Directory
Welcome to our directory where you can get help and support from quality class organisations.
Section A: Index of organisations by subject
The Index is ordered alphabetically by Subject (including some cross-referenced Subjects).
The organisations listed under each Subject are numbered to help you find them in Section B (the Detailed Listings).
In Section B the Detailed Listings are in alphabetical and numerical order – each entry has a number matching the number in the Index.
Section B: Detailed listing of organisations
The Detailed Listings are both in alphabetical and numerical order – each entry has a number matching the number in the Index of Subjects, which means you can look for the number or search alphabetically by the first letter of the organisation’s name.
Section A: Index of organisations by subject
Abuse
Restored - To raise awareness of domestic abuse, support survivors, and equip the church to do the same (103a)
Thirtyone:Eight - formerly (CCPAS) - Safeguarding Issues (in church setting) (117c)
Accommodation
Betel UK - Addictions/Homelessness/Residential Centres (11)
Keychange Charity - Accommodation (65)
Green Pastures – Homelessness project – information and links (54)
Addiction
Betel UK - Addictions/Homelessness/Residential Centres (11)
Cenacolo Community - Addictions/Residential Community (19)
Christians Against Poverty - Debt coaching and counselling (33)
Gilead Foundations Centre – Rehabilitation from drug and alcohol abuse (51)
Hope UK – Drug Education/Training (60)
Kenward Trust - Drug and Alcohol Addictions/Residential Community (64)
Salvation Army - Homelessness/Addiction Support/Work Preparation (108)
Teen Challenge UK - Drug & Alcohol Addictions/Residential Centres/Outreach Work (117)
Victory Outreach UK - Drug & Alcohol Addictions/Residential Centres/Ex-offenders (124)
Yeldall Manor - Drug & Alcohol Addictions/Residential Centres/Men/Detox (126)
Advocacy
Christian Concern - Legal representation in cases of religious discrimination (23)
Lawyers' Christian Fellowship – includes a “Find a Lawyer” search option (67)
Ageing
After Work Net (2a)
Christian Care Homes - Residential homes for the elderly offering Christian environment (22)
Embracing Age – Later life in all its fullness. Includes Carers Connect (35a)
Faith in Later Life – To serve and empower older people. Includes Daily Hope phoneline (47)
Methodist Homes for the Aged (MHA) - Care homes and community support for elderly (82)
Pilgrims Friend Society - Care homes, training & support for elderly including dementia (97)
Shaftesbury - Disability and community engagement charity/training and advice (110)
AIDS/HIV
Aids Care Education and Training UK - Sex education for young people (3)
Mildmay - Hospital care and treatment (HIV/AIDS) (83)
Armed Forces
Armed Forces' Christian Union - Supports members of the Armed Forces (6)
Soldiers and Airmen Scripture Readers Association - Personal evangelism in forces (112)
Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
Churches for All – Disability partnership with links (36)
Count Everyone In – Making Church accessible for those with learning disability (37)
Kairos Forum - Responding to the spiritual needs of those with learning disabilities (63)
Shaftesbury - Disability and community engagement charity/training and advice (110)
Through the Roof - Training & resources/Community and holidays for the disabled (118)
Bereavement
At A Loss - Helping bereaved people find support and wellbeing (9a)
Care for the Family - Promotes family life/support for parents, marriage, & bereavement (17)
Blindness (see Visual Impairment)
Cancer (see Healing)
Care Homes (see Ageing)
Carers
Embracing Age – Later life in all its fullness. Includes Carers Connect (134)
Through the Roof - Training & resources/Community and holidays for the disabled and their Carers (118)
Child Protection
Thirtyone:Eight - Safeguarding Issues (in church setting) formerly (CCPAS) (117c)
Children
Care for the Family - Promotes family life/Support for parents, marriage & bereavement (17)
Children's Society - Mainly working in the community with vulnerable children (21)
Familyplus - Information, training, seminars, marriage, family life, parenting, singleness (48)
Focus on the Family - Website Resources on family life, marriage and parenting (50)
Mothers' Union - Mainly working through local church groups/Holidays/Prison work (85)
Safe Families for Children - Linking families with network of volunteers offering support (107)
Scripture Union - Exists to see a new generation with a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus
Spurgeons Children's Charity - Children’s Centres/Prison Visit/Young carers/Self-harm (114)
Christian Faith
Alpha – Listing of local courses/Online sample materials (4)
Christian Enquiry Agency - Confidential information service (24)
Christianity Explored – To help people meet Jesus and explore the Christian faith (32)
Derek Prince Ministries – Embolden the heart and champion the hand of believers to live in the fullness of that encounter (41)
Evangelical Alliance - Articles/Directory of member churches and organisations (46)
Freedom in Christ - To equip the Church to make fruitful disciples so that it can advance Christ's kingdom more effectively (51)
Good News - Formerly the Gideons. Bible help guide online (52a)
Scripture Union - Exists to see a new generation with a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus (108c)
Church Search
A Church Near You - Church Directory (search by post code) (1a)
Evangelical Alliance - Articles/Directory of member churches and organisations (46)
Find a Church - UK Church Directory (search by post code) (49)
Salvation Army – Church/Homelessness/Addiction Support/Work Preparation (108)
UK Christian Web – Listing UK directories to help you find a church near you (123a)
Community Safety (See Safe Communities)
Counselling
