The Children & Families Alliance

Edlington Community Organisation (ECO) is a community charity based at Yorkshire Main Community Centre, Edlington. Our aim is to improve and regenerate Edlington and its surrounding areas to make it a better place to live for all generations present and yet to come.

From our hub at Yorkshire Main Community Centre we provide a range of services from emergency food support, a community pantry and community market, social activities and social isolation clubs for all ages, seasonal events and educational programmes. Alongside this we offer volunteer opportunities and provide health and wellbeing support with free hearing aid batteries and referrals into local agencies for help with benefits, housing, debt, substance misuse and family law.

Our main hall is available for hire for private functions and meetings.

Everyone is welcome to access the wide range of services and projects we provide however some services (such as emergency food parcels) will require a short interview to assess individual circumstances.

The main office is open Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 3 PM and Friday 10 AM - 1 PM

Please contact us directly for dates and times of individual sessions.

Yorkshire Main Community Centre, Edlington Lane, Edlington, DN12 1AB (Side of British Legion)


Contact Details:

ECO - Facebook

ECO - Home Page

Tel: 01709 252549

Email: info@edlingtoneco.org

We are a community anchor organisation based in the heart of Denaby. We offer a broad spectrum of services including social activities including arts, crafts and dancing, community cafe, food bank and community pantry. Alongside this we provide 1:1 support to families and individuals which can be health related, financial or applications and form filling. Fundamentally providing services that support good health and wellbeing across the community. We also run community events throughout the year.

Adventuring Angels HQ is an old allotment site converted into an outdoor learning site for all ages. We deliver a range of sessions to meet the needs of all ages and encourage inter-generational learning and outdoor experiences. We also welcome volunteers of all ages to come along and put their stamp on the development.

Children must be accompanied by an adult/carer. All ages welcome from 0 - 99.

The site may be limiting for some people who have mobility restrictions, otherwise there is no specific criteria.

 The Old Wadworth Street Allotment Site, behind the Denaby Welfare Club and Cemetary, Denaby main.

Monday: 10 AM - 1 PM (Volunteering Session)
Tuesday: 1 PM - 3 PM (Home Education Session)
Sunday: 2 PM - 4 PM (Family Fun Session - Twice a month, dates advertised on Facebook & Website)

Other sessions available by arrangement.


Contact Details:

Facebook - Adventuring Angels 

Home - Adventuring Angels 

Tel: 07759878011

Email: adventuringangels@outlook.com

Mission Endeavour CIC is a community-driven organisation dedicated to empowering young people, supporting families, and promoting lifelong learning. We offer inclusive programmes that foster creativity, cultural pride, and personal growth.

Our youth sessions build confidence, leadership, and self-esteem through engaging activities like cheerleading. We also run intergenerational sewing workshops that teach life skills, spark creativity, and strengthen community bonds.

Holiday camps provide safe, enriching experiences with structured play, learning, and nutritious meals. We support families through parenting workshops, one-to-one guidance, and inclusive events.

At our core, we celebrate culture, embrace inclusion, and create opportunities for all ages to thrive.

Together, through creativity, care, and community, we’re building a stronger, more resilient future—one family at a time.

Tuesday:
Steering Group - 4.30 PM - 5.30 PM
SEND Group - 5.30 PM - 7 PM

Thursday:
Cheerleading - 4.30 PM - 5.30 PM
Behaviour Management Support Group - 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM

Friday:
Youth Session - 6 PM - 8 PM


Contact Details:

Facebook - Mission Endeavour CIC

Tel: 07729857107

Email: missionendeavour@gmail.com / missionendeavour@outlook.com

S4ALL (Stainforth4ALL) is a community-led anchor organisation and charity based in Stainforth, Doncaster. We provide a welcoming, inclusive space where local people can access vital support, build skills, and connect with others.

Our work focuses on tackling social and economic disadvantage through services such as a job club, kids' club, digital inclusion courses, welfare and benefits support, volunteering opportunities, micro-grants, and a wide range of youth, family, and wellbeing activities.

We also run a library and museum as well as a charity shop. Rooted in the east of Doncaster community, our team of staff and volunteers ensure we stay responsive to the real needs of local residents. Local Residents in the East of Doncaster, although our training arm, SKILS Doncaster, can operate borough wide.

Stainforth Community Library, Church Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5PW

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday mornings: 10 AM - 1 PM


Contact Details:

Facebook - S4ALL

Home - S4ALL

Tel: 01302 734545 (Library) 01302 841239 (Office)

Email: info@s4all.org.uk

At Strong21, we are dedicated to empowering children and families through comprehensive physical and mental health support. Our mission is to foster resilience and well-being by providing tailored exercise classes that promote physical fitness, alongside personalised one-on-one support to address individual needs.

We believe in the holistic development of every child, which is why our health and wellness coaching is designed to inspire families to adopt healthier lifestyles and cultivate a positive mindset. By creating a supportive community, we aim to enhance the overall quality of life for children and their families, helping them thrive physically and mentally. Join us at Strong21, where we turn challenges into strengths and support each other on the journey to wellness.

Waggons Way, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5TZ

Monday to Friday: 6 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 7 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: CLOSED


Contact Details:

Facebook - Strong21

Home - Strong21

Tel: 07816 955619

Email: strong21training@hotmail.com

Renew 127 is a quiet shared space where is okay not be okay, we offer a number of activities, so you can do as much or as little as you like. We serve tea, coffee and biscuits, and if you are really lucky cake.

