Your Community Hub in Borehamwood is the heart of local support and connection. Whether you need support with health and wellbeing, benefits, housing, finances, or simply using your computer or smartphone, our friendly team is here to listen, guide, and signpost you to services from Communities 1st and our trusted local partners. The hub is a welcoming space open to all, where everyone can drop in or call to get the support they need.
The Hub also serves as a central point for professionals, community groups, and volunteers to connect and collaborate. By working together, we ensure the local community has access to the advice, resources, and opportunities that make a real difference.
Address: 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EB
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am - 3:45pm (except bank holidays).
What can I find at the Community Hub?
At the Hub you can find the following facilities, support and opportunities:
Employment Support
When? Every Friday from 9:45am - 3:45pm
- Creating online job-seeking profiles
- Writing CVs, personal statements, and cover letters
- Interview techniques
- And much more!
For more information, please email training@communities1st.org.uk or call 01727 649960
Housing Advice Community Drop-In
When? Every last Tuesday of the month from 24 September 2024, from 10am - 12 noon.
Hertsmere Borough Council's Housing and Homelessness Prevention Team is providing a new drop-in advice service. They will be able to give guidance on:
- Homelessness and housing issues
- Housing register, tenancy issues, rent arrears, evictions, disrepair, overcrowding and more.
- Options available to those in difficulty tenancy situations.
Local Activities and Signposting
When? Pop down whenever Your Community Hub is open!
We can help you with signposting to local organisations, health and wellbeing activities, information on local services, and volunteering opportunities. For example, visit us to find out about:
- Accessible community transport.
- Health and Wellbeing activities, e.g. bowls, Creative Community Cafés, days out, shopping trips, and more!
- Household support, e.g. our Handyperson and Gardening services.
- Signposting to the Healthy Hub.
- Signposting to local agency hubs, e.g. Borehamwood Foodbank, SAHWR Outreach, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership, for NHS Health Checks, and more!
- Volunteering opportunities in your community.
Office Services and Digital Support
When? Office services and digital support are available whenever Your Community Hub is open.
Your Community Hub has a computer available to use for free. You're also welcome to bring your own device to connect to our internet.
- Basic form filling
- Typing and email services
- Printing and scanning
We can also support you to use smartphones, tablets and other technological devices. And if you're struggling to contact your GP via online services or an automated telephone system, just come along and we will help.
Pension Credit Application Support
When? Weekdays from 9am - 3:45pm.
Could you be entitled to Pension Credit? Pop into Your Community Hub for a free eligibility check and help to apply! Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income. It is worth, on average, £3,900 per year.
Please bring with you:
- National Insurance Number
- Bank details
- Information about any income, savings or investments
Alternatively, start your application at home by visiting: www.gov.uk/pension-credit
Rennie Grove Peace's Compassionate Support Hub
When? First Tuesday of the month from 10:30am - 11:30am.
Rennie Grove Peace’s Compassionate Support Hubs are drop-in sessions - there is no need to book. They provide a space for members of our community who have been affected by any type of loss and would like to come along for a friendly chat and a chance to meet others over a cup of tea.
Quitting Smoking
When? Drop-in to start your journey when Your Community Hub is open.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your physical and mental health, and is better for your family and friends. Pop down to Your Community Hub to book an appointment. If you're not able to visit us, you can :
- Click here to self-refer online
- Call 0800 389 3998
- Or text SMOKEFREE to 80818
Borehamwood Foodbank - coming soon!
The Hub is hoping to soon be able to host an evening Foodbank session for those in need of support who are unable to get to the Foodbank during daytime hours due to their work patterns. For more information, visit the website, email info@borehamwood.foodbank.org.uk or call 0208 583 1109.
Healthy Hub
Your Community Hub is also designated Healthy Hub, where you can find free and confidential support for your health and wellbeing.
Taking that first step to ask for help is not always easy, but our team is here to listen. We can offer non-judgmental advice and support on a range of topics, including quitting smoking, becoming more active, managing your weight, and looking after your mental health.
To learn more, please visit our Healthy Hubs page via the button below.
Hire this venue
Your Community Hub has a small back room and hot desk available for hire. Click the button below to find out more.
Get in touch
To reach the Your Community Hub team, email help@communities1st.org.uk or call 01727 649930.
Our telephone lines are open on Mondays - Fridays, 09:00 - 16:30.
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