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

Community Lunch for All

February 17, 2026

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we’ll be hosting a Community Lunch for All! Everyone is welcome to join us for a FREE, halal community meal, and women and children can then join us for…

International Women’s Day Celebration!

February 17, 2026

Join us for a FREE halal lunch for everyone, followed by an International Women’s Day celebration for women and children only! Meet new people, find out what’s on at Wellspring Settlement, and join in with: Stalls and…

Active Bristol Conversation

February 17, 2026

A community meeting to hear perspectives on, and experiences of, being active in Bristol. For more information please contact Karen Black. The meeting will take place in the Large Room at our Wellspring Site, Beam Street.  …

Saada’s Kitchen Presents: Women’s Eid Party

February 16, 2026

Join us for a multicultural night of food, drumming and dancing to celebrate Eid! Wear your best clothes and your dancing shoes, women from all cultures welcome, just come along! Tickets are £5 on the door. The…

Community Resilience Story-Making Workshops

January 9, 2026

Together, we create and share stories which celebrate our communities, identify their needs and envisage a world we want to see. Come alone or with a friend — we design the event, so everyone meets new people…

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…

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…

Statement on the Dug Out from Cherry Orchards (Camphilll) Ltd

September 22, 2025

As the new owners of the premises known as The Dug Out at 63 Barton Hill Road, we would like to briefly introduce ourselves to the wider community. Cherry Orchards (Camphill) Community Ltd is a charity with…

Dug Out Update September 2025

September 15, 2025

Just under a year ago, we reported that we were putting the Dug Out on Barton Hill Road up for sale. We now want to update you that the Dug Out has been sold and we are…