What do we do?

Batchley Support Group aims to empower local people by building resident participation and involvement in community activities, promoting regeneration and access to services, reducing inequalities in health, advancing social inclusion and lifelong learning and campaigning on local issues.

More information can be found by contacting us by Telephone us no

01527 457291 / 07979314083

or visit our Facebook Page Batchley Support Group RC & community Pantry

Young people support

We understand that young people face challenges on multiple levels, including with mental and physical health, relationships, housing and money, accessing education and employment.

We are passionate about ensuring that all young people know their worth, are supported and cared for in times of need,

Mental Health Support

Were an open door service that is willing to help and listen.

we can also refer to counselling services — offered in private, public, inpatient, or outpatient settings for the maintenance or enhancement of mental health.

Community Pantry

What is the Pantry? A Pantry is "get more for less" it is to help and encourage families/singles that need a little bit of Support to manage through tough times. We aim to help as many residents that need a little support. What will you find at our Pantry?

Membership Guidelines

Only people registered with the food bank will be allowed to collect food.

You Cannot collect for unregistered people.

please be sure to indicate any food allergies you may have

A list of rules and guidelines will be hand to you when you visit.

Homeless Support

A commitment to respond to the specific needs of our clients no matter how complex. We do not shy away from difficult cases that require extra perseverance, understanding and care.

To work with each client as an individual, supporting them to set achievable and realistic goals that will enable them to work towards a safe, sustainable and happy future.

Pensioners Day

11.00 AM till 12.00PM the Community Pantry will be open to Pensioners they can spend £7.50 with us and get a range of food fresh as well as tinned.
Please pass this on to anyone you think would benefit from this service

Energy Advice

Please follow the link below for some help and advice .

if you feel like you need more advice or guidance's please contact us by phone or by coming in and see us .

Worcester City Council - Act on Energy - Energy Advice Charity

Help & Support

Strut Safe

Strut Safe is a free UK-wide phoneline for when you’re walking alone.

Operating hours:

Fridays and Saturdays 7pm-3am

Sundays 7pm-1am

#strutsafe #walkinghomealone

Please visit Strut Safe’s page or their website for more info

https://strutsafe.org/

#walkhomesafe

Energy Support

Help is available for people across Worcestershire who are most in need. The Household Support Fund maybe able to help with:

financial support toward current energy and water costs
financial support toward energy and water debts only
help to repair, service and replace broken boilers and heating systems
support with food costs or direct provision of food
support with wider essentials

To find out more information visit:

https://www.actonenergy.org.uk/project/worcestershire-hsf/

http://worcestershireadvicenetwork.org.uk/

Please note this is not an emergency support service, it may take a number of weeks for applications to be processed.

Find a Skills Bootcamp

Skills Bootcamps are free flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for people looking for a new role or job opportunity.

Once you complete the course, you’ll be guaranteed a job interview. If you’re self-employed, you’ll be able to use the training to seek new opportunities for your business. If you’re being supported by your current employer to complete the Skills Bootcamp then you’ll be offered a new role or new responsibilities.

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you:

are aged 19 or over
have the right to work in the UK
live in England
meet residency requirements – the training provider can check this

If you claim Universal Credit, you can apply and continue to claim benefits.

Some Skills Bootcamps have additional eligibility criteria. Contact the training provider to check if you’re eligible and apply for the course.

Find a Skills Bootcamp - West Midlands - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Household Support

Find a Skills Bootcamp

https://actonenergy.org.uk/project/worcestershire-hsf/

give support for energy costs across Worcestershire. You have to be a permanent Worcestershire resident, have an income of no more than £31,000, have no household savings and someone at home has some form of vulnerability e.g. disability, long term condition, pregnant, unmanageable debt.

Pensioners on pension credit should have had a one-off payment already. If you have just started receiving pension credit, you will receive a voucher in the coming weeks, and you do not need to apply. This will be issued to you in the form of a voucher directly by the county council.

For additional support for pensioners, carers and those with a disability please http://worcestershireadvicenetwork.org.uk/ Further information on the wider local support available can be found on the https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/community-services-directory

Food & Essentials

Help with food and other essentials may be available, contact your local District Council for more information.

For help to find a local food bank visit:https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

https://www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/our-members You may have a child who attends school and you don’t get a lot of money, for more information about Free School Meals visit https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schools-education-and-learning/free-school-meals