Eastmoor Community Project

Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes

What We Do

 At Eastmoor Community Project, we are dedicated to fostering community involvement and participation within the Eastmoor area. Our mission is to provide resources and support that empower individuals to thrive and achieve their goals.

Community Support Services

• Help at the Hub: A free service for Wakefield residents offering assistance with employment, finances, housing, and wellbeing. In partnership with Citizens Advice and Wakefield Council’s Step-Up programme, we provide drop-in sessions and personalised support. ​
• Community Pantry: Access to essential food and household items for those in need.

Activities for Children and Young People

We have many activities for children and young people, including:

·        Nactics: Fun and energetic gymnastics-style sessions designed to help children build confidence, coordination, and physical fitness in a supportive environment.

·        DanceXplosion: A lively and inclusive dance group where young people can express themselves, stay active, and build friendships through music and movement.

·        Happy Healthy Holidays (HHH): A program providing nutritious meals and engaging activities during school holidays for children eligible for free school meals, promoting health and wellbeing.

 

Social and Recreational Groups

We offer a wide range of activities for adults too, such as:"

• Simply Leisure: A weekly gathering for individuals over 55 to enjoy leisure activities, entertainment, and social interaction. ​
• Fit + Friendly: A group focusing on physical health through friendly exercise sessions.​
• Cross Stitch Club: A creative space for enthusiasts to share and develop their skills.​

We offer a range of short courses throughout the year.  If there is something you would be interested in jus providing, please leave your name and details and we will do our best to respond.

Venue Hire and Facilities

St Swithun’s Community Centre offers various facilities, including a nursery, meeting rooms, and event spaces available for hire, supporting both community activities and private functions.

All income from room hire is reinvested in our charity, so by booking a room with us you are supporting the work we do and our community.  Our community café provides excellent catering facilities, with excellent reviews form NHS, Wakefield Council, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and many more.

Community Café -  Café on the Moor - offering a range of freshly prepared healthy meals and home baking, including our famous scones!

Volunteer

You can help us by  donating, our Community Pantry is assisted by helpful volunteers that are incredible. As the demand for the Community Pantry increases, the supply of goods becomes scarce, so we would welcome food donation, tinned food is always a winner as they have a longer shelf life.

Volunteer

We have a wonderful team of volunteers who are involved in many activities within the project;  Holiday Activities for Children volunteers, events volunteers and many more. 

Always grateful for more support.

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