Association of Christians in Counselling and Associated Professions - Register of Christian Counsellors and Counselling Organisations. Has “Find a Christian Counsellor” database on website (8)
Waverley Abbey - Can search for a Christian Counsellor trained by Waverley (125)
Cult Information
DialogCentre UK – Information on religious/political groups and effect of involvement (42)
Reachout Trust - Information and advice on cults (Occult/New Age/Religious Sects) (102)
Deafness (see Hearing Impairment)
Death
Art of Dying Well - Help for those who are terminally ill (7)
At A Loss - Helping bereaved people find support and wellbeing (9a)
Debt Advice & Support
Christians Against Poverty - Debt coaching and counselling (33)
Saint Vincent De Paul - Aims to help anyone experiencing poverty in England and Wales or overseas at any point before, during or after a crisis (107a)
The Passage - For those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in and around London (117a)
Trussell Trust - Food Banks/Debt advice/Nutritional advice/Volunteer programme (122)
Deliverance
Bethel Sozo UK – Healing and deliverance ministry (12)
Derek Prince Ministries – Embolden the heart and champion the hand of believers to live in the fullness of that encounter (41)
Ellel Ministries - Healing retreats/Courses/Deliverance ministry (45)
Sozo International Ministries - Church, healing and deliverance ministry, including ME (113)
Dementia (see Ageing)
Disability
Church is for All – Disability partnership with links (36)
Caritas – Catholic Social Action Network - Works with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in England and Wales. Catholic network (18)
Count Everyone In – Making Church accessible for those with learning disability (37)
Cyrenians - Working with those with mental health needs and learning disabilities (40)
Go! Sign - Supports and enables deaf and signing Christians (52)
Kairos Forum - Responding to the spiritual needs of those with learning disabilities (63)
L'Arche - Residential communities for people with learning disabilities (66)
Lodge Trust - Residential/Adults with learning difficulties (73)
Open Ears - Additional fellowship for hearing impaired Christians (92)
Shaftesbury - Disability and community engagement charity/training and advice (110)
Signs of God - British Sign Language website (110)
Exists to see a new generation with a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus
Through the Roof - Training/resources/groups/community and holidays for the disabled and their Carers (118)
Torch - Wide range of resources and support for people with sight loss (119)
Divorce
Divorce Care - Support Groups (US site but can search for UK groups) & online resources (44)
Domestic Abuse/Violence (see also Abuse)
Restored - To raise awareness of domestic abuse, support survivors, and equip the church to do the same (103a)
Dreams
Streams Training Centre - Biblically-based training in interpretation of dreams (115)
Eating Disorders
Mercy UK – Christian health and wellbeing charity (81)
Tastelife - Information and courses for those who struggle with eating disorders (116)
Emotional Health (see also Mental Health)
Live Free - Release from past pain and difficult or traumatic experiences (136)
Family
Care for the Family - Promotes family life/Support for parents, marriage & bereavement (17)
Children's Society - Mainly working in the community with vulnerable children (21)
Familyplus - Information, training, seminars, marriage, family life, parenting, singleness (48)
Focus on the Family - Website Resources on family life, marriage and parenting (50)
Mothers' Union - Mainly working through local church groups/Holidays/Prison work (85)
Safe Families for Children - Linking families with network of volunteers offering support (107)
Scripture Union - Exists to see a new generation with a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus (108c)
Spurgeons Children's Charity - Children’s Centres/Prison Visit/Young carers/Self-harm (114)
Food Banks
Trussell Trust - Food Banks/Debt advice/Nutritional advice/Volunteer programme (122)
Healing
Acorn Christian Healing Foundation - Healing services/Training days & resources (2)
Beauty from Ashes - Residential healing retreats/Prayer ministry by appointment (10)
Bethel Sozo UK - Healing and deliverance ministry (12)
Christian Healing Mission - Prayer ministry (25)
Christian Healing UK - A UK wide list of healing organisations (26)
Christian Prayer Ministries - Non-residential courses with prayer ministry (30)
Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre - Prayer ministry/Healing retreats/Courses (39)
Divine Healing Fellowship (Scotland) - Retreats/Prayer Ministry (including over phone) (43)
Ellel Ministries - Healing retreats/Courses/Deliverance ministry (45)
Greenhouse Christian Centre - Prayer ministry on courses and retreats (53)
Gohealth - Guild of Health and Saint Raphael - Accept prayer requests by email (55)
Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing - Prayer ministry by appointment or residentially (56)
Healing on the Streets (56a)
Healing Prayer School - Christian healing ministry - conferences and teaching (57)
Healing Rooms (England and Wales) - Prayer ministry, healing, prayerline (58)
Live Free - Freedom from past, pain and release from difficult or traumatic experiences (69)
Marilyn Baker Ministries (MBM) - To help people find the intimacy of God's tender Father love so they can experience the hope and healing they deserve. (74a)
Order of St Luke the Physician - Accepts prayer requests by email (93)
2Restore - Healing Church Wounds - Working with churches (103)
Restoring the Foundations - USA healing ministry listing UK representatives (104)
Sozo International Ministries - Church, healing and deliverance ministry, including ME (113)
Theo Ministries - Healing Ministry and teaching. Connecting hearts to the heartbeat of God (117b)
Healthcare
Association of Chaplaincy in General Practice - Enable the development of Chaplaincy in General Practice for the wellbeing of the public (7b)
