Local Heroes

A HUGE THANK YOU to all local businesses and organisations who supported our free school meal distribution during half term. A special thanks to Marcus Rashford for your inspiration!

We provided over 100 meals to local families with your support, and are delighted to be extending our food aid offer throughout the Winter months. For more information, to donate, or to volunteer please contact jool@thecarrollcentre.org

Call for Additional Funding

Help us support more people during these difficult times by making a donation on our Local Giving page here.

Service Announcements & Updates

Following the latest lock-down announcement, the centre is currently running revised services. Please note the latest service announcements:

Food Aid Initiative

The Carroll Centre is offering food aid for any member of the community experiencing food shortages. Please call us on 01962 673 773 or email steve@thecarrollcentre.org to arrange a food drop-off or collection.

The Carroll Centre AGM

Our AGM will take place via Zoom on Friday 27th November, 12:30 – 2:00pm. Further information can be found here.

Bounce Back Children’s and Youth Outreach Sessions:  Our outreach project runs from 4 – 6pm on a Tuesday for years R to year 6, and includes a free take home family meal and activity pack.  Our Youth Engagement Team are also back with new youth sessions on a Wednesday for young people in years 7 and 8. Please contact our Youth and Community Team to register or to find out more on 01962 673 774 or via email at community@thecarrollcentre.org

The Carroll Centre Cafe is Open: Our community cafe remains open, providing a takeaway service Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm.

Poppins Nursery is Open: New registrations welcome. For more information, please contact our Nursery Manager on 01962 673 772 or via email at eloisa@thecarrollcentre.org

Qube Soft Play is currently closed.

New Woodland Nature Area: The wooded area beside The Carroll Centre has been completely transformed, with new pathways, wooden sculptures, and a magical storytelling area. 

Additional Support

Hampshire Response Centre

With so much information going around, it can be difficult to know who to contact if you are struggling or if you know of someone in need of additional help or support at this time. Winchester residents can contact the Hampshire Response Centre on 0333 370 4000. This free service is backed by Hampshire Council Council, Winchester City Council, Community First and the local voluntary and community sector, and has been set up to support as many people as possible. Further information on the service can be found here.