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Find Volunteering Opportunities. We offer a wide range of volunteering roles including: befriending & mentoring administration & stewarding gardening catering retail caring for animals If you want to volunteer to help Islington residents during the coronavirus crisis follow the lin...
Audible are providing free stories for young people during the coronavirus crisis.
We have updated our self help information to help you find the information and support that you need during the coronavirus crisis. We are updating this website on a regular basis. Islington Council have set up a helpline to support residents through the Coronavirus outbreak. The We Are Islington d...
5 ways to wellbeing Help on Your Doorstep promotes the 5 ways to wellbeing through all of its work. We work to provide you with opportunities to Be active, Connect, Give, Keep learning and to Take notice. The information on these pages is aimed at people in Islington and is part of our work funde...
Women Who Code is the largest and most active community of engineers dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. We envision a world where women are representative as technical executives, founders, VCs, board members, and software engineers. Our programs are designed to get you th...
Ladies of Code celebrates and supports women and non-binary coders across Europe via our meetups, workshops and hack nights.
Free, adaptable, openly licensed textbooks and supplemental resources. Textbooks & resources are available for all educational levels. Higher Education Open Textbook subjects include: Applied Science Arts and Humanities Business and Communication Career and Technical Education Education ...
Download hundreds of free audio books, mostly classics, to your MP3 player or computer. You'll find great works of fiction, poetry and non-fiction, by such authors as Twain, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Orwell, Vonnegut, Nietzsche, Austen, Shakespeare, Asimov, HG Wells & more. Also please see our relate...
Free public domain audiobooks. Read by volunteers from around the world. Read: libriVox audiobooks are read by volunteers from all over the world. Perhaps you would like to join us? Listen: LibriVox audiobooks are free for anyone to listen to, on their computers, iPods or other mobile device, or ...
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently ...
Crash Course is one of the best ways to educate yourself, your classmates, and your family on YouTube! With various witty hosts at your service, you won't even notice you're getting smarter. At Crash Course, we believe that high quality educational videos should be available to everyone for free. ...
A resource for families with children of different ages & areas of interest As schools around the world close their buildings and families find themselves at home, we want to ensure that learning together continues. So we’re partnering with learning creators to bring parents & families reso...
codebar is a non-profit initiative that facilitates the growth of a diverse tech community by running regular programming workshops. Our goal is to enable underrepresented people to learn programming in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. To achieve this we r...
Drug & alcohol use can threaten and ultimately destroy family relationships and wellbeing. We empower family members and carers, support frontline workers and influence decision-makers to stop this happening. Help for families: Understanding the issues You & your loved one Self-care &a...
Welcome to recovery.org.uk – Providing you with the best and most up-to-date advice on recovery sources across the United Kingdom. If you, or someone you know, is suffering from alcohol or drug abuse dependency call us today to find out more on the treatments options available to you. Addiction is ...
Free debt advice online These are worrying times. We offer free, impartial advice to help.
Know something about crime? Use our secure online form to give us any information about crime 100% anonymously. Fearless is a site where you can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality. What makes this site different is we also provide you with a safe place to giv...
MeeTwo helps you talk about difficult things. MeeTwo. A Safe Social Media Solution To Improve Wellbeing MeeTwo is an award winning free fully moderated app for young people, which provides peer support, expert help, inbuilt educational and creative resources as well as in app links to UK charities ...
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? If you have been a victim of sexual online abuse or you're worried this is happening to someone you know, let us know safely and securely. Visit our website to find out how to make a report to one o...
Women’s Aid have created this space to help young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you. TeenSPEAK – have your say We have been inviting young people across the country to put their questions and suggestions about domestic violence to the most in...
MALIVE is a service of the Kristin Brooks Hope Center (KBHC), a nonprofit organization. Our focus is suicide intervention, prevention, awareness and education. We provide help and hope through online crisis chat, college campus and high school events and other educational programs. Depression is t...
You can find out more about the helpline and our secure messaging service through the link provided and follow us on social media for updates.
The confidential Stop It Now! helpline is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse.
Callers do not need to give identifying information, ...
Worried about another young person? #SaySomething If you’re worried about your friend or someone else you know, there is lots of information on this site that could help you understand what is going on for them. In hard times, everyone needs a good friend. Being a good friend, listening and support...
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Supporting those who have experienced violence and abuse is at the core of everything we do. No matter what your experience – domestic violence, sexual violence, ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, FGM, human trafficking or modern slavery – we ar...
If you discover that you have a pregnancy that you feel you are unable to continue with, we will be here to support you to make a decision that is right for you. We are an independent healthcare charity which for more than 50 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to ...
