Access 4 U promotes full inclusion of disabled people in society. They offer a wide range of services all promoting the full inclusion of Disabled People into every aspects of daily life. Their approach to inclusivity is based on many years of both personal and professional experience as disabled people and the Social Model of […]

Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative personalised support for vulnerable adults. The support helps adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. People are matched with Carers based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. The aim is to help […]

Playful Nature offers nature connection, music, singing, drumming, campfires, mindfulness and more… For the whole community, and in support of… Connection: With ourselves, each other and the Earth we call home Creativity: To enjoy a free, authentic, and playful sense of self expression Celebration: To come together and celebrate community and our lives on this […]

Furness Youth Theatre provides family entertainment in the Furness area and develops the artistic, technical and social skills of the members. Activities include main performances, smaller scale concerts, workshops and rehearsals. You can find out about forthcoming events on their Facebook page here

Helping students in the Furness area to build skills and aspirations - Furness Education & Skills Partnership (FESP) is a partnership of schools, colleges, local employers and agencies which recognise the need to equip local young people with the knowledge, skills and aspirations relevant to a competitive 21st century marketplace. FESP was established in July […]

Licensed Amateur Boxing for young people and adults. The website button below will take you to their Facebook page, where you can find more information, including contact details.

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who've been there before with those struggling now. If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge […]

Full of Noises are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation committed to engaging the public with experimental music and sound art in Barrow In Furness and beyond. They deliver a year round programme of experimental music and sounds art performances, installations, workshops, film screenings and professional development opportunities. Full of Noises work in partnership […]

Don't throw it away! Barrow Domestic Appliances are a locally based Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Any profits are put directly back into the company for the benefit of customers and service users. They seek to re-use electrical appliances for the benefit of the local community. This is achieved by receiving donated goods that people no longer […]

DMWS is a registered charity providing practical and emotional support to the Armed Forces community since 1943. Mark Kenny is the newly appointed DMWS Welfare Officer based within the Furness General Hospital discharge team. His role is to ensure that all serving personnel, veterans, and their immediate family members receive the dedicated welfare support they […]

Futureproof Cumbria (previously Cumbria Action for Sustainability's Cold to Cosy Homes service) offers FREE energy-saving advice and equipment to help you make your home warmer and cost less to heat. Our team has already helped thousands of households save money on their heating bills and do their part for the planet by using less energy. […]

This service is for stroke survivors (including TIAs/mini-strokes), and families and carers of people affected by stroke. The Stroke Recovery Service will work with you to identify your personal support needs and priorities. A coordinator will contact you to organise a phone call and/or home visit to find out how you’re managing with daily activities, […]

This is a branch of Headway - the brain injury association - covering South Cumbria, an area that stretches from Shap and Appleby in the east of the county through to Kendal and Barrow in Furness in the South. They support over 70 families whose lives have been affected by acquired brain injury. They offer […]

Birchall offers trauma-informed services to people affected by rape and sexual abuse. Birchall empowers people affected by rape. sexual abuse and exploitation to recover from trauma and to reach their full potential, fostering growth and building long-lasting relationships that postively impact lives. They offer: Adult counselling Dedicated young people's therapists Play therapy for children Pre-trial […]

*Minibus transport is available from the Furness area* Growing Well Kendal is a mental health service set on an organic farm. You can get involved in growing and horticultural activities while working on improving your mental health. You can get involved in as little as two weeks from the point of getting in touch. You […]

Quit together in Westmorland and Furness! Get free expert help from our local stop smoking service and start your personalised smoke-free journey today. Smoking remains to be the single biggest cause of preventable death - the stop smoking service offers a 12-week programme to support you from pre-quit to being a non-smoker. Free stop smoking […]

A new service for people in the Furness area who struggle with sleep. In partnership with the Sleep Charity, A Stitch Different are delighted to be able to support people locally with a dedicated sleep helpline. You will be able to talk to trained, local sleep advisors. The sleep helpline operates on Fridays 12:00-4:00pm. Tel […]

Drop Zone Youth Projects (DZYP) is a dynamic youth organisation based in Furness, dedicated to raising the aspirations and achievements of young people aged 7 to 21 (up to 24 for those who are vulnerable). Since its inception in 2004, DZYP has been committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where young individuals can […]

Here is an opportunity for small community groups to apply for funding from the Eric Wright Small Grants Fund. Does your group have an income of less than £30,000 per year? Are you based in Barrow or the South Lakes area? Does your work support young people, older people and or work to address health […]

WorkWell is a light touch, early-intervention service available to anyone aged 18 plus, working in Barrow with a health condition who: needs support to remain in work, needs support managing a health condition in order to return to work from a sickness absence. Or living in Barrow with a health condition who: needs support to […]

Are you caring for a partner, relative or friend who needs your help with everyday living? Carer Support Furness offers free information and support on all aspects of your caring role. Are you a Carer? Carers look after family, partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have disability. The […]

Cumbria Deaf Association has been supporting deaf people since 1894. They are a local independent charity that have been supporting D/deaf people throughout Cumbria for 130 years. They welcome you to get in touch to find out how they can help you. They offer one-to-one support for individuals, children, young people and families, BSL interpreting […]

