We offer a free confidential service to help establish eligibility for benefits and where necessary assistance with form filling and guidance in the process of claims. Whilst we do not offer legal advice, we are supported by Christchurch Solicitors who can, on occasions, offer clients pro bono assistance. We are here for some friendly support in what can seem to be a complicated world of benefits and forms with a face to face appointment.

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

Art for Fun: Weekly club on Friday mornings is for everyone who enjoys being creative from the complete beginner to the budding Turner. If you like to enjoy doing Arts in the company of others, please join the club for £2.50 for a two hour session. Refreshments and cooked lunch is available in The Hub Café to purchase for £5

A weekly get together for friendship in a warm environment. We share together free hot drinks with cake and chat in an informal setting.

Free Service. A social media peer support community for adults in the UK with mental health difficulties, offering confidential support offering a number of online events and moderated support.

BEAM is a peer to peer support group for birth mothers apart from their children (eg adoption, foster care, SGO). We have face to face meetings for mothers in the Ipswich area and online wellbeing groups for those in other parts of the country.

Baby Love is a safe space for babies and toddlers to hangout and play, with their parents and carers. There'll be great coffee, soft play, good music, and a chance to meet other parents at the same life stage as you.

Recognising some of the isolation and loneliness which might be experienced after someone we love dies, or after other big life and relationship losses, Bridge Church are offering a Bereavement and Loss Café. A small team from Bridge will be there to listen to you if you need to talk and you would be very welcome if you would like to join us.

Football based group for young men aged 18-30. Come along to this friendly growing group of young men to build relationships with like minded people. Suitable for a wide range of abilities with the opportunity to get involved with competitions. Cost are £3 per week (discounts available). Meet weekly at Portman Road Community Pitch.

Tackles your insurmountable debts to become debt free. This is a free confidential service.

Money impacts all areas of our lives: what we can or can’t afford, our relationships, what we eat, our health and wellbeing and much more. Your local CAP Life Skills is a friendly group where you’ll gain practical skills and discover new ways to live for a brighter future.

We are running each Tuesday 9:15am through to 12noon. We offer a warm space, refreshments and tea/coffee and light refreshments. £1 charge.

An opportunity for men to meet up for refreshments and a chat. Sharing the love of Jesus through hospitality and friendship. Especially for men who may be feeling lonely or isolated but open to all who are interested in companionship.

A safe, warm and friendly cafe space - food and drink on a suggested donation basis, community building and a listening ear available.

At The Peace Cafe we offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments, internet access and wellbeing support or activities. Free NHS Health Check on the following days:- 5th June; 10th July; 7th August and 11th September.

A relaxed, friendly environment for all abilities, from no English to proficient, to come and chat, learn and laugh together.

If you are looking for a friendly group and enjoy doing crafts in the company of others over refreshments, look no further. We run weekly sessions every Tuesday morning for two hours. Session cost £1.50. Refreshments to purchase. Suitable for Adults, children with parents age 7 and above.

The perfect place to pop in for a cuppa and a chat. Free hot and cold drinks and light refreshments are available.

We offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments and internet access.

A community drop in coffee morning. Bacon Butties and a hot drink for free. A friendly team offering prayer and provisons (food/clothes from our food and clothes bank). All are welcome.

For UK wide emergency services including: Police, Ambulance, Fire and Coastguard call 999

FIND is a Suffolk charity which supports all those in need, regardless of faith or circumstance.

Honest Information about drugs. For friendly, confidential advice about drugs, get in touch.

Family First is a Christian charity which seeks to increase parents and carers confidence, social support networks and mental wellbeing. Our vision is to see families that are resilient, thriving and happy.

The Table is a monthly event where we serve a free two course meal for those in the community.

This is a meat-free evening meal consisting of three courses in a safe, warm, space with a chance to make new friends and develop old friendships. It is offered by the Foodcycle charity to anyone who needs a hearty meal.

Hope Church Community Lounge offers a cooked meal a warm welcome to everyone who attends. There are activities for those interested and our team are available to help people link to other services, including our advice, should that be helpful. Our meals are great value and can be provided at a discount if necessary.

