Charities

There are a wide range of local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations in Maldon and the surrounding area that provide support services for individuals, families, groups and the wider community.

You will find many charities offering a variety of support services, practical guidance and important information for a diverse range of people and topics, including those affected by disability or long-term illness, ex-servicemen and women, lone parents, family carers and more.

There are also a variety of charities and trusts that use Maldon’s traditional pastime of sailing to work with disadvantaged young people.  Charities such as the Cirdan Sailing Trust, the Sea Changing Trust and FACT provide young people with sailing experience aboard traditional sailing vessels to develop self-confidence and team building skills whilst learning life and social skills.

You will also find local charities and organisations that aim to maintain and preserve many of the historical buildings and cultural treasures that can be found in Maldon.

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Action for Family Carers

Action for Family Carers aims to make a positive difference to the lives of carers by supporting their needs through the use of local and national services.

The Action for Family Carers charity can provide a range of information on health issues, entitlements, mobility, financial advice and more.

The charity centres aim to meet the needs of family carers in the community, and can support those caring for a family member affected by a disability, long-term illness, mental health, addiction etc.

Carer Support & Development Worker: Su Angelico
Poulton Close, Brickhouse Farm, Maldon, CM9 6NG | Tel: 01621 874 817
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.affc.org.uk

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross are a humanitarian organisation providing support to vulnerable people enabling them to prepare for and respond to a crisis in their community.

The Maldon branch of the British Red Cross provides short term loans of medical equipment and offers first aid courses and training to member of the public and local organisations.

49a Mill Road, Maldon, CM9 5HX | Tel: 01621 855 277
Website: www.redcross.org.uk

Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue

Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue is a registered charity, also part of the Retired Greyhound Trust who takes in and rehome ex-racing and retired greyhounds.

The greyhound rescue charity follow a rehoming process by which they work alongside those who wish to adopt a greyhound to ensure the adoption is suitable for both dog and owner.

The rescue centre also has a veterinary clinic onsite to assist with medical problems and to provide a veterinary service to dogs that have been rehomed. As Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue are a charity, you can also show support by making a donation.

Wash Lane, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8LX | Tel: 01621 788 315
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: http://clarksfarmgreyhounds.btck.co.uk

Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust

The Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust (FACT) is located on a converted lightvessel in Tollesbury, providing activity based courses for individuals, youth clubs, schools, churches, special needs groups and people looking to gain a sailing qualification.

FACT is run by a group of volunteers who provide a range of activities on land and ashore.

The centre offers RYA courses, dinghy sailing, power boating and rafting, as well as shore based activities, including archery, bird-watching, climbing, walking, orienteering, team building and more.

The Sail Lofts, Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, CM9 8SE | Tel: 01621 868 113 
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.fact.org.uk

H.E.L.P Hope and Encouragement for Lone Parents

H.E.L.P (Hope and Encouragement for Lone Parents) is a registered charity led by lone parents aiming to provide support and encouragement for lone parents. The charity offers member's social interaction, activities and events, day visits and holidays, coffee mornings and more.

H.E.L.P also provide advice and training courses and workshops to build self-confidence, provide advice on finance, domestic abuse, housing and personal counselling. Members can also take workshops on coping strategies, first aid, computing and parenting skills.

Unit 1, Benbridge Ind. Est., Holloway Road, Heybridge, CM9 4ER | Tel: 01621 855 855
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.loneparenthelp.org.uk

Home Start Maldon

Home Start Maldon is an independent charity that provides advice and support to families in the local area. The scheme is funded by local authority and through NHS grants, and is run by a group of volunteers who have all had an enhanced level criminal records check.

Volunteers and coordinators, as parents themselves offer practical assistance and reassurance, encourage parent's strengths, promote emotional well-being and offer advice to families with a child or children under the age of five years. Home Start of a free confidential service.

St Cedds House, Princes Road, Maldon, CM9 5DL | Tel: 01621 858 467
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.homestartmaldon.org.uk

Maldon (Essex) Mind

Maldon (Essex) Mind is a local mental health charity in association with National Mind. The aim of Maldon (Essex) Mind is to provide support for those in mental distress, raises public awareness and campaign towards mental health services.

The charity helps individuals take control of their mental health enabling them to integrate into society with less distress.

Maldon (Essex) Mind provide a range of services, including an adolescent service, benefits advice, counselling, helpline and web chat, mentoring, children's services and more.

