Our OCTA Partnerships

A leading Leicester-based charity providing accommodation, support, and advocacy for individuals facing homelessness, helping them transition into stable housing and independent living. Action Homeless ensure it’s service users have access to nutritious meals and guidance on managing energy costs, preventing further hardship for those moving into stable accommodation.

Based in Braunstone, B-Inspired works to reduce inequalities by offering community-led services in house, employment, health, and well-being, helping residents thrive. Through community food hubs, meal programs, and energy advice service, B-inspired provide critical support to those struggling with basic needs.

Community Interest Luton are committed to strengthening the local community, this organisation provides a range of support services, including employment guidance, mental health support, and community development programs. By offering free food distribution, budgeting workshops, and advice on fuel efficiency they expect this will have an impact on combating fuel and food poverty.

The Courtney Foundation supports around 1,000 people a year with clothing, household, social, and one-to-one support. They are a charity dedicated to helping people who are facing difficult circumstances, including those navigating the asylum system and people experiencing significant poverty. Their proactive, inclusive approach helps reduce isolation and reach people most in need.

A community-focused organisation dedicated to tackling poverty, social isolation, and hardship. They offer support services such as food provision, financial advice, and advocacy. Future Welfare Trust provides emergency food parcels and meal support, along with financial literacy sessions and referrals to fuel assistance programs, helping families manage rising costs.

Based in South Wigston, an area a significant deprivation, the Trust supports those needing guidance and support across a wide range of subjects – primarily around welfare benefits and debt, but also subjects such as housing, employment and utility bills. The team is a mixture of paid and volunteer staff, operating a daily drop in session across Oadby and Wigston and working in various outreach locations. For example five team members work across the 15 foodbank hubs operated by Leicester South Foodbank (part of Trussell).

Using the power of sport, the foundation engages disadvantaged groups through rugby programs, education and health initiatives. Their outreach fosters personal development and inclusion. Through community food initiatives and fundraising, the foundation helps provide meals to struggling families while also advocating for affordable energy solution for those in need.

Providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis, Luton Foodbank ensures that no one in the community goes hungry. They collaborate with local partners to offer wraparound support. Luton Foodbank distributes essential food supplies to those facing hardship while signposting beneficiaries to energy- saving initiatives and hardship funds to alleviate fuel poverty.

Supporting women and families affected by poverty and domestic abuse, Zinthiya Trust offers financial assistance, housing support, and personal development programs to help individuals regain independence. Zinthiya Trust delivers emergency food aid, energy-saving workshops, and access to hardship funds to ensure that individuals and families can afford both food and heating.