M&S Cheltenham

Our sharing shed has been created to spread some positivity. We want the space to get our community talking, sharing and reducing waste. The Sharing Shed will be stocked with food, toiletries and sensory resources that would have otherwise been surplus to requirements. These are ALL FREE. A place where people and businesses can donate to but most important of all - The Bettridge school community, inclusive of staff and external professionals accessing the site can pick up whatever they may need, when they need it. A shed filled with amazing goods, community signposting and a sharing of knowledge that will better connect our families to the community and vise versa.

APT Central is the home of the All Pulling Together (APT) Community Association. We also host within our building a number of local community and statutory organisations. Together through APT we are all working together to improve the quality of life on the Park Estate and within the whole of Stonehouse. At the heart of the organisation are a team of dedictated local volunteers.

We provide a warm, safe space, whilst aiming to alleviate poverty, hardships, and social and emotional distress, where everyone is treated with respect. We welcome vulnerable adult guests from all backgrounds and situations – no referrals needed and no questions asked. Each day our main activities include providing around 80 guests with essentials such as: breakfast, a 2-course hot lunch, showering facilities, an opportunity to launder and dry clothes, new clothing and social interaction. We also offer access to: housing charities and services such as P3, addiction assistance including ‘Change Grow Live’, Citizens Advice sessions, WI-FI, laptops and phone charging. In addition to all of this, we offer a range of planned activities, some of which include: bingo, arts and crafts, puzzles, board games, quizzes, cinema trips, walks and reading. We also provide food parcels to those living on the streets, aligned to dietary requirements and convenience of recipient.