Services Directory
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Astley Caravans
Astley Caravans have been selling new and used caravans in North West for over 40 years and have been firmly established as the number one dealership when it comes to static caravans, boasting one of the largest showgrounds of new and used static caravans.
Areas served: Manchester
Contact details
Address: 60 South Ln, Tyldesley, Manchester, Greater Manchester M29 7DF
Telephone Number(s): 01942 702648
Email address: info@astleycaravans.co.uk , astleycaravans@gmail.com
Website: https://astley-greater-manchester.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/astley-caravans-ltd-18816801.html
Blackburn with Darwin Borough Council
Ewood Traveller Site is a permanent Gypsy/Traveller site. The site has 20 good size pitches with amenity chalets with a separate toilet and shower, utility area and electric card pay as you go meters
Areas served: North West
Main contact and job role: Hobie Buchannon
Contact details
Address: Housing Standards Team Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Environment & Operations Department Davyfield Depot Roman Road Industrial Estate Blackburn BB1 2LX
Telephone Number(s): 01254 585 585
Email address: Hobie.buchannon@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
Bolton Council – Gypsy and Traveller Liaison Service
The Gypsy and Traveller Liaison manage the local authority's registered caravan park and are able to support with matters related to roadside camps.
Areas served: Bolton
Contact details
Address: Community Housing Service, Ground Floor, 2-16 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL3 5HT
Telephone Number(s): 01204 335217
Email address: lee.griffith@bolton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/housing-options-advice/gypsy-liaison-service
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Support and advice for families, professionals and schools for matters relating to housing, planning and education in Cheshire West and Chester. Cheshire and Warrington Traveller Team (CWTT) covers all the authorities in Cheshire and manages 2 sites with 30 pitches in total.
Areas served: Cheshire West and Chester
Main contact and job role: Dawn Taylor (accommodation) Cheshire and Warrington Traveller Team Manager (CWTT), Antoinette van Ommen (education).
Contact details
Address: Civic Way Council Offices, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 0BE.
Telephone Number(s): 0151 356 6411 / 01606 271 540
Email address: Dawn.Taylor@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk , Antoinette.vanommen@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Connecting Roma C.I.C
Connecting Roma provides representation and support to the EU Roma community in West Yorkshire, and provides support to professionals, such as children’s social care, local schools and NHS. They operate an out-of-hours centre and run a number of services/projects such as ESOL, Employment support, health and wellbeing, arts and performance, and temporary supported accommodation.
Areas served: West Yorkshire
Contact details
Address: 162 Lumb Lane, Bradford, BD8 7RZ
Telephone Number(s): 07821 149504
Email address: daniel@connectingroma.org.uk , Info@connectingroma.org.uk
Education Improvement – Equality and Diversity Team
The Education Improvement–Equality and Diversity Team provides support to Lancashire schools, families and communities to enable pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds, particularly the most vulnerable, to fully embrace the educational opportunities available in Lancashire and achieve their potential.
Areas served: Lancashire
Main contact and job role: Roxana Sardais
Contact details
Address: ELLIE at The Faith Centre Barden Lane Burnley BB10 1JD
Telephone Number(s): 01772 533111
Email address: equalityanddiversity@lancashire.gov.uk
Health Outreach and Inclusion Service
The service offers screening, health advice, information, support and onward signposting and referral to empower and enable service users to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
Areas served: Manchester
Main contact and job role: Michelle Campbell
Contact details
Address: Longshoot Health Centre Scholes Wigan, WN1 3NH
Telephone Number(s): 01942 483586
Email address: Wwl-tr.hois@nhs.net
Website: https://www.wwl.nhs.uk
Irish Community Care
Irish Community Care deliver a range of person-centered holistic services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy; homelessness and housing support, access to health services, alcohol and substance misuse support, resettlement support to offenders, as well as a range of cultural and social activities. With intervention from Irish Community Care, improved outcomes are reported for Service Users.
