Springbank Community Group CIC

Springbank Community Group CiC operates to deliver community-based services across Cheltenham, with a focus on reducing poverty, social isolation and inequality, and improving wellbeing for children, young people and families. During the year, a significant area of delivery was the Community Food Pantry, which supported approximately 250 local families each week. The pantry provided affordable access to food and essential household items, supporting households to manage ongoing cost-of-living pressures with dignity and choice. This provision was complemented by informal advice, reassurance and signposting to other local services. Youth work continued to be a core strand of activity. The organisation delivered both universal and targeted youth provision for children and young people aged 8–25, including specific support for young people with additional needs. This work focused on wellbeing, confidence, relationships and life skills, while providing trusted spaces for early help and guidance. The organisation also delivered wider community support through its Community Cafe, mentoring, digital inclusion and wellbeing activities. These services created inclusive, welcoming spaces where residents could connect, reduce isolation and access support in a non-stigmatising way. In addition, Springbank Community Group CiC delivered an international youth exchange programme, enabling young people from Cheltenham to engage with peers from partner communities in Europe. This work promoted cultural understanding, active citizenship, confidence and independence, and supported young people to develop transferable skills and broader perspectives.