Parish Nursing Ministries - Linking health services via the local church (95)
Prime – Whole-person practice of patient-centred healthcare, training and resources (99a)
Hearing Impairment
Go! Sign - Supports and enables deaf and signing Christians (52)
Open Ears - Additional fellowship for hearing impaired Christians (92)
Signs of God - British Sign Language website (110)
Helplines (Telephone/Online)
Chat Now - Online live Christian chat – 24/7 (20)
Faith in Later Life – To serve and empower older people. Includes Daily Hope phoneline (47)
Healing Rooms (England and Wales) - Prayer ministry, healing, prayerline (58)
Life - Pregnancy-related issues: pregnancy, abortion, pregnancy loss, infertility, confidential helpline (68)
New Kapporet - Christian Ministry of Listening and Prayer Support (88)
Pregnancy Crisis Helpline - Offers a safe, confidential place for you to talk things through regarding pregnancy and/or abortion (98)
Premier Lifeline – Confidential telephone helpline (99)
Thirtyone:Eight - Safeguarding Issues (in church setting) formerly (CCPAS) (117c)
UCB Prayerline – For prayer (not a listening service) (123)
Homelessness
Caritas – Catholic Social Action Network - Works with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in England and Wales. Catholic network (18)
Cyrenians - Working with those with mental health needs and learning disabilities (40)
Green Pastures – Homelessness project – information and links (54)
Saint Vincent De Paul - Aims to help anyone experiencing poverty in England and Wales or overseas at any point before, during or after a crisis (107a)
Salvation Army – Church/Homelessness/Addiction Support/Work Preparation (108)
The Passage - For those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in and around London (117a)
Homosexuality/Lesbianism (see Sexuality Issues)
Islam
Muslim Journey to Hope - For Muslims interested in becoming Christians (86)
Learning Disability
Count Everyone In – Making Church accessible for those with learning disability (37) Cyrenians - Working with those with mental health needs and learning disabilities (40)
Kairos Forum - Responding to the spiritual needs of those with learning disabilities (63)
L'Arche - Residential communities for people with learning disabilities (66)
Lodge Trust - Residential/Adults with learning difficulties (73)
Shaftesbury - Disability and community engagement charity/training and advice (110)
Through the Roof – Training/resources/groups/community and holidays for the disabled and their Carers (118)
Legal Advice/Representation (see Advocacy)
Lifestyle and Health
Marriage
Care for the Family - Promotes family life/Support for parents, marriage & bereavement (17)
Familyplus - Information, training, seminars, marriage, family life, parenting, singleness (48)
Focus on the Family - Website resources on family life, marriage and parenting (50)
Marriage Care - Relationship counselling/Marriage preparation (75)
Marriage Course – Listing of local courses: Marriage, Marriage Preparation & Parenting (76)
Marriage Encounter - Weekends for couples to explore their relationship (77)
Marriage Matters - Internet resources on every stage of marriage (78)
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
On Eagles Wings - Internet resources – links and publications (91)
Mental Health
Being Alongside - Promoting the importance of spiritual values and support in mental health (10a)
Crossways Community - Residential support for adults with acute mental health issues (38)
Cyrenians - Working with those with mental health and learning disabilities (40)
Kintsugi Hope - Supporting people with their mental and emotional wellbeing (65a)
Mercy UK – Christian health and wellbeing charity (81)
Mind and Soul Foundation - Internet resources – Christianity and mental health (84)
Sanctuary Mental Health - Equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing. (108a)
Muslim (see Islam)
Old Age
After Work Net - To help actively retired Christians live life to the full (2a)
Embracing Age – Later life in all its fullness. Includes Carers Connect (45a)
Faith in Later Life - To serve and empower older people. Includes Daily Hope phoneline (47)
Parenting
Care for the Family - Promotes family life/Support for parents, marriage & bereavement (17)
Familyplus - Information, training, seminars, marriage, family life, parenting, singleness (48)
Focus on the Family - Website Resources on family life, marriage and parenting (50)
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care UK - Representing Christians involved in pastoral care/training (96)
Pornography
CARE (Christian Action Research Education) – Resources, incl. pornography issues (16)
Naked Truth - Freedom from damaging impact of pornography – online support (87)
Poverty
Caritas – Catholic Social Action Network - Works with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in England and Wales. Catholic network (18)
Saint Vincent De Paul - Aims to help anyone experiencing poverty in England and Wales or overseas at any point before, during or after a crisis (107a)
Trussell Trust - Food Banks/Debt advice/Nutritional advice/Volunteer programme (122)
Prayer Ministry (see Healing)
Pregnancy
Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline - Support for those in aftermath of an abortion (1)
Life - Pregnancy-related issues: pregnancy, abortion, pregnancy loss, infertility, confidential helpline (68)
Pregnancy Crisis Helpline - Offers a safe, confidential place for you to talk things through regarding pregnancy and/or abortion (98)
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children - Aims to safeguard life from conception (111)
Prisoners & Ex-offenders
Christian Prison Resources - Support working closely with Prison Chaplains (31)
Prison Fellowship - Supports prisoners, families and victims (100)
Youth 4 Christ Reflex - Meeting young offenders at the gate and offering support (128)
