places to go for help & advice

Heart of Tamworth runs a community food pantry. The HoT Shop (not a foodbank), open 6 days each week, the HoT Cafe, where you're you're guaranteed  a friendly welcome and great food and drink is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and has lots of activities and social groups. In addition, various advice and support services are available. For more information pop into the centre or call 01827 769403.

Citizens Advice are now running a drop-in advice service at the Sacred Heart Church. The sessions run on a Monday from 9:30am-1:30pm. The drop-in will be for basic advice and information and a further appointment may be needed for complex issues. The drop-in is free and confidential for people living in Tamworth. 0808 278 7972. www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk

Located in Tamworth town centre by St Editha's Church and in Glascote Heath by St Peter's Church. Join us for Scrabble Club! A fun, friendly group who enjoys wordplay and a cuppa, meets in Glascote Heath Library on the 1st Friday of the month at 2pm. More information from 01827 782122.

Enjoy a coffee and a chat at Tamworth Library's Places of Welcome, every Thursday 2pm-4pm. Please note that Tamworth Library will be moving to temporary accommodation at 56a Albert Rd (the former Adult and Community Centre) from October until Spring. The Places of Welcome will be accessed via a flight of stairs.

The Hub, situated in the heart of Tamworth Castle Grounds - B79 7ND - (the old swimming baths site) offers low-cost refreshments, daily activities including walking groups, cycling groups, arts and crafts, cuppa and chat, Scategories Games Group, Befriending lunches, pram walks, pottery painting and much more. We're open 10am-3pm Monday to Friday. Always a friendly volunteer to chat to, just nip in for a cuppa. Pop in for one of our timetables.

People who have an issue and need help and support can pop into our front desk service at our offices on Orchard St, Tamworth Town Centre near the Council Offices B79 7RE. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm..

We can help to connect you to the right services; typical enquiries include help with Form Filling, Befriending, Unemployment Support, Mental Health Support, arranging Food Parcels, seeking Energy Advice, Hygiene Packs, accessing Support Groups, finding out about social activities, homeless advice and guidance, support with debt issues, substance misuse issues and much more. Whatever the issue, we are here to help.