Regional services

Education Support
Provide a free telephone helpline 08000 562 561 (UK), email support and live chat, for all teachers, lecturers and staff working schools, adult, further and higher education. Support includes information and signposting, support and coaching or counselling services. Also offer debt counselling and emergency grants. Additionally some teachers may be… Read More

Help Musicians UK
24/7 support line for those working in the music industry providing a listening ear, emotional support, information, signposting, counselling and specialist advice on benefits, debt and legal matters. Calls to 0808 80 are free from all mobiles and landlines in the UK and do not appear on itemised bills. Website… Read More

Rural Support
Offer a listening and signposting service for farmers and rural families in Northern Ireland. The Helpline can provide information and advice on farm payments, personal and business finance and debt, social security benefits, support for carers, mental health assistance and many other issues. All calls are confidential.

Sapper Support
24/7 PTSD helpline staffed solely by veterans and 999 personnel. Provide emotional, physical and financial support to sufferers of PTSD and other associated mental health issues. Further support includes assessments to determine a diagnosis to help speed up access to treatment. Paid treatment available. Can also signpost to other Agencies.

The Farming Community Network
Service for farming families who are experiencing difficulties, including stress, debt, isolation, and problems with farming regulations. Same day call back service for messages left outside opening hours (next day for messages left before midnight). On-farm pastoral support from one of our trained volunteers. Signposting and referral to other agencies… Read More
National services

Bank Workers Charity
A free and confidential service which provides information, advice, support services and in some cases, financial assistance to help current, former, retiree bank workers and dependants across the UK. Bank Workers Charity is independent of the banks. The helpline team can provide support relating to a range of issues including… Read More

GroceryAid
GroceryAid is the charity for people who have worked, or are working, in the UK grocery industry and who now find that they need some extra support. GroceryAid supports people both financially and through the Helpline. The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year… Read More

Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action is the trade charity offering a crucial lifeline to people of all ages, working and retired, from the hospitality industry. Offer a range of services to past and present employees within the industry. Support includes the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing expert advice, support and assistance to those… Read More

International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) - SeafarerHelp
SeafarerHelp is a helpline operated by ISWAN, an international charity dedicated to the welfare of seafarers and their families no matter where they are in the world. SeafarerHelp is a free, multi-lingual service that works with other organisations around the world to help seafarers. The helpline team can deal with… Read More

Licensed Trade Charity
The Licensed Trade Charity supports people who work or have worked in pubs, bars and breweries. Provide emotional support and practical advice via the helpline and financial grants to people facing difficulty. Can help with issues including mental health, housing, health, money, education and training. Calls to the helpline are… Read More

Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Free confidential telephone and internet referral service for serving and former seafarers (Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and fishermen) and their families as well as people who work to improve the lives of seafarers and their families.

Music Support UK
Provide help and support for individuals in any area of the UK music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues. The Helpline offers industry peer support and signposting when needed to the appropriate professionals in the fields of addiction and mental health: therapists, psychiatrists and treatment facilities,… Read More

NABS
The NABS Advice Line is for people working in the advertising and media industry, from graduate to CEO, from HR to creative. The Team can help with workplace and personal issues including career guidance, anxiety and stress, bereavement, bullying, harassment, contractual queries, discrimination, freelancing, grievance, disciplinary issues, ill health, maternity… Read More

Racing Welfare
Confidential helpline providing support to people, or their close dependents, who work or have worked in the British Thoroughbred Horseracing and Breeding Industry. Offer support and advice on a wide range of issues, including accidents and injuries, addiction and recovery issues, bereavement, debt and benefits advice, housing issues, illness and… Read More

Small Charities Coalition
Helpdesk providing information, advice and support to help small not for profit organisations set up and manage a charity and to make sure their voices are heard. Further support includes online guide to setting up a charity, mentoring programme, training and online events.

SSAFA - Forcesline
Forcesline is a free and confidential telephone helpline and email service for current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families. The Team can provide factual information and ‘signpost’ ways forward to assist. Support extends to Regulars and Reserves in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force… Read More

The Printing Charity
Established occupational charity in the UK. The Welfare and Wellbeing Team can discuss Regular Financial Assistance for those on a low income or one-off grants to support independent living as well as help with essential items of expenditure such as mobility and visual aids, white goods, respite breaks and bereavement…. Read More

The Royal British Legion - Helpline
The Helpline provides advice and information to all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, including their families. Can provide information on war disablement pensions, war widow’s or widower’s pension, compensation claims against the MOD for personal injury caused by negligence, disability, independent inquest advice, grants and loans, care… Read More

Veterans' Gateway
Confidential helpline and website to connect veterans and their families with organisations best placed to help with a range of issues, regardless of what they need or where they are. Many of the team are veterans themselves so understand the issues faced after leaving the Armed Forces. They work with… Read More