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To provide a large, thriving community provision
We are a Christian charity with a simple but meaningful purpose: to offer spaces and services that meet the needs of our local community and enrich the lives of everyone who walks through our doors.
To support the provision of Christian Education
By making our premises available to Christian organisations, including our neighbours St Michael and All Angels Church, we enable a range of educational and recreational activities for all ages. These include parent and toddler, children, young people and adult groups, each nurturing learning and growth.
To provide facilities for recreational activities
We welcome bookings from a wonderfully diverse mix of community groups and individuals, creating a vibrant programme of activities for all ages. From craft sessions to yoga, table tennis to baby massage, more than 30 groups call the Centre home. Click on the ‘What’s On’ page and discover something that might interest and inspire you.
Support to those most in need in Bishop’s Cleeve, who may be disadvantaged, vulnerable or isolated
We place particular emphasis on supporting children and families facing difficulties, as well as older members of our community who may feel alone or isolated. Working alongside local agencies offering practical and emotional support through initiatives such as our Foodbank outlet for families in crisis, the Bishop’s Cleeve Carers and Friendship Group, and our Bereavement Support Group.
We also run regular social events for older residents and host welcoming community gatherings throughout the year. In addition, we are pleased to offer our facilities to counselling services, NHS disease prevention initiatives, health-related programmes and Alcoholics Anonymous, helping ensure that vital support is accessible to those who need it.
Our Foodbank outlet in Bishop’s Cleeve represents a partnership between St Michael’s Centre, Trussell Trust and North Cotswold Foodbank. The Foodbank provides three days' emergency food for local people in crisis. The facility opens weekly for families and individuals from the local area who are in crisis. For further information about the Foodbank, making donations of food or volunteering please contact (contact details for North Cotswold Foodbank)
The People
Behind the Centre
The charity has no paid staff and relies on a core of committed Trustees drawn from the local community. They have a hands on approach, with responsibility for managing the charity, maintaining the building, supporting delivery of our projects and organising an ongoing programme of community events. In addition, we are fortunate to be assisted by more than 50 regular volunteers, whose dedication and service are highly valued and integral to the effective running of our activities.
A Real
Community Effort
Recent major redevelopment and modernisation of our building was made possible through the fundraising efforts of Trustees, the generous financial support of private donors and the significant contributions of a number of major.
Thanks to our
Supporters
We are enormously grateful for the extensive support the charity receives from our corporate supporters, acknowledged below. Most notably Ontic, a BBA Aviation Company, which frees-up employees to volunteer on a weekly basis. These volunteers provide
