Vineyard Compassion

Vineyard Compassion Vineyard Compassion is an award-winning anti-poverty charity based in Coleraine. or by phoning 028 7022 0005. Available: Fridays 5-6pm

We offer emergency help & ongoing support to people on the North Coast who are struggling to afford the essentials & need help to get back on their feet. We offer emergency help and ongoing support to people experiencing poverty living in the north coast. Our team is here to offer practical and emotional support to people in the Causeway community who are struggling to afford the essentials and ne

ed help to get back on their feet. Our community-based projects include:
> Emergency Food through our Causeway Food Bank
> Clothing & Household Essentials at the Marketplace
> Access to low-cost food at the RESET social supermarket
> Free Debt advice at the CAP Debt Centre
> Donation Based Counselling from our professional Compassion
> Counselling team
> Link Logs social enterprise
> Monthly Vineyard Market

Our Impact
The demand for our services has never been greater. In 2023 Vineyard Compassion supported 3624 clients (48% increase on the previous year). We distributed 33.5 tonnes of food and provided 442 households with clothes through the Open Door. Our CAP Debt Centre supported 47 client families, 170 people received budgeting support and 6 families became debt free. We also facilitated 2100 counselling session which was a massive 126% increase from 2022. More information about Vineyard Compassion and our specific projects can be found on our website www.vineyardcompassion.co.uk. If you or someone you know is in need, come along to our 'Open Door' cafe on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday 11:30am – 1pm and Thursday 7pm - 8pm at 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine BT52 2ED. Food Bank Satellites:

> Portstewart Baptist Church
Location: 172-174 Coleraine Rd, Portstewart. Available: Thursdays 11am-12pm

> Coleraine Elim Church
Location: 13 Pates Lane, Coleraine. Available: Thursdays 11am-12pm

> Terrace Row Presbyterian Church
Location: 2 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine.

πŸ›’ Support your local FoodbankDid you know that alongside food, we also provide essential toiletries to people facing har...
03/06/2026

πŸ›’ Support your local Foodbank
Did you know that alongside food, we also provide essential toiletries to people facing hardship in our community?

Right now, we're running low on men's toiletries, particularly shower gel and shaving foam.
If you're doing your weekly shop, could you add one or two extra items to your basket? A small donation can make a big difference to someone who is struggling with their finances.

Thank you for helping us ensure everyone has access to the everyday essentials many of us take for granted. πŸ’š

03/06/2026

Want to come work with Phil? πŸ“¦

Phil, our Provisions Manager, is inviting applications for a Provisions & Warehouse Coordinator role. You will be working alongside him to make sure provisions are in the right place at the right time, while helping our amazing donations volunteers thrive in their work.

As Phil says β€œIf you are well organised, a people person and you want your work to genuinely make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.”
Phil explains it all in the video πŸ‘‡

Make your application here: https://www.vineyardcompassion.co.uk/jobs

Volunteer Week 2026 πŸ’›We’re so grateful for every Vineyard Compassion volunteer.Week in, week out, you show up at the Hop...
01/06/2026

Volunteer Week 2026 πŸ’›

We’re so grateful for every Vineyard Compassion volunteer.

Week in, week out, you show up at the Hope Centre - welcoming people, sorting food packs, befriending families, and helping create a place where people feel valued and supported.

We simply couldn’t do it without you. Thank you πŸ’›

30/05/2026
Always a friendly face πŸ™‚Our amazing volunteers are on hand in the Clothing Bank, ready to help people access clothing an...
29/05/2026

Always a friendly face πŸ™‚

Our amazing volunteers are on hand in the Clothing Bank, ready to help people access clothing and small household items during the Open Door Cafe sessions. Our volunteers want you to feel welcome and at ease in the Hope Centre and are always ready to help πŸ’›

Open Door Cafe Sessions are Tuesday and Wednesday 11.30-1pm and Thursday evenings 7-8pm and a Clothing Bank appointment can be scheduled during one of these sessions.

Bank Holiday Monday 25th MayOur staff and volunteer team are taking a much needed break today. The Hope Centre will reop...
25/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

Our staff and volunteer team are taking a much needed break today. The Hope Centre will reopen tomorrow as usual.

We're looking forward to being a part of this event next Friday. If you're a community, voluntary or statutory organisat...
22/05/2026

We're looking forward to being a part of this event next Friday. If you're a community, voluntary or statutory organisation from the Causeway area... we'd love to see you there!

Concerned about the cost of living crisis and how it’s impacting your community?

The Causeway Coast and Glens Anti-Poverty Group is hosting a Networking and Information Sharing Event for community, voluntary and statutory organisations.

Join us for an opportunity to connect with other service providers, share information and local resources and strengthen support for people facing financial pressures.

πŸ“… Friday 29th May
⏰ 10am–1pm
πŸ“ The Hope Centre, Coleraine

Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to join us.

πŸ“£ We're hiring! πŸ“£We have a variety of Full Time and Part Time opportunities to join our Compassion team here at CCV.πŸ’Ό Fu...
22/05/2026

πŸ“£ We're hiring! πŸ“£

We have a variety of Full Time and Part Time opportunities to join our Compassion team here at CCV.

πŸ’Ό Fundraising Manager (closes 9am Monday 25th May)
πŸ’ Compassion Support Manager FT
🌟 Compassion Support Worker FT or PT
✨ Compassion Provisions and Warehouse Coordinator FT or PT

If you're passionate about social justice, tackling local poverty and seeing people move from crisis to full potential β€” this could be the place for you!

Check out all the roles at: vineyardcompassion.co.uk/jobs

Please note: The Fundraising Manager role closes on Monday 25th May. The other roles are being advertised on a rolling basis and will remain open until suitable candidates are appointed, therefore early application is encouraged.

Always a friendly face πŸ™‚Or in this case, 2 faces! This is Emma and Charlotte at reception in the Hope Centre.We know it ...
20/05/2026

Always a friendly face πŸ™‚

Or in this case, 2 faces! This is Emma and Charlotte at reception in the Hope Centre.

We know it can be really difficult to pluck up the courage to come in and ask for help, so we do our best to make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door.

Whether someone is visiting for support, advice, a food parcel or simply a chat, a warm welcome can make all the difference πŸ’›

Welcome to the team, Phil! We’re thrilled to introduce Phil, our new Provisions Manager!  Phil has been settling into th...
18/05/2026

Welcome to the team, Phil!

We’re thrilled to introduce Phil, our new Provisions Manager!

Phil has been settling into the role and is overseeing all the practical provisions that go out through our Foodbank, Reset and clothes bank. It’s a role where everyday looks different. Phil says it is a joy to work for a charity that is helping people and is seeing transformation in our community. His favourite part of the job is meeting people and helping them with what they need.

Please join us in giving Phil a warm welcome!

Address

10 Hillmans Way, Ballycastle Road
Coleraine
BT522ED

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442870220005

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