The Co-operative Food - Colden Common, St Vigor Way

The Carroll Centre is a registered charity based in Stanmore, Winchester. Our organisation has provided and delivered services and activities for children, young people and families from the local and surrounding areas for the last 27 years. We have a strong and dynamic team of qualified staff who are experienced in many aspects of community development work. These include child care, youth work, play work, family support, mental health and emotional well being support as well as being involved in the development of community events. All of our services are supported by volunteers from local communities who assist in providing essential services for the local communities. The Carroll Centre provides advice and support to a wide range of service users. Our targeted services are aimed at supporting disadvantaged families to improve life chances and opportunities. The Carroll Centre has also created strong partnerships with local agencies including employment services, counselling, and education settings to provide families with other avenues of support if they require it.

Reeling from the huge shock of having a child diagnosed with cancer, families are at a desperate point. Tough decisions and conversations are taking place and families are supporting each other from the child’s bedside. It is the most awful time. Parents are often, understandably, unable to leave their child. We are aiming to provide them with car parking vouchers, Marks and Spencer food vouchers (the on-site store) and Costa vouchers. The Abby’s Heroes’ Care Package will be given to families as they arrive on the ward, ensuring they have immediate means to cope with the first few days and weeks on the ward.

Abbeyfield Court is a building of 16 apartments for independent living in a safe and interesting setting, with strong connections to the local community and support services. Relaxation and inclusion are also an important part of life at Locks Heath. Space and time are made for residents to relax, reflect and have some me-time – we feel it’s important to balance this with exercise and socialising.