Wilmslow Town Council has awarded a Community Grant of £3,474 to fund the Colshaw Farm Hope Centre for six months.
Run by the charity Hope Central, Colshaw Farm’s Hope Centre is one of four local Hope Centres. Hope Central – who aim to bring hope and relieve poverty – also operate two food banks, a debt centre, and a range of courses designed to improve quality of life, primarily within SK9 and WA16.
Located at the Open Arms Centre on Howty Close, the Colshaw Farm Hope Centre is a free weekly drop-in service open to all. It offers hot drinks, food, crafts, games, a warm welcome, and access to further support services aimed at helping individuals move out of poverty.
Since opening in February 2024, the centre has supported over 50 individuals, with an average of 25 attending each week.
The grant from Wilmslow Town Council will cover the Centre Manager’s wages, venue hire, and food and resources for weekly sessions during the six-month period.
Wilmslow Town Mayor, Councillor Sally Harrison, said, “Having visited the Colshaw Farm Hope Centre, it’s clear what a positive difference it makes to the community.
“As well as providing refreshments, the centre offers companionship, support, and opportunities to learn new skills.
“We’re proud to fund the centre and grateful to the Hope Central team and volunteers for the vital work they do.”
Wilmslow Hope Centres
Lacey Green Hope Centre
Lacey Green Pavilion, Clough Avenue, SK9 4BU.
Tuesdays 10-12:30pm.
Colshaw Farm Hope Centre
Open Arms Centre, Howty Close, SK9 2SH.
Fridays 1:30 – 3:30pm.
Hope Centres are drop in centres where everyone is warmly welcomed. They offer free hot drinks and food, a caring community, crafts and games as well as access to Hope Central’s other services which support people out of poverty.
To learn more about Hope Central, please visit their website: https://hopecentral.org.uk/
To read about the Grants offered by Wilmslow Town Council, please visit our Grants webpage.
Pictured: Wilmslow Town Mayor, Councillor Sally Harrison, with the Hope Central Director, Colshaw Hope Centre Manager, Hope Centre members and volunteers.
