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The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC)

We defend and promote the rights of Gypsies and Travellers to pursue a nomadic way of life.

Safe Space For Women

The Traveller Movement has created a Safe Space For Women, a website resource providing information and support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller women. Safe Space For Women can help with domestic abuse, social services, shaming or discrimination.

My CWA

My CWA (formerly known as Cheshire Without Abuse)
A charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse. From crisis accommodation, practical support & a 24-hour helpline, to counselling & recovery programmes; our whole family service is designed to help everyone affected by domestic abuse

Rehab4addiction

Rehab4Addition exists to assist those affected by substance abuse and their loved ones.

Dementia Connect, Alzheimer's Society's personalised support service

We know dementia affects everyone differently. So whether you, a loved one, a friend or a neighbour is affected by dementia, we're here to support you.

Alzheimers society

One Voice 4 Travellers

We offer support to women and girls suffering from or affected by abuse, especially domestic abuse. We also have a national third party Domestic Abuse reporting centre where Women and girls from the Gypsy, Traveller, and Roma community or those supporting or working with them can report incidents of abuse to us.

One voice

Oak National Academy free online learning platform

Oak National Academy offers schools and pupils online lessons and resources

Oak National Academy

Friends, Families and Travellers: Getting a fair deal for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers

Friends, Families and Travellers work to end racism and discrimination against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life. We support individuals and families with the issues that matter most to them, at the same time as working to transform systems and institutions to address the root causes of inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people.

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The Traveller Movement

We provide an over-the-phone or Skype service that covers all of the UK, as well as face-to-face appointments within London.

The Traveller Movement

LeedsGATE

The social aim of Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange is to improve the quality of life for people from the Gypsy and Irish Traveller community in West Yorkshire

London Gypsies and Travellers

London Gypsies and Travellers aim to support Gypsies and Travellers living in London as they seek to gain greater control over their lives, more influence on the decisions that affect them, more opportunities and an end to the discrimination they experience every day.

Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group

Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group provides valuable assistance and information to the Gypsy community in and around Derbyshire. DGLG also has close relationships with local authorities and services to aid managing Gypsy culture with knowledge and respect. DGLG work is not exclusively in Derbyshire.

York Travellers Trust

York Travellers Trust (YTT) is the longest running registered charity within the UK that works solely with Gypsy and Traveller Communities (GTC).
Their work is concentrated in York and surrounding areas. Their aim is to 'relieve the poverty and advance the education of the GTC and to preserve and protect the health of such persons'

Lincolnshire Traveller Initiative

LTI is committed to creating opportunities, community cohesion and positive futures for Lincolnshire's Traveller communities. Their aim is to empower families by providing a range of trusted quality services.

Travelling Ahead

As part of TGP Cymru Travelling Ahead runs an Advice and Advocacy Service for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across Wales – young people. adults and families.

Travelling Ahead

Documentation and Cultural Centre of German Sinti and Roma

The webpage provides a contemporary tool for educators and teachers to raise awareness of young people about the history of the Holocaust of the Sinti and Roma for instance in the context of a teaching unit.

Roma and Sinti

Finding healthcare

Having Trouble accessing Healthcare? Friends Families and Travellers have put together some useful information

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Free resource to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history month

Check out this great free resource to support a school assembly on the topic of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history month.

Gypsy Roma Traveller history month

Young Minds

We’re the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experience we create change so that children and young people can cope with life’s adversities, find help when needed and succeed in life.

youngminds

Information about Diabetes

Funded by the Leeds West CCG, and made with Liz Keats an outreach nurse who has done some great work with Gypsy and Traveller families in Leeds.

Gypsy Traveller Wales

Providing advice and support to Gypsies and Travellers about accommodation, homelessness, welfare benefits etc.

Planning Aid Wales

Advice and assistance with planning applications for your own or your family’s site. They have expertise in helping Gypsy and Traveller families.

Romani Cultural and Arts Association

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller led community development organisation working through the arts

Romani Cultural and Arts Association

EVS – European Voluntary Service

EVS stands for European Voluntary Service. This is a scheme funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission to give young people in Europe the chance to volunteer abroad.

