Why Donate to our 2020 Campaign? [Video]

Do you want to help people in your local community?

Watch our short video below, it’ll only take 2 minutes of your time, but could make all the difference to someone’s life.

Start planning your fundraising event now:

Fundraise for 2020

Or donate online:

Latest

Advocacy Open Day - Lancaster

From 1st August, we will be delivering the all-new Lancashire Advocacy Hub. Join us in Lancashire to find out more.
Advocacy Open Day - Preston Market

From 1st August, we will be delivering the all-new Lancashire Advocacy Hub. Join us in Preston to find out more.
Advocacy Manager

We are looking to recruit a full time Advocacy Manager to support the Service Delivery Director to co-ordinate and support our provision of Children Rights, Independent Advocacy, Return to Care Services and Adult Advocacy Services. The role is permanent subject to a continuation of funding.
Advocacy Open Day - Accrington

From 1st August, we will be delivering the all-new Lancashire Advocacy Hub. Join us in Accrington to find out more.

Most read

Justice for LB Toolkit

The Justice for LB Toolkit gives people the tools they need to become more involved with their care and support.
What is advocacy?

Advocacy is a service that helps people in our community to gain access to representation and support when they are vulnerable or in need of help.
Refer for an Advocate

Looking for a referral form? Click here to view all our referral forms and request an Independent Advocate.
Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers are an essential part of our team. We have a number of different volunteer roles across each of our project areas, and are always looking to welcome more.
Our Team

All of our team members at Advocacy Focus provide professional service combined with specialist skills. We offer friendly, accessible and high quality advocacy right across our team of dedicated staff, volunteers and trustees.
Rule 1.2 (3A) Representative

Advocates and advocacy providers have been identified as being best placed to undertake the role of a Rule 1.2 Representative, where family members or friends are not willing or able to do so.
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

We provide a statutory service under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which aims to empower and protect people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Independent Care Act Advocacy

Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a duty to provide independent advocacy for all adults and carers, as part of their own assessment, care planning and care reviews
Download Literature

Your 'go-to' page for easy-to-access downloadable literature from the team at Advocacy Focus.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

Practical support for those emotional distress – or with mental health issues – to make informed choices to represent themselves and access health or social care services

Donations in Action - Cathy's Donation

Cathy* was a service user who donated £100 to Advocacy Focus after she received high quality advocacy support during a health complaint. Click to read more. Read more