9:00am to 12:30pm every Tuesday and Friday. Do you need advice? Citizens Advice Barrow provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a range of issues. These include entitlement to welfare benefits, managing debt, dealing with housing problems and employment rights. They also campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. Anyone who drops in […]

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 […]

The Willow Tree Community Café is located in Barrow and District Disability Association's centre. It is a town-centre community café offering freshly cooked food and beverages, weekdays 10am - 3pm. Every penny of profit supports BDDA’s charitable work and strengthens our community. Eat well. Feel good while supporting others and making a difference. Click the […]

Barrow Inclusion Fest celebrates our multicultural society, inviting communities to share their cultures with people living with dementia. The event hopes to include food tasting from different cultures, a live panel of people with lived experience of dementia, as well as singing, dancing, and lots of fun. More details are available in this flyer Call […]

The Furness Branch of the National Autistic Society is free to join, and all members receive a monthly newsletter and invitations to local meetings and events. They: - provide support through a regular Adult Befriending Group. - offer information and signposting to autistic people of all ages and their families and carers. - offer training […]

The Abbotsvale Community Centre group is a community-driven space where members can connect, share events and support local initiatives. Find out about classes and events running at the centre by visiting Abbotsvale Community Centre's Facebook page by clicking "visit site" below or email abbotsvale@gmail.com.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BID Cumbria is commissioned by the council to provided specialist equipment to deaf and hard of hearing service users across Cumbria. They also provide a confidential information, advice and guidance service for any welfare needs, including benefits. Please get in touch by using the visit site link above or contact them on: Tel 01768 868510 […]

Get off the beaten track with a Tramper - an all-terrain mobility scooter from Morecambe Bay Partnership. Our free Tramper hire service, run by volunteers, is helping people to rediscover the joy of nature and the outdoors. It's a service that can literally transform peoples' lives for the better and it's completely free of charge. […]

Fridays 1.30 - 3.30pm. Dementia Carer Connect offers carers of people a safe and supportive space to access advice, guidance, and peer support. These sessions are designed to empower and support carers and will be delivered by Sophie The Admiral Nurse, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Click here to view a flyer […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wheels For All sessions are based at Barrow Park Leisure Centre and are set in the park. They set off from the boathouse and have different set routes, varying from going around the boating lake or along past a playground and mini golf course. The stunning scenery makes for a wonderful and relaxing bike ride. […]

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 […]

The Well Communities creates a supportive environment with a community of peers, professionals, and partners, providing continued encouragement and reinforcement to help build confidence, strength, and most importantly, inclusion—back at the centre of where you’ve always wanted to be. Building healthy lives is what The Well is all about. For over a decade, we’ve been […]

Anji, Nicki, Kimberly, Shelby and Zoe are the link worker social prescribers for the eight GP practices across Barrow-in-Furness. They are here to support the community with non-medical related situations and to improve health and well-being, and can spend more time with patients looking at the wider issues affecting someone’s health and wellbeing. They can […]

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 […]

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 […]

Autus Cumbria supports autistic children and adults by offering social opportunities, support, training and advocacy. They are a small not-for-profit organisation with a big heart – offering a helping hand, friendly face and support for autistic people and their family/carers, friends and colleagues. Autus Cumbria is based at Walney Community Centre in Barrow-in-Furness. However, they […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mondays 6:00-7:00pm. Sign Ability is a signing choir open to the whole community. You are invited along to this free group session to have fun with singing and Makaton signing, and enjoy some company. We also take part in performances at local community events, which you are welcome to join. This is an inclusive event […]