Professional Associations
Association of Chaplaincy in General Practice - Enable the development of Chaplaincy in General Practice for the wellbeing of the public (7a)
Association of Christians in Counselling and Associated Professions - Register of Christian Counsellors and Counselling Organisations. Has “Find a Christian Counsellor” database on website (8)
Association of Christian Teachers - Christians in education (pre-school to university) (9)
British Association of Christians in Psychology - Christian psychologists (14)
Christian Medical Fellowship – Christian doctors (28)
Christian Nurses & Midwives - Christian nurses & midwives (29)
Christians in Media - UK network for Christians who work in and with the media (33a)
Christians in Science - Christians working in science/people interested in science & faith (34)
Lawyers' Christian Fellowship – includes a “Find a Lawyer” search option (67)
Retirement
After Work Net - To help actively retired Christians live life to the full (2a)
Embracing Age – Later life in all its fullness. Includes Carers Connect (45a)
Faith in Later Life – To serve and empower older people. Includes Daily Hope phoneline (47)
Retreats
Lee Abbey - Christian Community that hosts retreats, holidays and conferences (67a)
Retreat Association - List for callers who are looking for a Christian retreat in the UK (105)
Scargill House - offers a wide range of holidays, retreats (108b)
Safe Communities
Ascension Trust - Mobilise the Church to make a positive contribution to society, and bring peace and hope to communities everywhere (7a)
Caritas – Catholic Social Action Network - Works with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in England and Wales. Catholic network (18)
Street Angels - Empowers local people of goodwill to work together for safer streets, and stronger communities (115a)
Street Pastors – Volunteers from across churches who care about the safety and wellbeing of their community. Part of Ascension Trust (115b)
Safeguarding
Thirtyone:Eight - Safeguarding Issues (in church setting) formerly (CCPAS) (117c)
Same-Sex Attraction (see Sexuality Issues)
Sects (see Cult Information)
Self-Harm
Self-Harm UK - Online support for young people impacted by self-harm (109)
Sex and Young People
Aids Care Education and Training UK - Sex education for young people (3)
Sexuality Issues
Journey UK - Relational and sexual issues/Gender identity issues (62)
Living Out - Same-sex attraction (traditional biblical view) (71)
True Freedom Trust - Support to people struggling with homosexuality and lesbianism (121)
Sight Loss (see Visual Impairment)
Suicide – (see Helplines)
Trauma
Live Free - Freedom from past, pain and release from difficult or traumatic experiences (69)
Visual Impairment
Torch - Wide range of resources and support for people with sight loss (119)
Vulnerable Adults
Thirtyone:Eight - - Safeguarding Issues (in church setting) formerly (CCPAS) (117c)
Young People
Scripture Union - Exists to see a new generation with a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus (108c)
Youth for Christ - (127)
Youth 4 Christ Reflex - Meeting young offenders at the gate and offering support (128)
Youthscape - The positive transformation of young people – especially those facing critical challenges and issues in their lives (129
Section B: Detailed listing of organisations
ABORTION RECOVERY CARE & HELPLINE (ARCH) (1)
Non-judgemental, confidential support for those struggling in the aftermath of an abortion experience through helpline, counselling and support groups. Helpline 7pm-10pm daily & 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
0345 603 8501
info@archtrust.org.uk
A CHURCH NEAR YOU (1a)
Find a church near you – Church of England website
ACORN CHRISTIAN HEALING FOUNDATION (2)
Healing hubs, healing services, quiet days (including Healing the Roots of the Past, Deeper Healing – wounds), training, healing, reconciliation, listening
AFTER WORK NET (2a)
To help actively retired Christians live life to the full
AIDS CARE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (3)
ACET UK: educating young people in positive relationships & good sexual health – International: HIV prevention and AIDS support
01244 566 111
ALPHA (4)
A series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith - search for a local course - some online sample materials
ARMED FORCES’ CHRISTIAN UNION (AFCU) (6)
British military fellowship of all three services serving and supporting all members of the UK Armed Forces particularly in prayer
01793 783123
ART OF DYING WELL (7)
Roman Catholic website offering practical and spiritual support to those faced with the prospect of death
ASCENSION TRUST (7a)
Mobilise the Church to make a positive contribution to society, and bring peace and hope to communities everywhere
0208 330 2809
ASSOCIATION OF CHAPLAINCY IN GENERAL PRACTICE (7b)
Enable the development of Chaplaincy in General Practice for the wellbeing of the public through providing advice, training, resources and research.
www.acgp.org.uk
ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIANS IN COUNSELLING AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS (ACC) (8)
Representing Christians who provide counselling and pastoral care and associated professions: professional register, training, accreditation, ethics and practice, member support, research and representation - Accord magazine.
024 7644 9694
ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN TEACHERS (ACT) (9)
Provides professional and spiritual support to Christians engaged in education across the whole range from pre-school to university
hello@christian-teachers.org.uk
AT A LOSS (9a)
Helping bereaved people find support and wellbeing
office@ataloss.org
BEAUTY FROM ASHES (10)
Residential healing retreats – prayer ministry by appointment
01732 851146
office@beautyfromashes.co.uk
BEING ALONGSIDE (APCMH) (10a)
Promoting the importance of spiritual values and support in mental health.