Support to homeless people including showers, hot food, and clothing. A listening ear, advice and support to help each to get back on their feet again.

Free service available to all every day of the week, delivered on the street.

Jobcentre Plus provides resources to enable job-searchers to find work, through Jobpoints (touch-screen computer terminals), Jobseeker Direct (telephone service) and the Jobcentre Plus website. They offer information about training opportunities for the chronically unemployed. They administer claims for benefits such as Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, and Jobseeker's Allowance (currently being phased out in favour of Universal Credit).

A world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted, with safe and supportive communities for everyone to grow and flourish.

Lighthouse is a Suffolk based charity that supports women, young people and children who are affected by domestic abuse. We offer refuge for women, young people and children who are fleeing an abusive situation.

Growing through play, rooted in Jesus - playtime, story, snack and convesation as we build community. Accessible for all. £1.50 per family.

Mentoring by positive role models to help recently released prisoners make a fresh start

Family opportunities to explore the Christian faith through activity, story, prayer, song and a meal. This is ideal for Primary aged children and their families

Family opportunities to explore the christian faith through activity, story, prayer, song and a meal

Our mission is ‘to equip refugees and migrants with the language skills needed to integrate into the local community and culture’. We provide high quality lessons on Thursdays in term time, for students from Beginners to Entry Level 3. We have a creche for pre-school children and offer a free lunch to all students. Minimal fees apply.

The Pre-Marriage Course is a series of sessions held over five weeks to help engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage, build strong foundations for their future together.

This Together For Ipswich Sphere seeks to envision, equip and coordinate the various Ipswich churches that are responding to the needs of our local refugee and asylum seeking communities.

River Store is our social supermarket which supports those who are in financial difficulty by providing food and other household essentials for a small donation. A Standard Size bag is available for £3. If money is tight for whatever reason, pop in and top up your cupboards.

Stay and play group for all pre-schoolers and their adults. There is no charge and free refreshments for children and adults

Free youth club run by 4YP at Rushmere Baptist Church. For age: 10 to 16years. Free club, activities, snacks, games, crafts

Safe Harbour hosts a free 2 course meal on the first Thursday each month at 6pm. On the other weeks there is a free lunch at 1pm followed by the chance to fill a bag with groceries for a donation of £2 at our Top Up Shop.

Safe Harbour invites non-Christians to get involved in church and mission. Our mission is to be a safe harbour for anyone who has been battered and bruised by the storms of life.

The Safe Harbour Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

A 3 course lunch for all ages but mainly for those who would like some company and conversation. £5 charge.

Providing emotional support to those in need via a free telephone support network. Just a call away for anyone in need.

School Chaplains work in schools and local communities to provide spiritual and pastoral support to the young people and members of staff that they meet. We also offer activities and residential trips for children and young people at our activity centre, just outside of Ipswich. Activities include, archery, kayaking, raft-building, laser tag and zip wire to name a few! Groups can come for day trips or book residential stays. Get in touch for more details.

Scope's helpline provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families. Our advisers can answer questions and talk you through a wide range of topics connected with disability, including: benefits, finance, social care, work, equipment and assistive technology, housing and home adaptations. We can also point you to other information providers and Scope services in your local area.

This project provides supported accommodation for those who would otherwise be homeless. Unlike other supported accommodation, Selig Suffolk Springboard has a focus on empowering our residents to end their homelessness by working. This project aims to help residents move out in to their own rented accommodation within 6-9 months. Staff are employed to enable residents to achieve this. Our volunteers share life skills and host / cook communal meals.

Everyone has the right to a home and churches have the power to address the tragedy of homelessness in their community. Hope into Action Suffolk partners with local churches to enable them to house and support people of all faiths and none, all ethnicities and sexualities who have become homeless. We provide supported accommodation for up to 2 years.

Our advice and support services offer one-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness. On our website, find expert information about everything from reclaiming your deposit to applying as homeless, or speak to an adviser over webchat. Our free emergency helpline offers urgent advice if you are homeless, have nowhere to stay tonight or are at risk of harm or abuse in your home. Our solicitors provide free legal advice and attend court to help people who’ve lost their homes or are facing eviction.

