Advocacy directory

Action for Children aims to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people as well as their families.

Amber Initiatives provides practical assistance to migrant workers from EU countries, helping them to comply with the UK legislation and solve their complex problems.

Better Futures is a support service for adults aged 18+ with a learning disability.

Choices Consultancy Service (Choices) is a not-for-profit voluntary-run organisation that delivers family services in three Southwest Prisons: HMP Dartmoor, HMP Channings Wood and HMP/YOI Exeter. We assist offenders and their families through difficulties that may be incurred during their involvement in the criminal justice system.

NACCC is the only charity in the UK dedicated to solving this problem by providing safe spaces where children can meet the parents they don't live with. We oversee around 350 contact centres across the UK, run by a network of nearly 3,000 volunteers.

We help ensure parents with a learning disability are supported through challenging processes regarding their children; ensuring that they understand information, feel able to express their own views, are able to access appropriate support, and that they receive a fair assessment.

Pride in Plymouth is a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that brings people and groups together to celebrate, promote the diversity and talent that exist within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities in Plymouth. Together we can work towards eliminating discrimination and social isolation many Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (lgbt) people in Plymouth and surrounding area face.

The Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) is a national charity that provides support to prisoners, people with convictions, and their families.

The National Prisoners' Families Helpline can support you if a family member is in contact with the criminal justice system. We provide advice and information on all aspects from what happens on arrest, visiting a prison to preparing for release. It is operated by Prison Advice and Care Trust under contract to Her Majesty's Prison & Probation Service and provides information and support for families across England and Wales. All calls are free, from landlines and mobiles, and confidential.

Promoting the welfare and interests of deaf people. Since 1841, the Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) has worked to ensure that Deaf people have access to services in British Sign Language (BSL).

The Advocacy People provides all statutory and non-statutory advocacy for the people of Plymouth and is free, confidential and independent.

Intercom Trust is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ Community Resource in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West.