www.beingalongside.org.uk
BETEL UK (11)
Christian communities offering free residential support and programmes to men and women (17+) affected by drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness
0121 594 0650
info@betel.uk
BETHEL SOZO UK (12)
A relational network of churches committed to bringing inner healing and wholeness to individuals, through Sozo ministry (includes deliverance ministry) - lists local "Sozo" churches
BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIANS IN PSYCHOLOGY (BACIP) (14)
Organisation for Christian professional and student psychologists - also resources churches - website, newsletter, regional groups, research, conference and events
administrator@bacip.org.uk
CARE (CHRISTIAN ACTION RESEARCH EDUCATION) (16)
Provides information about current social and moral concerns about public policy, education and the community. "Our Causes" offers information, support and resources on an addiction to pornography
020 7233 0455
mail@care.org.uk
CARE FOR THE FAMILY (17)
Promotes strong family life - helps those with family difficulties - Support (parents/marriage/bereavement) - events, courses, training, resources
029 2081 0800
mail@cff.org.uk
CARITAS (Catholic Social Action Network) (18)
Works with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in England and Wales. Catholic network.
www.csan.org.uk
0207 870 2210
CENACOLO COMMUNITY (19)
Catholic Community offering free places in houses in UK and Republic of Ireland for addicts rebuilding their lives - prayer, hard work and companionship - mentoring
07879 539083
cenacolouk@gmail.com
CHAT NOW (20)
Online live chat (private & anonymously) with an approved Christian offering Christian advice, answers, prayer and encouragement 24/7 – formerly Groundwire UK
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY (21)
Defend, safeguard & protect children & young people - Support: sexual exploitation, refugees & migrants, missing, affected by adult substance abuse, mental health, young carers, children's centres - Policy & lobbying, resources (close links with Anglican churches and schools)
0300 303 7000
supportercare@childrenssociety.org.uk
CHRISTIAN CARE HOMES (CCH) (22)
Residential homes for the elderly providing a Christian environment
CHRISTIAN CONCERN (23)
Campaigns on a wide variety of issues - via sister organisation (The Christian Legal Centre) represents in court those claiming religious discrimination
020 3327 1120
CHRISTIAN ENQUIRY AGENCY (CEA) (24)
Information about the Christian faith and its founder Jesus Christ - confidential - responding to requests and questions
enquiries@christianity.org.uk
CHRISTIAN HEALING MISSION (CHM) (25)
Healing ministry, plus online training and resources
020 7603 8118
chm@healingmission.org
CHRISTIAN HEALING UK (CHUK) (26)
A fellowship of Christian healing initiatives and healing advisors across the UK - all members committed to Christian healing and restoration. Functions alongside the Church. Regional days. Directory of Member Organisations.
office@christianhealinguk.org
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP (CMF) (28)
Unites and equips Christian doctors and promotes Christian values in healthcare
020 7234 9660
admin@cmf.org.uk
CHRISTIAN NURSES & MIDWIVES (CNM) (29)
Encourages Christian health professionals to support one another in faith, clinical practice, ethics and outreach - a Christian voice into professions and policy - now fully incorporated into CMF
020 7234 9660
admin@cmf.org.uk
CHRISTIAN PRAYER MINISTRIES UK (CPM) (30)
Non-residential courses across England, with personal prayer and healing for course members
www.christianprayerministries.uk
01827 707414
web_admin@
christianprayerministries.uk
CHRISTIAN PRISON RESOURCES (31)
Helps prisoners to trust in Christ and deepen their faith through personal and practical support - work closely with Prison Chaplains - mentoring, correspondence courses
www.christianprisonresourcing.org.uk
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED (32)
A series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith - search for a local course - some online sample materials of the course & basic information
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY (CAP) (33)
Debt Centres: debt coaching/counselling - Job Clubs - Release Groups: freedom from controlling habits like smoking, gambling or drinking, life skills
CHRISTIANS IN MEDIA (33a)
UK network for Christians who work in and with the media
CHRISTIANS IN SCIENCE (CIS) (34)
A network of Christians working in science or people interested in science & faith - conferences, local groups & twice-yearly academic journal (Science & Christian Belief)
membership@cis.org.uk
CHURCH IS FOR ALL (CfA) (36)
Information and campaigning for the disabled in Church (including dementia and autism spectrum) formerly Churches for All
COUNT EVERYONE IN (37)
Inspiring and equipping God’s church to be welcoming and accessible to all, especially those with learning disability
info@counteveryonein.org.uk
CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY (38)
Residential support & care for adults with acute mental health issues
01892 543290
admin@crosswayscommunity.org.uk
CROWHURST CHRISTIAN HEALING CENTRE (39)
Confidential prayer ministry, healing retreats, courses & worship
01424 830033
enquiries@crowhursthealing.org.uk
CYRENIANS (40)
A range of services for homeless and disadvantaged people - also work with those with mental health & learning disabilities
0207 938 2004
info@cyrenians.org
DEREK PRINCE MINISTRIES (41)
Through discipling and the sound education of God’s Word, we nourish the mind, embolden the heart and champion the hand of believers to live in the fullness of that encounter.
