Local support groups
If you want to access local support within the Maldon District, please check out the details below for organisations and groups that may be able to help.
Refugee and Migrant Community hub
Community drop in to meet fellow hosts and refugee families and get access to support and information. Please note this hub is open to ALL refugees who are looking for support.
Every Tuesday 10am - 12pm.
Fullbridge Church, 27 Fullbridge, Essex, CM9 4LE.
Contact 01621 851891 or admin@maldoncvs.org.uk.
Accompanying volunteers and driving support
Volunteer drivers to help refugee families to attend appointments. Volunteers are available to pick families/individuals up and take them to appointments, attend with them to help with translation and then feedback to the hosts.
Contact 01621 851891 or admin@maldoncvs.org.uk.
Maldon District community container
Essential supplies and household items for families arriving in the district. Items that can be provided include food parcels and vouchers, household items and child care (e.g. cots)
Complete a referral form online at www.maldoncvs.org.uk
The Harbour
Social support project for anyone in the community who would like somewhere to go for company and to talk.
Mondays 10am - 12pm (excluding bank holidays).
The Octagon, St Mary’s church, Church Street, Maldon, CM9 5HP.
Contact 01621 851891 or admin@maldoncvs.org.uk.
Maldon Citizens Advice
Support with benefit and housing advice.
Advice session 10am - 4pm Mon-Fri by appointment only.
Council Offices, Princes Road, Maldon, CM9 5DL.
Contact 01621 875774 or bureau@maldoncab.cabnet.org.uk.
Drop in sessions are available at:
- Burnham Baptist church, Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8HJ – Thursdays 10am - 1pm
- Southminster United Reformed Church (URC), North Street, Southminster, CM0 7DF – Tuesdays 9:30 - 12noon
- The Surgery, Bentalls Centre, Heybridge, CM9 4TU – Mondays 10am – 12noon
Maldon Family Hub:
Warm and friendly centre for families. Helping parents and carers to have access to services and networks which will empower and help them support their family. Includes Community wardrobe to assist with children’s clothing.
Contact 0300 247 0014
Maldon Food Bank
Help with food and other household items.
Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm.
Elim Church, Wantz Road, Maldon CM9 5DB.
Dengie Food Bank:
Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm.
United Reformed Church, North Street, Southminster, CM0 7DF.
Maldon Job Club:
Support available in getting interview ready,including CV writing and interview skills.
Every Tuesday 10am-12pm.
Fullbridge Church, 27 Fullbridge, Essex, CM9 4LE.
Contact 07443 397 893.