IP17 GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME
Connecting our community
IP17GNS is a Good Neighbour Scheme based in Saxmundham, Suffolk. What started in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, is now a vital lifeline to many in our community.
We have evolved far beyond the usual remit of a Good Neighbour Scheme and now offer a range of support and activities, for people in Saxmundham and beyond.
Primarily focused on food poverty and loneliness, we offer a range of group activities and practical support. We are welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental – everyone is welcome!
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What's Happening
As well as supporting individuals, we now have a rich timetable of groups, clubs and sessions for everyone in the community to attend. Whether you want a little quiet company or a feelgood dance party, there’s something for the whole community!
Social Supermarket
Gather & Grow
(Term-time only)
Gannon Games
Men's Breakfast
Friday Boogie
Support us!
Help for the community, from the community
Everything we do for our community comes from within the community.
We are making the place we live strong and resilient by lifting each other up. Some of our work is funded by grants and funding bids. Most is funded by gifts and donations from private citizens within our local area. Please consider joining our ranks of generous donors by giving a a one-off or monthly donation to support our good work.
Other ways to donate:
HOW CAN WE HELP
FOOD & ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES
- Our Social Supermarket is open on Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am At Saxmundham Town House and offers food & household essentials at subsidised prices. Pay £4.00 and select from a range of food and household essentials.
- We can make food bank referrals.
STAYING SOCIAL
Loneliness and social isolation are not only difficult to experience, they impact our health and long-term wellbeing too. IP17GNS is committed to combatting loneliness, bringing the community together and providing opportunities for socialising. Everyone is invited to:
- Join one of our regular clubs or activities to help you meet new people. See below for details.
- Come along to one of the special events we organise or participate in such as family craft sessions, quiz nights, theatre shows or pantomimes, festivals, fayres and community celebrations.
- Check our Facebook page for upcoming special events.
SIGN-POSTING AND REFERRALS
- If you need help with life-admin, benefits or other support and don’t know where to start, we may be able to sign-post you to the right place.
- We can make food bank referrals for those in financial crisis.
TO VOLUNTEER
Everything we do relies on our incredible team of volunteers. Whether you can spare a lot of time, or just a little, we would love to hear from you.
Volunteer roles or tasks include: helping at weekly clubs and activities, local delivery drivers, walkers or cyclists, tea-makers and kitchen helpers, shelf-stackers & organisers, phone buddies, personal shoppers and many more.
There is no age limit. You do not have to commit to regular hours if you are unable to, and there is no minimum requirement for how much time you can volunteer.
To register as a volunteer, please get in touch.
IP17GNS in the Press
Recently, IP17GNS was visited by Guy Campbell of BBC News. he came to see how we support the community and hear our plans for the future, making the most of our new HQ.