DIALOGCENTRE UK (42)
Offers information, understanding and help about high-demand religious or political groups and the effects of involvement with them
01235 200 404
help@dialogcentre.org.uk
DIVINE HEALING FELLOWSHIP (SCOTLAND) (43)
Retreats - Prayer ministry (appointments, over the phone, phone prayer chain)
www.divinehealingfellowshipbraeheadhousescotland.co.uk
01555 860716
divinehealingfellowship@hotmail.co.uk
DIVORCE CARE (44)
Divorce recovery support groups offering help to adults and children (incorporates DC4K) - see website for details of groups in the UK - also online and email resources
info@divorcecare.org
ELLEL MINISTRIES UK AND IRELAND (45)
Equipping the Church by welcoming, teaching and healing (Luke 9.11) - healing retreats (free) and courses (paid) - centres across the UK (Lancaster, East Sussex, Scotland & Ireland) – deliverance ministry
01524 751651
hello@ellel.org
EMBRACING AGE (45a)
Working towards a world where older people are valued, connected and full of hope, by combatting loneliness, mobilising volunteers, equipping churches and speaking out. Includes Carers Connect
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE (46)
Represents the UK's 2 million evangelical Christians - articles on church, theology, culture and politics - also a directory of member churches and organisations
info@eauk.org
FAITH IN LATER LIFE (47)
Inspiring and equipping Christians to reach, serve and empower older people. Includes Daily Hope phoneline – Comforting Hymns, Daily Prayers, and Reflections
Daily Hope 24/7 phoneline 0800 8048044
FAMILYPLUS (48)
Information, training and seminars on marriage, family life, parenting, singleness
coordinator@familyplus.org
FIND A CHURCH (49)
Index of UK's Christian Churches, by area (search by post code) - all churches listed with contact details and address and some churches with full details
helpdesk@findachurch.co.uk
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (50)
Website with resources on family life, marriage and parenting (founded by James Dobson)
FREEDOM IN CHRIST (51)
To equip the Church to make fruitful disciples so that it can advance Christ's kingdom more effectively
www.ficm.org.uk
0118 321 8084
GO! SIGN (52)
Supports and enables deaf, signing Christians - magazine, website, e-News, conferences and Festival Days in British Sign Language - works with Deaf Youth 4 Christ - (formerly Christian Deaf Link UK)
admin@gosign.org
GOOD NEWS UK (52a)
Formerly the Gideons. Bible help guide online.
01455 554 241
info@goodnewsuk.com
GREENHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (53)
Host a variety of courses and retreats - prayer ministry available during "Time & Space" - also prayer ministry by request during "Open Time" - themed "Led Retreats" Formerly “Green Pastures”
17 Burton Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 6DT
01202 764776
info@the-greenhouse.org
GREEN PASTURES (54)
Housing the homeless without discrimination - enables charitable groups (partners) to establish accommodation supporting the individual or family - lots of information and links to partners & other organisations
0300 365 4500
hi@greenpastures.co.uk
GUILD OF HEALTH AND SAINT RAPHAEL (55)
Working with key partners and through publications and events, aim to be the premier academic point of contact for science, religion & healing - resourcing both education & parish-based ministry - Accepts prayer requests via website
HARNHILL CENTRE OF CHRISTIAN HEALING (56)
Prayer Ministry by appointment or residentially - healing weeks, weekends & retreats
01285 850283
office@harnhillcentre.org.uk
HEALING ON THE STREETS (56a)
A simple, but beautiful way, to reach out to the lost and hurting on the streets by offering a prayer for healing
HEALING PRAYER SCHOOL (57)
Christian healing ministry - conferences and teaching. The healing of our past wounds, with the subsequent transformation of our 'head and heart'.
www.healingprayerschool.org.uk
linbutton@healingprayerschool.org.uk
HEALING ROOMS ENGLAND & WALES (58)
Healing and other prayer available across England & Wales - made up of believers from all denominations - 64 locations with some in Costa coffee shops – training.
Offers Healing Prayer Helpline - Monday – Saturday
10.30am -12.30pm (Excluding Bank Holidays)
01422 345654
contact@healingrooms.org.uk
Healing Prayer Line
03300 889 336
HOPE UK (60)
For children and young people: drug awareness sessions, Drug Educators, training for those working with children and young people
020 7928 0848
enquiries@hopeuk.org
JOURNEY UK (62)
Understanding, hope and healing to men and women dealing with relational and sexual issues and issues of gender identity (formerly Living waters UK)
020 7799 2200
hello@journey-uk.org
KAIROS FORUM (63)
For people with learning/intellectual difficulties - highlighting and responding to the spiritual needs of those with disabilities - empowering "communities of belonging"
KENWARD TRUST (64)
Drug/alcohol recovery programmes for adults; homelessness - residential and community recovery - development of employment skills
01622 814187
reception@kenwardtrust.org.uk
KEYCHANGE CHARITY (65)
Christian care homes (11) for the elderly and hostels (Exeter & Reigate) for young and vulnerable homeless people
020 7633 0533
info@keychange.org.uk
KINTSUGI HOPE (65a)
Supporting people with their mental and emotional wellbeing through a programme of Church Wellbeing Groups
L’ARCHE (66)
Communities where people with learning disabilities and their assistants live and work together
LAWYERS’ CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (LCF) (67)
Aims to help Christian lawyers serve God in the legal profession by speaking, living and applying the Gospel. Includes “Find a Lawyer” search option on the website
LEE ABBEY (67a)
Home to a Christian Community that hosts retreats, holidays and conferences
01598 752621
LIFE (68)
Helpline for men, women and families affected by pregnancy-related issues including unplanned pregnancy, abortion, pregnancy loss & infertility
01926 312272 (Head Office)
0808 802 5433 (Helpline)
LIVE FREE (69)
Free from the past and pain and release from difficult or traumatic experiences
LIVING OUT (71)
Helps Christians who experience same-sex attraction to stay faithful to traditional biblical teaching on sexual ethics and flourish
LODGE TRUST (73)
Christian support for adults with learning difficulties - residential
01572 767234
admin@lodgetrust.org.uk
MARILYN BAKER MINISTRIES - MBM (74a)
To help people find the intimacy of God's tender Father love so they can experience the hope and healing they deserve.
