We are so grateful for all the kind offers of cash, clothing and furniture to support some of our most at risk people in need.
We hope the brief list below will ensure your kindness is received by the best placed voluntary sector organisations supporting people.
The list below will ensure your kindness is received by the best placed voluntary sector organisations supporting people.
- British-Ukrainian Aid supports people suffering from the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine by aligning UK and Ukrainian efforts.
- Khalsa Aid is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) which provides humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones around the world. The organisation is based on the Sikh principle of ‘recognising the whole human race as one’.
- Disaster Emergency Committee by donating to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, you'll help DEC charities provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to refugees and displaced families.
- Red Cross - provides life-saving support during emergencies, disasters, and humanitarian crises as a global charity and UK NGO, as well as help those experiencing loneliness, sickness, poverty, unemployment, loss of family links or armed conflict.
- Doctors without Borders - is an independent, global movement providing medical aid where it’s needed most
- The Voices of Children Foundation - has been helping children affected by the war since 2015.
- Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal - is a fundraiser in aid of Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB).
- The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is an award-winning charity founded in 1999.
- Homes for Ukraine - is a bespoke scheme which offers a route for those who want to come to the UK and who have someone willing to provide them with a home.
Homeless or those at risk of homelessness
Alternative Giving CIO – we do all we can to help homeless and vulnerable people in Wolverhampton. with 100% of your donations and volunteer time going to support Wolverhampton agencies and charities.
Contact: Lucy@wolverhamptonbid.co.uk
Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants
The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) – our mission is ‘To assist refugees and migrants through crisis and disadvantage, by removing barriers to their integration and enabling them to become equal citizens'.
Contact: Emma@rmcentre.org.uk
Domestic violence and destitute women
The Haven Wolverhampton – our vision is for all women and children to live in a society free from oppression, homelessness and abuse, and to promote and uphold human rights.
Contact: give@havenrefuge.org.uk
Disadvantaged children, families, and adults in need
Best Start Family Hubs are based across the city to provide support and activities for families. Residents are able to access help with everything from parenting support, housing, benefits, training and employment and much more to help get the most out of family life.
Contact: Denise Williams, Best Start Family Hubs manager at: Denise.Wlliams@Wolverhampton.gov.uk
Pregnant mothers and children aged 0-19
The Health Inclusion team in partnership with Families 0-19 teams provide services including health visiting, school nursing, and the Partnering Families team.
Contact: nataliesummers@nhs.net
Vulnerable and Disadvantaged people:
The African and Caribbean Community Initiative aim to facilitate better community integration by developing individual skills, confidence and capability and improve the lives of many vulnerable families in our community. The furniture is used to help people to have the opportunity to truly settle into our City.
Contact: Philip.Dixon@acci.org.uk
Vulnerable and Disadvantaged people - Make a House a Home:
P3 “Our Wolverhampton community drop-in centre, or 'Navigator', is open to anyone homeless or at risk of homelessness who needs advice or guidance, be that about their tenancy or housing situation, homelessness relationship issues, or if they simply need support to access other services”.
Contact: west.mids@p3charity.org
Homeless individuals and families
City of Wolverhampton Council welcome offers of properties to support us to eliminate the need for use of temporary unsuitable and short-term accommodation.
Supporting across the voluntary and community sector:
The Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council advertise all volunteer roles to support across the city.