Family information directory

The Talisman Charitable Trust help individuals in the UK who are on a low income and are “going short". Grants are generally given to support education, health, housing, disablement or disability. Applications should be made on behalf of individuals by a local authority, another charity… Read more

Catalyst is a non-profit organisation working with people who are dealing with issues stemming from drug and alcohol misuse and mental health – including housing, involvement with criminal justice, relationships with family and friends and getting back into work. Guildford-based for over 30 years, we… Read more

National charity who provide support for over 500 disadvantaged children of seafarers in the UK whose families have served in the Roya/Merchant Navy or the Fishing Fleets including ferries, tankers and cruise ships. Read more

Post 19 enable young adults with learning difficulties to take part in a range of social, leisure and work based activities. 40 week day programme, which can be accessed up to 5 days a week. Programmes are based on the interests of the young adults, but… Read more

Action on Addiction is a registered charity, which aims to free people from addiction and its effects. It helps those living with addiction, and those living with people who suffer problems of addiction by offering specialist help and advice to family members.  Read more

Margaret’s Fund is a registered charity which gives financial assistance to women in the UK who are in need, and in ill health. It can help with assistance such as disability grants, and funding for electric mobility and medical equipment amongst other items. Only caring… Read more

Surrey Care Trust helps people to overcome the disadvantage of low skills, poor educational achievement, limited opportunities and tough financial circumstances by providing learning, training and mentoring to young people and adults. Read more

Shine Surrey is run by volunteers who have, or are associated with, those who have Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. It aims to provide support and help for those affected by these conditions by organising activities where members and their families can meet others who understand… Read more

The York Road Project provides emergency and longer term accommodation for those 18 and over experiencing homelessness.  The project has one main emergency accommodation property and three 'move on' properties. Read more

Care in Shepperton is a group of local volunteers which offers 'Good Neighbour' help to those who may need assistance. It provides support to the ill, elderly and housebound living in the postal area of TW17. Read more