01732 85085
MARRIAGE CARE (75)
Relationship counselling; preparation for marriage - Catholic background - 50 centres and 100 counselling locations nationwide
0800 389 3801 (appointments)
MARRIAGE COURSE (76)
Information and finding a local course on "Marriage", "Marriage Preparation", "Parenting Children" & "Parenting Teenagers"
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (77)
Weekends for couples to explore and deepen their relationship - three streams: Anglican, Baptist and Catholic
01689 820466
MARRIAGE MATTERS (78)
Information on a wide range of resources to equip you to support couples at every stage of marriage
MERCY UK (81)
Christian health and wellbeing charity. Christian discipleship programme. Keys of Freedom Course and workshops.
01535 642042
info@mercyuk.org
METHODIST HOMES FOR THE AGED (MHA) (82)
Care homes, retirement villages, dementia care and community support for the elderly
MILDMAY (83)
HIV charity delivering care and treatment (including hospital), prevention work, rehabilitation, training, research, strengthening of health systems
020 7613 6300
info@mildmay.org
MIND AND SOUL FOUNDATION (84)
Exploring Christianity & mental health, in particular supporting Church Leaders and their mental health
MOTHERS’ UNION (MU) (85)
Supports families worldwide and promotes God's love being shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships - mainly works via local church groups - resources - helps those facing adversity: bereavement (jointly with Care for the Family), holidays, prison work
020 7222 5533
MUSLIM JOURNEY TO HOPE (86)
For Muslims interested in becoming Christians
NAKED TRUTH (87)
Aims to open eyes and free lives from the damaging impact of pornography - resources and online support groups
0161 637 0240
info@nakedtruthproject.com
NEW KAPPORET (88)
Christian Ministry of Listening and Prayer Support through telephone helpline and email. Open to callers every day from 3pm to 11pm.
0808 801 0333
niki@christianhelpline.uk
ON EAGLES WINGS (91)
Website offering a Christian perspective on ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Links and publications
OPEN EARS (92)
Additional fellowship for hearing impaired Christians, especially non-signing - conferences, advice for churches, quarterly magazine - email support & some home visits
07396 236214 (voice & text)
info@openears.org.uk
ORDER OF ST LUKE THE PHYSICIAN (93)
To promote the Christian healing ministry; and to study aspects of the healing ministry
PARISH NURSING MINISTRIES UK (95)
Helping people access health, spiritual care and community resources through the local Church - Training for registered nurses
enquiries@parishnursing.org.uk
PASTORAL CARE UK (PCUK) (96)
Representing Christians involved in pastoral care: training, ethics and practice, member support, research and representation Part of the Association of Christians in Counselling and Associated Professions
024 7644 9694
PILGRIMS’ FRIEND SOCIETY (97)
Care homes, retirement housing & training churches to care for the elderly in the community, including dementia
0300 303 1400
info@pilgrimsfriend.org.uk
PREGNANCY CRISIS HELPLINE (98)
Offers a safe, confidential place for you to talk things through regarding pregnancy and/or abortion.
www.pregnancycrisishelpline.org.uk
08003689296
info@pregnancycrisishelpline.org.uk
PREMIER LIFELINE (99)
Premier Lifeline – confidential helpline offering a listening ear, emotional and spiritual support, prayer and where appropriate signposting
0300 111 0101
lifeline@premier.org.uk
PRIME (99a)
PRIME's vision is that everyone should have access to healthcare that provides for the whole person: body, mind and spirit, delivered with competence, compassion, respect and integrity.
01424 904010
PRISON FELLOWSHIP (100)
Supports prisoners, families and victims - prayer groups, restorative justice, victim awareness, letter to prisoners, Christmas presents for prisoners' children
020 7799 2500
info@prisonfellowship.org.uk
REACHOUT TRUST (102)
Information and advice on the Occult, New Age, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Freemasonry - primary aim is reaching out to people involved in these five groups (helpline 0845 241 2160)
0203 196 2391
2RESTORE – HEALING CHURCH WOUNDS (103)
Healing Church Wounds and working with churches to explore the issues and legacies which prevent them from moving forward and growing in mission.
07919 335291
russparker7@icloud.com
RESTORED (103a)
To raise awareness of domestic abuse, support survivors, and equip the church to do the same.
0203 9063 930
info@restored-uk.org
RESTORING THE FOUNDATIONS (104)
A healing ministry based in the USA with UK representatives listed on the website
www.restoringthefoundations.org
RETREAT ASSOCIATION (105)
Information on retreats and links to retreat centres in the UK
01494 569 056
info@retreats.org.uk
SAFE FAMILIES (107)
Working hand-in-hand with children's services to link families with a network of local volunteers who can offer them support
www.safefamilies.uk
0333 4141488
Via website
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (107a)
Aims to help anyone experiencing poverty in England and Wales or overseas at any point before, during or after a crisis.
