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All Hallows Top Up Shop
Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.
All are welcome, just come along.
Every Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:30
Rev Carol Mansell
01473 717084
All Hallows Church 320 Landseer Rd, Ipswich IP3 0JN
All Hallows Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Beam
BEAM is a peer to peer support group for birth Mothers whose children have been adopted, are in care or live elsewhere.
Call us or email us on hello@beam.support
Call for details
Cherie Parnell
01473 760800
Call for details
Beam
Children / School
Family
Bereavement and Loss Cafe
Recognising some of the isolation and loneliness which might be experienced after someone we love dies, or after other big life and relationship losses, Bridge Church are offering a Bereavement and Loss Café. A small team from Bridge will be there to listen to you if you need to talk and you would be very welcome if you would like to join us.
Come as you are, no appointment necessary
1st Friday of each month 10:30-12:00
Alex South
alex.south@bridgechurchipswich.org.uk
On The Huh Cafe and Restaurant St Peter's Street Ipswich IP1 1XF
Bridge
Bereavement
CAP Debt Centre
Tackles your insurmountable debts to become debt free. This is a free confidential service.
Initial contact starts with head office on 0800 328 0006. Once set up, contact is with Peter Watson in Ipswich.
The CAP Head Office is open Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, every week of the year.
Peter Watson
07787 789 934
Sessions normally take place in your own home
CAP
Money / Debt
CAP Life Skills
Money impacts all areas of our lives: what we can or can’t afford, our relationships, what we eat, our health and wellbeing and much more. Your local CAP Life Skills is a friendly group where you’ll gain practical skills and discover new ways to live for a brighter future.
Call to book a place on the next course
There is one course each school term.
Jon Reynolds
07482 519237
The Hope Centre 10 St Margaret's St Ipswich IP4 2AT
CAP
Money / Debt
Mental Health
Loneliness
CYM
Our Chaplains work in the schools and their surrounding communities to provide spiritual and pastoral support to the young people and members of staff that they meet
Contact the CYM Chaplain or your school or call us for more information.
School term-time
Simon Scott
01473 216712
Various schools across Ipswich
CYM
Children / School
Family
Cameo Club at Salvation Army
We are running each Tuesday 9:15am through to 12noon. We offer a warm space, refreshments and tea/coffee and light refreshments. £1 charge.
Just come along, all welcome
Every Tuesday 9:15am through noon
Captain Andrew Jarrold
andrew.jarrold@salvationarmy.org.uk
Salvation Army Ipswich Citadel Woodbridge Rd Ipswich IP4 4PH
Ipswich Citadel Salvation Army
Hunger
Loneliness
Community Cafe at St Francis
At The Peace Cafe we offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments, internet access and wellbeing support or activities. Free NHS Health Check on the following days:- 5th June; 10th July; 7th August and 11th September.
Just come along, all welcome
Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sue Strutt
sue.strutt@btopenworld.com
St Francis Church Hawthorn Drive Ipswich IP9 00Q
St Francis Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Physical Health
Conversational English
A relaxed, friendly environment for all abilities, from no English to proficient, to come and chat, learn and laugh together.
Just come along, all are welcome.
Thursday 10:00am to 12:00 noon, during school terms only
Nicola Skrinchuk
01473 233176
The Hope Centre St Margaret's Street Ipswich IP4 2AT
Hope Church
Language
Refugee
Drop In Community Cafe
The perfect place to pop in for a cuppa and a chat. Free hot and cold drinks and light refreshments are available.
Just come along, all welcome
Thursdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Heidi Knight
coppercurly@btinternet.com
Stoke Green Baptist Church Halifax Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8RE
Stoke Green Baptist Church
Loneliness
Family
Drop in for a Cuppa, Westerfield
We offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments and internet access.
Just come along, all welcome
9am through 12 noon Saturday mornings during term time.
Sharon Evans
seva@btinternet.com
St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Lane, Westerfield. Suffolk. IP6 9BE
St Mary Magdalen Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Family First
Family First is a Christian charity which seeks to increase parents and carers confidence, social support networks and mental wellbeing. Our vision is to see families that are resilient, thriving and happy.
See details of referral process at https://www.familyfirst-uk.org/how-to-refer/
9am through 3pm Monday to Friday
Sarah Stapleton
0300 772 7715
Family First The Hope Centre 10 St Margarets Street Ipswich IP4 2AT
Family First
Children / School
Family
Hope Community Lounge Cafe
Hope Community Lounge Cafe - a place to meet, chat and chill over great value food and as well as the regular cafe which offers unlimited tea and coffee, between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm there will be crafts, games and other social activities. Follow the signs within the Hope Centre Foyer that lead to the Community Lounge.
