The Social Action Hub

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The Social Action Hub Independent Charity number 1097054 Our current projects

1. Weekly Youth Provision for 5-25 year olds. We encourage creativity, team work and communication.

Our aims:

To encourage and empower local people to achieve their full potential
To provide information advice and guidance on a range of subjects to meet the needs of our community
To deliver a programme of social action, community provision and activities to tackle the effects of poverty, lack of opportunities and social/economic barriers faced by local residents, children, young people and their families. Education & Skills - a range of employability programmes and activities aimed at increasing skills and access to other educational or career opportunities

2. We work on topics such as citizenship, bullying, antisocial behaviour, sexual health, drugs and alcohol misuse and environmental issues.

3. We run a detached team of workers that engage with young people in parks and on the streets, with the aim of providing information advice and guidance and referrals to positive opportunities

4. We provide a play scheme during each of the school holidays for children aged 5 - 12 that includes.

5. Social Action - we support & facilitate projects and activities on behalf of local people and young people; such as trips, heritage projects and environmental projects.

6. We offer a range of work experience and volunteering programmes, including Apprenticeships to further individuals skills and careers in youth and community work.

7. We run a Food Hub, known as Team Foodshare. The food hub operates a number of projects and services, including a food club called The Social Supermarket (TM), emergency food parcels, Social Eating events and a Youth Community Fridge

25/10/2026

There’s more happening at The Social Action Hub than you might think! 💛

🛒 Affordable food at our Social Supermarket, useful finds at Revive and our School Uniform Exchange.

🌳 Youth clubs, playscheme and holiday club, Forest School, exciting trips, Girls for Girls and the OB Project for boys.

💬 Counselling and wellbeing support, alongside community learning, employment and training opportunities.

🤝 Community activities, volunteering and work experience to help you connect, build confidence and learn new skills.

For over 30 years, we’ve supported Rainworth, Blidworth and surrounding communities, helping people take their next steps, support their wellbeing and make everyday life a little easier.

For current session times, activities and booking, visit:
🌐 www.socialactionhub.com

Follow our pages and join our foodshare group for updates:

💛 The Social Action Hub
https://www.facebook.com/thesocialactionhub/
Insta

🛒 The Social Supermarket / Team Foodshare group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/251075582448863/

🌳 Rainworth & Blidworth Youth Club & Playscheme
https://www.facebook.com/rainworthyouthclub/

📚 Community Learning College
https://www.facebook.com/rainworthlearning/

💬 The Tree House Project
https://www.facebook.com/SAHTreehouse/
Insta

Please share—you could help someone discover the support or opportunity they’ve been looking for. 💛

25/10/2026

There’s more happening at The Social Action Hub than you might think! 💛

🛒 Affordable food at our Social Supermarket, useful finds at Revive and our School Uniform Exchange.

🌳 Youth clubs, playscheme and holiday club, Forest School, exciting trips, Girls for Girls and the OB Project for boys.

💬 Counselling and wellbeing support, alongside community learning, employment and training opportunities.

🤝 Community activities, volunteering and work experience to help you connect, build confidence and learn new skills.

For over 30 years, we’ve supported Rainworth, Blidworth and surrounding communities—helping people take their next steps, support their wellbeing and make everyday life a little easier.

For current session times, activities and booking, visit:
🌐 www.socialactionhub.com

Follow our pages and join our foodshare group for updates:

💛 The Social Action Hub
https://www.facebook.com/thesocialactionhub/
Insta

🛒 The Social Supermarket / Team Foodshare group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/251075582448863/

🌳 Rainworth & Blidworth Youth Club & Playscheme
https://www.facebook.com/rainworthyouthclub/

📚 Community Learning College
https://www.facebook.com/rainworthlearning/

💬 The Tree House Project
https://www.facebook.com/SAHTreehouse/
Insta

Please share—you could help someone discover the support or opportunity they’ve been looking for. 💛

Our weekly thank you's 😊Maxey's farm shop for the pumpkin donations for the children to carve during our playscheme acti...
23/10/2026

Our weekly thank you's 😊

Maxey's farm shop for the pumpkin donations for the children to carve during our playscheme activities 🎃

And Julie at the Jet garage for the chicken satay snacks! 😋

Thank you very much! We really appreciate the kind donations ♥️

23/10/2026

Proud to be part of this amazing provision 🌟❤️🌟

23/10/2026

📣 PLEASE SHARE – WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you know someone who has experience supporting children and young people and would love to use those skills to make a difference?

