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Helping Hands

Food Store

Open 11am - 2pm

1 person £4 charge, 2/3 people £6 charge,  family of 4+ £10 charge.

Membership Needed

Forms Inside


Lunch at C2U

Price Varies

Running last saturday

of the month

sewing Group

£1 charged towards running costs

C2U Gosport CIC

  • Reducing social Isolation felt by members of our community.
  • Enabling individuals to access additional financial assistance that they may be eligible.
  • Providing Work Experience for individuals with additional support needs.
  • Sharing skills and knowledge through groups run.
  • Santas Grotto and other community events. Creating Memories
  • Ensuring during the school holidays children have access to a Healthy Breakfast.
  • Reducing food insecurity through our food bank provision accessible five (5) days a week.
  • Wellbeing Support for those experiencing mental health problems in the community.

Information on what C2U does

Every penny we raise in donations goes back into C2U.

No-one at C2U Gosport CIC recieves payment for the time they give.

Warm Hub 

Warm hubs are places that provide a warm and safe space for people who are struggling to heat their homes due to the high cost of energy. These hubs typically offer soup, a roll, and a hot drink to ensure that community members have access to at least one hot meal daily.

Healthy Breakfast 

Holiday Breakfast Clubs provide free breakfasts to families in need during the holidays. They offer cereal, toast, fruit, and juice, as well as crafting sessions and character visits to brighten the children's day.

 Wellbeing Support

The organisation offers support five days a week, including access to a well-being counselor and life coach. Their approach is person-centered and tailored to individual needs, aiming to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to manage their mental health. Additionally, they provide a safe space for the community, ensuring immediate access to support whenever possible.

Paperwork Support

The organisation provides various forms of support, including: - Assistance with completing benefit applications and housing forms. - Help with job applications and CVs. - Sessions to enhance interview skills and stress management. - Support in applying for disabled adaptations in homes, such as handrails, ramps, and wet rooms.

Computer Access for the Community

The office space is bookable for people needing it on an ad-hoc basis. It has two computers with internet access and printing facilities. This enables people without computers or internet to stay connected with family, apply for jobs, and access online medical consultations.

Food Bank

Due to the rising cost of living, food is provided daily to those in the community who are experiencing food poverty. This service is available five days a week and on alternate Saturdays to those in need.

Suggested Donation of a £1.00 

About gosport

Gosport is a town and non-metropolitan borough on Hampshire's south coast in South East England. It has an estimated population of 81,952 as of the 2021 Census. Gosport is located on a peninsula on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour, directly opposite the city of Portsmouth, to which the Gosport Ferry connects. Gosport is located southeast of Fareham, connected via a Bus Rapid Transit line and the A32. Gosport was a major naval town involved with the defensive and supply infrastructure of His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth until the final part of the twentieth century. As a result, enormous defences were built over time.

Gosport is one of six areas of significant deprivation in Hampshire and is listed among the 20% most deprived in England.

Supporters of C2U Gosport CIC

Star Royalty UK C.I.C.

Star Royalty UK

Star Royalty UK is a national pageant system, offering a safe environment for contestants to be themselves on the stage. We are supporting C2U Gosport and Abi’s Got Guts, our event profits are split ensuring they can continue their work in the community.

Star Royalty UK 2025 National Finals

Star Royalty UK is hosting their very first national pageant where contestants will be walking the stage with the chance to be walking away with a national title. They will compete in a variety of rounds in jaw-dropping outfits and electrifying energy.

I will use the funds to help pay for expenses such as venue hire, allowing me to offer sponsorship to some contestants that are deserving and may not have the means to partake in the event. I want to create a spectacular event and provide opportunities to the winners through the pageant, including a photoshoot and an amazing prize package. I would like to provide an afternoon tea and drinks throughout the day for all contestants and the pageant team, to ensure that they are all taken care of.

Star Royalty UK are supporting groups in the local area C2U Gosport and Abi’s Got Guts, by fundraising to ensure that they can continue what they do in the community. We will be holding collections to help with C2U Gosport Helping Hands Food Store, using profits to go shopping with our winners to buy required items that will hopefully help the local people in the area. Star Royalty will also be using the event profits to ensure that these two groups can continue what they do in the community.
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Directors

Gary Walker

Director

Gary is known for his community involvement in Gosport. He promotes local heritage through Gosport Heritage Open Days and actively participates in community litter picks.

