What they do
Provide free access to creative courses and studio time for people facing emotional, financial or social barriers, using creativity to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Location
Cirencester

Categories
Wellbeing • Creative arts • Community support

Overview
New Brewery Hearts, a programme from New Brewery Arts, offers free creative courses and studio access to people who need the wellbeing, purpose and friendship that creativity can bring.

Activities

- Free creative courses through bursaries
- Studio access and hands-on learning
- Partnerships with local charities
- Social connection and wellbeing support

What they do
Provide transport and practical support for older or vulnerable people to help them stay connected.

Location
Cotswolds

Categories
Older people support • Community transport • Wellbeing

Overview
Cotswold Friends aims to reduce loneliness and isolation by offering community transport, social activities and practical help. They support people who might struggle to attend appointments, social groups or community events.

Activities

- Community transport for social and medical journeys
- Wheelchair accessible vehicle services
- Social activities and outreach programmes

What they do
Befriend and support older people in Fairford, Lechlade and Tetbury through regular visits and calls.

Location
Fairford, Lechlade & Tetbury

Categories
Befriending • Wellbeing • Community support

Overview
People For You matches volunteers with elderly people for regular visits or phone calls, helping build support networks and improve wellbeing through friendship and consistent contact.

Activities

- One-to-one befriending visits
- Regular phone support
- Community catch-ups

What they do
Support youth and community wellbeing through clubs, mentoring and inclusive activities.

Location
Tetbury

Categories
Youth • Family support • Social connection

Overview
TAYCT provides safe spaces for young people, plus community events like Family Play Days and the Friendship Café, which bring people of all ages together for connection and activities.

Activities

- Youth clubs and mentoring
- Holiday play sessions
- Friendship Café social sessions

What they do
Support people experiencing homelessness with practical help and emotional support.

Location
Cirencester

Categories
Homelessness support • Wellbeing • Practical help

Overview
Cirencester Signpost helps people experiencing homelessness access essentials such as food, clothing and services, while offering emotional support and pathways to greater stability and belonging.

Activities

- Practical support (food, clothing, services)
- Emotional wellbeing support
-Referral and advocacy services

What they do
Reduce isolation and improve wellbeing for people of all ages through community services.

Location
Cirencester

Categories
Family support • Community wellbeing • Ageing well

Overview
Since 2001 The Churn Project has offered programmes that support families, promote wellbeing across generations, and assist older people to stay connected and engaged in community life.

Activities

- Family support programmes
- Wellbeing groups
- Ageing well initiatives

What they do
Connect people with services, support and activities to improve rural wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Location
Fairford & Lechlade areas

Categories
Wellbeing • Rural support • Community connection

Overview
Working 4 Wellbeing runs Talking Cafés, warm spaces and inclusive programmes, providing confidential support such as food and fuel vouchers, digital help and respite care, building resilience across rural communities.

Activities

- Talking Cafés and warm spaces
- Support vouchers and referrals
- Inclusive activities and events

What they do
Offer free complementary therapies for people affected by cancer.

Location
Cirencester

Categories
Health support • Wellbeing • Community care

Overview
Part of a wider network across Gloucestershire, Charlie’s provides free therapies twice a month at Bingham Hall, offering physical and emotional support for people living with the impact of cancer.

Activities

- Free complementary therapy sessions
- Supportive environment for clients and carers