Bradford Links : Society and Culture

• Youth Fax

  Information and advice for young people, on a variety of issues, including employment, education, rights, sport, leisure, travel, health, and money issues.

  www.youthfax.org/

• Bradford Cancer Support

  Information about their Daisy Appeal to raise funds to provide a new centre and facilities to support cancer patients and their families; includes events calendar and news.

  www.bradfordcancersupport.org.uk/

• Key House

  Exists to prevent homelessness in Bradford and surrounding areas. Information about their advice, accommodation and housing services, with contact details for their Keighley and Bradford offices.

  www.keyhouse.co.uk/

• Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

  A national debt counselling charity working through a network of 51 centres based in local churches; information about the organisation, job vacancies, awards and history.

  www.capuk.org/

• Diva

  A database of voluntary and community organisations for Bradford District, organised by locality, service group, and specific interest.

  www.divabradford.org.uk/

• Bradford Community Statistics Project

  Access to Bradford statistics for voluntary, community and campaigning groups.

  www.mapsandstats.com/

• Bradnet

  A user-led organisation that seeks to empower and enable disabled people to lead their chosen lifestyle by providing appropriate services. Profile and contact details.

  www.bradnet.org.uk/

• Bradford Council - Adoption and Fostering

  Information for people thinking about adopting or fostering a child in the Bradford area.

  www.bradfordadoptionfostering.org.uk/

• Voice

  A regular publication dealing with issues as they effect older people in Bradford and district and beyond, produced by Age Concern. (in PDF format)

  www.voiceinbradford.org/

• QED-UK

  Campaigns and works to break down the barriers faced by people of South Asian origin (and mainly Muslim) in the region. Information about their services to improve employment opportunities and awareness, with reports, press releases, and testimonials.

  www.qed-uk.org/

• Bradford NightStop

  Offers free emergency accommodation to homeless young people aged 16 to 25 in the homes of trained volunteers; information about services, volunteer opportunities, education services, news and events.

  www.bradfordnightstop.org.uk/

• Fairweather

  Provides direct emergency accommodation and support services to vulnerable women and children through three schemes in the Bradford area. Information about services, background advice, and organisation profile.

  www.fairweather.uk.net/

• Freecycle Bradford

  Local Yahoo! group recycling to keep stuff out of landfill.

  uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclebradford/

• Bradford Resource Centre

  Details of computer, printing, training and library facilities to support community and campaigning groups.

  www.brc-net.org.uk/

• Bradford Civic Society

  Aims to encourage development and public amenities which take pride in the past, present and future heritage of Bradford. Useful reports and events listed.

  www.bradfordcivicsociety.co.uk/

• Bradford Community and Voluntary Service

  Aims to support community and voluntary work in Bradford. Includes information on health, volunteering, specific projects and the newsletter, Briefing Bradford.

  www.bradfordcvs.org.uk/

• Bradford Lesbian & Gay Switchboard

  Information about their services and membership, with background on the community, entertainment, health and discrimination issues, and associated groups.

  freespace.virgin.net/bradford.switchboard/

• The Gateway Community and Children's Centre

  A community facility offering a range of activities and services for members in the Ravenscliffe Estate area of North Bradford. Information about services, facilities, news and contact details.

  www.thegateway.co.uk/

• Off The Record

  Provides free and confidential counselling for people over 13 years old. Information about services, contact details, and funding partners.

  www.offtherecord.org.uk/

• Sacar

  Provides health, education, training, sports, creative art and counselling activities, to promote inclusion, training, and employability for people with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Information about their activities, events, and location.

  www.sacar-trust.org/