Much of our work revolves around being connected with our communities and providing safe and trusted spaces where they can access services without judgement. Our Centres and our teams know their communities and the people within them, we reduce social isolation and build confidence as well as empowering people to take control of their own health and wellbeing journey.
The Centre houses several services provided by us, including a Welcome Hub space where food is served, and activities take place every day. It also offers a Community Food Club, Kids adVentures childcare nursery, a free Counselling service, 121 smoking cessation with free E-Cigarettes, 121 Dietician and Nutritionist consultations, as well as free exercise classes ranging from Zumba and Yoga to Karate. Additionally, various classes such as Art, Cooking, Confidence building, and more are available.
Moreover, we allocate over 100 hours per week of free space for other like-minded third-sector organizations to deliver interventions and activities that align with our ethos. The Centre is also home to Mind In Salford, The Angel Medical Practice, DIY Theatre, and some independent counseling services.
At its core, The Angel Centre serves as a community hub, offering a starting point for accessing numerous other services and resources. By utilizing services aimed at reducing social isolation and food poverty, individuals establish trust with the staff and gain the confidence to explore additional public health services, volunteer opportunities, and engage in various activities.
The Centre serves as a host for several organizations, including Mind In Salford, The Angel Medical Practice, DIY Theatre, and various independent counseling services.
At its core, The Angel Centre functions as a community hub and acts as a starting point for accessing a wide range of services and resources. By utilizing services specifically designed to address social isolation and food poverty, individuals have the opportunity to build trust with the staff team. This trust empowers them to confidently access additional public health services, explore volunteering opportunities, and engage in various activities.
100 Hours per week of FREE space
At Garden Needs, we offer a non-clinical mental health program for the public, which is accessible to all Salford residents. Individuals can either be referred by a professional or refer themselves to participate in our services.
Garden Needs is situated just 10 minutes outside of Manchester city center and provides an outdoor oasis of calm. The expansive space is particularly suitable for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or recovering from more severe mental illnesses. The abundance of space allows people to work independently or in small groups, according to their comfort level.
Many individuals seek out our services to regain their socialization skills, build confidence, and engage in activities that divert their focus from negative thinking patterns.
We operate as a drop-in service, open three days a week, offering gardening, maintenance, horticulture learning, and woodland well-being sessions in the nearby forest. Participants not only benefit from these activities but also contribute to the community by helping to grow and harvest vegetables for our Food Club.
As an organization, we take great pride in our ability to respond swiftly to public health needs within our community. During the pandemic, we demonstrated our agility by transforming the centre into a hot site for COVID triage. In a matter of days, we established an NHS catering and delivery hub to support frontline staff, ensuring they had access to nutritious meals. Additionally, we collaborated with a local YouTuber to create relevant content and disseminate important information to the community
