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Cortonwood Comeback Community Centre was established in 1986 by members of the local community who recognised the need to tackle the problems of unemployment, exclusion and disadvantage in Brampton Bierlow and surrounding areas in the aftermath of the miner’s strike. Our Centre has always been run and managed by volunteers. Throughout our history, it has never had a paid manager and many of our groups are run by volunteers who give their time and expertise freely to the Community Centre. The Centre aims to help overcome the inequalities and lack of access to services that have a direct impact on the lives of the elderly, young people, and those on low incomes. We aim to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure time, with the objective of improving people’s quality of life Providing a community service that’s needs-led, we adapt services to the needs of the community at any given time. We work in partnership with organisations RMBC, VAR, Fareshare, South Yorkshire Police, Dearne Valley College, Job Centre Plus, Elected Members, WEA and Serenity Training Academy. We offer a wide range of activities, advice and support services which are run by qualified staff and volunteers or delivered by our partners these include: Meals on Wheels Food Bank Benefit and debt Advice Housing support and advice Support with Employment, Job Search and Training CV Writing Fun and educational courses and activities Senior and Junior Youth Clubs Girls Group Youth Drama Group Senior Citizens Group Lunch Club Messy Monsters Toddler Group Breakfast, Tea & Toast Club Knit & Knatter Coffee & Crafts Men in Sheds Project The services that we offer an often free or low cost so that they are accessible to the local community.

We’re a community led service operating from our home, dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need. Most of the people we help come to us through word of mouth, and we also spend time out in the community delivering essentials to those experiencing homelessness. Our main service is providing food parcels, which we deliver directly to service users once referrals have been made. To help cover basic overhead costs such as fuel, a small fee is required. We’re committed to making sure support reaches the people who need it most, right where they are. If you’d like to learn more, get involved, or make a referral, feel free to get in touch!

We provide care at home for those with dementia and other needs. But, we also operate a community cafe with a Good Food Pantry. We work with Barnsley Council on the Household Support Grant and we plan to open a second cafe at Phoenix Park. Both cafes will be dementia safe.