Charities & Organisations in the United Kingdom
A list of details of organisations throughout the UK that can provide help and support throughout a range of sectors, advocating for causes you care about, or providing resources in times of need, from Mental Health and Sickness, to Autism Awareness, and contact details for helplines in times of emotional distress.
Find out how these organisations can help you or how you can help them.
Emotional Distress Helplines
- Samaritans - Free emotional support line open 24/7/365 to the UK and ROI - Freephone: 116 123
- SANEline - Freephone: 0300 304 7000
Mental Health Awareness & Support
- Mind.org - Mental health charity offering advice and support to those with mental health problems.
Cancer Research & Information Resources
- Cancer Research UK - The UK's biggest Cancer charity.
Sickness & Bereavement Care
- The Mary Stevens Hospice - Specialist care and support for people and families of loved ones living with incurable illness.
Autism & ADHD Awareness and Support
- Autistic Inclusive Meets UK (AIM) - A charity allowing those on the spectrum to meet eachother.
- National Autisitc Society - Autism awareness charity
LGBTQ+ Support and Helplines
- Switchboard - Helpline aimed at LGBT+ groups - Phone: 0800 0119 100
Youth Support Organisations
- Youngminds - Help & Support organisation for young people.
- Shout 85258 - Text 'SHOUT' to: 85258
