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Welcome to The Centre Project

Established in 1996, The objects of the Centre are to, through the demonstration of Christian love in action, carry out such activities that contribute to the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, social isolation, financial hardship or other disadvantage and that their conditions of life may be improved.

The Centre provides holistic support to the unemployed, vulnerably housed and at risk of homelessness, older people, asylum seekers, refugees, and people with learning difficulties living in Leicester.

The charity aims to:

Combat isolation and loneliness, and associated mental health problems, by providing practical support and help in establishing and maintaining social support networks
Provide support for people at risk of being homeless enabling them to sustain their tenancy
Promote good emotional and physical health and wellbeing, boosting self-esteem and self confidence
Provide a friendly and secure environment where people can come and go freely
Promote activities that enhance social and life skills, employment prospects and independent living.

Our work is directed towards helping people enhance their life chances. Many of the beneficiaries of the centre have multiple needs and find it difficult to access mainstream services.

The need for the Centre was established through research carried out by Central Baptist Church, Charles Street, Leicester which revealed the gap in service provision for single, vulnerable and unemployed residents isolated in city flats and bed-sits. It is recognised that the isolation of flats is not helpful to such people. The church donated part of the church buildings and facilities for the exclusive use as a meeting place where people are helped to overcome barriers of social exclusion, emotional dislocation and or low self-esteem