1. Food Bank Support

We provide essential food support to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

What we offer:

• Weekly food parcel distribution
• Access to dry goods such as rice, pasta, cereals, canned goods, and essential household staples
• Dignified, organised collection system
• Referral support where needed

When: Food bank distribution takes place every Friday.

Who it is for: Individuals and families facing temporary financial difficulty or crisis.

2. Fuel Voucher Assistance

We help eligible individuals access fuel vouchers to support heating and energy needs.

What we provide:

• Support with fuel voucher applications
• Assessment based on eligibility criteria
• Limited number of vouchers per household per year
• Guidance on additional support options

This service helps households reduce energy stress during difficult periods.

3. Counselling and Emotional Support

We provide a safe and confidential space for individuals experiencing emotional, relational, or personal challenges.

Support areas may include:

• Relationship difficulties
• Family stress
• Emotional wellbeing
• Life transitions
• Crisis support

Support is delivered through:

• One-to-one sessions
• Referral pathways
• Group discussion spaces

4. Conversation Café (Weekly Community Forum)

A weekly safe space where members of the community can connect, share, and discuss issues affecting their lives.

Focus areas include:

• Mental health awareness
• Emotional wellbeing
• Community challenges
• Social isolation
• Confidence building

When: Held every Tuesday via online session.

5. Breakfast Meeting (Monthly Community Gathering)

A structured monthly gathering focused on education, empowerment, and community dialogue.

Themes may include:

• Family wellbeing
• Personal development
• Women's empowerment
• Social issues
• Health and resilience

Guest speakers are occasionally invited.

6. Let's Learn Together – Couples & Relationship Support

A preventative and supportive programme designed to strengthen relationships and promote healthy communication.

Focus areas include:

• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Emotional connection
• Preventative relationship education

This programme aims to support both thriving and struggling relationships.

7. Women Like Me (Peer Support Community)

An online peer-support community designed to connect women facing similar life experiences.

Purpose:

• Encourage mutual support
• Reduce isolation
• Build resilience
• Provide a safe discussion space

8. Empowerment & Skills Development Programmes

We provide practical skills training to support economic empowerment and independence.

Current and planned programmes include:

• Food Literacy & Cooking Education
• Healthy cooking on a budget
• Nutrition awareness
• Reducing food waste
• Sewing & Practical Skills
• Introductory sewing classes
• Skills for self-employment and creativity
• Creative Workshops
• Art and craft
• Ceramics
• Community-based creative learning
• Digital Learning
• Basic digital skills
• Introduction to technology tools
• Confidence building in online environments