What We Do

"A beautiful and tranquil place of peace."

The Keyham Green Places Community Centre is situated in the heart of the Keyham community, surrounded by its own gardens and horticultural growing area. Although we support a wide range of events and activities, we also place a strong emphasis on promoting the natural environment.

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop educational, recreational, and social activities that will enhance the quality of life and social cohesion within the Keyham neighbourhood and promote a sense of community among local people.

What Can KGP Offer You?

Within the centre, we have meeting rooms and a kitchen facility that are available for hire by both organisations and individual members of the community.  The gardens surrounding the centre provide a place to relax and a safe play area for young children. Part of the grounds is laid out as small allotments, enabling the centre to provide opportunities for local people to learn horticultural skills. We run a variety of exercise classes and activities, including a social group for older people and activity sessions for children.

We hold a FOODBANK every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to give food to those struggling with low income. We also hold a FREE community lunch with soup, crusty bread, and chat sessions at 12 p.m. every Monday.

We welcome young people, older people, families, and people struggling with physical and mental health to our community centre to attend a wide range of events and activities that support people to get help due:

  • personal life situations.

  • socialise with other community members

  • learn new skills

As a charity, we keep our centre open by grants, raising money and renting out space for various functions.

Our Impact

  • Over 3000 people have come to our centre in the past 12 months.

  • Youth provision - 70 young people ages 7-11 were engaged last year.

  • Food bank – an average of 1,500 people used our food bank in the last 4 months.

  • Micro Allotments –28 families, 3 youth groups and 2 schools use this space.

  • Men’s Shed - 5-8 people each week

  • An average of 15 Volunteers participate each week, each spending 2100+ hours a year at the centre.

FAQs

  • To access the food bank, you can visit us during our designated distribution hours. If it's your first visit, we may ask for some basic information to understand your needs better. The foodbank runs every Monday and Thursday between 10 am and 1 pm.

  • The food bank is available to anyone who is experiencing hardship and needs assistance with food and hygiene supplies. We aim to support as many people as possible and offer a range of non-perishable items and fresh produce to help those in need.

    * No vouchers needed.

  • We understand that everyone’s situation is different. Generally, we aim to support individuals and families on a temporary basis until they can access other forms of assistance. If you need ongoing support, please speak with us so we can find the best way to help.

    *However you can always access our food bank once a week.

  • Our foodbank relies on donations from local businesses, community members, and charitable organisations. We also receive support from food distribution networks. Monetary donations are also essential in helping us purchase additional supplies as needed.

  • You can support the food bank by donating non-perishable food items, fresh produce, hygiene supplies or funds to help us purchase supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the centre during opening hours.

  • We accept a wide variety of non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereals, and long-life milk. Fresh produce is also welcome, especially fruits and vegetables. Please ensure that any donations are within their use-by dates.

  • In addition to the food bank, we offer a variety of support services, including signposting to financial advice, social activities, and educational programs. Our centre manager is available to help connect you with the resources you need.

    *Citizens Advice offers drop-in sessions once a month. No booking is required. Citizens Advice offers FREE, Confidential & Independent information & advice on welfare benefits, debt & money, consumer rights, problems at work, housing, family & more.

  • Yes, we have well-appointed meeting rooms available for hire by organisations and individual members of the community. Our kitchen facilities can also be used to support your events. Contact us to check availability and discuss your needs.

  • You can stay updated on our latest news and events by visiting our website regularly or following us on social media. We frequently update these platforms with information about what’s happening at Keyham Green Places.

  • Yes, there is on-street parking and we have a small carpark available for visitors to the centre.

    *Please contact us if you need more details about parking or accessibility options.

  • Yes, the centre is completely accessible and offers an accessible toilet.

    *Please contact us if you need more details about parking or accessibility options.