A number of charitable causes are based at, or supported by, the University of
Essex, either as on-going projects or one-off events.
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Charity information
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Charities associated with the University
A number of charitable causes are based at, or supported by, the
University of Essex, either as on-going projects or one-off events.
- University Campus Suffolk
UCS is a joint venture between the University of
Essex and UEA, providing higher education to over 3,000 students. It is
an exempt charity jointly controlled by both universities. It's
financial results are included in the group financial statements of the
University
- The
Children's Legal Centre
A unique, independent national charity based at the University and
funded by grants from central government, the UK National Lotteries
Board, the BBC Children in Need Appeal Fund, donations, sales of
publications and consultancy work.
- Colchester and
District Talking Newspaper
Local news on cassette tapes: a free talking newspaper for the blind and
partially sighted.
- The European
Consortium for Political Research
-
Friends International Colchester (formerly COSCI)
A group representing local Christians in Colchester both on and off the
campus, welcoming International Students to the town regardless of
religious belief.
- Essex Nightline
Provides crisis listening for students with phone and drop-in services,
crash accommodation for emergencies, free contraception, camp bed hire,
and run an information service.
- Foundation
for Urban and Regional Studies
A registered charity formed in 1970 to provide a strong base and an
infrastructure to help scholars in their research and training,
particularly by fostering collaboration through creating an extensive
network of political scientists in Europe and beyond.
- Opportunities Through
Technology
An organisation dedicated to training people with disabilities to use
technology to help make the job and educational market a more even
playing field for them.
- Re-Cycle - The Bicycle
Charity
A registered Colchester based charity that collects old bikes in the UK
and ships them to Africa where people without transport walk miles to
work, to collect water or to attend college.
-
St. John Ambulance LINKS Society
LINKS is the name for the student wing of St. John Ambulance. LINKS
exists to recruit new members to St. John and also to provide a location
for existing members to get involved whilst studying.
Volunteering for local charities
- St Helena Hospice have many opportunities for volunteers,
including direct care for patients, administration, fundraising - office
and at events - shop work and driving, and are always desperate for
help. Prospective volunteers should call Jan Wilson on 01206 845566 or
e-mail
enquiries@sthelenahospice.org.uk. Anybody interested in taking part
in, or helping at, fundraising events should contact Clare White on
01206 574995 or e-mail
cwhite@stehelenafundraising.org.uk
- Do It is a searchable
national database allowing you to search for volunteering opportunities
by post code.
- Scope
in Colchester & Tendring is a Day Care Centre for people with
physical, learning and sensory disabilities. The Centre provides social
stimulation, art activities, pottery, computer work, aromatherapy,
reflexology for individuals who are unable to work or have limited
access to the local community. We welcome all volunteers that want to
give a little of their time to help promote peoples choices,
independence and improve their self esteem. Prospective volunteers
should contact Julie Gilbert on 01206 764633.
Find out more on the University's charity information
Charities wishing to be added to this listing should contact Web and
Learning Technology at walt@essex.ac.uk
See also:
- Volunteering - for staff and students
- The Hunger Site - click
a button to donate food (there are also links to similar sites
supporting child health, literacy, rainforests, etc)