Just come along no appointment necessary, all welcome
Thursday lunchtime from 12-00 noon - 3:45pm, excluding August
Mark Crawley
0800 246 1746
The Hope Centre 10 St Margaret's Street Ipswich IP4 2AT
Hope Church
Exploring Faith
Prayer
Loneliness
Mental Health
Hunger
Ipswich Soup Kitchen
Free service available to all every day of the week, delivered on the street.
no appointment required, just show up
Everyday of the year at 7:30pm prompt
Ian Walters
01473 223344
In the area of the Magistrates Court on Elm Street, central Ipswich
Soup Kitchen
Hunger
Kesgrave Ukraine Hub
The Kesgrave Ukraine Hub opens its doors for the first time on Saturday 30th April at the A place for all Ukrainian families to meet informally for friendship and information.
No booking necessary, just come along
Every Saturday and Wednesday starting 30th April 9am-5pm
Natalie Lawrence
allsaints.parish@outlook.com
Fred Upson Community Centre, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave IP5 1AA
All Saints Church Kesgrave
Refugee
Kintsugi Hope
A world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted, with safe and supportive communities for everyone to grow and flourish.
Call us on 01245 526077
Non specific
01245 526077
At various Churches throughout the town
Kintsugi Hope
Mental Health
Mentoring support for Recently Released Prisoners
Mentoring by positive role models to help recently released prisoners make a fresh start
By appointment through the church office
01473 233176 or office@hopeipswich.co.uk
Hope Church
Crisis
Oasis English Language School (Associated Service)
Our mission is ‘to equip refugees and migrants with the language skills needed to integrate into the local community and culture’. We provide high quality lessons on Thursdays in term time, for students from Beginners to Entry Level 3. We have a creche for pre-school children and offer a free lunch to all students. Minimal fees apply.
No reservation required,. Come along on a Thursday at 10am
Thursdays in term time, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Debbie Cook
07837 152408
1 Burlington Road Ipswich IP1 2EU
Oasis English Language School
Language
Refugee
River Coffee
Serving delicious coffee, tea, and snacks. Pop in if you’re looking for a place to relax, work, or study. If you want to meet new people, or just talk to a friendly face, we are here for you.
Just come along, all welcome
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Byron Walkley
byron.walkley@riverchurchipswich.org
River Church Key Street Ipswich IP4 1BZ
River
Hunger
Loneliness
Route 2 Freedom
Route 2 Freedom is a recently established project to help those suffering from addictions, homelessness and other challenges find freedom from the past and an opportunity to be the people they were always meant to be.
Please see our website at https://route2freedom.co.uk/
R2F
Addiction
Rushmere Ducklings Baby and Toddler Group
Stay and play group for all pre-schoolers and their adults. There is no charge and free refreshments for children and adults
Just come along. Further details on facebook and website (www.rushmerebaptist.org.uk)
Friday mornings during Term-time 09:15-11:00
Hazel Hunting
01473 721455
Rushmere Baptist Church, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, IP5 1DF
Rushmere Baptist Church
Children / School
Family
Rushmere Youth Club
Based at the Millennium Hall in Kesgrave, young people age 10 – 14 from Kesgrave and the surrounding area are invited to come along every Thursday evening from 5.30-8.30pm to have some fun with their friends and meet new people! Free entrance.
Just come along or call for more information.
Thursday evening from 5.30-8.30pm
enquiries@syphp.org.uk or call 01473 252607
Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millennium Way, Kesgrave, IP5 2EN
4 YP
Children / School
Family
Mental Health
Safe Harbour
We offer a warm space, signposting to other services, tea/coffee and light refreshments, wellbeing support / activities and optional opportunities for faith exploration. Lunch available on Tuesdays.
Just come along, all welcome
Tuesdays and Thursday 1:30 - 3:30pm. Lunch Tuesday from 1:30pm.
Bob Hamilton
bob.hamilton@cofesuffolk.org
St Helen's Church St. Helen's Street Ipswich IP4 2LS
Safe Harbour Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Exploring Faith
Safe Harbour Church Gathering
Safe Harbour invites non-Christians to get involved in church and mission. Our mission is to be a safe harbour for anyone who has been battered and bruised by the storms of life.
Just come along, all are welcome.
Every Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm
Bob Hamilton
07394 568407 or email Bob.Hamilton@cofesuffolk.org
St Helen's Church, St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LS
Safe Harbour Church
Exploring Faith
Prayer
Loneliness
Mental Health
Abuse / Slavery
Safe Harbour Top Up Shop & Cafe
The Safe Harbour Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
Just come along, all are welcome.
