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For local authority, health, and community professionals referring someone for support.

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Spring North

Blackburn Central Food Bank

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Emergency food provision for individuals and families in crisis across central Blackburn, operated by Spring North volunteers.

Food
Crisis Support
Cost of Living
+3
Last reviewed: 03 Sep 2026
Monday 10:00-14:00, Wednesday 10:00-14:00, Friday 10:00-14:00
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Family Food Hamper Scheme

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Weekly food hamper delivery service for families with children under 16 in Blackburn who are experiencing financial hardship.

Food
Children & Families
Cost of Living
+2
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Deliveries: Monday and Thursday. Office enquiries: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Employment Academy

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

A structured employment support programme helping unemployed adults in Blackburn gain skills, confidence, and sustainable employment.

Employment
Education
Training
+1
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Monday 09:00-16:30, Tuesday 09:00-16:30, Wednesday 09:00-16:30, Thursday 09:00-16:30
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Work and Wellbeing Programme

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Supporting adults with mental health conditions in Blackburn to move towards and into employment.

Employment
Mental Health
Wellbeing
+1
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Debt Advice Service

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Free, confidential, and independent debt advice for Blackburn residents facing financial difficulties.

Debt & Money
Advice & Support
Cost of Living
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Monday 09:00-16:30, Tuesday 09:00-16:30, Wednesday 09:00-16:30, Thursday 09:00-16:30, Friday 09:00-13:00
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Fuel and Utilities Support Scheme

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Emergency fuel vouchers and utility bill help for Blackburn households in fuel poverty.

Debt & Money
Cost of Living
Crisis Support
+5
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Monday 09:00-16:30, Wednesday 09:00-16:30, Friday 09:00-13:00
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Debt Relief Order Clinic

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Specialist support for Blackburn residents considering a Debt Relief Order (DRO) as a route out of unmanageable debt.

Debt & Money
Advice & Support
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Monday 13:00-16:30, Thursday 13:00-16:30
01254 123456

Spring North

Blackburn Men's Wellbeing Circle

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

A facilitated peer support group for men in Blackburn experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, or life transitions.

Men's Groups
Mental Health
Wellbeing
+2
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Thursday 18:00-20:00
01254 123456

Family Support Services

Family Support & Parenting

Chorley
Free

Supporting families and children across Lancashire

Children & Families
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday groups 10am-12pm
01257 234890

Older People Connect

Older People Wellbeing Programme

Pendle
Free

Combating loneliness and supporting older people

Older People
Social Isolation
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Activities Monday-Thursday
01282 456234

Lancashire Food Bank Network

Community Food Support

Burnley
Free

Fighting food poverty and supporting food security

Food & Nutrition
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am-2pm
01204 234567

Lancashire Employment Skills

Skills & Employment Programme

Southport
Free

Supporting people into work and career development

Employment
Learning & Education
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
01704 567123

Spring North

Wellbeing Support Service

Preston
Free

Supporting wellbeing and mental health across Lancashire

Mental Health
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
01254 123456

Lancashire Carers Support

Carers Respite Programme

Preston
Free

Dedicated support for unpaid carers across Lancashire

Carers Support
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm
01772 456789

Youth Futures Lancashire

Young People Career Support

Lancaster
Free

Empowering young people through education and employment

Employment
Young People
Learning & Education
Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Drop-in Saturdays 10am-3pm
01772 567890

Housing First Lancashire

Affordable Housing & Support

Blackpool
Free

Providing safe, affordable housing and support

Housing
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Emergency support 24/7
01253 345678

Spring North

Spring Test

Lancashire-wide
Free

Consortium offering VCFSE support across Lancashire and South Cumbria

Mental Health
Physical Health
Children & Families
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
07368 134604

SMART Recovery groups

Spring Test

Blackburn with Darwen
Free

Supporting people on their recovery journey from drug and alcohol addiction through structured treatment, peer mentoring, and community activities.

Addiction & Recovery
Mental Health
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Evening groups Wednesday 6-8pm
01254 678901

Lancashire Mind

EHWB Sessions

Lancashire-wide
Free

Lancashire Mind provides mental health support to individuals across Lancashire. We believe that no one should face a mental health problem alone, offering a range of services from counselling to community groups.

Mental Health
Social Isolation
Last reviewed: 02 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
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Preston Domestic Violence Services

Peer Support Group

Preston
Free

Providing confidential support, refuge, and outreach services for anyone affected by domestic abuse in the Preston area.

Domestic Abuse
Children & Families
Housing
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Helpline: 24/7. Office: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
01772 201234

Calico Homes - Wellbeing Service

Wellbeing Service@Home

Burnley
Free

Calico provides housing-related support and wellbeing services, helping people maintain tenancies, improve living conditions, and access health support.

Housing
Mental Health
Debt & Finance
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
01282 686300

Age UK Lancashire

Befreinding Group

Lancashire-wide
Free

Dedicated to helping older people across Lancashire live independently and enjoy later life. We provide a range of practical and emotional support services.

Older People
Social Isolation
Debt & Finance
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
0300 303 1234

Burnley FC in the Community

Safe Hubs

Burnley
Free

Using the power of sport and the Burnley FC brand to engage people of all ages in health, education, and community programmes across Burnley and Pendle.

Physical Health
Mental Health
Young People
+1
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday activities 10am-2pm
01282 446800

Carers Trust Lancashire

Dinner Friends

Chorley
Free

Supporting unpaid carers of all ages across Lancashire, providing breaks, information, and emotional support so carers can continue in their caring role.

Carers Support
Mental Health
Young People
Last reviewed: 07 Apr 2026
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
01onal 01257 234567
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