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

A fond farewell, and a warm welcome

November 14, 2022

Following the news earlier this year that our CEO, Joanna Holmes, will be leaving Wellspring Settlement at the end of the year, we have some news. Will Bee, Chair of the Board of Trustees provided the following…

Statement to the community about the recent fire and hate crime incident

November 10, 2022

Somali Resource Centre, St Luke’s Church, and Tawfiq Mosque and Wellspring Settlement stand with the local community and we offer residents our full support following both the recent fire at Ecclestone House, and hate crime incident. As…

We’re honoured to be part of the Queen’s Green Canopy

October 31, 2022

We were delighted here at Wellspring Settlement to be chosen as one of 70 organisations nationally to receive one of the trees that made up the Platinum Jubilee celebration’s tree of trees. These trees are part of…

“We shouldn’t have to shout to be heard!” – art project gives a voice to local mothers

October 4, 2022

We Shouldn’t Have To Shout To Be Heard Campaign: October 10 – 29 2022 Amplifying the experiences and voices of families most affected by the pandemic and challenging policy makers to learn lessons from the pandemic before…

New grant takes The Swan closer to completion

August 10, 2022

A huge thank you from Wellspring Settlement to the Nisbet Trust for agreeing to give us £30,000 towards making The Swan watertight and safe as part of its redevelopment. This money will allow us to complete the…

Wellspring Settlement hosts plaque for wartime leader

July 20, 2022

Wellspring Settlement recently played host to the unveiling ceremony of a new Blue Plaque, celebrating the time Albert Victor (AV) Alexander lived in Barton Hill. Deputy CEO Paul Simpson welcomed Jenny Hunt, the granddaughter of AV Alexander,…

Coffee with Kerry: Trustee at Wellspring Settlement

June 13, 2022

Our Board of Trustees play a really important role in steering the organisation in the right direction. But what does the role actually involve? We grabbed a coffee with Kerry Rowe, one of the members to find…

From pub to hub!

April 20, 2022

We’re excited to announce that Wellspring Settlement has recently submitted a planning application to change the use of The Swan from a public house to a youth and community space, as well as offices. You can read…

Coffee with Joanna. A new era for Wellspring Settlement.

March 16, 2022

The times they are a changing! As two well known local organisations , Barton Hill Settlement and Wellspring Healthy Living Centre, have merged together to form the Wellspring Settlement we sat down for a cup of coffee…