Activities

Flourish volunteers provide opportunities for community integration, learning new skills, building friendships in a safe welcoming environment.

Social isolation and mental health are key reasons why activities are so important.

Flourish has witnessed the improvement in clients confidence and general well being as a result of attending classes.

Some of our classes

Sewing Classes
We run a beginners sewing class where clients can learn new skills and understand all the basics about sewing before progressing to designing and making a product each week from beginning to end. There are different levels of sewing class available depending on ability. Have a look at the beautiful kxf bag that has been made by individuals who wanted to take the sewing to the next level. Sewing has created a real community in its own right with everyone sharing lunch together and working as a team to help one another.

Cooking classes
These run periodically in blocks with a focus on healthy cooking on a budget. These classes provide an opportunity to share recipes which celebrate different cultures, to learn new skills, to meet new friends and to build confidence.

Financial capability
These classes are aimed at looking at managing your money, preparing budgets, tips to help money go further, saving and debt. We also look at scams and things to avoid. This course is designed specifically for survivors and trauma informed to empower clients to manage their money effectively.

Seasonal activities
We host a summer and Christmas event where we can all come together for fun, craft and food. These events are some of the highlights of the Flourish calendar and a very special time for both volunteers and clients.

Drop in
Our office space provides a safe place where at specific time clients are welcome to drop in and chill out and have a coffee, participate in craft activities or use our computer space to search the internet and use our printing and scanning facilities.

Other areas of support

Flourish Foodstore
We are providing a small foodstore for those who are struggling financially. This is proving to be an invaluable service.

Toiletries
Living on limited means can be difficult and we recognise this. We are very grateful to individuals and groups who make donations of toiletries so that we can distribute these each month to those in need.

Clothing and Household items
Based on need we source and provide clothing and household items for clients.

If you would like to contribute to any of these areas of support please get in touch with us via the contact form and we will send you more information.