Directory
At present Fostering Compassion does not offer therapeutic intervention or professional counselling but listed below is a directory of other organisations in the UK that may be able to offer you more information, advice and services.
- Anti-bullying alliance
- Works to stop bullying and create a safer environment in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
National Children’s Bureau
8 Wakley Street
London EC1V 7QEEmail: aba@ncb.org.uk
Website: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk - Children of addicted parents and people (COAP)
- For young people living with a family member’s addiction to drugs, alcohol or behaviour such as gambling.
32 Threadneedle Street
London EC2R 8AYEmail: info@coap.org.uk
Website: www.coap.org.uk - Kidscape
- Support and advice about bullying and child sexual abuse for parents. Information is available from the helpline, through online resources, and from training courses (based in London).
2 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W 0DHHelpline: 08451 205 204 (Mon–Thur, 10am–4pm)
Telephone: 020 7730 3300
Email: contact@kidscape.org.uk
Website: www.kidscape.org.uk - Mosac
- Voluntary organisation supporting all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused. Provides support services and information to parents, carers and professionals.
20 Egerton Drive
Greenwich
London SE10 8JSHelpline: 0800 980 1958
Email: enquiries@mosac.org.uk
Website: www.mosac.org.uk - National Children’s Bureau (NCB)
- Promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
8 Wakley Street
London EC1V 7QETelephone: 020 7843 6000
Fax: 020 7278 9512
Email: enquiries@ncb.org.uk
Website: www.ncb.org.uk - NSPCC (UK-wide)
- The UK’s leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Provides information and advice to adults.
Weston House
42 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3NHTelephone: 0808 800 5000
Text: 88858
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk - Place2Be
- Leading UK provider of school-based mental health support, unlocking children’s potential in the classroom – and beyond.
Website: www.place2be.org.uk
London head office
13/14 Angel Gate
326 City Road
London EC1V 2PTTelephone: 0207 923 5500
Email: enquiries@place2be.org.ukScotland office
The Melting Pot
5 Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PR
Email: scotland@place2be.org.uk - Pure Happiness / Magic of Nature
- Provides a fusion of leading approaches to personal excellence and well being. Magic of Nature workshops inspire children and young people to enjoy, understand and appreciate the amazing world we live in. Taking inspiration from nature, participants discover tools and techniques to develop their emotional literacy, resilience and awareness of their relationship with the people, animals and plants we share the planet with.
Telephone: 07703 565 126
Email: mailto:info@purehappiness.co.uk
Website: www.purehappiness.co.uk - Scottish Women’s Aid
- Provides information, advice and help for women and their children affected by domestic violence.
2nd Floor
132 Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 3JDTelephone: 0131 226 6606
Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24 hours)
Email: contact@scottishwomensaid.org.uk
Website: www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk - Sunflower Garden
- Working with children within the city of Edinburgh who are affected by drug or alcohol misuse in their families.
Simpson House
52 Queen Street
Edinburgh EH2 3NSTelephone: 0131 225 1054 or 0131 225 6028
Email: counselling@simpson-house.org
Website: www.simpson-house.org/sunflowergarden.htm - Talking Point
- The first stop for information about speech and language difficulties in children.
Telephone: 0845 225 4071
Email: info@talkingpoint.org.uk
Website: www.talkingpoint.org.uk - The Hideout
- Website to help children and young people understand domestic abuse.
Website: www.thehideout.org.uk
- Women’s Aid
- Provides information, advice and help for women and their children affected by domestic violence.
P.O. Box 391
Bristol BS99 7WSTelephone: 0117 944 4411
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk - YoungMinds
- Children’s mental health charity.
Suite 11
Baden Place
Crosby Row
London SE1 1YWTelephone: 020 7089 5050
Email: parents@youngminds.org.uk
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
