Westmorland & Furness Family Hub is taking care of services previously delivered by Family Action 0-19. Please click here to visit their website, or use the visit site button. You can also find their weekly sessions by searching for "Family Hub" in the Activity Hub of this website. The FamilyLine helpline is operated by Family […]

Cando FM is a community radio station based in Barrow-in-Furness, serving the wider Furness area. It operates both as an FM and internet radio service, with a focus on community involvement. Its programming covers a variety of topics, including local news, music, mental health awareness, and public health initiatives. Cando FM encourages active participation from […]

Barrow Library is a key neighbourhood hub to benefit the entire community. As well as libraries, it offers a cafe area, a sensory room for children with additional needs, and a soundproof pod which provides a private space for services such as blue badge applications. The café area offers space to sit and relax with […]

BarrowFull works with local people to make creative things happen within the Barrow community. Current and past projects include creative workshops, festivals and public art installations, plus collaborations with local schools, artists, theatre makers and poets locally, nationally and internationally. Projects celebrate local heritage, creativity, and community spirit with accessible cultural experiences. Highlights include the […]

Art Gene is an innovative arts organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness, dedicated to merging art, architecture, and community engagement to address pressing social, environmental, and technological issues. Since its founding in 1999, Art Gene has facilitated collaboration between artists, architects, ecologists, and local communities, fostering a deep engagement with local and global challenges. Their mission is […]

Andy’s Man Club is a national movement with a simple but powerful mission: to provide a safe space for men to come together and talk about mental health. The Barrow-in-Furness group meets every Monday evening and offers a supportive, non-judgmental environment where men can share their experiences, talk through their struggles, or simply listen to […]

The Barrow Borough Poverty Truth Commission brought together people living in poverty in Barrow with major business, education and local government stakeholders. The project started up in 2023 with the aim of sharing the voices of people living on very low incomes with people in positions of power and influence. The people sharing their stories, […]

Stitch Ability is a project under the umbrella of A Stitch Different CIC, aimed at empowering individuals within the community who may experience isolation and loneliness. With training and experience in neural differences, anxiety, behaviour and sensory using through creative and practical activities to start a conversation. This social enterprise focuses on engaging with the […]

UPDATE: The Furness 4 U Connect Hub closed on 13th March 2026 as the project reached the end of its funded delivery period. Groundwork runs the Furness 4 U Connect Hub which hosts weekly sessions for the community. All their activities feature in the events calendar, or click the "visit site" button to see their […]

Women’s Community Matters is a charitable organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness, providing a safe and supportive environment for women and young people facing a wide range of challenges. These can include domestic abuse, mental health issues, housing instability, and involvement with the criminal justice system. By using a trauma-informed approach, the organisation empowers individuals through a […]

The Barrow & District Disability Association (BDDA) is a well-established charity in Barrow-in-Furness, dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families. Founded over 40 years ago, BDDA has grown into a vital community resource, offering a wide range of services tailored to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The organisation provides […]

Barrow Park Leisure Centre is a vibrant community hub in Barrow-in-Furness, dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and well-being for people of all ages and abilities. The centre offers a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities, including a fully equipped gym, a large swimming pool, group exercise studios, and a spacious sports hall. Whether you're looking to […]

Age UK South Cumbria has recently combined Age UK Barrow and District with Age UK South Lakes, and continues to be dedicated to supporting older people across South Cumbria. They are a vital part of the community, offering advice on welfare benefits, grants, blue badges and general support and guidance as well as assistance, companionship […]