Singleness Conversations is a series looking at singleness and how this works best in a community situation. Each of the sessions will involve watching a video together and sharing a discussion around different scenarios.

If you are 16-24 years old and need some help to get ready for an interview or career change. Spear trainees are coached in communication, leadership, growth mindsets, CV writing, interview skills, and how to flourish in the workplace.

Free group for young people at high school

The St Francis Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

St John's Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

Top Up Shop, food chosen by customer one bag for £2 and a breakfast cafe which is free.

The St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

The St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

We help thousands of people become debt free every year. Our team of experts offer free, flexible debt advice to anyone who needs it. Our process follows three steps:- we work out your budget, we find a way to manage your debt and we set up a debt solution. Contact us on our website to see how we can give practical help to give control over your finances and the support you need as long as you need it.

Route2Freedom is a Christian charity based in Ipswich that helps those suffering from addictions, homelessness and other challenges find freedom from the past and discover a route to a better future. Our goal is to help people experience freedom from life controlling issues; whether that be homelessness or addiction.

This is a charge for this service. Music therapy is about using the creativity of music to help people who may be struggling with physical, cognitive or mental health issues. We provide specialist support for children and adults with ASD, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions. Music therapy is like a form of counselling without using words.

Together For Ipswich is helping coordinate the Ipswich response to the refugee crisis in Ukraine, by joining needs to resources.

Every Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm, our Lantern Room becomes a community space for a variety of hobbies and activities. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join a workshop or activity. They are all free. Or you can come to relax and chat, or to enjoy the peace in our quiet area and prayer space.

TK (Talitha Koum) is an Ipswich based charity whose mission is to reach out with love, compassion and practical support to vulnerable women.

Free breakfast in a warm and friendly environment.

A warm safe space to have brunch, make contact with new and existing friends, enjoy a range of easy to access activities, or just chill out.

Tots plus provides a meeting point for parents or carers of children aged 0 - school age. The children engage in play and activities while the parents and carers socialise and enjoy coffee provided by the helpers. £1.50 per family for the morning.

St Farncis and St Clare have a mums and tots group on Hawthorn Drive. All are welcome, not necessary to book in, just come along.

Enjoy free tea, coffee and cakes. Meet new friends. Head our for a short walk or stay inside and chat.

Ipswich Town Pastors go out on the streets of Ipswich each Friday and Saturday night, looking out for people who may have drunk too much or have got themselves into difficulties or who are vulnerable. Our main work is to keep people safe until help arrives, or get them to a taxi.

The Triangle Church Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

Suffolk Recovery Network in part of the Turning Point Network and works with those affected by drugs and/or alcohol and wants support to make a change. We offer a variety of treatment options and will support you to find the right treatment for you. Regardless of your age, we have a service which will meet your needs.

We offer a warm space, signposting to other services, tea/coffee/soup and light refreshments and board games/gentle activities and a space to chat.

A monthly gathering where we discover more about God, sing, pray for each other and enjoy time together with tea and cake. For adults with and without learning disabilities - a mix of family, carers and friends.

WAVE Kids is a monthly church for families of parents, carers, children under 16 with and without additional needs and their siblings. We aim to make church accessible for children with additional needs. WAVE stands for We're All Valued Equally and so all families are welcome.

We provide support for families with children with additional needs. We run Growing Hope parent courses called When Dreams Change and for siblings called the Siblings Group. We also provide a space for parents to drop in, have a hot drink and cake and support one another.

Conversation, games, puzzles and colouring. Serving tea/coffee and light refreshments.

Wellsprings Monday Meals is for adults and includes a free two course meal from about 6pm. Afterwards there is an opportunity to stay on for an optional time of reflection.

We believe in a world where every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Youth Connect is a new project based in east Ipswich that provides skill-based sessions, mental health support groups and mentoring for young people aged 14-25. The aim of Youth Connect is to help young people see potential in themselves by supporting them through 1:1 intervention and by giving them the opportunity to try new things.