Charity Organisations
Age UK
Various locations & contacts.
See website links.
A charity providing various support services for older people across Hertfordshire.
Offering:
Hireable meeting place:
• Main Hall.
• Conference Room.
• Kitchen.
• Computer Suite.
Upcoming events listed on webpage.
Cost: cleaning services £15.50/hr, other services appear to be free of charge.
Eligibility Criteria: support for people over the age of 50.
Referral Procedure: contact service of interest directly.
Ascend
All Saints Church Centre
Gosforth Lane
South Oxhey
Watford
WD19 7AX
0208 4201364
A charity organisation available to anyone living in the South Oxhey and Three Rivers District and provides education and training opportunities, advice, information, guidance and counselling.
Offering:
Training Courses:
• English & Maths.
• ICT Skills (Inc. Office Suite).
• First Aid.
• English as an Additional Language.
Workshops:
• Arts & Crafts.
Career Guidance.
Work Experience.
Confidence and Self-Esteem Support Groups.
Weekly Job Club:
• Employment Opportunities.
• CV Writing Guidance.
• Application Form and Interview Techniques.
Cost: free of charge but offers additional course of which many carry a £12.50 administration fee or an additional supplement.
Eligibility Criteria: those living in South Oxhey, Three Rivers District, Watford, Borehamwood and St Albans.
Referral Procedure: drop-In service available, phone services available during opening hours.
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Bereavement Counselling
Peace Hospice Care
Peace Drive
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 3PH
01923 330330
A charity organisation offering a wide range of support, free of charge, to anyone who has been bereaved within Hertfordshire.
Offering:
Telephone Support & Guidance.
Social Club for Bereaved Individuals.
Home Support Visitation.
Counselling for Young Sufferers of Depression.
Counselling for People ages 10-25.
Cost: free of charge.
Eligibility Criteria: individuals who have experienced recent or historic bereavement.
Referral Procedure: self-referral by calling the counselling and bereavement messaging service or download and complete self-referral form or GP referral .