BANES Carers Centre Brief Description of Organisation We are a local charity dedicated to supporting the thousands of people caring for someone in Bath and North East Somerset. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We are a local charity with over 20 years of experience in providing specialist support for unpaid carers of all ages. We work hard to ensure carers are visible and valued in Bath and North East Somerset. How can we help? We know that everyone’s caring situation is different. For some it can happen gradually with responsibilities building up overtime. For others it can happen suddenly and life can change overnight. Wherever you are in your caring journey, you are not alone. Keeping carers well It can be difficult to look after our own health and wellbeing when we care for someone else. We’re here to listen to any concerns you have and our wellbeing activities gives you space to breathe and recharge. Keeping carers in control Navigating health and social care, juggling work and supporting a family alongside caring responsibilities, are just a few of the challenges that carers face each day. Our one-to-one support sessions are here to help you feel in control. Keeping carers connected Caring can be lonely and isolating role. We offer safe and supportive spaces for you to come together with others that understand. Creating a carer-friendly community Three in five of us will care for someone during our lifetime. We strive to work with our wider community to improve recognition and support for carers. BANES Carers Centre Brief Description of Organisation We are a local charity dedicated to supporting the thousands of people caring for someone in Bath and North East Somerset. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. Visit WebSite

Grow For Life Brief Description of Organisation We are a small Bath based mental health charity that offers free weekly social and therapeutic gardening sessions for people whose daily lives are affected by depression, anxiety, isolation and low confidence. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We have been running our free social and therapeutic gardening sessions since 2019 and, in that time, we have helped dozens of people grow in confidence, connect with other people and learn new skills - all within wonderful gardening spaces in and around the Bath area. We currently run 3 sessions a week as follows: Wednesdays (1-4pm) This session is held at various private gardens in and around Bath and which belong to people that, due to illness or disability, are unable to attend to their own garden regularly. We also assist other local charities who need help with keeping their garden spaces maintained. Thursdays (10:30- 13:30) This session is held at our very own Walled Garden and orchard on the outskirts of Bath where we have the facility to plant and grow our own vegetables and is a peaceful space where people can join us in a safe and friendly environment and take things at their own pace and even share in the resulting harvest! Saturdays (10-1pm) This session takes place at a school in the Odd Down area and involves the planting and maintaining of a vegetable garden which will shortly be providing produce for a Community Pantry in the local area. Grow For Life Brief Description of Organisation We are a small Bath based mental health charity that offers free weekly social and therapeutic gardening sessions for people whose daily lives are affected by depression, anxiety, isolation and low confidence. Visit WebSite

Twerton Village Hall Brief Description of Organisation Twerton village hall is a lovely Victorian building set behind Twerton High Street. It was given to the people of Twerton by the Carr Family many years ago. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Twerton village hall is a lovely Victorian building set behind Twerton High Street. It was given to the people of Twerton by the Carr Family many years ago. It is a charity and run by volunteers, the income from the hiring of rooms is invested back in to the hall. To find out about regular groups held at the hall from exercise, dance, art, children's and baby clubs, please look at the calendar or our facebook page. There is also plenty of room for private hire including functions and meetings. The main hall is 17.4m x 7.3m - capacity 80. The meeting room is 7.8m x 5m - capacity 30. The kitchen has equipment to cater for 80, a fridge and freezer, kettles, an urn and an industrial gas cooker and oven. 30 car park capacity. Hearing loop system. Disabled access, parking and toilet. We are open until 10pm unless otherwise arranged. We are NOT licensed to sell alcohol. Please leave the building as you find it, you MUST take away your own rubbish For more information on our venue, please click on the 'How to Book' tab on our website to find out availabilty and 'Documentation' tab to review more detailed hire information. You can make a provisional booking from the calendar page but this will only be confirmed once signed paperwork and payment has been received. We invoice regular bookings monthly. Twerton Village Hall Brief Description of Organisation Twerton village hall is a lovely Victorian building set behind Twerton High Street. It was given to the people of Twerton by the Carr Family many years ago. Visit WebSite

Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases Brief Description of Organisation The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases. Bath has always been at the forefront of bone and joint disease research, education and patient care, as part of its history as a city with thermal waters since at least Roman times, and with one of the first national specialist hospitals in the country founded in 1738. BIRD was formed in 1975 by the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (known affectionately as ‘the Min’ and now part of the Royal United Hospital, Bath) and the University of Bath. Although we became an independent charity in 1981, we collaborate closely with both organisations, because bringing clinicians and scientists together is at the heart of what we do. What we do Our work falls into four main areas. We make ‘pump priming’ grants to support research in the field of bone and joint diseases and fund the training of PhD students, clinical research fellows and post-doctoral research assistants. We provide free educational and professional development opportunities, such as conferences and courses on the impact of bone and joint diseases for healthcare professionals. We run a programme of Patient and Public Engagement which supports patients, their families and carers with the latest information in their diseases areas and involves them in research. Lastly, we raise awareness of the impact of arthritis and funds for our work as a charity. Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases Brief Description of Organisation The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases. Visit WebSite

Three Ways School Brief Description of Organisation Three Ways School is an Academy Trust, operating as a generic Community Special School. It opened in September 2007 on our existing site, prior to 2007 there were three separate Special Schools in Bath that amalgamated in September 2005. The school provides for 220 children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Three Ways School is an Academy Trust, operating as a generic Community Special School. It opened in September 2007 on our existing site, prior to 2007 there were three separate Special Schools in Bath that amalgamated in September 2005. The school provides for 220 children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Three Ways is divided into 3 departments to enable curriculum delivery and expectations that are age appropriate to all pupils. Primary Department - 4yrs-11yrs Secondary Department - 11yrs-16yrs Sixth Form - 16yrs-19yrs The school is a Specialist School for Physical and Sensory. It is also a School of Creativity. We offer a differentiated curriculum offering a Pre-Formal, Semi-Formal and Formal Curriculum offer. We use the National Curriculum as a basis for curriculum development and add to this a wide range of additional activities for academic, emotional, social and physical development. We believe in a holistic approach to learning and work closely with a wide range of multi-agency professionals to ensure “access to achievement”’for all. At Three Ways School we want our curriculum to be meaningful and functional. We work hard as a team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils as they go on their educational journey. We want to inspire a love of learning in our pupils and inject a sense of fun and positivity in our school environment through a close knit, family style community. Our team of staff and therapists offer a wide level of expertise, enhanced by excellent facilities and resources. Three Ways School Brief Description of Organisation Three Ways School is an Academy Trust, operating as a generic Community Special School. It opened in September 2007 on our existing site, prior to 2007 there were three separate Special Schools in Bath that amalgamated in September 2005. The school provides for 220 children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Visit WebSite

YMCA Brunel Group Brief Description of Organisation YMCA Brunel Group works to prevent youth homelessness in Bath, Bristol, Mendip and South Somerset. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation YMCA Brunel Group works to build communities where everyone can belong, contribute and thrive. We work across 55 sites spread over Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire, Mendip and South Somerset. Our work in these areas include Supported Housing, Children’s Work, Youth Work, and Health and Wellbeing. We provide Supported Housing for different need levels, including housing for under 18’s where we offer specialist support, and adult housing for those needing support on the journey to live independently. Our youth clubs in Mendip and South Somerset are a safe space for young people aged 10- 19 who need support, guidance and a place to meet people or just hang out. Four of these clubs specialise in working with Young Carers. Our nurseries are often (but not exclusively) located in areas with high social needs. Having access to our nurseries, often primarily through funded places, gives not just the children a stable and caring environment where they build relationships, learn and have fun – in their nursery community – but also gives parents and carers valuable time for their own needs. Our health and wellbeing centre in Bath is known as the ‘friendliest gym in Bath.’ Not only do we provide affordable all-inclusive memberships, but we also work closely with referrals and service users in our other areas of work to provide wholistic support on their journey towards wellness, independence and confidence. We aim to cover most of our central costs through our social enterprises (two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol) and then through our health & wellbeing work and children’s activities so that any surplus funds go into supporting our charitable work. Our headquarters are located in Bath at the YMCA Bath Hostel, where we also provide supported housing, emergency accommodation, support and advice, and our gym. YMCA Brunel Group Brief Description of Organisation YMCA Brunel Group works to prevent youth homelessness in Bath, Bristol, Mendip and South Somerset. Visit WebSite

