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Search this community support directory for groups that provide local help and support, such as shopping and prescription collection.
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Community support groups in South Gloucestershire
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Ghana Community Bristol
The Ghana Community Bristol (GCB) aims to promote greater knowledge and understanding of Ghanaian culture and people through social, educational, cultural and recreational activities and to foster friendly relations with the community. Volunteers welcome.
Offers: dog walking, phone chats, prescription collection, shopping for groceries, volunteering opportunities/community support
Telephone: 07384529435
Email: ghanacommunitybristol@gmail.com
Social media: Ghana Community Bristol facebook page
Green Community Travel
Community transport organisation for those that cannot access public transport across much of South Gloucestershire. Priority is given to medical and hospital appointments, including all of the Bristol hospitals. There is a Ring & Ride service and a prescription delivery service; please book in advance. Wherever possible, all fares are being taken over the phone by card to minimise the handling of cash.
Offers: essential travel, phone chats, prescription collection
Website: http://www.greencommunitytravel.co.uk/
Telephone: 01454 228706
Email: admin@greencommunitytravel.co.uk
Social media: Greencommunitytravel facebook page
Hawkesbury Parish Council
Hawkesbury Parish Council-Hawkesbury Stores and Hawkesbury Volunteer Transport are working together during these challenging times. The Parish Council has agreed to help coordinate members of the community who require help. Hawkesbury Community Stores and Hawkesbury Farm will help with essential shopping and arranging deliveries with volunteers and Hawkesbury Volunteer Transport. Volunteers welcome.
Offers: phone chats, prescription collection, shopping for groceries
Website: http://www.hawkesbury-pc.gov.uk/
Telephone: 01454238074
Healthwatch South Gloucestershire
Healthwatch South Gloucestershire is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. It aims to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf. It can signpost you to important health information and community support or have a friendly chat to help you through this difficult time.
Offers: phone chats, specialist advice services
Website: https://www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk/
Telephone: 07944373235
Email: contact@healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk
Social media: Healthwatch South Glos facebook page
Hortham Village Coronovirus Support Network
Private members group for residents of Hortham Village and surrounding area.
Offers: volunteering opportunities/community support
Telephone: 07783644656
Social media: Hortham Village Coronovirus Support Network facebook group
Horton and Little Sodbury Community Support
Residents of Horton and Little Sodbury supporting one another during coronavirus and beyond. Volunteers welcome.
Offers: dog walking, phone chats, prescription collection, shopping for groceries
Telephone: 07711672007
Email: chairman@halsvh.org.uk
Social media: Horton and Little Sodbury facebook page
I can offer (Thornbury)
Facebook group created to link people in Thornbury willing to help out in any way possible at this time of health crisis. Volunteers welcome.
Offers: dog walking, phone chats, prescription collection, shopping for groceries
Telephone: 07842188448
Email: thornburyicanoffer@gmail.com
Social media: I can offer (Thornbury) facebook page
Ignite Life
Ignite Life is a local charity whose mission is to give life changing experiences and opportunities to young people in need. Currently, we are providing COVID-19 crisis services. This includes, but is not limited to, mentoring and respite services, family safeguarding and welfare support and sourcing and delivery of food and essential items.
Offers: crisis support, food (parcels; foodbank; cooked meals), support for young people, volunteering opportunities/community support
Website: https://ignite-life.co.uk/
Telephone: 07814019447
Email: hello@ignite-life.co.uk
Social media: Ignite Life UK facebook page
Juice Community Project
Juice will remain available for urgent help and assistance with picking up shopping, getting urgent supplies, posting mail or even making a friendly phone call. Volunteers welcome. Please contact us, and we will do our best to connect you with the appropriate service.
Offers: phone chats, shopping for groceries, volunteering opportunities/community support
Website: http://juicecic.com/coronavirus-covid-19
Telephone: 01454302302
Email: hello@juicecic.com
Kingsmeadow @ MadeForever
Kingsmeadow @ MadeForever is the Hub of the community. It is a registered charity aimed at preventing isolation, reaching out to those who are isolated and tackling unemployment. Kingsmeadow @ MadeForever works with individuals, families and young people facing multiple challenges. It provides a range of support services and wellbeing activities to identify the barriers and challenges faced. Early intervention and support helps to overcome barriers in order to avoid further deterioration and crisis. Support is available for those already in crisis or isolation to help them re-engage with their community.
Offers: crisis support, food (parcels; foodbank; cooked meals), phone chats, prescription collection, shopping for groceries, support for young people, volunteering opportunities/community support
Website: http://www.kingsmeadowmade4ever.org.uk
Telephone: 0117 3018739 or 07842428043
Email: info@Kingsmeadowmade4ever.org.uk
Social media: kingsmeadowmade4everfacebook page