COVID-19 Guidance: We are open as usual and we are here if you need us (14 April 2020) Marie Stopes UK's priority is continuing to deliver care to the women who need us. Unless we have contacted to tell you otherwise, please be assured that your appointment is going ahead as normal. Brand-new TELE...
During lockdown or self-isolation, domestic abuse perpetrators are likely to escalate the abusive behaviours towards their partners. We understand this is a particularly challenging time and we are taking steps to ensure that domestic abuse perpetrators have access to our helpline support during the...
Welcome to Switchboard – the LGBT+ helpline – a place for calm words when you need them most. We’re here to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and we understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone. The Switchboard Promise To talk things thro...
Nightline Association is the charity for Nightlines and exists to support, promote and develop Nightline services. Nightlines are confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, non-directive and non-advisory support services run by students for students. Find your institution's Nightline and other suppor...
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people On Kooth you can Chat to our friendly counsellors Read articles written by young people Get support from the Kooth community Write in a daily journal Visit our website to access these services and discover more mental health resources....
How LifeSkills can support you Are you ready to think about the areas you might like to develop in further? Spin the Wheel of Strengths and reflect on not only your skills, but your interests and personality traits, and how to develop them further to support your future. On our site you’ll find j...
When a loved one dies, children feel and show their grief in different ways. How kids cope with the loss depends on things like their age, how close they felt to the person who died, and the support they receive. Things parents can do to help a child who has lost a loved one are explained via the l...
Young people need support now more than ever. In this new reality of self-isolation, young people need support now more than ever. OnSide Youth Zones across the country are reaching out to them, letting them know they still matter and we are here for them just as we were when our doors are open. To...
Worried about self-harm? Download the free Calm Harm app Featured on NHS Apps Library The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it. Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app using these activities: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself,...
SANE provides emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Our mental health support services are confidential. We offer non-judgemental and compassionate emotional support. Our team of mental health professionals and tr...
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are i...
Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice. Please click the link provided for further details and contact information. Anxiety UK Bipolar UK CALM Men's Health Forum Mental Health Foundation Mind No Panic OCD Action ...
The IBM training and certifications offers you the ability to earn credentials to demonstrate your expertise. It is designed to validate your skills and capability to perform role-related tasks and activities at a specified level of competence. IBM Learning Journeys: A learning journey is a curate...
At IBM, we believe that curiosity is the foundation of learning. That is why our free online programs and courses give you the tools to explore new ideas, topics, and careers so that you can reach your full potential, anytime, anywhere.
MOOC List is a website where you can find Free Online Courses and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) offered by the best universities around the world.
Teaching or learning from home? TED-Ed is working with expert educators and TED speakers throughout the world to create and share high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, for free. You can browse our site to find talks on a wide range of topics.
For every student, every classroom. Real results. We’re here for you with free resources to keep everyone learning. Join Khan Academy to get personalized help with what you’re studying or to learn something completely new. We’ll save all of your progress.
Taking a course doesn't have to be costly, and reed.co.uk features a wide range of Free courses, as well as courses that are currently reduced from up to £1000 down to £10 each as part of a government upskilling scheme, including classroom based courses, online courses and distance Learning courses. ...
Is coronavirus affecting your education or work? Explore online courses to continue studying, build professional skills, and connect with experts. Business & Management Creative Arts & Media Nature & Environment Politics & Society Literature Healthcare & Medicine Science...
Free Online Learning from The Open University All our free courses: Health, Sports & Psychology Education & Development History & The Arts Languages Money & Business Nature & Environment Science, Maths & Technology Society, Politics & Law
The best new way to learn a language. Gamification poured into every lesson. Personalized learning: Duolingo lessons adapt to your learning style. Exercises are tailored to help you learn and review vocabulary effectively. Receive immediate grading: Instantly see which answers you get correct. W...
Visit our website to find information on the following: Stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading How to stop infection spreading Looking after your health and wellbeing What to do if you need medical help Pregnancy advice
Elizabeth House Youth Club is a space for young people to express themselves and represent their own ideas and visions, with the support of youth club staff young people can access opportunities. Within our youth space we have resources for a range of activities which include: Boxing Tag Archer...
At Redthread we work shoulder to shoulder with NHS colleagues. Since beginning our Youth Violence Intervention Programme at Kings College Hospital 15 years ago, we’ve been in emergency departments reaching young victims of violence and helping them to recover and turn their lives around. Covid-19 a...
Free2Learn provides free training courses for those in unemployment to help them apply for, secure, and maintain employment. Free2learn is closely monitoring the advice given by the Government regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). At this point, although some of our centres will be physically close...
NAZ provides counselling and psychotherapy to those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, relationships and sexual health. We work with adults, and specialise in working with people from BAME communities. Our counsellors have a range of languages and backgrounds What we can offer Our co...