Every Thursday 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bob Hamilton
07394 568407 or email Bob.Hamilton@cofesuffolk.org
St Helen's Church, St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LS
Safe Harbour Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Salvation Army Lunch Club
A 3 course lunch for all ages but mainly for those who would like some company and conversation. £5 charge.
Just come along for 12 noon start, if more than one person telephoning before would help us plan.
Each Thursdays at 12 noon
Captain Andrew Jarrold
01473 270009
Ipswich Citadel 558 Woodbridge Road Ipswich IP4 4PH
Ipswich Citadel Salvation Army
Loneliness
Hunger
Sanctuary Day Centre
Sanctuary Day Centre is here provide a safe, warm, respectful and friendly environment for our Asylum-seeking guests whilst also providing a wide range of activities and English conversation lessons as requested.
Contact the Centre Manager at sanctuary@stmaryletower.org
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 - 5:00 pm
For location details please contact Centre Manager
St Mary le Tower Church Ipswich
Refugee
Language
Spring-Youth Group for Yr 7-11
Free group for young people at high school
Please email us at secretary@rushmerebaptist.org.uk to secure a place
Mondays term time 7:30pm to 9pm
01473 721455
Rushmere Baptist Church, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, IP5 1DF
Rushmere Baptist Church
Children / School
Family
St Francis Top Up Shop
The St Francis Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
All are welcome just come along.
Every Saturday from 10:00am - 11:00am
01473 603229
St Francis Church 192 Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich IP2 0QQ
St Francis Church
Hunger
Loneliness
St John's Top Up Shop
St John's Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
Just come along. All are welcome.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
ipswichtopupshops@gmail.com
St John's Church (MIE) Cauldwell Hall Road Ipswich IP4 4QB
Mission Ipswich East
Hunger
Loneliness
St Mary & St Botolph Top Up Shop
Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.
All are welcome just come along.
Every Wednesday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Reverend Maureen Bonsall
01473 747576
St Mary & St Botolph Church Whitton Church Ln, Ipswich IP1 6LT
St Mary & St Botolph Whitton
Hunger
Loneliness
St Mary le Tower Top Up Shop
The St Mary Le Tower Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
Just come along. All are welcome
Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Jim Robinson
parishoffice@stmaryletower.org or 07514-875482
St Mary Le Tower Tower Street Ipswich IP1 3BE
St Mary le Tower Church Ipswich
Hunger
Loneliness
St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop
The St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
Just come along. All are welcome.
Sundays 12:00 noon - 1:00pm
Rev Sophie Cowan
St Mary's Church Stoke Street Ipswich IP2 8BX
St Mary's, Stoke
Hunger
Loneliness
St Matthew's Top Up Shop
Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.
All are welcome just come along.
Every Thursday from 9:00am - 10:00am
Rev Nick Atkins
01473 217817
St Matthews Church Portman Rd Ipswich IP1 2BP
St Matthew's
Hunger
Loneliness
St Peter's Top Up Shop
Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.
All are welcome just come along.
Every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Associate Priest
(01473) 601750
St Peters Church Stoke Park Dr Ipswich IP2 9TH
St Peters Church Stoke
Hunger
Loneliness
St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop
The St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
Just come along. All are welcome.
Fridays 12:00 noon - 1:00pm
Rev Rachel Revely
07429 325559
St Thomas The Apostle Church Bramford Lane Ipswich IP1 5BS
St Thomas The Apostle Church Ipswich
Hunger
Loneliness
Suffolk Music Therapy (Associated Service)
This is a charge for this service. Music therapy is about using the creativity of music to help people who may be struggling with physical, cognitive or mental health issues. We provide specialist support for children and adults with ASD, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions. Music therapy is like a form of counselling without using words.
call 07730136604
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ray Travasso (Music therapy manager)
07730136604
Bristol House 62 Bristol Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4LP
Suffolk Music Therapy
Mental Health
TFI Ukraine Response
Together For Ipswich is helping coordinate the Ipswich response to the refugee crisis in Ukraine, by joining needs to resources.
Email us at ahcutting@yahoo.co.uk
always open online
Alan Cutting
Together For Ipswich
Refugee
Language
TLC Renewal Well-being Cafe
Every Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm, our Lantern Room becomes a community space for a variety of hobbies and activities. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join a workshop or activity. They are all free. Or you can come to relax and chat, or to enjoy the peace in our quiet area and prayer space.
Just come along, all welcome
Every Wednesdays 10:00am through 12:30pm.
Sue Pettitt
The Lantern Room St Augustine's Church Bucklesham Road Ipswich IP3 8TJ
St Augustines Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Mental Health
Talitha Koum
TK (Talitha Koum) is an Ipswich based charity whose mission is to reach out with love, compassion and practical support to vulnerable women.