Everyday is different - we offer a range of activities, or if you’d like - just a cuppa and a chat.

We also have a quiet space where you can sit and relax in lovely surroundings. We also offer prayer and guided meditation (this is totally optional and there is no pressure to be involved) on the other hand you are very welcome to join us. All are warmly welcomed, so come and join us, we love to meet and make new friends.

127 Askern Road, Doncaster, DN5 0JH

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 AM - 2 PM


Contact Details:

Facebook - Woodlands Library

Tel: 01302 734118

Email: woodlandslibrary2023@gmail.com 

We are a community-run Library, offering a full Library service also with free computer and internet access. The library runs several free activities throughout the week, including coffee mornings.

The Library and Your Place have set up a Community Take 5 mini food bank, with a view to making this a bigger and more accessible Foodbank service in the future.

We have Your Place (North) based in the library, as well as DWP Outreach Coaches, Citizen's Advice, Advance Employability and Shaw Trust (working win). Stronger Communities and Well Being officers offer monthly drop-in sessions here as well as a monthly session with our Community PCSO'S. Macmillan Cancer Team join us for monthly advice sessions and the NHS Health Bus regularly visit us for Women's Health services.

Woodlands Community Library. Windmill Balk Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 7SB

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 AM - 4.30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 9 AM - 2 PM


Contact Details:

Facebook - Woodlands Library

Tel: 01302 734118

Email: woodlandslibrary2023@gmail.com 

Doncaster Development Trust are a charity dedicated to supporting our Communities across Doncaster, promoting social wellbeing and regeneration by improving wellbeing, reducing social isolation, enabling voluntary and community groups and ensuring a thriving viable organisation.

Contact us for details regarding criteria for support as this depends which service you are accessing.

Monday to Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM


Contact Details:

Facebook - Renew 127

Home - Renew 127 - Renew Wellbeing

Tel: 01302 876401

Email: admin@bbcdoncaster.co.uk

Flourish was established in 2014, as a C.I.C, working alongside RDASH. We are based in St Catherine's House, in Woodfield Park, Balby, on the Tickhill Road site for the NHS.

Flourish is actually many things, but predominately it is a place of inclusivity and kindness. We promote health and well-being through the groups and projects that we run on site. In the Walled Garden we have a Vocational Programme, run by experienced staff which covers all aspects of horticultural development, as well as a Volunteer programme and a Gardening Club. The Walled Garden is also open throughout the day to the general public and is a beautiful place to sit, especially for our on-site patients. Plants, and grown produce, are also sold in the garden.

In St Catherine's House we have a café and also run a Vocational and Volunteer Programme. We host Afternoon Tea events, Conferences and meetings in our house rooms. We also run Creative Craft groups, Walking Groups and Community activities.

Woodfield 24 is also a part of Flourish. They provide an end-of-life care service that supports people in their home environment. They also run a Volunteer programme.

St. Catherine's House, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby, DN4 8QP

Monday to Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday to Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Contact Details:

Facebook - Flourish

Home - Flourish

Tel: 03000 212000

Email: hello@flourishwoodfieldpark.org

 People Focused Group are pioneers in the power of peer support who are embracing a new way to deliver community support. At The People Focused Group (PFG Doncaster) everyone is a member and a peer supporter. Peer Support is simple. We are all helpers and people being helped. It might be cheering someone up with a smile or helping with something more practical.

The People Focused Group (PFG) in Doncaster is a community- driven organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health issues, disabilities, and other challenges. We believe in the power of peer support and community engagement to foster well-being and creating a positive impact in the lives of our members.

Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find the encouragement they need to thrive, We aim to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma through education, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives.

45 Montrose Avenue, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6PL

Monday to Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM


Contact Details:

Facebook - PFG

Home - PFG

Tel: 01302 618507

Email: hello@peoplefocused.org.uk

A modern supported housing development providing 40 self- catering en-suite rooms and support services to young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness.

All our accommodation is well maintained and of a high standard, based in an accessible location with good access to transport links and local community services. Buildings have Wi-Fi throughout and are designed to enable young people to develop the skills they require to live independently. They are fully furnished with laundry facilities, completely equipped kitchens, well-appointed communal areas and CCTV in outside and communal areas to support the safety of our residents.

Doncaster Foyer is registered with Ofsted under the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023, as a provider of supported accommodation for 16 and 17 year old looked after children.

Doncaster Foyer offers Key Worker support to all its residents. Each young person is required to regularly engage with their key worker and follow a personalised support plan to address their unique needs. Residents will gain skills in managing their accommodation, enhancing their physical and emotional well-being, making productive use of their time, expanding their social networks and digital skills, and focusing on their future aspirations. These skills will be developed through attending "Discovery College" sessions which are delivered daily, giving all residents the opportunity to acquire AQA certification in any skill development sessions they complete.

Referral must be from the SPOA team with all boxes completed.

-The applicant must be aged 16-25 years (not 3 months before 26th birthday)

-The applicant must be a single applicant, homeless and with at least 2 of the following support needs (education, employment, independent skills, mental health)

-The applicant must have a local connection to Doncaster (unless fleeing)

-The applicant must be ready to move into the Foyer as soon as a room is available

-The applicant must have a NI number

-The applicant must have recourse to public funds


Doncaster City Centre, Chequer Road.

Doncaster Foyer is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Contact Details:

Facebook - Salvation Army Homes

Home - Salvation Army Homes

Tel: 01302 538245

Email: doncaster.corps@salvationarmy.org.uk