Avon Wildlife Trust Brief Description of Organisation We are the leading conservation charity working for people and nature in Avon. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Avon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife and inspire people in the West of England. We work across the old county of Avon and cover the four local authority areas of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. We care for 30 nature reserves - from ancient bluebell woods to Iron Age forts, along with nationally important wetlands which are a haven for rare, wading birds, and wildflower meadows. Our educational and community programmes help people of all ages connect with and benefit from the natural world around them - and take action themselves to help nature's recovery. We work with landowners in the countryside across our region to reverse the decline in wildlife by creating connected living landscapes. We are part of a wider network of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK and work with many partners to protect our natural environment and support an abundance of wildlife in towns, cities and countryside. Avon Wildlife Trust Brief Description of Organisation We are the leading conservation charity working for people and nature in Avon. Visit WebSite

We Get It Together CIO Brief Description of Organisation Supporting anyone in B&NES affected by cancer Visit Website Full Description of Organisation DEALING WITH CANCER. TOGETHER. Wherever you’re at, however you feel, we get it. Whether you’re in remission, living with cancer or just been diagnosed, we understand because we’ve been there. Angry, upbeat or just in need of some support? Whatever feels right, we get it. We provide support and information for people in Bath who are dealing with cancer. Come to a workshop, find a local resource or simply meet others who know how you feel. We Get It Together CIO Brief Description of Organisation Supporting anyone in B&NES affected by cancer Visit WebSite

Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network Brief Description of Organisation The Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network helps community managed libraries (CMLs) to run effectively and successfully by sharing ideas, learning, experiences and inspiration. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation No one understands community managed libraries better than the people and communities who fought to retain their local libraries and related services their communities want and need. The Network is made up of such people! We are from the full spectrum of CMLs including independently funded to those who receive local authority support. Our primary members are trustees or people who work in community managed libraries but can also include those wishing to form a trust or community groups exploring the possibilities of CMLs. Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network Brief Description of Organisation The Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network helps community managed libraries (CMLs) to run effectively and successfully by sharing ideas, learning, experiences and inspiration. Visit WebSite

Children's Hospice South West Brief Description of Organisation For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. We are dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives through the provision of the best possible hospice care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. The care offered at each of our three hospices is not just about medical and nursing support for sick children but enriching lives of the children and their whole family. We provide care and support to families living in the South West, who have children with life-limiting conditions. We provide specialist palliative care, respite for the whole family, a sibling service for brothers and sisters, emergency support, end of life care and a bereavement service for as long as is needed. We welcome referrals from anyone. Children's Hospice South West Brief Description of Organisation For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. Visit WebSite

Bath Mencap Society Brief Description of Organisation Bath Mencap Society is a local charity supporting people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, in Bath and the surrounding area. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Mencap Society exists to serve the people with a Learning Disability, in the Bath and North East Somerset area, to help them live fulfilling lives, where they are valued equally, listened to, and included. The charity believes that everyone with learning difficulties should have the oppoertunity to be part of the community in Bath. The Society focusses predominantly on reducing social isolation through the provision of a range of activities amnd services. Bath Mencap Society Brief Description of Organisation Bath Mencap Society is a local charity supporting people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, in Bath and the surrounding area. Visit WebSite

Alzheimers Society Brief Description of Organisation We are Alzheimer’s Society. We're a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Dementia devastates lives but dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them. We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice. Our values are evident in what we do, how we do it and how we work together. These are not just words on a wall, we live these every day in all our work. Determined to make a difference: We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Trusted expert: We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence. Better together: We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together. Compassionate: We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges. Through our values, we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Whether you’re someone living with dementia, a fundraising supporter, a colleague from another organisation, an employee or a volunteer, these four values will shape your experience with Alzheimer’s Society. Services in the Bath and North East Somerset Dementia Support Service . Our dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over the phone or in writing. Singing for the Brain . Join our singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs in a supported environment. The group is hosted by our skilled, compassionate and experienced group leaders. This group is delivered through face-to-face sessions or online. Carer Information and Support Programme. Our Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP) provides support and up-to-date, relevant information in a group environment, where carers can share experiences and find out about local and national services that can offer support. The programme is run in a series of sessions which offers carers the opportunity to share experiences in a confidential and friendly environment with others in a similar situation. The sessions are run over Zoom. Dementia Voice Do you have first-hand experience of dementia? Help shape our work through Dementia Voice, and use your experience to ensure everything we do reflects the needs of people affected by dementia. We would like to open a Dementia Voice group in the Bath and North east Somerset area. Alzheimers Society Brief Description of Organisation We are Alzheimer’s Society. We're a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. Visit WebSite

