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OUR COMMUNITY HUBS
Mobile Community Hub
A flexible vehicle-based community space that brings the BLOT approach closer to people's homes.
WHO IT SUPPORTS
Anyone, especially people in isolated or rural areas
WHERE IT RUNS
Minorca Lane and Valley View, Bugle
PROJECT DATES
Since February 2025 · ongoing
FUNDED BY
Operating funder: The National Lottery Community Fund, with support from Volunteer Cornwall. Vehicle and fit-out: £94,308 from Cornwall Council's Community Levelling Up Programme, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
WHAT IT DELIVERS
What this project delivers
Strategic focus
How this project helps
This project mainly supports our aims to build a trusted network of mobile community hubs, make practical support easier to access before people reach crisis and strengthen communities, relationships and local organisations.
Food for a suggested £4 donation
Essential items included when available. If you can’t contribute, food is still available free of charge.
Help on the spot
Help with forms, a listening ear, tea and a chat.
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Reduced barriers to accessing everyday and specialist support
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More trusted, predictable community outreach
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Stronger local connections and confidence seeking help
Accessibility: there is no toilet on board. Other access details are on the Mobile Hub page.
OUTCOMES & IMPACT
What it’s changing
£94,308
original vehicle and fit-out investment
2025
vehicle-based Hub launched
3
regular weekly outreach visits
2
current regular outreach locations
PARTNERS
Working with
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