C2U Gosport CIC is a community interest company that supports vulnerable individuals, including rough sleepers and veterans, in the Gosport area.

Gary is passionate about community cohesion and runs free events to create lasting memories for families, especially during these challenging times.

 His passion for Gosport is evident through his active involvement in the community and his presence on Facebook pages like "Gosport is a Great Place to be." He also supports parents of children with additional needs through various support pages including www.lovethewayiam.co.ukGary is a local authority governor and vice chairman of the Conservative Education Society.

Email:  C2UGary@outlook.com

Sandra

Director

Sandra is our fund raiser and is also our treasurer

I am a family oriented person with 27 grandchildren that I adore and cherish.

I started at C2U Gosport CIC over two years ago and can honestly say that is the finest thing I've ever done.

My main role is to assist clients in completing DWP paperwork..

 Appointments for paperwork are necessary.

Email: C2USandra@outlook.com

Debbie 

Debbie provides Wellbeing Support through Mindful Moments.

For the 16 years, Debbie has managed finances and projects in a business where she was co-owner.

Being in charge of accounting and payroll. Management, health and safety, and human resource management.

Debbie has also been involved in other charities and schools over the years.

Throughout her 13-year tenure as Chair and Vice Chair of the school governing body, she was in charge of supervising school budgeting, safeguarding monitoring, and staff and head teacher recruiting.

She now provides Mental health support five days a week. Appointments are required.

Debbie has a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology.

Also Level 2 Counselling and Life Coaching. 

Debbie is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead and First Aider

Email: mindfulmoments23@outlook.com

Volunteers


Kier

Kier has recently joined the C2U team, and he will be running our Warm Hub.

Kier is a fully trained chef, and every other Saturday, Kier will be cooking up something tasty for lunch!! 

Kier is one of our First Aiders.

Email: C2UHelpingHands@outlook.com

Testimonial
Mindful Moments @ C2U

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Hi Debbie,

Thanks so much for emailing and letting me know.

Thank god for people like you in the world who help people with their mental health. I know he would be completely lost without you.

Thank you again for getting in touch. 🙂

Kind regards,

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Senior Case Worker

Supported Accommodation Team

Adults’ Health and Care


 

Impact Statements

At C2U's Weekly Blog, we are proud to share the impact stories of individuals who have benefited from our support services and activities. These stories are a testament to the positive change we are making in the community of Gosport. Through our various initiatives, we aim to reduce social isolation and promote wellbeing for all.

One such impact story is that of Holly who came into to c2u as a work experience and she grow so much as a young woman and she has grown so much confidence and she is now officially a volunteer with us, she has said this has helped her grow and be more out there with people we have coming into c2u daily.

Another such impact story is that of Angel- I am so grateful for C2U, I started coming as part of the community crochet knit and natter club. I have made so many genuine friendships. The people here have been a life saver, when I was struggling with a difficult time my mental health hit rock bottom, they literally kept me going. i have since been accepted as a volunteer and host of an art sessions club, therefore providing me with a focus and purpose for my future. I cannot overstake how important C2U is for our community. By Angel

Coming to C2U has changed my life! it has gotten me out of the house when I was most isolated with my mental health and helped me make new connections and friends. I now have purpose as a volunteer and look forward to coming to the hub as much as possible. the staff is really one big family and makes everyone feel so welcome the work they do for the community makes me proud to be involved - Hayley

Since coming down to C2U my mental health has been so much better.  I've met some amazing ladies and have been made very welcome I have now become a volunteer and really look forward to going down 3 times a week. where before i would not leave my house for months on end, everyone is so supporting with each other- Lady A

C2U has had a massive impact in my life, I suffer from a lot of mental health issues and coming to the groups, I have met a lot of amazing people and lot of good friends. not only are groups amazing they sell a lot of cheap food and household goods, staff are also amazing and very loving. Natasha