in Bloom | undertaking environmental projects within community gardens and provision of floral displays to enhance Alness town centre.
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| 53 | Deveron Stroke Club | providing social and therapeutic help to stroke sufferers in Banff, Turriff and surrounding area, their families and carers.
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| 54 | Envirokirn Action Group | maintaining the local natural environment in Kirn, through projects and fundraising for the benefit of residents and tourists.
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| 55 | Friends | improving the local environment in Stevenston through creative projects for young people.
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| 56 | GAIN (Guth Airson/Iarrtasan Nis) | encouraging social and leisure activities on the Isle of Lewis including environmental awareness.
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| 57 | Inverclyde Carers Council | representing the interests and aspirations of local voluntary carers with training and support.
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| 58 | Johnstone Credit Union Volunteers—People helping people | providing not-for-profit financial services to the community in Renfrewshire .
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| 59 | Orkney Talking Newspaper Association | providing tapes of local newspaper articles for visually impaired and physically disabled residents in the community.
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| 60 | The Food Train | providing a low cost shopping delivery service for elderly and disabled people in Dumfries and Galloway.
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| 61 | Samaritans of Glasgow | providing emotional support to those in the community who have feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
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| 62 | The Yellow Teapot Club | providing a club for children with special needs aged 6–16 years in West Lothian.
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| 63 | Youth United | campaigning and applying for funding for projects and facilities for young people in Airdrie.
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| South East |
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| 64 | Bucks Search and Rescue | providing training, search and rescue and related emergency services for Buckinghamshire County Council and Thames Valley Police.
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| 65 | Caring All Together on Romney Marsh | supporting older and vulnerable people through friendship, support and advice.
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| 66 | Court Meadow Group Riding for the Disabled Association | providing riding as therapy for pupils aged 2–19 who have severe learning difficulties.
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| 67 | Golden Lion Children's Trust | supporting mentally and physically disabled and socially disadvantaged children in West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent and Surrey.
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| 68 | Goring Gap News | reporting on local news, events and featuring items of interest through a monthly magazine.
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| 69 | Harmony Variety Group | organising after school clubs in Kent for children of all abilities and needs, encouraging talent and confidence, through performing arts.
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| 70 | Oakhaven Voluntary Services Group | supporting hospice staff by providing a service to members of the community suffering from life limiting illnesses.
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| 71 | Saturday Club for Deaf Children | providing activities for children aged 5–18 living on the Isle of Wight to develop their social skills, language and confidence.
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| 72 | Shepway Volunteer Centre Transport Service | transporting housebound, disabled and elderly residents to appointments and social activities, improving their quality of life
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| 73 | Starmaker Theatre Company | providing a centre for young people to develop and gain stage skills through workshops and fundraising events in Reading.
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| 74 | Surrey Witness Service | providing an independent, free and confidential service to victims and witnesses at court.
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| 75 | The Fountain Centre | caring for physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families in the St Luke's Cancer Centre in Guildford.
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| 76 | The Pitstop | a daytime drop-in centre for the homeless, unemployed and socially isolated in Leatherhead and surrounding communities.
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| 77 | Volunteer Bureau— Banbury and District | placing volunteers with local organisations and providing the elderly with transport for appointments.
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| South West |
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| 78 | All Saints Church Community Centre | creating a centre for excellence for statutory voluntary groups, especially those which are marginalized.
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| 79 | Community Health Around Torpoint | providing a focal point for community concerns, resources and information, run by volunteers.
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| 80 | Disability Action Group in North Dorset | providing direct action to help disabled persons overcome everyday problems.
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| 81 | Friends and Residents of Grange Community Association | enhancing the lives of residents and providing advice, social and recreational facilities.
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| 82 | FORGE | meeting the needs of visually impaired people in the Forest of Dean.
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| 83 | Kennet Gateway Club | providing a social meeting place in Pewsey for adults with learning difficulties.
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| 84 | MARAH | befriending and supporting homeless people and those with alcohol, drug and mental illness problems in Stroud.
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| 85 | South Gloucestershire Asian Project | improving the lives of Asian people through provision of services and a focus for events.
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| 86 | The Home Furniture Service Trust | supplying recycled furniture and household goods, offered at affordable prices, to low income residents in Taunton Deane.
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| 87 | The North Devon Maritime Museum | maintaining a museum for local residents and visitors to Appledore through fundraising and events.
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| 88 | The Vassall Centre Trust | providing accessible workspace for organisations of disabled people living in and around Bristol.
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| 89 | The Villager Community Bus Service | providing extensive, reliable and economical transport for residents of 65 villages in the North Cotswolds.
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| Wales |
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| 90 | Cymrod CLWB Teithio Dwyfor Travel Club | providing a local community transport service for people unable to use public transport in Dwyfor.
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| 91 | Fernhill Association of Residents | representing the community in Mountain Ash and improving their quality of life and well-being.
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| 92 | Powys Challenge | reducing crime and the fear of crime, making Powys a safer place.
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| 93 | St Kentigern Hospice Volunteers | providing support to patients and families through friendship, transport assistance and community fund raising.
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| 94 | Special Needs Activity Club | providing a social club in Neath, Port Talbot for children with disabilities to include their siblings and support for parents.
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| 95 | Swffryd Community Centre | promoting the well-being of the community by furthering health, education and recreational activities.
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| 96 | Treborth Riding for the Disabled | providing disabled people with riding facilities to benefit their health and well-being.
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| West Midlands |
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| 97 | Birmingham Chinese Society | assisting the integration of the Chinese and Oriental community into mainstream society.
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| 98 | Cheadle and District Home Link Scheme | assisting elderly and housebound people to maintain a dignified independence in their own homes.
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| 99 | No Panic | providing relief and rehabilitation for those with anxiety disorders in Shropshire through a confidential helpline and tele-conferencing.
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| 100 | Shades of Black Community Family Project | enhancing care in the community in Handsworth through social activities, including cultivation of an allotment for the benefit of senior citizens.
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| 101 | St Giles Hospice Volunteers | providing assistance with palliative care services and helping to improve the quality of patients' lives.
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| 102 | Tamworth Handicapped Swimming Club (The Unicorns) | providing recreational, teaching and competitive swimming opportunities for disabled people.
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| 103 | The Bradby Club | providing a safe meeting place for young people in Rugby with educational, social and cultural recreational opportunities.
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| Yorkshire and the Humber |
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| 104 | Age Concern Knaresborough | providing care and support to disadvantaged and older people in the community.
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| 105 | Calderdale Help in Bereavement Service | providing a free and confidential befriending service for the bereaved.
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| 106 | Indian Muslim Welfare Society (IMWS) | providing a centre in Batley for interfaith events, helping to portray a positive image and address the needs of Muslims in British Society.
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| 107 | Pooh Bear Reading Assistance Society | providing trained volunteer support to build confidence and reading skills of local children through sharing and enjoying books.
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| 108 | Pudsey Gateway Club | offering social and leisure activities to people with learning difficulties.
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| 109 | St Wilfrid's Day Centre | providing community care for vulnerable people in Sheffield who can experience a sense of belonging and find practical help.
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| 110 | The Carers' Resource | providing information, advice and support to carers in Harrogate, Craven and Airedale districts.
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