Bringing People Together at the Heart of Our Neighbourhoods
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Community Hubs are thriving centres of connection, support, and purpose—right at the heart of our neighbourhoods. Each one is as unique as the people it serves, offering safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can come together, be heard, support one another and pursue their passions.
From neighbours connecting over shared interests to organisations working side-by-side for lasting social change, our Hubs are built on the strength & power of community. We proudly collaborate with individuals, local groups, businesses, public services and anyone who shares our passion for social change and a more connected, equitable future.
As custodians of these vital spaces we’re committed to building on the past, meeting today’s challenges and laying the foundations for tomorrow—always guided by the principles of Equality, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Everyone is welcome because everyone matters
The Cherry Tree Centre is a neighbourhood community hub close to the centre of Burgess Hill and is a space that include three offices, a Studio, Community Room, Café & Lounge area, a teaching kitchen, accessible & inclusive bathrooms, 11 parking spaces (incl. 2 disabled spaces), a private consultation suite (currently in use by a Podiatrist Clinic) and a garage. Most of the rooms are available to rent or hire with details at: Room Hire – Community People
What’s On at the Centre? a Camerados Public Living Room on Mondays 12-2pm, a Lunch Club on Thursdays from 10am-1.30pm and a host of providers including Signposts, U3A, NHS Dementia Assessments, Xyla Wellbeing coaching, Mid-Sussex Wellbeing Health checks, Local Authority, Carers Support, Cecelia’s Crafts, Bounce Fitness, Tai Chi, family celebrations, children’s birthdays and Baby Ballet.
“The Cherry Tree Centre is a rare jewel in our neighbourhood and has a lot to offer. Having the new noticeboard outside the building advertising what’s on is really helpful.”
“Thank you for organising such a brilliant neighbourhood support event! It was great to see so many people in real life that I’d only ‘met’ over Teams or on the phone.”
Address: 55 Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QB
Contact: dawnl@communitypeople.org.uk
The Bentswood at No.34 is a neighbourhood community space in Haywards Heath offering an open workshop/training space, an office, a kitchen, a garden and large paved outside area.
What’s On at the Centre? Currently we host Spire IT’s free drop in tech repair/consultation, Community People’s Volunteer Chat, a Well-Being group, After School Creative Clubs, Clarion’s Neighbourhood Response Officer, Clarion’s drop in Employment & Training support and Ward Councillor drop in surgeries with plans to open up a Camerados Public Living Room, Repair Shop, Open Mic Slams and Bingo sessions.
The space is available to rent or hire with details at: Room Hire – Community People
“Bentswood is an amazing neighbourhood and spaces like this play a vital role for local people offering each other support and sharing of skills and activities, right in the heart of our community. No.34 helps bring us together plus they make a really good cup of tea!”
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for running the networking meeting at No.34 last week. I thought it was a great success and I made connections with a number of groups that were there. I have had follow-up messages with six groups already, so that is brilliant.”
