Monthly Drop-InCommunity Support Hub
Last Wednesday of each month
09:30am – 11:30am
Friendly Local Support, All in One Place
The Community Support Hub is a monthly drop-in, designed to make support easier to access in a welcoming and informal environment. You can speak directly with a range of organisations offering practical advice and guidance — all under one roof.
Things we have offered in the past have been: blood pressure checks, advice about medication, befriending advice, support with mental health, advice on parenting teenagers, fuel vouchers, organising home visits for keeping your house warm, advice on immigration and help with accessing the NHS app.
Getting to us
Old Boat Corner Community Centre
Last Wednesday of every month
09:30 – 11:30
Carden Park, Carden Hill
Hollingbury
Brighton
BN1 8GN
The centre is well connected by public transport, with regular bus services running between central Brighton, London Road, and Hollingbury. Nearby bus stops are served by the following routes:
5 / 5B – providing direct links through Hollingbury to central Brighton, London Road, Patcham, and Hangleton.
26 – connecting Hollingbury with central Brighton and the Lewes Road area.
52 – running between Woodingdean, Brighton city centre, Hollingbury, and Patcham.
74 / 75 – serving local routes across the wider Hollingbury and Patcham areas.
If you are travelling by car, the venue is located close to the A27, making it easily accessible from across Brighton and the surrounding areas.
Advice & Support
You can access free advice, information, and guidance on a wide range of topics, including:
Money and finances
Family support
Health and wellbeing
Energy advice
Digital support
Monthly guest themes and spotlight services
Whether your are looking for practical support, advice on local services, or simply want to find out what help is available in the community, the Community Support Hub offers a welcoming and supportive space to start that conversation.
Boatopia
Boatopia is our very own volunteer led take and donate charity shop that stocks good quality clothes and shoes for all adults and children.
Donations can be made in the form of volunteering, clothing, money or a smile and in return you can pick up some additions to your wardrobe. As always its on a donate as you can/feel basis.
The funds that are made from Boatopia are plugged back into community projects and needs. Whether that be food for the pantry, plants for the community garden or a professional to come in and teach people new skills.
Not only does Boatopia provide a service to the community but it also reduces waste and is another step towards a greener planet.
Boataopia at the Old Boat is open 9-5 everyday and we are always open for donations of more good quality stock!
A Welcoming Community Space
The hub is designed to feel friendly, relaxed, and accessible to everyone. You will be welcomed by a member of the team, to see what support you need – we can then introduce you to the organisation so you can have a chat with and find out how best to be supported.
Organisations who we work with to support our community, are listed below. They try to make every hub, depending on availability. If there is a service that you would like to see specifically, please contact us directly or click on their link below:
Community Garden
An ongoing project to create a safe, open and inclusive space to connect with others or spend time alone surrounded by nature. You can plant, grow, play, relax or just sit and be.
Maintained by professionals and volunteers the garden has over the last year taken shape to cater to all abilities and offers an opportunity for people to learn new skills, dip in for a day or maintain longer involvement. You can bring your own pots to plant alongside the lead volunteer or request things that you would like to see. Eventually we hope to be able to grow our own produce to use in community meals or in the cafe and be a great area to learn how to grow, cook and then eat!
The garden also can be a space for free and natural play for building dens or mixing potions.
The garden is also included when hiring out the back room for parties and events or groups that want to provide a beautiful outside space.
This garden is ultimately for the community and to serve your needs.
Please get in touch if you would like to access or book the garden or volunteer with us!
