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Community Projects
Brighter Futures
Supporting Children Through Education
At C2U Gosport CIC, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Our Brighter Futures for Kids Education Vouchers are a simple yet powerful way to support children in our community.
These vouchers help fund educational activities, resources, and experiences that make a real difference in young lives — from creative learning opportunities to wellbeing support and skill-building sessions.
🌟 Why It Matters
Many families are facing increasing financial pressures, and access to enrichment activities can often be out of reach. These vouchers help us:
Provide affordable or free educational activities
Support children’s mental wellbeing and confidence
Deliver creative and engaging learning opportunities
Ensure no child is left behind due to cost
🤝 Get Involved
You can support this initiative by:
Purchasing vouchers
Donating vouchers to families in need
Partnering with us as a local business
To find out more or get involved, pop into the hub or contact our team.
Groups at C2U Gosport CIC
💎 Diamond Art Group at C2U Gosport CIC
Looking for a relaxing, creative space where you can unwind and connect with others? Our Diamond Art Group is the perfect place to do just that.
Whether you’re completely new to diamond art or already love it, everyone is welcome to come along, have a go, and enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
🗓 When we meet:
Thursdays: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Saturdays: 11:00am – 1:00pm
For a small fee of £2 per session (including tea and coffee), you can take part, chat with others, and enjoy some mindful, creative time.
We also have a selection of diamond art projects available to purchase, so you can continue your creations at home.
💙 No pressure, no experience needed – just pop in, get creative, and enjoy a cuppa with great company.
Come along and be part of something special at C2U Gosport CIC.
2025 at C2U Gosport cic
Message from C2U Gosport CIC – End of Year Reflection 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy, positive, and impactful year here at C2U Gosport CIC.
We began the year with wonderful news, receiving a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. This support has enabled us to expand the services we provide and continue reaching those in our community who need us most.
We also want to give a huge thank you to Gosport Leisure Centre, Dancin Fit, and the many members of our local community who have donated and supported us throughout the year. Your generosity has been instrumental in everything we have achieved.
Every weekday from 8:30am, we open our doors to veterans, offering a warm brew and a welcoming space to meet, chat, and reconnect with others.
From 10am, our hub opens to the wider community with our Foodbank Table, where for a small donation people can select from essential food supplies we have sourced. Alongside this, our Helping Hands Food Pantry is also available daily from 10am.
This year has also seen the launch of several new and much-loved groups, including:
Dancin’ Fit
Diamond Art Group
Craft, Crochet, Knit & Natter
Recovery Connections
These sit alongside our valued ongoing wellbeing and support sessions, including Sean’s Safe Space, which continues to provide an important space for mental health support and connection.
One of the highlights of 2025 has been our Santa Experience, which received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. Many families shared that they enjoyed a better experience here for just £1 than others costing considerably more. Creating inclusive, affordable, and meaningful experiences for local families remains at the heart of everything we do.
None of this would have been possible without the continued support of our community, volunteers, partners, and funders. We are especially grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for believing in our work and helping us make such a difference.
Looking ahead, we are excited to share that we have lots planned for 2026, and we can’t wait to continue growing, supporting, and connecting our community together.
From all of us at C2U Gosport CIC, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Dancin Fit - seated yoga
Every Monday at 2:00pm – Dancing Seated Yoga 💃🪑
Join us each Monday afternoon for Dancing Seated Yoga, a gentle and uplifting session designed to support movement, wellbeing, and connection. This fun, feel-good activity combines light seated exercises with music and simple dance-inspired motions, making it accessible for all abilities and fitness levels.
Perfect for anyone looking to improve flexibility, boost mood, and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment.
Time: Every Monday at 2:00pm
Session Cost: £7 per person
Suitable for: All ages and abilities (chair-based)
Come along, move at your own pace, and leave feeling refreshed and energised.