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Brief Description of Organisation We’re a charity providing vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. We’re here, when you need us most, but we genuinely hope you won’t. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We provide vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. In effect, we give the same level of critical care as a hospital but bring the expert team and specialist equipment to the people in need. And we do it as fast as humanly possible. Our aim is to give people the very best chance of survival, and that’s why our medical expertise and kit is of the highest standard. Our paramedics and doctors are highly trained in critical care and are supported by specialist medical equipment, which enables us to provide leading edge care in extreme, often life-threatening situations.
 On call every day for up to 19 hours, on average our crew respond to three incidents by helicopter and critical care cars. Speed is our superpower. From our airbase in Semington, the helicopter can reach 
anywhere in Wiltshire within 11 minutes and be in the centre of Bath in just four minutes. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Brief Description of Organisation We’re a charity providing vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. We’re here, when you need us most, but we genuinely hope you won’t. Visit WebSite

Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields CIC Brief Description of Organisation We manage 10 acres of former farmland, immediately to the South of Beechen Cliff, under a licence from B&NES Council. Our mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land and to maintain its wild nature whilst safeguarding public access. Our vision is 'Our Wild Hilltop Paradise'. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The company was awarded a Licence to occupy, manage and improve the 10 acres of former grazing land known as Lyncombe Hill Fields by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) on 01/09/2020. Its operations commenced following a public launch meeting by Zoom on 19/10/2020. From this a pool of active volunteers was formed. The company’s Mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land and maintain its wild nature whilst safeguarding public access. It initially raised funds comprising £1,105 from local Community and Residents’ Associations, and subsequently a further £4,760 from other sources in the period to 31/05/2021. This initial level of funding was required to fund various start-up costs and initial investments. In the subsequent financial years to 31/05/2022, 31/05/2023 and 31/05/2024, the total income raised was £2,589, £3,879 and £4,540 respectively. The company’s activities have benefitted the community in the following principal ways: · Laying more than 40 tonnes of recycled stone to improve the condition of the footpaths; · Manufacturing and installing benches, made from recycled timber; · Planting more than 3,000 saplings, comprising many native species, in support of B&NES’ Climate Emergency objectives; · Creating and managing our saplings nursery, containing around 1,000 baby saplings grown from seed, in partnership with More Trees B&NES; · Installing 6,000 litres of rainwater storage; · Creating small shallow ponds as ‘watering holes’ for mammals and birds; · Working with primary schoolchildren and Duke of Edinburgh Award students on various activities; · Completing two cuts of the grassland each year, the arisings being removed by raking, to improve the profusion of wild flowers; · Providing information about the site and our activities by means of our website and social media, and by improved signs and other information in the Fields. In October 2024, the CIC was awarded the highest category of ‘Level 5, Outstanding’ in the annual Royal Horticultural Society and South West in Bloom ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards, and was presented with a glass rose bowl by Bath in Bloom, this being their top annual award for community engagement. Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields CIC Brief Description of Organisation We manage 10 acres of former farmland, immediately to the South of Beechen Cliff, under a licence from B&NES Council. Our mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land and to maintain its wild nature whilst safeguarding public access. Our vision is 'Our Wild Hilltop Paradise'. Visit WebSite

Alexandra Park Friends Brief Description of Organisation We are a voluntary group of Friends of Alexandra Park in Bath. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation "We co-operate with B&NES to help maintain the park, meeting monthly to pick up litter, plant shrubs, bulbs and wild flowers and carry out other small maintenance tasks. Our committee meets roughly bi-monthly, and committee members liaise with other local community groups in the Lyncombe/Widcombe/Bear Flat area. We feed back to B&NES about issues of interest and concern. We also run occasional events when Covid restrictions permit, such as the very successful Picnic in the Park." Alexandra Park Friends Brief Description of Organisation We are a voluntary group of Friends of Alexandra Park in Bath. Visit WebSite

We Hear You (WHY) Brief Description of Organisation We Hear You provides free therapeutic support to children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We do this through a variety of services - find out more on our 'Get Support' pages. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We Hear You provides free therapeutic support to children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We do this through a variety of services - find out more on our 'Get Support' pages. Our mission is to provide free therapeutic support for children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected directly or indirectly by cancer and other life threatening conditions, with no time limit. When you ask why...we hear you. Our values We are empathetic, collaborative and proactive in our work We are an innovative and learning organisation always seeking to improve the support we provide. We have a culture of trust building our team sustainably. We operate independently and strive to always evidence the impact of our service. The counsellors at WHY are professionally trained, experienced and adhere to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or alternative professional body. Among our many tools are Counselling for Adults or Children and Art and Drama Therapy. Check out our website to learn more. We Hear You (WHY) Brief Description of Organisation We Hear You provides free therapeutic support to children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We do this through a variety of services - find out more on our 'Get Support' pages. Visit WebSite