Call for an appointment
By appointment
Gill Dean
01473 852050
The Hope Centre Wash Lane Witnesham Ipswich IP6 9JE
TK
Abuse / Slavery
Crisis
Tea and Toast
Free breakfast in a warm and friendly environment.
Just come along all are welcome
Every Friday morning from 8.45 am - 10.30 am
Neil Hepplethwaite
teaandtoast@methodistic.org.uk
Landseer Road Methodist Church Landseer Road Ipswich IP3 9LX
Landseer Road Methodist Church
Children / School
Hunger
Family
Loneliness
The Table
The Table is a monthly event where we serve a free two course meal for those in the community.
Just come along, all are welcome.
1st Thursday each month 7pm-8:30pm
Bob Hamilton
07394 568407 or email Bob.Hamilton@cofesuffolk.org
St Helen's Church, St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LS
Safe Harbour Church
Exploring Faith
Prayer
Loneliness
Hunger
Tots Plus at Christ Church
Tots plus provides a meeting point for parents or carers of children aged 0 - school age. The children engage in play and activities while the parents and carers socialise and enjoy coffee provided by the helpers. £1.50 per family for the morning.
Just come along, no pre-booking needed
Tuesday mornings in term time only 10:00 - 11:30
Jo Robertson
07709 934570 or tots@christchurch-ipswich.org.uk
Christ Church, Tacket St, Ipswich IP4 1AU
Christ Church
Children / School
Family
Tots and Toast Group
St Farncis and St Clare have a mums and tots group on Hawthorn Drive. All are welcome, not necessary to book in, just come along.
Just come along
Wednesday morning Term time only 9-11
Sue Strutt
07787860102
St Francis Church 192 Hawthorn Drive Ipswich IP2 0QQ
St Francis Church
Family
Children / School
Loneliness
Tower Hall Coffee Space and Walking group
Enjoy free tea, coffee and cakes. Meet new friends. Head our for a short walk or stay inside and chat.
Just come along. All Welcome. No charge
Every Friday from 2:00 pm - 3.30pm
Marilyn
07758 555775
Tower Hall, 5 Broadlands Way, Bixley Farm, IP4 5SU
Mission Ipswich East
Loneliness
Town Pastors
Ipswich Town Pastors go out on the streets of Ipswich each Friday and Saturday night, looking out for people who may have drunk too much or have got themselves into difficulties or who are vulnerable. Our main work is to keep people safe until help arrives, or get them to a taxi.
Town Pastors
Crisis
Triangle Top Up Shop
The Triangle Church Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.
All are welcome just come along.
Every Wednesday from 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Lawrence Carey
revlawrencecarey@gmail.com
Triangle Church 15 Dickens Rd, Ipswich IP2 0JR
Triangle Church Ipswich
Hunger
Loneliness
Walk-in Wednesday at Shepherd Drive Baptist
We offer a warm space, signposting to other services, tea/coffee/soup and light refreshments and board games/gentle activities and a space to chat.
Just come along, all welcome
3rd Wednesday each month 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Peter Newton
peternewton@sdbc.org.uk
Shepherd Drive Baptist Church Laburnham Close Ipswich IP8 3SL
Shepherd Drive Baptist Church
Hunger
Loneliness
Welcome Cafe at St Mary Stoke
Conversation, games, puzzles and colouring. Serving tea/coffee and light refreshments.
Just come along, all welcome
Wednesdays 10:00am through 12:00noon
Tracy Mudd
muddt30@googlemail.com
St Mary Stoke Stoke Street Ipswich IP2 8BX
St Mary's, Stoke
Hunger
Loneliness
Youth Connect
We believe in a world where every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Youth Connect is a new project based in east Ipswich that provides skill-based sessions, mental health support groups and mentoring for young people aged 14-25. The aim of Youth Connect is to help young people see potential in themselves by supporting them through 1:1 intervention and by giving them the opportunity to try new things.
Just come along all are welcome, to apply for Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Youth or mentoring apply via the links on our website, Facebook or Instagram
Skills based sessions are Wednesdays 4-5pm
Matt Cornwell
https://youthconnectipswich.wordpress.com/
Inspire Suffolk, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QX
Lindbergh Road Community Church
Loneliness
Mental Health
the Christian Advice Service
Free, confidential advice is provided on a wide range of issues including employment, debt, benefits, consumer disputes, family law and housing.
Consultations can take place either remotely or by appointment only at the Orwell Centre, Ipswich. In the first instance please email tcasdavisors@gmail.com
Tuesday - Thursday, by arrangement.
Trevor Stafford
The Hope Centre 10 St Margaret's Street Ipswich IP4 2AT
the Christian Advice Service
Benefits
Addiction
Bereavement
Children / School
Crisis
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