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Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm

The Family Haven

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A Gloucester charity. The Family Haven was established in 1988 to help disadvantaged and vulnerable families On average we serve 80 families a year.

We aim to help families/individuals to:-
– work through their difficulties
– develop their potential to care for themselves, their family and the wider community
– strengthen family relationships
– bring sustainable and lasting positive change to their lives. The Family Haven provides a day centre at 31 Spa Road, Gloucester. The centre is open from 9.30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday for parents and their children under 5, as well as children with additional needs. Our families benefit from:

individual advice
active listening using counselling skills
basic welfare advice
parenting skills courses
personal development
healthy eating/cooking workshops
outreach
advocacy
Registered nursery
a well-equipped secure garden/play area
bathroom and laundry facilities (washing and drying)
talks and information sessions
a sitting room with television
free second hand clothing
alternative therapies
day trips and outings for families
parties to celebrate religious festivals/cultural festivals etc. hot and nourishing home-cooked midday meals
the opportunity and encouragement to make friends and support each other. We are the only day centre in Gloucester offering this holistic solution to families, where the parents attend the centre whilst their children attend the nursery.

26/10/2026

We have a child who needs some additional support with their physical development and co-ordination. We are looking for some of these sensory stepping stones. If you have some you no longer need, please do get in touch. Alternatively, if you would like to buy nursery some, please follow the link below.

14/10/2026

Sara from Adult Education in Gloucestershire came in yesterday to deliver a session on Journalling for well-being. 'Journaling can significantly enhance well-being by helping individuals express their thoughts and feelings, which can alleviate stress and improve emotional regulation'.

12/10/2026

Sixteen Gallery in Cheltenham are holding a postcard exhibition where a donation for each sale will given to The Family Haven. Please pop by and support the gallery.
https://www.sixteengallery.com/post/the-postcard-show-supports-the-family-haven

This year, through The Postcard Show, we are delighted to be supporting The Family Haven! For every artwork sold, £5 will be donated directly to The Family Haven who do vital work supporting vulnerable families through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.

07/10/2026

We have so many lovely clothes for sale, a lot of them are new with tags or nearly new. Lots of winter coats and jackets brands such as North Face and Mountain Warehouse. Do come along and join us and share this poster.

06/10/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO St Peters Church Stratton from everyone at The Family Haven
for the Harvest donation Our sincere thanks to all those who donated.
We will be using some of the food provided to make hot lunches for the children and parents on a daily basis and some will go into food parcels for our most desperate families.

05/10/2026

Come and support us this Saturday at English Martyrs church in Tuffley. There are many bargains to be had and lovely cake! See you there 😀

02/10/2026

Bike Needed!
We have a family with a teenage son who desperately needs a mountain bike to get to school. We have tried all the usual routes and organisations to no avail. If you have a mountain bike you could donate please send a photo or get in touch on 01452422971 or message us on FB. Thank you!

02/10/2026

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Adrian Graham, Mayor of Gloucester, to The Family Haven.

The Mayor spent time talking with the families we support and presented us with a letter of recognition for our contribution to the Gloucester community.

Recognition like this matters. It reflects the commitment of our staff and volunteers, the trust our families place in us, and the generosity of the funders and partners who make our work possible.

Thank you to the Mayor for his visit and his kind words. We're proud to be part of this community and look forward to continuing to support local families for years to come.

26/09/2026

Come to Holmleigh Park Sports Centre in Tuffley today and say hello. We have a tombola stall and information etc .

21/09/2026

Address

31 Spa Road
Gloucester
GL11UY

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441452422971

Website

http://www.thefamilyhaven.com/

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