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.

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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

St Luke’s Coffee Pot

September 10, 2026

Please note – the session on Wednesday 16th September will be in the Swanery. St Luke’s Coffee Pot is now meeting at Wellspring Settlement! Everyone is welcome to drop in for a hot drink, a friendly chat,…

Area Youth Forum – East Central

September 10, 2026

Young people aged 11 to 18 are invited to come and discuss issues affecting them in East Central Bristol. Meet other young people who care about the same things, share the issues that matter to you and…

New Parents Group – 0 to 12 months

September 9, 2026

Come along to these fun and friendly sessions for parents with babies under 1 year. Support your baby’s learning by talking, singing, story-telling and having fun together. A great way to get to know other families! Please…

AGM and Celebrate 115 Years of Barton Hill Settlement

September 4, 2026

Everyone is welcome! Barton Hill History Group will be running a celebration event from 10.30am to 4.30pm, and we’ll also be holding our AGM during this time. Drop-in to sessions, or stay all day. 10.30am to 12.30pm,…

Dr Bike Repair Session

September 3, 2026

Squeaky brakes? Clunking gears? Don’t despair! Come and see Dr Bike for a FREE bicycle check up at our Settlement Site, Ducie Road on Thursday, 17th Sept, 10am to 2pm

Wellbeing Day

September 3, 2026

Join us for a Wellbeing Day to celebrate World Mental Health Day! Everyone is welcome to come along to try out some workshops and activities suitable for all ages, and get information and advice from a range…

Meet the new St. Luke’s Chaplain

September 2, 2026

A quick message from the new Chaplain based in St. Luke’s Church: My name is Sam Sayer and I’m based at St. Luke’s Church in Barton Hill. I started my post in March, but you might have…

CleanSlate Pop-Up Money Advice

August 27, 2026

If you’re struggling to make ends meet, come along to a pop-up advice sessions delivered by CleanSlate. Support will be available around: Benefit and grant checks Help with energy bills and vouchers Budgeting and bills Referrals and…

Local Councillor Drop-In Junction 3 Library

August 26, 2026

Councillors for Barton Hill, Shona Jemphrey and Yassin Mohamud will be holding monthly drop-in surgeries on the first Tuesday of each month at local venues. There’s no need to book, just come along between 12 midday and…

Local Councillor Drop-In Wellspring Settlement

August 26, 2026

Councillors for Barton Hill, Shona Jemphrey and Yassin Mohamud will be holding monthly drop-in surgeries on the first Tuesday of each month at local venues. There’s no need to book, just come along between 12 midday and…