Welcoming Spaces

Welcoming Spaces are places in the community that offer a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. They offer an open invitation for people to come in, keep warm, connect with others, and make new friends. Welcoming Spaces are funded by the Household Support Fund.

Locations

You can find a list of Welcoming Spaces in Barnsley below, with details of the the days and times they're open, who they can be used by, and details of any activities taking place.

Central ward

Age UK

Eligibility: older adults, generally aged 50 and over
Location: The Hut, Newburgh Building (ground floor), McLintock Way off Summer Lane, Barnsley, S70 6BF
Day and time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm
For more information: email enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk or call 01226 776820

Shaw Lane Foundation

Eligibility: open to all
Location: Community  Cafe, Shaw Lane Sports Club, Barnsley, S70 6HZ
Day and time: Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm
For more information: email f.hall@shawlane.com or call 01226 203509

Darfield ward

Darfield Cricket Club

Eligibility: open to all
Location: Darfield Cricket Club, School Street, Darfield, S73 9EZ
Day and time: every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm

Rainbow Centre

Eligibility: open to all
Location: Rainbow Community Centre, Houghton Road, S63 0JY
Day and time: every Friday from 9am to 12pm
For more information: email susanhill43@btinternet.com or call 07708 650975

Darton West ward

Crossroads

Location: Cafe Crossroads, 18 Barugh Green Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1JT
Day and time: Sunday evenings from 3:30pm to 6:30pm
For more information: email taiwoko@crossroadsbsly.co.uk or melanieg@crossroadsbsly.co.uk, call 01226 731094 or visit Maple House, Maple Estate, Stocks Lane, Barnsley, S75 2BL

Dearne North ward

Dearne Kids

Eligibility: open to all
Location: Houghton Road Centre, Thurnscoe, S63 0JY
Day and time: every Thursday from 10am to 1pm
For more information: email dearnekidsactivitygroup@outlook.com or call 07783 837302

St Helen’s Church

Eligibility: open to all
Location: St Helen’s Community Hall, High Street, Thurnscoe, S63 0QZ
Day and time: every Monday (except bank holidays) from 10am to 12pm
For more information: email carrnival39@yahoo.co.uk or call 07516 539949

Snap Tin Cafe

Eligibility: open to all
Location: Snap Tin Cafe, 1 Barnburgh Lane, Goldthorpe, S63 9PG
Day and time: Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm and Friday from 9am to 2pm
For more information: email snaptincafe@gmail.com or call 01709 252272

Hoyland Milton ward

Forge - Cloughfields Support Hub

Eligibility: open to all with a care responsibility for young pre-school children, including those who are social welfare eligible and working low income families
Location: Cloughfield Community Centre, Hoyland, S74 0HR
Day and time: Mondays
For more information: email fcphoyland@gmail.com, call 01226 743288 and leave a voicemail for a call back, or call or text 07519 012714

Forge – support hub for new parents with babies facing multiple barriers

Eligibility: support for new parents with babies up to and including 18 months old
Location: Rockingham Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0PY
Day and time: Tuesdays
For more information: email fcphoyland@gmail.com, call 01226 743288 and leave a voicemail for a call back, or call or text 07519 012714

Forge - immediate support hub for families and carers

Eligibility: open to all with a care responsibility for young pre-school children, including those who are social welfare eligible and working low income families
Location: Rockingham Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0PY
Day and time: Thursday morning from 9:30am to 12pm
For more information: email fcphoyland@gmail.com, call 01226 743288 and leave a voicemail for a call back, or call or text 07519 012714

North east ward

Grimethorpe Activity Zone

Eligibility: local residents who are on a low income, struggling to pay bills, in debt, are elderly, or families with children
Location: Grimethorpe Activity Zone, Acorn Centre, Grimethorpe, S72 7BB
Day and time:
- Monday:
  - Sewing and craft session - 6pm to 9pm
- Tuesday:
  - Parent and baby support group - 10:30am to 12pm
  - Men's support group - 1pm to 2:30pm
  - After school club - 3:45pm to 5:15pm
  - Evening social group - 6pm to 9pm
- Wednesday:
  - Sewing and craft session - 10am to 2pm
  - After school club - 3:45pm to 5:15pm
- Thursday:
  - Social group - 10am to 1pm
For more information: email gactivity1959@outlook.com, call 01226 713599 or 07597 562908, or visit the Acorn Centre

Grimethorpe Pentecostal Church

Eligibility: people aged 60 or over and their carers
Location: Grimethorpe Pentecostal Church, Brierley Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7EH
Day and time: November to March

Old Town ward

Honeywell Good Food Pantry

Eligibility: local residents
Location: Honeywell Good Food Pantry, Honeywell Community Centre, Honeywell Street, Barnsley, S71 1PZ
Day and time: Wednesdays from 12pm to 2pm
For more information: email honeywellgoodfoodpantry@gmail.com

Penistone ward

Penistone Paramount

Eligibility: elderly, disabled and isolated people living in and around the area
Location: Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, S36 6DY
Day and time: Contact Penistone Paramount for details
For more information: visit the Penistone Paramount website, call 01226 370088 or 01226 767532, or email boxoffice@theparamount.co.uk

Royston ward

Royston Friends Association

Eligibility: any Royston resident having financial difficulties or socially isolated
Location: Manor Court Community Centre, West End Avenue, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4LN
Day and time: Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 11:30am. From September 2025 - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm
For more information: visit the community centre or contact Royston Friends Association Facebook

St Helen's ward

Ad Astra

Eligibility: residents living in the St Helen's ward
Location: New Lodge Community Centre, New Lodge Crescent, New Lodge, Barnsley, S71 1SH
Day and time: Thursdays
For more information: email adastrabarnsleycic@gmail.com, direct message @adastrabarnsley on Facebook, or pop into the community centre

Worsbrough ward

Inclusion in Action

Eligibility: open to all
Location: The Pavilion, Worsbrough Dale Community Park, High Street, Barnsley, S70 5EF
Day and time: Saturdays from 11am to 3pm from November 2025 to March 2026