Southway Community Group CIC will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in July.
For a decade, the group has served as a vital hub for the community, providing essential services, hosting a wide variety of family friendly events, and encouraging a strong sense of belonging for residents of all ages from its centre in Southway.
Ten years ago, local residents Karen Stewart and Jenny Oliver had a vision to ‘have a building that could be accessed by the community, where the community could come together for groups of all ages.’
Hayley Newcomb and Sarah Geoffrey joined Karen and Jenny nearly a decade ago, and in 2022 Alan Butler and Darren Lapthorn joined the group; Alan and Darren becoming directors of the CIC in December last year alongside Karen, Jenny, Hayley and Sarah.
Collectively the directors said:
“We are incredibly proud of the journey we’ve taken over the past ten years, from offering mother and baby groups to providing a space for the older members of our community to socialise, the Southway Community Group has become a cornerstone for connection and support in the North of Plymouth.”
The group started in 2014 with ‘Tea and Tots’ at the Church of the Holy Spirit as their first home. Since 2018 Southway Community Group CIC has been based at the Southway Youth and Community Centre. The centre has been previously known as Southway Youth Centre, Hendwell Centre, Community Centre and this year will be renamed Southway Community Hub.
Since its opening in 2014, Southway Community Group CIC has made a significant impact on the lives of countless residents.
The group offers a wide range of programmes and services, including a baby bank and food coop run by local residents, social gatherings, health and wellness programmes, access to resources, family fun days, cultural celebrations, educational workshops and affordable and accessible rooms for community groups and organisations.
To find out more and get involved in the Group’s 10-year anniversary please contact info@southwaycommunityhub.co.uk or connect via the Hub’s Facebook page.
