Current Opportunities in the Midlands and South Yorkshire
If you are interested in undertaking any of the opportunities please email the Bar in the Community co-ordinator at BiCEnquiries@barprobono.org.uk
We kindly ask that you do not contact the organisations directly
Adullam Homes Housing Association
Adullam is a specialist Housing Association that provides good quality residential accommodation and support for vulnerable people in the Midlands, Merseyside and the North West and they are looking for a new committee member due to the retirement of an existing member with a legal background.
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Advice and Guidance Project
Advice and Guidance Project is a non profit organisation which provides Advice and Guidance, Counseling, Advocacy Representation to the BME, Refugee Community, giving Advice on such issues as Housing, Employment Rights, Equal Oppertunities, Benefits, Debt Advice, Mental Health Support, support for ex-offenders, as well as referring clients to the appropriate Agency were necessary.
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Age Concern Walsall
Age Concern's mission is to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
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ALLIES (A Local Lawyer in Every School)
ALLIES (A Local Lawyer in Every School) is an alliance of key stakeholders in the legal profession and education sector, with the aim to bring together lawyers who are school governors, and encourage other lawyers to consider becoming governors.
http://www.sgoss.org.uk/allies.html
Birmingham Tribunal Unit
Provides free specialist representation at welfare benefit appeal tribunals with the overraching aim of relieving poverty in the Birmingham area.
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British Wrestling Association
The British Wrestling Association exists to provide opportunities for people to become involved in wrestling, to help those involved realise their full potential and to ensure the future of British Wrestling.
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Brook Advisory Centre
Brook is the country's largest young people's sexual health charity. For over 45 years, they have provided sexual health services, support and advice to young people under the age of 25. Brook wants a society that values all children, young people and their developing sexuality. They want all children and young people to be supported to develop the self-confidence, skills and understanding they need to enjoy and take responsibility for their sexual lives, sexual health and well...
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Citizens Advice South Lakeland
The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
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Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project
Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project (DVIRP) is a registered charity providing holistic support to victims of domestic violence within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. It advances specialist knowledge on issues of domestic violence through a diverse team of staff and volunteers who run the helpline, provide specialist domestic violence advice and child therapeutic work, and educational outreach work at schools.
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Dudley Lodge
Dudley Lodge, a registered non-profit making charity established in 1895, is one of the leading Family Assessment Centres in England and Wales.
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Emmanuel House Nottingham
Emmanuel House is a charitable organisation which aims to combat poverty in Nottingham. Through the running of a drop-in day centre, the organisation offers advice to those who are homeless or suffering from problems such as mental health deterioration and drug or alcohol misuse.
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Endeavour
Endeavour provides challenge and inspiration to young people excluded from society across the UK through a range of targeted programmes to help them take control of their future, to set and achieve their goals.
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Foxhill and Parson Cross Advice Service
Foxhill and Parsons Cross Advice Service is a community based charitable advice service dealing with clients and their issues in a variety of outreaches. This is a face-to face service,giving clients holistic support to help them resolve their issues.
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Gordon Moody Association
Gordon Moody Association has over 31 years' experience of providing specialised support and treatment to acutely addicted gamblers. They endeavour to offer support on every level. This includes residential counselling for people in need, a programme of support for former residents and a global on-line support network for on-line gamblers in more than 28 languages.
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HALOW (Birmingham)
HALOW runs visitor centres in partnership with four prisons in the West Midlands; HMPs Birmingham, Brinsford, Featherstone & Stafford. Their aim is to support families of prisoners' by providing a welcoming environment, and offering advice, support & information on the visiting experience.
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Home Start Telford and Wrekin
Home Start is a nationwide charity which consists of Home-Start UK and 337 affiliated schemes, each of which is independently registered as a charity.
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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health is a leading international health and safety body. Their vision is: "A world of work which is safe, healthy and sustainable."
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Kairos WWT
Kairos WWT believes in the value and dignity of all women and aim to support, empower and give a voice to vulnerable women in Coventry , while providing a listening ear and development opportunities.
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Knowsley Pensioners Advocacy and Information Service
KPAIS provides advocacy and support to enable older people to obtain their rights as citizens, so enhancing their quality of life.
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LawCare
A free and completely confidential advisory service to help lawyers, their immediate family and their staff to deal with the health issues and related emotional difficulties that can result from a stressful career in law. They need lawyers to lend a sympathetic ear to others in the profession.
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