INfurness Local is an online business directory platform, operated by Barrow-based social enterprise company, INfurness CIC. Dedicated to increasing the visibility and promoting the use of locally owned independent businesses in the Barrow and Furness area, its aim is to invest in, strengthen and sustain the local economy. Their team believes that local independent business […]

Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. Talking Therapies help people to explore their thoughts and feelings to make positive changes in their life. By understanding what is going on in your mind and how this makes you feel, you can notice patterns that may be helpful to change. Talking Therapies take place […]

Do you, or someone you know, need help to find or keep a job? The IPS supported employment service is now available in the Furness area, as well as the South Lakes,and the Bay areas (Lancaster and Morecambe). This NHS-funded (Integrated Care Board) initiative offers long-term (typically 12 to 18 months) face-to-face support to individuals […]

Barrow Integrated Care Community is here to ensure that the people of Barrow are supported to improve their own health and wellbeing, and that when people are ill or need support, they receive the best possible joined up care. The ICC helps empower people to take an active role in their health and wellbeing and […]

Alzheimer’s Society is working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future. As a Society, they are here for everyone living with dementia. They are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers […]

Active Cumbria works in partnership with a wide range of organisations with a shared vision of increasing participation in physical activity and sport. Their Five Year Plan provides  a framework which helps inform decision-making around effort and investment, and has been developed in partnership with their Advisory Board and wider sector partners to reflect the […]

Adult Learning is a hosted service delivering learning for Westmorland & Furness council and Cumberland Council, with a wide range of courses for people at all levels and interests, both qualification and no-qualification, in a broad range of subjects (English, Maths, ESOL, Arts & Crafts, Languages, Digital, Family Learning, Employability, Greener Curriculum, Health & Wellbeing […]

Youth Ability aims to provide a variety of services for young people with disabilities or who are socially isolated. Our aim is to work with these individuals over a long period of time to assist their social and emotional development on their journey to adulthood. As part of a weekly delivery programme, they offer groups […]

If your child has free school meals you can find and book free childrens' activities and events in the school holidays. The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme is funded by the Department for Education. The programme provides fully-funded activities and meals during the school holidays for eligible children and young people. Research has shown […]

The Westmorland and Furness Council website offers information on financial support, including Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Universal Credit. It explains eligibility, how to apply, and how benefits are calculated. There is also guidance on reporting changes in circumstances, backdating claims, appealing decisions, and submitting supporting documents. The site also includes contact details for […]

You'll have a warm welcome from Vision Support Barrow and District which works to enable and support people with sight loss to lead independent lives. They provide a wide range of services and practical support for them and their families across South West Cumbria. Vision impairment can present barriers which seem difficult to overcome. They […]

Travel Actively is Active Cumbria’s new programme which aims to support, encourage and enable people to be more active by cycling, walking and wheeling for everyday journeys in Barrow (and Carlisle). The Travel Actively website is now live and has lots of information to help you travel actively - including this section on the benefits […]

The Bay is a Nature and Wellbeing Programme, offering people living in Morecambe Bay the opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and take part in a range of activities which cover the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. It has been set up to tackle the feelings of isolation and loneliness in Morecambe Bay. Created by […]

Warm hubs generally close at the end of March or during April. Please check with the venues if you’d like to get in touch. Warm Spots offers a warm, welcoming space to for people to visit during winter. The hubs are run by a range of different organisations including churches, village halls, local councils and […]

St Mary’s Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care for individuals with life-limiting conditions, supporting patients and their families through every stage with dignity and understanding. The hospice’s holistic approach addresses not only the physical, but also the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their loved ones. For those who prefer […]

"We are on your doorstep, on the other end of the phone or online". Whether you're stressed, depressed or in crisis, they will listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner. They will push for a better deal and respect for everyone experiencing a mental health problem. Their vision is to work proactively […]

Love Barrow Families was founded in 2014 by two local public service workers, Katrina Robson and Alison Tooby, and was co-designed with local families and practitioners using co-production principles. Love Barrow Families is rooted in our community and has grown from the ground upwards. They offer brews and "fare share" food on Thursdays from 9:00am […]

A team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HAWCs) within the Westmorland and Furness Public Health Team work on public health initiatives and provide health and wellbeing support across the county. Access coaching to help with your mental and physical health, your social situation, addictions or your living conditions. Click HERE to view the leaflet. The […]

Green Doctors are energy efficiency experts offering free, impartial advice to help you take control of your bills and save energy in the home. They help you take control of your bills, save energy where possible in the home, and access other services and initiatives available. They provide different kinds of support too, whether that’s […]

Ten partners from across Furness came together to benefit local people struggling with social isolation or loneliness. The partnership covers health and wellbeing, arts and crafts groups, support with benefits, learning new skills and so much more, all for free. We are delighted to build on this strong foundation with the Furness For You online […]

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 […]

The Furness Multicultural Community Forum is a vital organisation dedicated to promoting cultural integration and supporting diverse communities within the Furness region. Through their comprehensive services, the forum plays a key role in fostering understanding and collaboration between individuals of different cultural backgrounds. They offer a range of services, including advice on immigration, community support, […]

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 […]

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 […]