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 […]

Walney Central Nursery provides Early Education of the children of Walney Island. The Nursery so provides care and education for children 0 - 5 years, 50 weeks of the year from 08:00am - 4:30pm each day. You can contact the Nursery on 01229 470051. Additional information is available on Westmorland & Furness Council's website at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A community hub on Walney that offers a warm hub, space to hire and more. The warm hub runs year round on Mondays from 11:00am to 1:00pm, with Bingo starting at 1:00pm for those who wish to stay and have a game. Tea and toast are offered for free in the hub, with bacon buns […]

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 […]

Westmorland and Furness Family Hub provides a comprehensive support system for families locally, offering a wealth of resources tailored to each stage of your child's development. From pregnancy through to young adulthood, their services are designed to guide and assist you every step of the way. At the Barrow Library Family Hub, you can access […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The home of the Trust, and the base for most of our activities, is the Spring Mount Walney building on Amphritrite Street, Walney. The Trust provides a wide range of activities, which can be roughly split into “youth based” and “community based”, often with considerable overlap between the two. Youth activities include Youth Club sessions […]

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 […]

Morecambe Bay Partnership is a charity dedicated to preserving and promoting the natural environment, culture, and heritage of Morecambe Bay. Their work spans from Barrow to Fleetwood, connecting people with the area's wildlife, landscapes, and history. They support conservation efforts, offer educational resources, and run various community projects. Volunteers and public donations are vital to […]

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 […]

A new, inclusive outdoor hub will be created at Earnse Bay, on Walney, to connect local communities and visitors alike with open spaces, nature and education. The hub will forge a link between people of all ages in Barrow with this uniquely beautiful coastal location overlooking the Irish Sea. Connections will be made through physical […]

A long term Art Gene Project, created by Art Gene Artists/Directors Maddi Nicholson and Stuart Bastik with Artist in Residence Hannah Brackston and Ecological Designer Vincent Walsh, developing a community growing space on an acre of scrubland on the Island of Walney.  Allotment Soup is a long-term Art Gene project, actively working with local people […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]