Ecowild CIC Brief Description of Organisation Since early 2013 we have been taking groups of children and adults out in an inspiring natural environment and giving them chance to find their own special connection that will stimulate curiosity, relieve tension, bring a sense of peace and connectedness, and open the door to the deep inner missing link that is their ancestral birthright; a sense of ease in the outdoor environment. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Think about EcoWild as your partner in nature. Since early 2013 we have been taking groups of children and adults out in an inspiring natural environment and giving them chance to find their own special connection that will stimulate curiosity, relieve tension, bring a sense of peace and connectedness, and open the door to the deep inner missing link that is their ancestral birthright; a sense of ease in the outdoor environment. The constant reports of record temperatures, wildfires, floods and droughts in the world today tell us that climate change is happening now. We are living with ever faster change, both technological and biological. We will need to draw on our incredible human capacity for creativity, resilience and cooperation to meet challenges ahead. Compassion and self awareness are at the heart of finding our courage to create our best future. It is widely known that our wellbeing and resilience is deeply intertwined with that of the natural world, and that there is deep intuitive intelligence available to us through our nature connectedness. Increasingly we as a species are divorced from the environment in which we spent hundreds of thousands of years evolving. Mental health problems and chronic illness are highest in technologically developed countries. Peer reviewed research studies prove the link between access to natural environment and wellbeing in all its measures; including better physical health, lower crime, less domestic violence, less need for pain relief post surgery, optimised mental health. Children are encouraged and supported to make their own choices … and to follow their innate curiosity in the diversity and complexity of the natural world. We recognise the importance of free play and want them to spend time on what interests them, while having chance to expand their skills and understanding. Through this they develop Strong social skills High self esteem Confidence in their abilities Their knowledge of boundaries – physical and emotional The ability to identify and manage risk Independence Their knowledge and understanding of nature as they follow the changing seasons Communication and language Physical ability Increased vocabulary stimulated by new experiences Ways of working together cooperatively Adults are facilitated to experience the best sense of themselves… through the stimulating effects of natural light, companionable activities, elemental experiences making fire, foraging, feeling the weather and noticing seasonal change in a beautiful woodland. We offer activities which may provide new skills and a sense of achievement, or may simply be a way of stilling the mind by keeping the hands busy. In addition, facilitated approaches to nature connection including mindfulness, Deeper Nature sessions and other practices guide participants into greater benefit from their relationship with the living world. EcoWild’s values include… Having fun within a responsive nurturing environment Being participant-led Having positive relationships Encouraging creativity Being environmentally sensitive Professionalism Honesty and accountability Openness Ecowild CIC Brief Description of Organisation Since early 2013 we have been taking groups of children and adults out in an inspiring natural environment and giving them chance to find their own special connection that will stimulate curiosity, relieve tension, bring a sense of peace and connectedness, and open the door to the deep inner missing link that is their ancestral birthright; a sense of ease in the outdoor environment. Visit WebSite

Shared Lives Brief Description of Organisation The Shared Lives Scheme is an adult placement service which bridges the gap between supported living accommodation and living within a family environment. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Shared Lives Scheme is an adult placement service which bridges the gap between supported living accommodation and living within a family environment. This service is for anyone with a GP registered in the Bath and North East Somerset area who has a Learning Disability or who has been diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum Condition and is aged 18 and over. You must be entitled to a Personal Budget to pay for your support, or classed as a Self-Funder to pay directly for this. We support you to develop your independence, to join in activities which will help you meet new people and to make new friends and become more involved in the community. We link you with Shared Lives Carers who have many skills and interests. You will meet your Carer, and get to know them first to ensure you are matched to someone who you feel you will get along with. Shared Lives Carers are ordinary people living in (or near to) Bath and North East Somerset and are supported by the Shared Lives Scheme. They have the training and are fully assessed, including checks and references, before they become Carers. We are registered with CQC to provide personal care. We can offer: Full-Time Placements: Where you choose to live with a Shared Lives Carer in their home. This can be for a few months, or for longer. Overnight Respite: Regular short breaks away from your family home in the local community. Daytime Support: Support in the Carers home, and within the local community. How do I access this service? Referrals are accepted from: Your Social Worker/Support Service Coordinator in the Social Care Team Yourself (if you are a Self-Funder) Once you have been referred to the service, a member of the team will contact you and your Social Worker/ Support Service Coordinator to arrange an appointment to identify your needs and the service we can offer. What does this service cost? You must be entitled to a Personal Budget to pay for your support, or be classed as a Self-Funder to pay directly for this. Rainbow Resource You can access information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies – including education, health and social care providers and voluntary organisations using the Bath and North East Somerset Local Offer website – the Rainbow Resource. Shared Lives Brief Description of Organisation The Shared Lives Scheme is an adult placement service which bridges the gap between supported living accommodation and living within a family environment. Visit WebSite