Areas served: Merseyside, West Lancashire, and Cheshire
Main contact and job role: Linda Parker or Josie Gibson (Admin team)
Contact details
Address: ICC, 151 Dale Street (entrance on Trueman Street), Liverpool, L2 2AH
Telephone Number(s): 01512 373987
Email address: admin@iccm.org.uk
Website: https://www.irishcc.net/
Kaskosan Roma Charity
KaskoSan produce cultural content and consultancy, including films, dramas, art performances and Romani language and cultural workshops.
Areas served: North West
Contact details
Website: https://kaskosan.org/
Lancashire Ethnic Minority/Gypsy Roma & Traveller Achievement Service
The Ethnic Minority and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Achievement Service provides support to Lancashire schools, families and communities to enable pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds, particularly the most vulnerable, to fully embrace the educational opportunities available in Lancashire and achieve their potential.
Areas served: Lancashire
Main contact and job role: Roxana Sardais
Contact details
Address: Room CH 2:24 County Hall Preston Lancashire, PR1 OLD
Telephone Number(s): 01772 532429
Email address: ema.support@lancashire.gov.uk , roxana.sardais@lancashire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/935193/em-grt-newsletter-june-2022.pdf
Liverpool City Council Gypsy Traveller and Asylum
Areas served: Liverpool
Main contact and job role: Tony Glennon, Gypsy Traveller and Asylum Officer
Contact details
Address: Liverpool City Council, St Johns Market, Elliot Street, Liverpool, L1 1LQ
Telephone Number(s): 0151 236 0625
Website: https://liverpool.gov.uk/contact-us/service-area/gypsy-and-traveller-service/
POhWER
POhWER are a charity that provides information, advocacy and advice services across England, offering direct and local support via Professionals and Volunteers. The independent, free services reach individuals struggling with particular challenges in their lives.
Areas served: England
Contact details
Address: PO Box 17943, Birmingham, B9 9PB
Telephone Number(s): 0300 456 2370
Email address: pohwer@pohwer.net
Website: https://www.pohwer.net/
Preston and Western Lancashire Racial Equality and Diversity Council
Preston and Western Lancashire Racial Equality and Diversity Council is a voluntary organisation who provide advice and services on issues of discrimination, race hate or harassment, community relations and community cohesion and immigration related services. If they cannot help directly we shall put you in touch with the right agency.
Areas served: Lancashire
Contact details
Address: Town Hall Annexe, Birley Street, Preston, PR1 2RL
Telephone Number(s): 01772 906422
Email address: admin@prestonrec.org.uk
Website: http://www.prestonrec.org.uk/
Read Easy
Read Easy is a not-for-profit organisation that recruits, trains and supports volunteers to give one-to-one tuition to adults who struggle with reading. Working through community-based volunteer groups, Read Easy offers a free, friendly, flexible approach to learning to read for any adult who either can’t read at all, or who lacks confidence with reading.
Areas served: National
Contact details
Address: The Old Post Office, Bell Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9BB
Telephone Number(s): 01388 435021
Email address: info@readeasy.org.uk
Website: https://readeasy.org.uk
St. Helens Traveller Education Service
Support schools and the Traveller Community related to education within the St. Helens area.
Areas served: St Helens
Main contact and job role: Melanie Ward
Contact details
Address: The Bridge Centre Roper Street St. Helens
Telephone Number(s): 01744 677248
Email address: melanieward@sthelens.gov.uk
Trivium Land
Trivium Land provides expert planning and development consultancy services tailored to the Gypsy and Traveller Community across the UK. We understand the unique cultural and accommodation needs of the travelling community, and our services are customised accordingly. Our offerings encompass pre-purchase site investigations, land sourcing, local authority liaison, planning applications, and planning appeals. With a specialisation in planning and environmental law, our team brings extensive knowledge and experience to support your needs effectively. We prioritise convenience, ensuring no lengthy forms are required, and are available at the end of the phone whenever you need us.
Areas served: National
Main contact and job role: Declan Hammonds
Contact details
Address: Trivium Land Suite 6K Red Rose Court Sunnyhurst Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 1PS
Telephone Number(s): 07799837533
Email address: d.hammonds@sewellhammonds.co.uk