About us
About Us

Welcome to Wellspring Settlement!
Our organisation was born in 2020, following the merger of two longstanding local charities: Wellspring Healthy Living Centre, and Barton Hill Settlement. Our vision is for strong, dynamic communities where everyone has a good quality of life.

Services
Services

We’re here to support you to be happier and heathier, read more to find out what services we run to support you on your journey….

Calendar
Calendar

We run regular activities and sessions, as well as one-off events. We also host external organisations who also offer activities and workshops. Click to see our calendar and find out what’s on!

Facilities Hire
Facilities Hire

We offer a range of facilities for hire, including a minibus and a choice of rooms suitable for different uses. Whether it's one-to-one meetings, group exercise or transport for your group, we can provide all the facilities you need.

News
News and Updates

Find out what we've been doing by looking through our news and updates!

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Welcome to Wellspring Settlement – better together

Calendar

Activities

Want to get fit? Get involved? Have a look at our calendar to see what activities we have running…

News

News

Read the latest news updates from Wellspring Settlement here...

Facilities
for hire

Facilities for hire

Do you need somewhere to hold a meeting, event or activity? Or are you planning a trip and need transport? Find out how we can help!

Our Activities

We’re here to support you to be happier and healthier, just click through below to see our activities calendar!

HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING

HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING

Keep your body and mind happy and healthy with our complementary health clinic, activity classes and workshops.

ADVICE, SUPPORT & LEARNING

ADVICE, SUPPORT & LEARNING

Get a helping hand from our advice services, or improve your skills and confidence in our informative sessions!

COMMUNITY
HUB

COMMUNITY HUB

Whether you want to meet other local people, or get involved in activities to improve the area, we’ve got plenty of activities to choose from!

FAMILY AND
YOUTH SERVICES

FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES

Take a look at our groups and activities for parents and carers with younger children, and sessions for young people and teenagers!

Featured Activities

Barton Hill History Group Memory Café

December 3, 2025

Join Barton Hill History Group to chat about old Barton Hill and surrounding areas. Meet new and old friends and share memories and stories over a cup of tea and a biscuit! Go to the Barton Hill…

Intro to Beauty Course

December 3, 2025

Discover beauty skills in this free practical course. Boost your confidence and learn essential beauty techniques you can use in professional settings, care environments, or for yourself. To book contact Barbara 07918 647513 or email: barbara.ricci@bristol.gov.uk. Sessions…

Eat Well Live Well Course

December 3, 2025

Learn new skills that make everyday life easier, meet friendly people, and enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals. This is a FREE, hands-on course to boost your confidence in the kitchen while discovering tasty recipes and helpful tips.…

Swannery Shortlisted for National Award!

November 27, 2025

The Swannery Youth Club has recently been shortlisted for an Inspiring Future Generations award. This award celebrates excellence in children and young people’s engagement, and recognises the impact of youth-led design on the youth club, the area…

Listening to Barton Hill’s communities: finding hope in making liveable neighbourhoods together

November 27, 2025

Over the past few months, the Greengage Project has been out in Barton Hill speaking with many residents. They wanted to hear how the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (EBLN) trial is affecting everyday life, and what people…

Youth Worker

November 18, 2025

Wellspring Settlement are looking for a Youth Worker to pro-actively engage with children and young people. We seek youth workers who can improve social connections and confidence in young people by co-developing and co-initiating a brand new…

AGM and Disability History Month Celebration

November 18, 2025

Everyone is welcome to help us celebrate Disability History Month, recognising the contributions of Disabled People to the UK. We’ll also be having a short AGM at the end of the event to elect our trustees, Chair…

Freelance Consultant Brief – Database Review and Recommendation

November 3, 2025

About Us Wellspring Settlement, based in the Lawrence Hill ward of Inner Central East Bristol, was formed in 2020 through the merger of two longstanding local charities: Barton Hill Settlement and Wellspring Healthy Living Centre. Our vision…

Statement on Bristol United Against Racism

October 23, 2025

We are proud in Black History Month and following National Hate Crime Awareness Week to support “Bristol United Against Racism”. We have signed the Bristol United Against Racism Statement along with many other Bristol organisations – please…

Call for action by Bristol City Council to address concerns about East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme

October 21, 2025

Wellspring Settlement is calling on Bristol City Council to take urgent action in relation to the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme. Whilst we are supportive of the long term aims of the scheme – cleaner air, more…