Our aims are simple and transparent: to live out our Christian faith through building community, strengthening wellbeing and opening accessible pathways for people to explore faith through meaningful, practical connection."
(Brian Senior, Chair of Trustees)
Week by week, Hope Cirencester helps people across the town find connection, confidence and hope.
Building connection: Befriending, community meals and social activities that address isolation and loneliness
Supporting families: Practical help, encouragement and safe spaces for children
Strengthening wellbeing: Learning opportunities, creative groups and personal development
Exploring faith: Gentle, group-based spiritual development for anyone who wants to explore and grow in faith.
Growing community: Partnerships with churches, schools and local organisations
People tell us Hope Cirencester feels like “family”, “a lifeline”, “a place where I can breathe again”. Our impact is measured not only in numbers, but in changed lives, restored confidence and renewed hope.
When I first walked through the doors of Hope Cirencester five years ago, I was so nervous and thought the art group was a bit weird. So much has changed in my life since then. I moved into a new home with my husband of thirteen years, but this group has stayed so important to me. I missed everyone so much over the summer break that I was counting down the days until we restarted. Bernie did come to visit us over the holidays.
For a long time, another member kept encouraging me to join the literacy group. I kept holding back because I was worried my disability would mean I couldn't learn. But eventually I went along . Ever since I was a little girl, all I’ve ever wanted was to just sit down and read a book. With the support of everyone, I’ve now read my very first book! It might take me a bit longer to read completely on my own, but I’ve proved to myself that my disability isn't going to stop me."
Thank you so much."
Week by week, Hope Cirencester helps people across the town find connection, confidence and hope.