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Norfolk charities and organisations for families

Norfolk is a beautiful county with a tight-knit community that offers a range of resources to support families in need. Whether you’re looking for financial assistance, mental health support, educational resources, or guidance through challenging times, numerous charities and organizations are dedicated to making a positive impact on families across the region.

This page is designed to provide a comprehensive list of local charities and organizations that offer essential services to families in Norfolk. From supporting families with children to providing housing, food security, and parenting help, we aim to connect you with the support you need.

Explore the resources below to find the help and guidance available in Norfolk for you and your family.

• Link to Cost of Living support information in Norfolk webpage
• Link to our family mental health page
• Local organisations and charities for families in Cornwall
• National organisations and charities for families 

 

 Local Charities and Organisations 

Break Charity
A charity that aims to make life better for young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care, in care and leaving care.  They give children, young people and families the time and support they need to achieve their full potential through therapeutic services, respite breaks, providing a resilient home or support with parenting

Carers Matter Norfolk
Support network for anybody looking after a friend or family member who due, to illness, disability, mental health or addiction cannot manage without your support

Community Action Norfolk
Charity working to build a stronger and fairer Norfolk working with over 500 organisations directly a year with links to over 5000 organisations, volunteers and community champions

Family Voice Norfolk
Parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities in Norfolk

MIND – Norfolk and Waveney
Mental health charity with access to support and services

Nelson’s Journey
Charity supporting children and young people in Norfolk who have experienced the death of a significant person.  They provide a range of resources and services and accept referrals from families and professionals for those who may need support

NANSA - Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association
Provide services for those living with, or caring for others with, SEND as well as advocacy and participation projects for neurologically diverse individuals, who may feel excluded, marginalized, or unsupported because of social, behavioural and/or developmental differences

NIDAS Norfolk
Joined-up domestic abuse support in Norfolk

Norfolk Community Law Service
A registered charity dedicated to providing access to justice and equality in Norfolk, it targets its services at individuals and groups, particularly those who cannot afford access to justice and representation.

Norfolk Family Information Service
Information and signposting service for parents, carers, young people and professionals.  They offer free confidential and impartial information about local services and support for children aged 0 to 19 years (or up to 25 for children with disabilities).  These include funded early education and childcare, home learning and related services in Norfolk

Norfolk Family Learning
Family learning courses for parents, carers and grandparents of pre-school and primary-aged children.  The courses help you understand and support your child's physical, social and emotional development.  They use fun activities based on stories, nursery rhymes and sensory play.

Norfolk SENDIASS
Statutory services providing free and impartial information, advice and support about special educational needs, for children, young people, parents and carers

Norfolk SEND Local Offer
Find out more about the SEND Local Offer, who it is for and where to find information on SEND Services and support

Ormiston Families
Charity working with families to take early and preventative action to create safe, healthy and resilient families

Vision Norfolk
Norfolk's charity for people living with sight loss and vision impairment - providing practical and emotional support at their hubs in Norwich, King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals across Norfolk.  Together with social and wellbeing activities for adults and children, young people and their families, daily living equipment, befriending services and specialist housing, they help those affected by sight loss to live life fully.

YMCA Norfolk - Family Matters
Support is tailored to the specific needs and circumstances facing each family.  By listening and working alongside families, they aim to empower them to take control of their lives and make positive decisions for themselves

 

 National Organisations 

Action for Children
A charity which aims to protect and support children and young people, providing emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives

Bank the Food
A free app that helps Food Banks communicate which items they currently need.  BanktheFood will send a helpful alert when you are at your local supermarket with your local foodbank's needs

Barnardos
Charity focused on running include services to improve the lives of children and young people - see the website for details of local activities and venues

Child Accident Prevention Trust
The UK's leading experts in child accident prevention, offering safety alerts, safety advice as well as training and free resources to help secure safer work for children.  The website includes free parent packs on common safety hazards and the opportunity to sign up for free emails for parents and practitioners and stay up-to-date with the latest risks, resources and safety advice.

Citizens Advice 
Services which give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward with practical advice on benefits, work, debt and money, consumer, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health

Contact
A charity providing support for families with disabled children with guidance advice, parent carer participation and influence policy and campaigns to tackle the inequalities families face

Coram Family and Childcare
Guides to help you find, choose and afford childcare near you

ERIC
A charity dedicated to improving children's bowel and bladder health.  Their mission is to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families.  The website contains lots of advice sheets including information on constipation, bedwetting and daytime wetting

Family Lives
A charity providing targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.  Services include a confidential helpline, live online chat, online parenting courses, leaflets and parenting advice videos

Gingerbread
A charity for single-parent families offering expert advice and practical support for single mums and dads.  

Healthier Families
Formerly, Change4Life with information on how to help your family eat better and move more with 

Mind
Mental health charity with information and support available

National Domestic Violence Helpline
Free helpline (0808 2000 247) operating 24 hours a day.  The website also contains detailed advice and information

NSPCC
Children's Charity aims to prevent abuse, help rebuild children's lives and support families with nutritional information, exercise games and mental well-being tips for parents amongst other resources

Shelter
A Charity focusing on housing and homelessness issues with advice and support services and a free emergency helpline

Trussell Trust - find a food bank
Information about your local food bank and the referral process

Women's Aid
A national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children with information and support available online

Working Families
The national charity for working parents and carers aims to empower working parents and carers, supporting employers to build flexible and family-friendly cultures and influencing government policy