Youth Exchange

Equality Advisory & Support

The Helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales. We can also accept referrals from organisations which, due to capacity or funding issues, are unable to provide 'in depth help and support' to local users of their services local users of their services.

Join the fight against cancer by being symptom aware and attending your screening!

Cancer is a difficult subject, there's no two ways about it. By being more symptom aware and attending screening, you can take a stance against cancer and improve the chances of survival.

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

Kidscape

Kidscape's mission is to provide children, families, carers and professionals with advice and information to keep children safe.

Broadcast Contributors

Tips for Broadcast Television Contributors and general advice for individuals and organisations considering taking part in documentaries or ‘reality TV shows’

Gypsy Kids stars

Media Toolkits

Media, Lobbying & Campaign guides

Campaign Media

Media Trust

Media Trust have created some excellent resources to have you kick start your organisation's marketing, PR and comms.

Media Trust

GATEHerts

GATEHerts are a community led organisation who seek to educate both Travelling Communities and the Wider Population to live side by side in a diverse society

EVERY MIND MATTERS

There are times when we feel stressed, low or anxious, or have trouble sleeping. But there are things we can do to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Get expert advice, practical tips and a personalised action plan with Every Mind Matters.

Stressed?

Mental Health Awareness: A workshop for young people

That’s Mental has been designed as a peer education resource for 16 – 25 year old's but equally can be used by support workers.

A survival guide to child protection for Roma parents

If you have been contacted by Children's Services you may feel confused or scared. You may be worried about what could happen to your children. We have created this guide for Roma families but the information is also relevant for any other parents living in England who are contacted by Children's Services about their children.

Helping parents keep their children safe online

Whatever your child's age, we can help you to find out more about what your children might be doing online and give you some simple, practical and easy advice on the steps you can take as a parent to keep them as safe as possible.

Children’s Legal Centre Wales

The Children’s Legal Centre Wales is a Wales-wide, bilingual (English/Welsh), online service providing information for children and young people in Wales about the law in Wales and how it affects them. We also signpost places where children and young people in Wales can obtain legal advice and support on any specific legal issues that affects them. Its a free service.

Swansea Law Clinic

Swansea Law Clinic will help you if you are having legal problems at work, in your relationships, with something you bought, with your housing, or someone is discriminating against you. Its a free service

Swansea Law Clinic

Essex NHS Diabetes Eye Screening Unit

Essex diabetic eye screening unit FREE NHS services

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Defeating Diabetes

Defeating Diabetes
A Guide for Gypsies and Travellers
In association with Travellers’ Times

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Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire

We are an independent, local charity and brand partner of Age UK, working in the two counties and striving to make Herefordshire and Worcestershire a great place to grow older.

We have a variety of services to support you including, Information & Advice, Dementia Wellbeing Service, Veterans Service, Help at Home, Footcare, Independence at Home and more.

Women's Aid

We’re working together against domestic abuse until women and children are safe.
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation we provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

womens aid

Hampshire Domestic Abuse

This website is run by the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Forum (HDAF), which is a group of organisations and agencies in Hampshire that work together to help and support people who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Hampshire Domestic Abuse

Family Fund

Family Fund is the UK’s largest grant-giving charity for families raising children and young people with disabilities or serious illnesses.

family fund

NHS Livewell

NHS Livewell Help & Support to help you live more healthily

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Dementia UK

Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service.

dementia uk

Hampshire EMTAS

Hampshire EMTAS works to improve access to, and engagement and participation in, education of Traveller children, young people, parents and carers.

Hampshire EMTAS

ACERT - Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and other Travellers

The Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and other Travellers (ACERT) was founded in 1973 by Lady Plowden, Tom Lee, the General Secretary of the Romany Guild and others from Gypsy and other communities.

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NATT+ (The National Association of Teachers of Travellers + Other Professionals)

The members of NATT+ are Teachers of Travellers and other interested professionals involved in the education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

NATT+

MIGROM

The project, co-ordinated by the Romani Project at the University of Manchester, investigates the experiences, motivations, and ambitions of Roma migrants from Romania who have recently moved to Italy, France, Spain, and the UK, and the effect of migration on their own lives and on the lives of relations left behind in the home communities in Romania.