We’re recruiting a Children & Young People’s Outreach Worker.

The successful applicant will work directly with children and young people affected by domestic abuse, providing both 1:1 and group support across the Borough of Broxtowe.

💛 15–22 hours per week
💛 £24,990 pro rata
💛 Based at our Eastwood office
💛 Outreach across Broxtowe
💛 Funded until December 2027, with continuation subject to funding

We’re particularly looking for someone who understands trauma, safeguarding and the impact domestic abuse can have on children and young people.

👉 Find out more: https://broxtowewp.org/vacancies/

Please share and help us reach the right woman for the role. 💛

A big thank you for all our donations this week.Carly for the Halloween decorations 🎃Julie at the Jet garage for the bre...
16/10/2026

A big thank you for all our donations this week.
Carly for the Halloween decorations 🎃
Julie at the Jet garage for the bread donations 🍞
Rainworth Tesco for the large cans of coke 🥤
Declan and Carly for more halloween decorations 🎃

All to all of The Python Hill Academy parents/carers and families for all the donations for our supermarket! We are very grateful to everyone who continues to support us. ♥️

We have exciting news…Farnsfield Seniors’ Youth Club will start from 5th November 2026 🤩We now run youth clubs in Rainwo...
16/10/2026

We have exciting news…

Farnsfield Seniors’ Youth Club will start from 5th November 2026 🤩

We now run youth clubs in Rainworth, Blidworth, Bilsthorpe and Farnsfield… how fantastic!? 🥰

Weekly sessions on a Thursday evening during term time ⏰ 5pm-7pm

Please see our timetable for November & December sessions 🗓️

Held at Farnsfield Cricket Club (address on poster) 📍

Thank you to everyone involved that have supported this initiative, including farnsfield parish council and the cricket club team ❤️

Membership can be completed upon arrival, more information can be provided by contacting us 😊

14/10/2026

📢 WE’RE RECRUITING! 📢

Join the Children’s Bereavement Centre team!

Are you a compassionate, qualified counsellor with a passion for supporting children, young people and families through bereavement?

The Childrens Bereavement Centre is looking for a Bereavement Counsellor to join our team, helping bereaved children and families find support when they need it most. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, helping ensure no child faces bereavement alone.

Location: Primarily Newark, with occasional travel to other CBC hubs and community venues where required
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,356 FTE (pro rata)
Closing date: 30 October 2026

If you have the relevant qualifications, experience and empathy to support families during some of the most difficult times in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 To apply, please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Full job role on our website: www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/vacancies

Please share this post to help us reach someone who could make a lasting difference.

13/10/2026

NWAL have an exciting opportunity in our children and young people service. More information about the role is on our website /job page. Be part of our community.

11/10/2026

💛 HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE – WE'RE RECRUITING!

Could you help women affected by domestic abuse rebuild their confidence, reconnect with others and take positive steps forward?

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Engagement and Wellbeing Worker to join the team at Broxtowe Women’s Project.

This rewarding role involves developing and delivering wellbeing activities, creating opportunities for women to build on their strengths, and coordinating our wonderful volunteers across BWP services, including Pretties in the ’Wood.

📍 Eastwood, with travel required
⏰ 22–25 hours per week
💷 £28,000 pro rata

We're looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable women, coordinating volunteers and understanding the impact domestic abuse can have on wellbeing.

Your experience could help someone take their next step towards a brighter future.
👉 Find out more and view the full job description: https://broxtowewp.org/vacancies/

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

Address

The Social Action Hub, Kirklington Road
Mansfield
NG210JR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

01623490498

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