The Bridges Community Trust

Overview

Monday 9.30am-4pm, Tuesday Closed, Wed 9.30am-4pm Thursday 9.30am - 1pm, 1.30pm - 4.30pm | Friday, 9.30am - 12 noon

The Bridges Community Trust is dedicated to serving the community to provide better services and facilities.
Food Bank - Click here to find out more about food banks in your area, opening times, and how to donate. If you want more information about help with food in your area, you can contact any of the support services below that you are involved with: Social Worker/ Youth Services. Housing Support, Probation Officer, Substance Abuse Support Services, Community support warden Health Care Providers, GP's Practice, Child's school/nursery etc.
Employment - 16- 24 year olds Nottingham Works 4 You (NW4Y) supports 16-24 year olds who are actively looking for work but who need additional support to find suitable job vacancies, complete job applications and prepare for interviews. There is also a focus on increasing confidence, developing key employability skills and providing work experience. Participants may also access funding for interview clothes, travel passes and costs to cover childcare. If you are a Nottingham City resident, aged between 16-24 and would like to apply for our employment support programme or would like to refer someone who could benefit from our service, please click the button below and fill out your details!
25+ - Back 2 Work (B2W) supports residents over the age of 25 who are unemployed and would like help getting back in to work, education or training. B2W aims to improve confidence in job searching and applications, effective interview techniques and developing essential employability skills. If you would like to apply for our employment support programme or would like to refer someone who could benefit from our service, please click the button below and fill out your details and a member of our team will get back to you! This program is available to all Nottingham City residents over the age of 25
NW4Y and B2W are part-funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund (ESF).
Connected 2
Do you need helping using a phone, tablet or laptop? The Connected2 project works with The Meadows and Clifton residents, providing free training to improve digital skills. Our support is aimed at people who have never used a computer or the internet before, through to those who want to brush up on Microsoft Excel and Word. We offer tailor-made support and work to teach you the skills you would like to learn.
We are currently working with the WEA (Workers Educations Association) to deliver some progressive training. Please see our website or call our main reception number for more information.
Previous sessions have included;

how to turn on a computer
how to use a mouse and keyboard
using video calling apps like Zoom
online shopping and banking
accessing social media and emails

Pride
We want to encourage pride in ownership and responsibility in the greater Meadows community.
Partnership
The Meadows belongs to you, and we want to work with local organisations and the general public to create a partnership for local groups supporting and developing public, private and voluntary activity.
IT Services Wi-Fi: We have FREE Wi-Fi access with unlimited fast broadband provided by Virgin Media. Username and Password are displayed within the reception area, please ask if you need help connecting.
Telephone: We offer FREE use of our telephone, for use in job searches and benefit related enquires.
Photocopying/Printing: We are able to copy in colour/black & white, enlarge/reduce (A3/A5) and print documents. Laminating in A4/A3 sizes. A modest fee is charged for various services, please speak to us to find out more.
Computer: We have PCs for browsing the web and email. All machines have Microsoft Office installed and are connected to a printer. You may use a memory stick to bring or take documents.
Help & Advice Our team are on hand to help you where possible. We work with various local organisations in order to provide the support you need, whether that be debt advice, help with clothing or furniture or victim support, we will signpost you to the relevant service. Please see below a few of the support services we work with.
Sharewear support families by providing emergency clothing. To refer someone for this service or to find out more information, please visit here.
The Meadows Advice Group can support local residents with debt management, housing and benefits. Find out more on how they can support you here.
The Arches works with families to provide furniture, clothing and food in times of emergency. If you or someone you know is in need of this service, please let us know and our staff will make a referral. You can also find out more about this service here.
Directory of support services: Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Nottingham Central - 0300 330 5457 CAB Debt Enquiries - 0115 9453989 CAB Housing Enquiries - 011509453970 (city residents only) Warm Homes Hub 0115 9853000 Contact us visit our website below HOME (thebridgescommunitytrust.org.uk)