deafPLUS Brief Description of Organisation In a perfect society, deaf people would be able to readily access mainstream services and have equal opportunities to their hearing peers. However, this is not the case. This is why deafPLUS exists. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation In a perfect society, deaf people would be able to readily access mainstream services and have equal opportunities to their hearing peers. However, this is not the case. This is why deafPLUS exists. Our vision is an accessible world for deaf people, with barriers to participation and opportunity removed. Our mission is to empower deaf people to take control of their own lives, by developing their potential and supporting them to achieve independence. We depend on your support to help us build an inclusive world for deaf people by offering the following services: Information and Advice - We provide one-to-one confidential Information and Advice services in person and through our Advice Line. Advocacy - We support you to speak out to ensure your views are heard and represented Independent Living - Helping deaf and visually impaired people to choose equipment that will help them in their daily routines, and also help keep them safe deafPLUS Advice Line - Using existing popular technologies such as Skype, Zoom and Facetime, we deliver advice on a wide range of topics. Health and Wellbeing - We help overcome social isolation by providing social and cultural opportunities thereby improving integration Training - Living with Hearing Loss is designed to support older people to manage the difficulties experienced by losing their hearing through the ageing process. Hearing Loss Support - We offer lipreading classes to support people that are losing their hearing Deaf/Blind VI Support - Providing services for the needs of people facing sight loss deafPLUS Brief Description of Organisation In a perfect society, deaf people would be able to readily access mainstream services and have equal opportunities to their hearing peers. However, this is not the case. This is why deafPLUS exists. Visit WebSite

Partis College Brief Description of Organisation Partis College is a local Bath charity providing affordable Almshouse accommodation to women since 1825. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Partis College is a local Bath charity providing affordable Almshouse accommodation to women since 1825. The college was founded by Mrs Ann Partis , a progressive social activist, who set up Partis College to help gentlewomen who found themselves challenging personal circumstances. Although the social landscape has changed since the 1800s, the need for support has not. At Partis we continue to offer almshouses to those who have faced financial difficulty, often through bereavement, divorce or retirement and our ethos is as relevant now, as it was two hundred years ago. Nowadays Partis is home to women of various backgrounds and circumstances, who also share many things in common; a need for somewhere suitable and affordable to live independently, a mature age and Christian values. About Us Partis College is managed by a Board of Trustees , consisting of a group of local volunteers with a range of specialist skills. The Partis trustees’ purpose is to manage its endowed wealth efficiently and effectively to ensure that the legacy of our founder Anne is protected in perpetuity. The Board is supported by a full time Office Manager, responsible for the College’s finance, administration, and acts as Secretary to the Board. There is also a of part time Residents Support Officer, who provides advice, guidance, and advocacy for the residents. Both the Office Manager and the Residents Support Officer are available on site during the week. A Chaplain provides weekly church services in the Grade II Listed Chapel (an Italian Romanesque design, built by Sir George Gilbert Scott ) and there are activities and social events in our communal hub (Violet Wills Wing) throughout the year. By fulfilling this purpose, we can both today and tomorrow support our residents to live full and independent lives, finding friendships, wellbeing, safety, and security within our community. Contact Us Office Manager +44 (0) 1225 421532 - Office + 44 (0) 7483 393264 - Mobile admin@partiscollege.org.uk Residents Support Officer +44 (0)1225 421 567 - Office +44 (0) 7843 967 519 – Mobile rso@partiscollege.org.uk If you would like to apply to Partis as a resident, please contact our Office Manager. If you would like more information on life at Parts, please contact our Residents Support Officer. Partis College Partis Way Newbridge, Bath BA1 3QD www.partiscollege.com Partis College Brief Description of Organisation Partis College is a local Bath charity providing affordable Almshouse accommodation to women since 1825. Visit WebSite