Charities in Plymouth

The British Polio Fellowship supports people affected by Polio and Post Polio Syndrome, a condition that causes muscle weakness, pain, fatigue, breathing problems and/or swallowing difficulties.

Brook Housing is a growing charity housing provider specialising in accommodation and tenancy support for people with learning disabilities.

Calibre Audio Library improves the quality of life for people with sight problems or other disabilities, who cannot read, print by bringing them the pleasure of reading through a free nationwide postal service of recorded books.

Do you look after someone who couldn't manage without your help?

Founded in 2001, Cerebra is a unique national charity that strives to improve the lives of children with neurological conditions, through research, information and direct, on-going support.

CHICKS is a registered charity which provides five day respite breaks for children aged between 8 and 15 years old who are living in difficult or deprived conditions and will not of had an opportunity to have another break in that year.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is the UK's leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. We have a great website which offers expert safety advice to parents - to help you understand the risks, and give your children a safe environment to grow up in.

Children with Cancer is a leading national children's charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.

We collect good quality baby and children's equipment and give it away to those who need it.

We help Chinese people living in UK who find it hard to get help because of language or cultural barriers.

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre is now in its 30th year of providing support to individuals (18+) experiencing mild to moderate issues with their mental health in Plymouth. We continue to offer a very wide variety of recreational, leisure, and educational opportunities, with the aim of fun and friendship at our core.

Every week 12 apparently 'fit and healthy' young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions in the UK. CRY offers counselling and support to families affected, as well as working to raise awareness and to support medical research.

From its modest beginnings, Cry-sis has developed to become a well-respected and national charity. The stated aims remain 'to be efficient and effective in providing self-help and support to families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies'. To achieve this, Cry-sis runs a national telephone helpline that is available to callers every day of the year between 9.00am and 10.00pm. Callers are referred to a trained volunteer member of Cry-sis who has had personal experience of crying or sleep problems within their own family.

Working at its main site at Ivybridge, about 11 miles from Plymouth - Dame Hannahs provides learning, care, support and fun for young adults with a range of disabilities, including: Hannahwood - an innovative transition project for older students - therapies and supported activities. Our holistic approach offers professional support from our therapists, educationalists, expert medical staff and a care team.

Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want.