Helping hands for the Community

At Batley Community Outreach Centre you will find a warm welcome, good food and someone to talk to.

BCOC exists to create a community of local people who are healthy, happy and are able to help others. We want to engage with our community, meet local needs and care for those that are lonely and isolated.

Engaging with local people informs us of the challenges that they face and helps us shape the services we offer.

BCOC is has been serving the community of Batley since November 2013 and is run by a small team of committed volunteers and a Board of Trustees.

Activities you can find at Batley

Crafty Ladies

Wednesday Afternoons

This group is lead by the beneficiaries themselves as they wanted a space separate to men for cultural reasons. Sewing, knitting crafts etc with chat, hot drink and cake.

Wellspring Over 55’s Social Group

Tuesdays

Weekly community social club with a range of activities include BINGO, Games, quizzes, chat, fun, refreshments, hot meal, food bank, day trips – lots of fun, laughter and friends.

Intergenerational Drop in

Friday Mornings

Nutritious hot breakfast and/or lunch, Warm space with hot drinks. Advice and signposting to other partnerships and local support groups and services on issues of addiction, homelessness, job lessness, community furniture referrals. One to one emotional and practical support, A listening ear from someone who cares. Social activities and care packages – contains socks, gloves, toiletries etc.

Food Bank

Fridays

Fresh food from Fareshare available every Friday together with a takeaway meal

Everyday Essentials Shop

Open during all sessions

Affordable everyday shopping items that are available ie food bank and fareshare items.