Community connection
Befriending, community hubs and social groups that end loneliness and help people belong.
Community Interest Company · England & Wales
A warm place where everyone can thrive
Hearthwell exists so that no one is left without affordable support. We help people across the UK who struggle to access social support, community connection and the skills to build a better life — starting with those who need it most.
Our mission
Belonging, skills and support for people who have been left out
Across the UK, millions of people cannot afford the support they need — befriending services, training courses, family help. They fall through the gaps between public services, charities and paid providers.
Hearthwell fills those gaps. We deliver practical, affordable and human-centred support, so that a person's circumstances never decide whether they get the help they need.
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Photo: a Hearthwell community gathering
What we do
Support that meets people where they are
Four strands of work, one goal: helping people feel connected, capable and supported.
Skills & employment
Practical training and coaching that help unemployed adults rebuild confidence and find work.
Family support
Affordable help for low-income families and single parents — from food support to budgeting and advocacy.
Support for older people
Home visits, befriending and practical help for older people living alone and feeling forgotten.
Who we help
We prioritise people who have the fewest options
Anyone is welcome to our services. In practice, we focus our support on those who cannot afford paid alternatives.
- Low-income families
- Unemployed adults
- Older people living alone
- Single parents
- Vulnerable communities