Community Support Team
Our Community Support team is here for the community – ready to listen and talk, and provide information, advice and guidance to clients, individuals and families in our local area. We are a team of experienced staff and volunteers who can provide holistic support that includes food referrals, fuel vouchers and signposting to other agencies.
For more information, please email community support on communitysupport@onecantrust.org.uk
First Steps Toddler Group
The First Steps toddler group, started in January 2023, is invite-only for families referred through partners. It offers a safe space for toddlers to socialise and provides support to parents.
The group meets on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 at a church hall near Rye Park, High Wycombe.
Next Steps Toddler Group
Next Steps toddler group, started in September 2023, is open to all in the centre of High Wycombe. It’s a drop-in session with activities for children and a social space for parents.
The group meets every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm at Wesley Methodist Church, Priory Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6HZ.
Children’s Clothes Bank
We prioritise sustainability by recycling. Located at Wesley Methodist Church, High Wycombe, it runs the first Friday monthly (9:30-11:30am) by referral.
Adult Clothes Bank
Building on the success of our children’s clothes bank, we are launching an adult clothes bank soon. We are currently finalising a location in central High Wycombe that will serve our community’s needs.
More details will be provided here and on our social media platforms shortly, so stay tuned for updates. Our Adult Clothes Bank is currently not open or accepting donations.
Homework Club
Our homework club at Hills Café runs every Tuesday, 3:30pm-5:30pm, for all ages. Students can access support from qualified retired teachers, laptops, printers, and supplies. Follow Hills Café on social media for updates on subjects like 11+, SATs, and GCSEs.
Affordable menu available. Located at 162 Micklefield Rd, HP13 7HA.
Community Café: Wednesdays with One Can
Wednesdays with One Can has evolved to better meet the needs of our community. This weekly event provides a warm, welcoming environment where families can enjoy nutritious meals and a hot drink. This year, we have seen an increase in participation, with an average of 22 attendees per session. The café not only addresses hunger but also offers a space for individuals to seek guidance and support from our dedicated staff and volunteers. We have enhanced our children’s activities, giving parents the opportunity to engage more fully with our services or simply enjoy some respite.
“We visit the café weekly after school. My kids have tried so many different recipes, they get to play, and I have the opportunity to talk to friendly One Can volunteers who always offer so much support.”
One client who recently attended a cookery course told us:
“I love routine. Since arriving in High Wycombe, I haven’t been able to structure my life as well as I would have liked. Getting the kids sorted in schools and finding our feet has been a priority but as things are now straightening out, I wanted to focus a bit more on me. I used to love cooking but for many reasons, that was a thing of the past. By attending the course, I regained my confidence in cooking and have learnt so many (new) recipes and tricks that I will now use daily, knowing that my family will have full tummies. A fridge full of homemade food and healthy freezer meals is life changing.”