Movement to Work offers two free online learning programmes to develop your employability skills. These programmes are free to join, easily accessible and can be used at any time. The Skills to Succeed Academy is a free, interactive, online employability training programme focused on building the s...
Council’s Youth and Connexions Service provides services to empower and inspire young people to make positive life choices. Our services are designed for young people in Ealing aged 13-19 years and up to 25 years for those with additional needs. Our services provide opportunities for young people to...
Al-Anon Family Groups offers free and inclusive meetings for the benefit of the relatives and friends of drinkers. Given the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to reassure you that Al-Anon Family Groups is still available to provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affe...
Doctors of the World are really pleased to be able to share with you Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 34 languages, which were produced in partnership with the British Red Cross, Migrant Help and Clear Voice: The complete list: English, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bulg...
HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. For children and young peo...
Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. So, we spoke to professionals and looked at academic res...
There is much that each one of us can do to support the wellbeing of those in our lives, including children and young people who may already be vulnerable or suffering from mental health difficulties. We don't know whether the coronavirus situation will impact on children and young people's mental h...
We’re a Social Mobility Charity, helping young people in London to learn about and access jobs in the financial, professional and related services (banking, insurance, corporate law, accountancy and related firms such as tech). To be eligible candidates need to be: Currently studying A levels (or...
Does this sound familiar? Time’s a great healer Are you better now? Pull yourself together Don’t be sad all the time Life will get back to normal soon Go back to school and get on with it Let’s go out clubbing and have fun Nothing is the same after the death of a parent, brother or sister....
We provide 1-1 counselling, coaching, groupwork, supervision and training addressing dyslexia related issues, either at our North London base; by Skype or by referral via our GroOops Dyslexia Aware Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Network. We can provide keynote speeches, lectures and workshops w...
HMH is a Jewish Football Club for Boys, Girls and Adults for all ages. The clubs’ main aim is to help people find their talent in football by engaging them in Sunday League matches with regular training. HMH is based on strong core values and its ethical treatment to all players. Based out of Powe...
The UK Israeli Dance Institute (IDI) aims to encourage as many people as possible to join the circle of Israeli dance enthusiasts around the world and engage with Israel through culture and shared heritage. We have developed a youth dance programme for Israel 70 which is aimed at people in youth mov...
Jami is the specialist provider of mental health services in the Jewish community We understand that everyone’s experience of mental illness is different. We provide practical and emotional support for everyone affected by a mental health problem, the person with the diagnosis, friend, relative or ...
At JVN, volunteers come first. We treat everyone who comes to us as an individual and help to find them a volunteering opportunity that suits their interests, skills and availability. This is made possible by: Our extensive database of opportunities housed on our website and mobile app Bespoke o...
Jewish Women's Aid is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse & sexual violence. No Jewish woman should have to face this alone. We are here to help. This is what Jewish Women's Aid does: Domestic Violence & Abuse (DVA) ...
We support looked after children and care leavers in Barnet, aiming to support children in the council's care to succeed and have the best possible life changes through providing enrichment activities. We have three main themes To encourage looked after children and care leavers to follow their p...
Maccabi GB and its affiliates are Britain’s leading Anglo-Jewish Sports, Health and Wellbeing Charity and has flourished for nearly 80 years. Operating in over 70 countries, our mission is to support the long term future of British Jewry by engaging and developing the entire Jewish Community with a ...
Our Time helps young people dealing with parental mental illness. We make sure they get the support they need and have their voices heard. 1) We’ve established monthly KidsTime Workshops throughout the UK, where young people at risk of isolation and exclusion are supported. These friendly sessions...
We’re the UK's largest provider of relationship support, and in 2019 we helped over two million people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships. Relate has increased the availability of our highly trained counsellors to support everyone’s...
Rephael House is independent charity established since 1997 and offers one to one professional therapy. We provide a professional therapeutic service for a cross section of the community, including a bespoke robust in-school therapy service. Alongside our comprehensive range of services, we also of...
Resources for Autism provide practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and for those who love and care for them. All our staff and volunteers are autism trained and our services are designed to be welcoming and accepting of users, whatever their level of need and support....
We are a specialist stables in North London which exlusively serves vulnerable or disadvantaged young people and adults. The Centre is easily accessible from either Edgware or Stanmore underground stations and our clients come from all over London. The Partners: Strength in Horses: Qualified Cli...
We engage inner-city young people through skiing and snowboarding to provide life skills training, nationally recognised qualifications and work experience to increase their motivations and aspirations, enabling them to gain employment in the snowsports industry and beyond. Our Programme Journey Mo...