MIGROM

School Improvement Liverpool

Our dedicated and professional team supports children from Gypsy, Traveller and Roma families to enhance their educational performance and seek to enhance their aspirations and help maximise their potential.

School Improvement Liverpool

Gateshead EMTAS

The Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (EMTAS) is a team of dedicated teachers and bilingual specialist staff with significant experience of working with schools, community groups and other partners.

Gateshead EMTAS

National Training Federation for Wales

Developing the Network to Deliver Excellence in Vocational Skills

National Training Federation for Wales

Irish Chaplaincy in Britain

Gypsies and Travellers are perhaps the most excluded and disadvantaged ethnic minority groups in Britain today.

Irish Chaplaincy in Britain

TORFAEN CID, GWENT POLICE

GWENT POLICE

National Offender Management Services

To access more information visit the NOMS web page

National Offender Management Services

Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association

The GRTPA is a support network for Police Personnel who are from a GRT background. We are a National organisation but our reach is international as we aim to link in with our Police colleagues from around the world.

Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association

Scrap Metal

Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 - facts

Scrap Metal

Waste Carriers

You must register if you transport waste as part of your business. You must also register if you buy, sell or dispose of waste, or arrange for someone else to do so.

Waste Carriers

Maternity Action

If you are pregnant and are experiencing any issues accessing maternity care you can contact The Maternity Care Access Advice Service, provided by Maternity Action.

Romany & Traveller History Society

Back in the early 1990s, a group of keen family historians with British Gypsy ancestors first met at a Gypsy family history conference organised by the historian and author David Smith.

Romany & Traveller History Society

Romedia

Romedia foundation was established in 1992 in Budapest, as a non-governmental organisation run by Roma people. If you are looking for real information about the Roma community, if you are interested in our culture and traditions and want to know more about the everyday life of Roma people, you are in the right place.

Romedia also provide training opportunities for Roma people

Romani: An English Heritage Project

Romani: An English Heritage Project

Romani: An English Heritage Project

Romany Theatre Company

We are the Romany Theatre Company (RTC). We were founded in 2002 by Dan Allum. We aim to create rich, powerful, and inspirational drama, be it for theatre, television, or radio.

Romany Theatre Company

Community Law Partnership

The Travellers Advice Team (TAT) at CLP provides advice, assistance and representation to Gypsies and Travellers throughout England and Wales in the following areas:

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Deighton Pierce Glynn Solicitors

Deighton Pierce Glynn Solicitors provide expert advice and representation to Gypsies and Travellers, covering a wide variety of areas of law including:

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Howe + Co Solicitors

Highly exprienced qualified solicitors, trained barristers, and accredited para-legals ensure clients receive the advice and achieve the best possible results.

Howe + Co Solicitors

Shropshire Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Shropshire is a local charity that is a member of the national Citizens Advice Service.

Shropshire Citizens Advice

Equality and Human Rights Commision

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006.

Equality and Human Rights Commision

The Princes Trust

The Trust gives young people the practical and financial support they need to achieve their goals in life, through a range of different programmes delivered in venues across the country as well as online.

Princes Trust

BullyingUK

If you would like support and advice, you can call our confidential helpline on 0808 800 2222. You can contact us about any family issue, big or small. We listen, support and never judge.

Bullying UK

Report Racism Gypsy, Roma, Traveller

Report Racism GRT is a hate incident reporting site and support service that is run by and for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the UK by Herts GATE

Barnardo's

Young carers are children who help look after a member of the family with so many adult responsibilities, young carers often miss out on opportunities that other children have to play and learn.

Barnardos

FRANK

FRANK helps you find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don't). For friendly, confidential advice, Talk to FRANK.

FRANK

HeadMeds

HeadMeds is a website for young people and provides straight talk about mental health medication.

Head Meds

Beat Eating Disorders

We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

Beat eating disorders

Child Law Advice

Child Law Advice is operated by Coram Children’s Legal Centre. We provide specialist advice and information on child, family and education law to parents, carers and young people.

Child Law advice

Job Search Sites

Here are some of the main Job Search sites advertising work nationally

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