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

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities

October 6, 2025

Being a parent can be fulfilling and enjoyable, however it can also be tough! A free, inclusive course to help parents and carers raise happy, confident children, from babies to teens. Creche spaces are available but must…

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…

SEND and You

September 18, 2025

SEND and You can provide advice and support around SEN support in schools, EHCPs, completing paperwork, your legal rights and much more! To book an appointment to speak to a trained Bristol SENDIAS practitioner on a confidential,…

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…

Community Hub Volunteer

August 18, 2025

Wellspring Settlement is providing an open access welcoming space for anyone in the area to come in for connection, support, engagement in meaningful activities, signposting and directing. Through this space, we aim to make people feel welcome,…

BOOST Financial Capability Volunteer

August 18, 2025

As part of a team of volunteers overseen by the BOOST Project Coordinator, you will help support the front of house running of BOOST Community services to provide advice, information and support to the community on welfare…

Swannery Summer Celebration

August 7, 2025

We had a fantastic time at our Swannery Summer Celebration last week, and huge thanks to everyone who came along and helped put the event together. The Swannery Youth Club has been open since October 2024, but…

Coffee with Will: A well deserved award!

July 24, 2025

Most of us will know Will Bee best as the Chair of our Board of Trustees, a position he’s held since Wellspring Settlement was born from the merger of Barton Hill Settlement and Wellspring Healthy Living Centre…

Bank Youth Worker

June 23, 2025

We are seeking a Bank Youth Worker to: Assist the Youth Team in delivering engaging and inclusive youth club sessions for young people. Assist in organising and facilitating a variety of sports and leisure activities (e.g., table…

Dug Out Update March 2025

March 18, 2025

We want to update the community on what is happening with the Dug Out. Last year we reported that the building had become a financial liability we could no longer afford to maintain. After several other cost-cutting…