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

Dug Out Update January 2025

January 13, 2025

The purpose of this statement is to provide an update on Wellspring Settlement’s position in relation to the building known as The Dug Out, at 65 Barton Hill Road.   Last year, we notified the community of our…

Volunteer Community Garden Maintenance Worker

December 9, 2024

We are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Maintenance Worker to help us keep our community garden safe, welcoming, and functional for everyone. This role involves general upkeep of the garden and equipment, with a focus on maintaining…

Wellspring HLC Anniversary Celebration

December 4, 2024

Thanks to everyone who came along to our anniversary event, celebrating 20 years of our Wellspring Healthy Living Centre Site, and the community who made it all happen! It was great to see old and new faces,…

Dug Out Update November 2024

November 27, 2024

Last month we informed the community that we were instructing an estate agent to market The Dug Out for sale. The Dug Out is a building owned by Wellspring Settlement which has been used by various tenants…

Update on the Dug Out

October 28, 2024

On 4 October, we reported that Wellspring Settlement was considering selling the Dug Out building due to financial difficulties the organisation is facing. We have now proceeded to instruct an estate agent to market the property for…

Coffee with Anne and Sue: 25 years of memories!

October 22, 2024

We joined Anne Joslin and Sue Kelly for a cuppa while they were looking through our photo archive, picking out pictures to use as part our upcoming celebration event. “This is when we broke the sod” says…

Statement on the Dug Out

October 9, 2024

We are aware of speculation in the community around the future of the Dug Out. We are considering selling this building. Unfortunately it has been a financial liability for us for many years, and in the current…

Wellspring Settlement Welcomes Headway Bristol!

September 18, 2024

Wellspring Settlement are excited to welcome Headway Bristol, the charity for survivors of brain injuries, who will be joining us as tenants from September! After nine years, Headway Bristol will be leaving their premises at Frenchay, and…

Building Skills and Confidence in Young People

August 7, 2024

We recently sat down and had a chat with Gabriel, our Partnerships and Relationships Manager, and Luis our Youth Work Co-ordinator, to find out more about Wellspring Settlement’s new youth offer and the Swan development. Since then,…

Become a Member!

August 5, 2024

Wellspring Settlement is a charity based in Barton Hill, Bristol. We are here for the community and want to represent the community. Many of our staff, volunteers and trustees are currently or have been members of the…