

Social Cafe Case Study
Our Social Cafes here at SOAR are designed to offer local people time to get together, meet others, chat and play games in a safe and welcoming space. We run fortnightly groups in Parson Cross (The Learning Zone) and Shiregreen (Shiregreen Community Centre), and they're always open to new visitors. Have a read of this blog to hear the support that is offered within and outside the groups: Brenda has been attending our Parson Cross social cafe for a few years now, originally r


November's Foundry Chronic Pain Groups
Are you looking for support with chronic, persistent or long-term pain, or do you know someone who would benefit? We run weekly groups in Burngreave, Firvale, and Firth Park. Anyone living with chronic pain that would like to learn how to better manage in their day-to-day life as well as socialise and exercise are welcome to join any of our groups. No need to contact us, just turn up! Tuesdays 1 pm – 2pm every Tuesday at Firvale Community Hub November involved continuing to


Wellbeing Coach Case Study
Our Wellbeing Coaches can offer local people support with a whole range of health and wellbeing needs, from managing long-term conditions to wanting to be healthier overall. Read on to hear how Jane came along to our groups and built her confidence, with the support of our Janine: Jane has a long-term health condition. She had done her research in to the condition, and decided that being active would improve her health, both in managing her condition and overall. Jane saw SOA