MODELS FOR hEROS
Every Wednesday 11am-2pm
Every Wednesday, 11am–2pm, C2U Gosport CIC hosts a free model-making session for Veterans.
Model making is a therapeutic and rewarding hobby that can support mental health, wellbeing, and social connection. Whether you’re experienced or completely new, you’ll be welcomed into a relaxed, friendly space to chat, create, and unwind.
This session is completely FREE to attend — simply bring a scalpel, a project if you have one and yourself.
Mindful Moments at C2U Gosport CIC
Supporting wellbeing, building resilience, and creating a safe space to be heard.
Mindful Moments is a dedicated wellbeing service delivered at C2U Gosport CIC, providing compassionate, person-centred support for individuals facing life’s challenges. Led by Debbie Grant, the service combines professional experience with a deep understanding of community needs to offer practical and emotional support in a safe, confidential environment.
What We Offer
Mindful Moments provides one-to-one wellbeing support designed to help individuals navigate a wide range of challenges, including:
Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Low mood and confidence
Life transitions and personal challenges
Support for young people and families
Sessions are tailored to each individual, offering a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly and begin to develop tools to manage their wellbeing.
Our Approach
Our approach is holistic, supportive, and empowering. We focus on:
Building trust and emotional safety
Encouraging self-awareness and resilience
Developing practical coping strategies
Supporting individuals at their own pace
Mindful Moments is not a clinical counselling service, but it plays a vital role in early intervention and preventative wellbeing support, helping individuals before challenges escalate.
Qualified and Trusted Support
Mindful Moments is led by Debbie, who brings a wealth of experience across safeguarding, education, and community support, including:
Degree in Childhood & Youth Studies with Psychology
Level 2 Counselling and Life Coaching
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Extensive experience in governance, safeguarding, and family support
This combination ensures that every individual is supported with professionalism, empathy, and care.
Who Can Access Support
Mindful Moments is open to:
Adults
Young people
Families
Members of the local community
Whether you need someone to talk to, guidance through a difficult time, or support building coping strategies, Mindful Moments is here for you.
How to Access
Wellbeing support is available by appointment from 10am, Monday to Saturday, at C2U Gosport CIC.
To book or find out more, please speak to a member of the team or contact us directly.
A Safe Space for Everyone
At its core, Mindful Moments is about connection, understanding, and support. No judgement. No pressure. Just a space where you can be yourself and take positive steps forward.
christmas at C2U
some data that shows what it takes to bring it all together
Over 5,475 children of all ages visited our Santa this year and received a special “On the Good List” certificate, a small gift, and their own personal photos to treasure forever.
We were also proud to run dedicated Additional Needs Santa evenings, creating a more comfortable and inclusive experience using Makaton, lower lighting, reduced sound levels, and of course plenty of festive fun – including our much-loved snowball throwing!
This year, Gosport Leisure Centre also launched a wonderful Just Giving Tree, supported through donations of toys, food, and essential items. Thanks to this incredible generosity, we were able to support:
57 families with toys for Christmas Day
47 food hampers for families in need
This was alongside the fantastic efforts of Dance Fit Seated Yoga, who raised over £375 through their raffle to support our pantry and provide gifts for additional needs children.
As we begin closing down the grotto area for 2025, we are already looking ahead and planning the Santa Experience 2026.
I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who put their heart and soul into five magical weeks of Christmas joy, including:
✨ Debbie (Chief Elf)
🎄 Kier (The Grinch)
🎅 Gary Walker (Santa 1)
🎅 John (Santa 2)
👋 Charlie and Carol (Meet & Greet Team)
🔧 Phil and Gaynor (Maintenance Team)
🎨 Fiona (Messy Play)
And a huge thank you to all our supporting schools and partners:
Lee-on-the-Solent Infant School
Brockhurst Junior School
Elson Infant School
Gomer Infant School
Asda
Co-op
Recovery Connections
…And so many more who helped make this season so special.
Thank you all for helping us create truly magical moments for our community. 💛🎄