Chief Executive Office: Michelle Bennett
Villa 1, St Peter's Hospital, Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6EG | Tel: 01621 853 211
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.maldon-essex-mind.org.uk

Maldon & District Community Voluntary Service (CVS)

The Maldon & District Community Voluntary Service (CVS) is a registered charity that aims to support the voluntary and community sector in Maldon and the surrounding area. Maldon CVS can provide organisations and community groups with support and advice on fundraising, policy development, volunteer management, local representation, networking and more.

Maldon CVS also has a volunteer centre in Maldon that provides information, support and advice for those interested in volunteering with local groups, charities and organisations in the community. Membership with Maldon CVS is free to voluntary and community groups.

The Square, Holloway Road, Heybridge, CM9 4ER | Tel: 01621 851 891
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.maldoncvs.org.uk

Maldon Pioneers

Maldon Pioneers are a group of people with mild to moderate learning disabilities both living at home or in independent accommodation. The group provides activities that enable the pioneers to integrate in the wider community by learning new skills, experiences and interactions.

The group provides a variety of activities and programmes for members aged 18 and older, including evening outings, day visits, educational classes, social group meetings and holiday camps. The aim of such activities is to enable the pioneers to develop social skills that will enable them to integrate fully within the community.

Secretary: Dot Dean | Tel: 01621 856 661
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.maldonpioneers.co.uk

Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK is a support and research charity that is working towards finding a cure and improving the lives of those affected by Parkinson's. Local teams offer a range of services, including supporting local groups, working with health and social care providers, delivering training and supporting people in the local area.

The Maldon Group can offer information, friendship and support to people in the local area affected by Parkinson's, and their families and carers. The local branch also organises a range of events and social activities, as well as working towards improving local services.

Branch & Volunteer Support Officer: Lorraine Chilton
Plantation Hall, Colchester Road, Heybridge, CM9 4AL | Tel: 0844 225 36 15
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk

Sea Change Sailing Trust

The Sea Change Sailing Trust are a charitable organisation that work with young people and vulnerable adults to encourage life and social skills through residential activities aboard a traditional sailing vessel. The trust aim to make an impact on the lives of disabled and disadvantaged young people by offering an environment that enables them to learn life skills and work in a group.

The Sea Change Sailing Trust offer training programmes from entry level tasters to extended accredited programmes for young people who are not in employment, education or training, youth offenders, those with special needs or challenged by educational settings and those who are interested in a maritime career.

Unit 1, Blackwater Marina, Mayland, CM3 6AL | Tel: 01621 744 196
Website: www.seachangesailingtrust.org.uk

SWANS (Sometimes we All Need Support)

SWANS is a not-for-profit organisation providing educational, vocational and therapeutic services to adults with physical and sensory impairments and their carer's. The charity is run by professional with a background in rehabilitation, education, mental and physical health and special needs.

SWANS, aims to encourage independence within the community by offering a range of life skills workshops, including confidence building, independent living skills and an introduction to work. Available activities include, creative writing, digital photography, computing and book club. SWANS can also offer a range of therapies, IT facilities, training and education, counselling and organised events.

St Cedd's House, Prince Road, Maldon, CM9 5NY
Tel: 01621 841 491 | Website: www.swans.org.uk

The Cirdan Sailing Trust

The Cirdan Sailing Trust provides sailing experiences on large sea vessels for disadvantaged young people, especially those that are socially, physically or mentally disadvantaged. The aim is to enable groups of children to experience life at sea by living and working on a large vessel to develop self-confidence, a sense of achievement, team building skills and a sense of responsibility.

The Cirdan Sailing Trust provide a structured and safe environment, in which children can build working relationships and develop life skills. The trust offers youth charters, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential and corporate and individual charters, as well as RYA training and certificates.

Bradwell Marina, Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7RB
Tel: 01621 851 433 | Website: www.cirdansailing.com

WRVS

The WRVS is an age positive charity that was originally founded in 1938 as the Women's Voluntary Services for Air Raid Precautions. Today, the WRVS provides support for older people enabling them to stay independent at home and to remain active in their community.

They offer a variety of services including practical home support, social activities, hospital services and community support, providing services such as meals on wheels, transport, emergency situation support and more.  The Maldon Centre provides a place that enables older people to meet up with and interact with others. The centre also provides a variety of entertainment and social activities, as well as a range of support services.

WRVS Maldon Centre, 49b Mill Road, Maldon, CM9 5HY
Tel: 0845 600 5885 | Website: www.wrvs.org.uk