Resources by issue: Other

Online list of local charities

Domestic abuse

Support voluntary organisations in Chelmsford Borough.

Opportunities for anyone who would like to volunteer.

Please click on the name of the Local CA you require below - you will be taken to each of their appropriate referral points.

Complaints about Citizens Advice service.

Contact your local Councillor or MP.

The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

Information required for Pro Bono Employment appointment

Domestic abuse

Dedicated domestic abuse (non emergency) number.

Access to local records and archives

Report, view, or discuss local problems (like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting)

https://chelmsford.foodbank.org.uk/ for general information about foodbanks.

See also Homeless for info on access to food.

Cease funding communications from Charities.

A member of the public can now visit the website and submit a request to cease communication from a specific charity or charities of their choice. More vulnerable members of the public, or for those without access to the internet, can call 0300 3033 517.

Mid Essex Highways
To report highway defects including street and traffic lights, congestion or road safety concerns.

Library service and assistance with specialist information

Find local authority by postcode.

Domestic abuse for men.

Handles claims against uninsured and untraced motorists and endeavours to settle them fairly and promptly.

Loan sharks are illegal moneylenders who often charge very high interest rates. You can check if a company is authorised to lend money and report loan sharks anonymously.

Contact or find your MP or local Councillor.

General pension queries and complaints

Free and impartial government guidance to help you understand what you can do with your pension pot.

Charges to special numbers.

POhWER delivers information, advice, support and advocacy services throughout England.

Find postcode for an address or, a reverse search, find an address by postcode.

Domestic abuse for women and children.

Support for the Armed Forces

Domestic Abuse.

Soldiers, Sailors and Families Association, Armed Forces Charity.

Domestic abuse.

Essex Partnership of Essex of Rape Crisis Centres.

Prisoners advice.

A charity for people with convictions by providing information, advice and support to overcome the stigma of their previous convictions.

Opportunities for anyone who would like to volunteer.

This page gives you an idea of the kind of information it’s useful to bring with you. If you haven’t got everything that’s shown, don’t worry – bring as much as you can find.