Charities
| Age Concern Car Service | 01425 638923 |
| Alzheimer's Society | 01425 626060 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | 01425 618008 |
| Marie Curie Cancer | 01425 623360 |
| Mencap | 01425 621893 |
| New Forest Disability Information Service | 01425 628750 |
| Oakhaven Hospice Trust | 01590 670346 |
Charitable Organisations providing services
Alcoholics Anonymous
Millions of men and women have heard or read about the unique Fellowship called Alcoholics Anonymous since its founding in 1935. Of these, more than 2,000,000 now call themselves members. People who once drank to excess, they finally acknowledged that they could not handle alcohol, and now live a new way of life without it.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/Home
Telephone Support Service
0800 9177650
AA is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help. Alcoholics Anonymous does not engage in the fields of alcoholism research, medical or psychiatric treatment, education, or advocacy in any form, although members may participate in such activities as individuals.
Information last updated on 6 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Cruse Bereavement Care - New Forest
The many different aspects of grief can come as a shock - at Cruse people often tell us that they feel like they're going mad, and one of the biggest questions people have is 'Is this normal?'
www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/local-services/south/new-forest
Counselling Service
01202 418555 / 0808 808 1677
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. 0808 808 1677
Information last updated on 12 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
HOPe - Helping Older People New Forest
We are dedicated to supporting older people in the community, particularly those who are isolated or vulnerable. Our central aim is to improve the quality of life for thousands of people locally, helping them to retain their independence safely and with dignity and to get the most out of life. We also promote the role of older people as active citizens.
www.hopenewforest.org/index.html
Shop at 9 Mallard Buildings, Station Road, New Milton. BH25 6HY
Shop Open Daily
01425 629009
To achieve our aims, we work with other charities and organisations, not in competition with them.Our income is used entirely in the local community. Please help our work with your donations.
Information last updated on 6 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Neighbourcare New Milton
Driver Service for visits to Hospitals, Doctors, Dentists and other medically related appointments and local shopping trips to all residents in the BH25 postcode area;
The Charity was set up 1992 to provide medically-related transport and shopping assistance, mainly to the elderly and frail who cannot access any other form of transport. Very competitive schedule of charges to clinics, surgeries, dentists, opticians, hospitals at Poole, Salisbury, Lymington, Bournemouth. Drivers escort clients to their appointments and will wait up to three hours at no extra charge before taking the client home again. Apart from Office Manager David Whittington and Treasurer, Jo Swayne, all office clerks and drivers are volunteers. Drivers receive reimbursement at 45p per mile (the maximum allowed tax free).
Mileage Fees charged
David Whittington
01425 611662 & 620430 to book appointments and to offer voluntary services
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Forest Bike Project CIC
New Forest Bike Project (NFBP) is a social enterprise and registered Community Interest Company (CIC, number 10327640) which takes in unwanted bicycles and then repairs, restores and relocates them. We aim to help people from all walks of life get out on two wheels and for it to be an inclusive and fun experience
Recycles & Relocates bikes, supporting distadvanted people in the local community.
Open Weekdays by Appointment and Occassional Saturday Mornings
10:00 - 15:00 hrs
07818 403114
louis@newforestbikeproject.org
We also run bike maintenance teaching sessions, provide volunteering opportunities and support wider sustainability issues
Information last updated on 12 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Forest Disability
Information Service
Providing free, impartial, confidential information and advice to those of any age affected by disability.
Related issues include: caring, access, blue badge, welfare benefit applications, volunteering opportunities, equipment, holidays, training, education and transport etc ...
... throughout the New Forest and surrounding area.
Offices at 6 - 8 Osborne Road, New Milton. BH25 6AD
Open Daily
10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. (except Wednesdays when closed at 1:00 p.m.
01425 628750
Information last updated on 19 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Forest Mencap
New Forest Mencap currently provides four leisure sessions per week in two locations, New Milton and Brockenhurst. They consist of evenings of activities, opportunities for socialising and a number of day time outings during the year. We have also launched the Gateway Award scheme which is based along the lines of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. We recently expanded to include some day time creative activities and a lunch club.
Nedderman Centre. Marryat Road, New Milton. BH25 5NY
See Notes at end
Virginia Darley
01425 621893
Currently all New Forest Mencap services, groups and activities are not taking place at the venues that we normally use. However, we want to keep in touch with you all so we are setting up a private YouTube Channel in order that we can provide you with some activities and you can let us know how you are spending your time – more information will follow shortly. Our office phone line remains open and is being answered remotely so do please contact 01425 621893 if you are someone with a learning disability, or provide care or support for someone who has a learning disability, if you feel that we can provide you with support or information during this time .