020 7703 3030
Via website
SALVATION ARMY (108)
Homelessness and other services (including addiction support and work preparation) across the UK and the Republic of Ireland
info@salvationarmy.org.uk
www.salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church
Find a local Church
SANCTUARY MENTAL HEALTH (108a)
Equipping the Church to support mental health and wellbeing.
www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/uk
info@sanctuarymentalhealth.org
SCARGILL HOUSE (108b)
Scargill conferences and retreats, some led by members of the Scargill Community, and others by external speakers
01756 760500
SCRIPTURE UNION (108c)
Exists to see a new generation with a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus
01908 856000
SELF HARM UK (109)
Dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm providing a safe space to talk and ask questions - online support group & course (part of the Christian charity Youthscape)
via website
SIGNS OF GOD (110)
British Sign Language use in Christian settings, training for deaf and hearing people and interpreters, resources, list of Christian Interpreters, point of reference for Churches
01454 202483
via website
SHAFTESBURY (110)
Disability care (wide range) – care homes supported living - brain injury rehabilitation - lifestyle training - education (one school & two colleges) – learning disability- dementia - training and advice to churches and Christian groups
info@shaftesburygroup.org
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC) (111)
Aims to safeguard human life from the moment of conception, and to support pregnant mothers - political campaigns, newspaper and educational materials
020 7091 7091
SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN SCRIPTURE READERS ASSOCIATION (SASRA) (112)
Personal evangelism among the forces
0300 030 1302
admin@sasra.org.uk
SOZO INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES (113)
Church, healing and deliverance ministry, conferences including ME
01794 344920
email@sozo.org
SPURGEONS CHILDREN’S CHARITY (114)
Supporting vulnerable children, young people & families - children's centres (especially teenage parents) - prison visitor centres - young carers support - child sexual exploitation - self harm project
01933 412412
info@spurgeons.org
STREAMS TRAINING CENTRE (115)
Biblically-based training in interpretation of dreams
www.streamstrainingcentre.co.uk
office@streamstrainingcentre.co.uk
STREET ANGELS (115a)
Empowers local people of goodwill to work together for safer streets, and stronger communities
www.streetangels.org.uk
07725 501465
STREET PASTORS (115b)
Street Pastors are Volunteers from different churches who care about the safety and wellbeing of their community. Part of www.ascensiontrust.org.uk
020 8330 2809
TASTELIFE (116)
Information & courses for those who struggle with eating disorders and their supporters
0300 1020105
TEEN CHALLENGE UK (117)
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation including residential centres and outreach work on the streets - 15 locations in the UK working with young people (aged 18 – 40)
01664 822221
info@teenchallenge.org.uk
THE PASSAGE (117a)
For those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in and around London
020 7592 1850
generalenquiries@passage.org.uk
THEO MINISTRIES (117b)
Healing Ministry and teaching. Connecting hearts to the heartbeat of God.
www.theoministries,com
THIRTYONE: EIGHT (formerly CCPAS) (117c)
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: professional advice, disclosure checks, support, training and resources.
Safeguarding helpline: 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday
0303 003 11 11
info@thirtyoneeight.org
THROUGH THE ROOF (TTR) (118)
Equips Churches via training & resources to include and support disabled people - through its DCF (Disabled Christian Fellowship) programme provides community & holidays for disabled people
01372 749955
info@throughtheroof.org
TORCH (119)
Enables people with sight loss to discover Christian faith and lead fulfilling Christian lives - resources and activities, adapted literature, local groups, holidays for blind and partially sighted people, helpline and befriending scheme
01858 438260
info@torchtrust.org
TRUE FREEDOM TRUST (TFT) (121)
Sensitively supporting people with homosexuality, lesbianism and related issues - support to family and friends - personal help, local groups, resources, teaching and conferences - referral to counsellors
TRUSSELL TRUST (122)
Alleviating poverty - Foodbanks (addresses on website) - financial and debt advice - cookery clubs, budgeting, hygiene & nutrition - research & advocacy - supported volunteer programme - recycling - community shops
01722 580180
enquiries@trusselltrust.org
UCB PRAYERLINE (123)
Prayerline (not listening, counselling or advice) open
Mon-Fri: 09:00-22:00, Sat:10:00-14:00. Closed Sun & BH
01782 36 3000
prayerline@ucb.co.uk
UK CHRISTIAN WEB (123a)
UK Church Directory – Listing UK directories to help you find a church near you
www.christianweb.org.uk/uk-church-directory
VICTORY OUREACH UK (124)
Residential centres in South Wales for men and women (18-40) in need, especially recovering drug addicts & alcoholics - also ex-offenders - educational & employment preparation programmes
01495 212516
office@vouk.org.uk
WAVERLEY ABBEY (125)
Training, resources, devotional, prayer, chaplaincy.
"Find a Counsellor" option on website
01252 784700
mail@waverleyabbey.org
YELDALL MANOR (126)
Residential rehabilitation and aftercare for men (18 - 65) with drug and alcohol addictions including drug detox programme
0118 940 4411
info@yeldall.org.uk
YOUTH FOR CHRIST (127)
Support and equip churches in confidently engaging with young people where they are, both physically and spiritually
YOUTH FOR CHRIST REFLEX (128)
A fresh start for young offenders in custody - meeting them at the gate and offering practical support
0121 502 9620
yfc@yfc.co.uk
YOUTHSCAPE (129)
The positive transformation of young people – especially those facing critical challenges and issues in their lives. Develop innovative approaches, programmes and resources
01582 877220