Community drop-in
A warm, open space with refreshments, conversation and a friendly face — no appointment needed.
What we do
Whole-community support, all under one warm roof.
Our programmes are open-access and preventative — designed so anyone can walk in, be heard, and find the right help without barriers, paperwork or stigma.
Our programmes at a glance
Eight connected strands of support, delivered from a single welcoming space. Most run weekly; all are free at the point of use.
Health & wellbeing
Mental health awareness, mindfulness, gentle movement, creative groups and peer support circles.
Advice & navigation
One-to-one help to access housing, benefits, NHS services, debt and cost-of-living support.
Digital inclusion
Hands-on help with phones, NHS apps, online forms and staying safely connected with loved ones.
Substance misuse & recovery
Confidential, stigma-free support for people in recovery, those still using, and their families.
Elderly wellbeing & inclusion
Activities, friendships and gentle group sessions designed to combat isolation in later life.
Community activities & events
Seasonal events, intergenerational projects and celebrations that bring neighbours together.
Community outings
Accessible day trips and outings to reduce isolation and rebuild confidence.
Confidential & non-judgemental
What you share stays with us. We never require ID or proof to access support.
Fully accessible
Step-free access, hearing loops, quiet rooms, BSL on request and easy-read materials.
No appointment needed
Most services are drop-in. Walk in, have a brew, and we'll take it from there.
Lived-experience led
Our peer mentors and volunteers have walked the road before you.
Weekly timetable
A typical week at the hub
All sessions are free and open-access. Times may flex around bank holidays — pop in or call ahead if you're travelling specially.
Wellbeing Advice Digital Recovery
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Monday
Morning
- Drop-in advice clinic10:00–12:30
Afternoon
- Mindfulness & relaxation13:30–14:30
Evening
- Men's wellbeing space18:00–19:30
Tuesday
Morning
- Digital beginners class10:00–11:30
Afternoon
- Benefits & housing 1:1s13:00–16:00
Evening
- Recovery café18:00–20:00
Wednesday
Morning
- Chair yoga & gentle movement10:30–11:30
Afternoon
- Tech 1:1s — phones & NHS app13:00–15:00
Evening
- Family & carers support group18:30–20:00
Thursday
Morning
- Drop-in advice clinic10:00–12:30
Afternoon
- Creative wellbeing circle13:30–15:30
Evening
- SMART Recovery meeting18:00–19:30
Friday
Morning
- Over-65s digital club10:00–11:30
Afternoon
- Recovery café13:00–15:00
Evening
- Women's wellbeing space17:30–19:00
Saturday
Morning
- Community drop-in & brunch10:00–13:00
Afternoon
- Walking group13:30–15:00
Evening
—Sunday: closed for staff and volunteer wellbeing. In a crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123.
Health & wellbeing
A gentler way to look after your mind and body.
Our wellbeing programme is preventative, trauma-informed and led by trained facilitators alongside lived-experience peer mentors. Sessions are free, drop-in friendly and designed to complement — not replace — clinical mental health care.
- Who it's for
- Anyone aged 16+ struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, loneliness or life transitions.
- When it runs
- Multiple sessions every weekday — see our timetable in the hub.
- Weekly mental health awareness and self-care workshops
- Mindfulness, breathwork and guided relaxation sessions
- Gentle movement: chair yoga, walking groups and seated stretch
- Creative therapies — art, journaling, music and crafting circles
- Men's wellbeing space and women's wellbeing space
- Bereavement, anxiety and low-mood peer support groups
- Warm referrals into NHS Talking Therapies and crisis services when needed
Advice & navigation
Practical help to untangle the everyday.
Our trained community navigators sit alongside you to make sense of forms, letters and systems. We don't judge, we don't rush, and we follow up — because one conversation is rarely enough.
- Who it's for
- Anyone facing financial hardship, paperwork they don't understand, or a life event they need help navigating.
- When it runs
- Drop-in advice every weekday morning; bookable one-to-ones in the afternoon.
- Benefits checks, Universal Credit, PIP and Attendance Allowance support
- Housing advice: tenancy issues, homelessness prevention and council liaison
- Debt triage and warm referrals to StepChange and Citizens Advice
- Cost-of-living help: food parcels, fuel vouchers and pension credit checks
- Energy supplier disputes and Priority Services Register sign-ups
- Help registering with a GP, dentist and NHS services
- Form-filling, letter-writing and accompanied appointments
Digital inclusion
Confidence with the technology that runs daily life.
Being offline in 2025 means being locked out of the NHS, banking, benefits and family contact. Our digital inclusion programme builds skills at the learner's pace, using equipment we can lend out and data we can top up.
- Who it's for
- People with little or no digital confidence — particularly older residents, refugees, and people on low incomes.
- When it runs
- Weekly group sessions plus bookable one-to-one slots.
- One-to-one tech coaching on phones, tablets and laptops
- Help setting up email, NHS App, MyGP and online banking
- Online safety, scam awareness and password management
- Video-calling family and friends for those living alone
- Loanable tablets, refurbished laptops and SIM data top-ups
- Group classes for over-65s and digital beginners
- Support with online job, housing and benefit applications
Substance misuse & recovery
A stigma-free space for every stage of the journey.
We work in partnership with local treatment services to offer a confidential, non-clinical space for people affected by alcohol or drug use — including family members and those not yet ready to seek formal treatment. Harm reduction sits alongside abstinence-based recovery; both are welcome here.
- Who it's for
- Adults affected by their own or someone else's substance use, at any stage and with no requirement to be abstinent.
- When it runs
- Recovery café Tuesdays & Fridays; peer support and family groups midweek.
- Weekly peer-led recovery cafés and SMART Recovery meetings
- One-to-one recovery coaching from people with lived experience
- Harm reduction information, naloxone training and safer-use advice
- Family and carer support groups for loved ones affected by addiction
- Warm referrals into local treatment, detox and rehabilitation services
- Relapse prevention planning and post-treatment community
- Sober social activities — outings, sports, creative groups
Request a place
Book a session or ask about availability.
No referral, paperwork or proof of address needed. Tell us what you're after and a friendly volunteer will get back to you within two working days. In a crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123.
- Reserve a place at a regular session
- Ask whether something runs near you
- Request a private call-back from a navigator
A property built for everyone.
We're seeking premises with high-street visibility, full wheelchair accessibility, community meeting rooms, a kitchen, a private advice room, accessible toilets and good public transport links.
Help us find a home