Food & hygiene support
Foodbank assistance and hygiene packs.
Support with dignityYou can start
You can start
with a conversation.
Ask about practical community and food support, current availability and how the Circle may be able to help.
A respectful
first step.
Share only what you feel comfortable sharing.
What to ask the team
Describe the type of assistance you’re looking for and your general area. The team can confirm current services, eligibility, availability and the next step.
Before you visit
Confirm the service location, appointment arrangements and accessibility with the team. No public drop-in address has been confirmed for this website.
Your information
There is no need to include financial details, identification documents or detailed personal history in your first enquiry.
Let’s start a conversationYour next chapter
Your next chapter
starts with hello.
Joining, support, volunteering or a new idea.
We’d love to hear what brings you here.
For support enquiries, share only the information needed to help the team respond. Please confirm availability before visiting a venue.
Find the Circle on KindLinkPractical care
Support for the everyday.
Wellbeing & signposting
Wellbeing resources, trusted-service signposting and crisis support. Confirm availability; this is not a 24-hour emergency service.
Listed service areas
Ask about the right support.
Communities 1st also lists advice and information, advocacy, counselling or mediation, housing or accommodation, fundraising for others, social activities, donated goods, research, speakers or trainers, transport, and venue hire. These are directory categories; contact the Circle to establish what is currently provided or signposted.