Information last updated on 5 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Milton Carers' Support Group
Do you provide help, care and support to a relative, neighbour or friend? If so do come along and join us for a relaxing break over tea and biscuits.
dementiaroadmap.info/westhampshire/groups/new-milton-carers-suport-group/#.Xyqz-zXTWUk
Friends Meeting House, Whitefield Road, New Milton. BH25 6DF
Every 2nd Monday of the month
2:00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Free
Maggie
01425 614714
newmiltoncommunity.org.uk/carers-support-group.html
Information last updated on 16 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Milton Macular Support Group
Meeting other people with macular disease can help you understand your condition, come to terms with sight loss, share information about treatment and ultimately stay independent.
www.macularsociety.org/local-support-groups
New Milton Community Centre. Osborne Road. New Milton
Every 2nd Monday of the Month
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free
Free
Rev. Paul Burton
07802 222604
Information last updated on 1 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Milton Talking Newspaper
Weekly news recording for blind or partially sighted people. This is recorded in The New Milton Tennis Pavilion. Each week a memory stick or CD is distributed to over 120 blind or partially sighted listeners with a summary of news items from the New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times, the Bournemouth Daily Echo, the New Forest Post and the Southern Daily Echo. The memory stick may be played on an MP3 player and the Talking Newspaper is able to supply a portable inexpensive player that our listeners have found easy to use. Additional listeners are always welcome, so if you know of anyone who you think would benefit from this Free Service please contact us.
Free Service to all subscribers
Adam Sinfield
01425 616361
nmtn.org.uk/contact/ For contact web form
Registered Charity 1076207
Information last updated on 16 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Royal British Legion - New Milton Branch
The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere. We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. Our support starts after seven days of service and continues through life, long after service is over.
www.britishlegion.org.uk/?seg=WPDW3B
New Milton Memorial Centre, Whitefield Road, New Milton. BH25 6DE
Various Dates
Ron Back (Chairman)
Information last updated on 7 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Pilgrim Bandits
Pilgrim Bandits
"The mantra ‘Always a Little Further’ is core to the charity’s attitude, whether working with injured men and women from the Military or Emergency Services directly or by utilising their experiences to inspire and encourage young people and children. Pilgrim Bandits don’t do sympathy, but offer the rewards of belonging to a team, encouragement, belief and the power of humour over pain. "
"17, Barrswood Road, New Milton, BH235 5HS"
Office Open Weekdays
10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m.
01425 626598
"Pilgrim Bandits Charity was established in New Milton in 2007 with the help of Special Force Members and registered as a charity in 2010, with the sole aim to help and inspire injured personnel to live life to the full. Charity Number 1136166"
Information last updated on 6 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.
116 123 (24 hours)
We're here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what's on your mind. We'll never tell you what to do. If you need advice or specialist support for a specific issue, such as a bereavement or domestic abuse, we've put together a list of specialist organisations, including their contact details, which you may find helpful. Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
Information last updated on 6 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
The Silverline
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Telephone Support Service
0800 4 70 80 90
Information last updated on 6 September 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
SSAFA
We understand the unique demands of service life, whether it’s on UK soil or overseas. Support is available for people at any stage in their military career; from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran – no one’s service is ever forgotten. We have more than 5,000 trained SSAFA volunteers who provide personalised, face-to-face support to those in their local area.
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton.BH25 6EA
Various Dates
Sue Larking
07712 569016
Information last updated on 7 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
Fundraising Groups
Many groups and societies raise monies for good causes and many especially focus on New Milton. The groups below organise events and other activities with the sole purpose of raising funds for distribution locally and regionally.
Community in Action
Social Arm of The NMRA
The Community in Action arm of the Residents' Association is all about developing the social aspects of the association to bring New Milton residents of all ages together to enjoy themselves with a view to raising funds to support those in our community who are less fortunate than ourselves.
www.nmratest.co.uk/events/social.html
Social Activities at various locations in New Milton
Included in Membership of The New Milton Residents' Association
Angela Jackson
01425 838509
Information last updated on 2 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Milton Friends Group
New Milton Friends Group is a voluntary fundraising group, set up to help local good causes in and around the town of New Milton on the south coast of Hampshire. The group is a member of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (Membership No. 21222).
newmiltonfriendsgroup.wordpress.com/
Various Locations
Fran Carpenter
01425-614665 / 07867-502624
Information last updated on 5 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
New Milton, Barton on Sea & District RNLI
Our volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland, and our seasonal lifeguards look after people on busy beaches. Our Flood Rescue Team helps those affected by flooding. RNLI crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives since 1824 but we’re more than a rescue service. We influence, supervise and educate people too. Our Community Safety teams explain the risks and share safety knowledge with anyone going out to sea or to the coast. And our international teams work with like-minded organisations to help tackle drowning in communities at risk all around the world.
Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton.BH25 6EA
Various Dates as advertised
Jonathan Tannock (Chairman)
01425 837343
Beatrix Laine (Secretary)
01425 273999
secretary.nm.bos.rnli@gmail.com
Alan Watson (President)
07771 754025
Information last updated on 7 August 2020. For corrections please e-mail.
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