Who is Community Connect for?
Three groups — one powerful platform.
General Public
Find free, local support for you or someone you care about — quickly and simply.
VCFSE Organisations
List your services, reach more people, and grow your community impact.
Professionals
Identify the right community support for clients, children, adults and families.
Find support in your community — for free
Community Connect makes it easy for anyone in Lancashire to discover local services whether you need mental health support, help with housing, food, employment, family services, or simply someone to talk to.
- Search by area, category, or age group
- Read about each service and what they offer
- Self-refer directly online with a simple form
- Save your favourites to a personal shortlist
- Access completely free, no account needed
Helping people across Lancashire find the right support
Connecting organisations with the people who need them most
Get your services seen by the people who need them
Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations are the backbone of Lancashire's support network. Community Connect gives you a free, dedicated listing to reach more people and more professionals who can refer clients to you.
Whether you run a foodbank, a mental health group, a youth club or a befriending service your work deserves to be visible.
Increased Visibility
Reach thousands of residents and professionals across Lancashire
More Referrals
Professionals can refer clients directly to your service
Easy to Manage
Update your listing, pause or resume it at any time
Completely Free
No cost to list — we want every community organisation represented
Why being listed matters
Community Connect is the first place residents and professionals turn to when looking for support in Lancashire.
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Districts across Lancashire covered
100%
Free to list your organisation
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Referral pathways: self, professional, both
24/7
Always-on, always accessible directory
Identify the right community support for every client
Whether you work in health, social care, education, housing, or the voluntary sector — Community Connect gives you a single, up-to-date view of community services across Lancashire to help you support children, adults and families more effectively.
- Search services by area, category, age group and referral type
- Identify hyperlocal support offers in any Lancashire district
- Filter by the people you support — children, adults, older people, families
- View contact details, opening times and referral instructions instantly
- Make professional referrals directly through the platform
- Shortlist multiple services and email the list to a colleague or client
Supporting professionals to connect clients with local services
Children & Young People
Adults & Older People
Families & Carers
How it works
Simple steps to access or list support services.
Search or Browse
Use filters to find services by location, category, age group or keyword. No login required.
View & Shortlist
Read full service details, save favourites to your shortlist and share them easily.
Connect & Refer
Self-refer, make a professional referral, or contact the organisation directly.