HIVE Directory: Rights & Action Groups

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African Women's Forum The African Women's Forum's main aim is to provide opportunities for mutual communication by having social contact as well as emotional support for African Women residing in Portsmouth. 07758 805316 Email More info
Dynamite Portsmouth Running a COVID-19 Service including Telephone / Helpline Support, Walking Groups, Online and ZOOM as well as Video Calling Dynamite believe that it is important that young people with a disability (including a special educational need) have their voices heard. They believe that services for young people are better when they listen to young people’s opinions and experiences. Lower Ground Floor, Central Library Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2DX 07905 682886 Email More info
Ickle Pickles Children's Charity Running a COVID-19 Service including Telephone / Helpline Support, Walking Groups, Online and ZOOM as well as Video Calling The Ickle Pickles children’s charity raises money for the intensive care equipment that treats premature and newborn babies and helps to keep them alive. 160 City Road London United Kingdom EC1V 2NX 020 8675 5931 More info
Kurdish Community in Portsmouth A support community for Kurdish people living in Portsmouth Email More info
Ladies Circle / Tangent COVID-19 Update: Closed during Lockdown. Once Lockdown is over, contact organisation to see when activities will start again. Adhering to strict Government COVID-19 Advice. The Ladies Circle can help you make new friends and try out different activites. If offers time to socialise with like minded women whilst making a difference to local and national charities. Email More info
Portsmouth City of Sanctuary Portsmouth is a city proud to offer safety and sanctuary to anyone fleeing violence and persecution or who is isolated and seeking safety. With dignity and compassion, we welcome all people seeking sanctuary, and we are committed to building work streams of action to offer support accordingly. Portsmouth groups and citizens have come together to form a City of Sanctuary, sharing a vision to confidently demonstrate inclusiveness, openness and participation. The group formally launched in June 2019 at Portsmouth Guildhall, and is now a registered charity needing your support, including volunteering! PCoS is part of the national non-political/religious City of Sanctuary movement, has full Portsmouth City Council endorsement and the support of around 120 local organisations. The Refugee Sanctuary Hub meets at St Lukes Church, Greetham Street, Southsea PO5 4LH every Monday 10.30am - 12.30pm. Orientation paperwork, support for survivors of trafficking, support for women working in the sex industry, OISC immigration advice and baby provisions https://portsmouth.cityofsanctuary.org Lower Ground Floor, Central Library Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2DX 07584 293033 Email More info
Portsmouth Disability Forum The Portsmouth Disability Forum (PDF) is a user led local non political lobbying and campaigning group recognized by Portsmouth City Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group among many others as a consultative user led disability group within Portsmouth. Lower Ground Floor, Central Library Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2DX 023 9261 6709 Email More info
Portsmouth Parent Voice Portsmouth Parent Voice is for the parent carer of a child or young person with an additional or special need and/or disability; aged from 0 – 25 years old. Lower Ground Floor, Central Library Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2DX 02394 350257 Email More info
Portsmouth Society The Portsmouth Society is a voluntary organisation interested in preserving the best of Portsmouth's environment: buildings, streets, green spaces and seashore, and in encouraging well designed new buildings and amenities. Email More info