The Child Contact Centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents, and sometimes other family members. It is a child-centred environment that puts the needs of the children first. Please note our centre is for ‘supported’ contact only.
We aim to create a warm, sociable atmosphere where you and your children can relax and enjoy yourselves. The centre has an area with a variety of games, toys and books for children of all ages. Tea, coffee and other refreshments are provided.
The Child Contact Centre is run by fully trained volunteers or staff. They are impartial, so they do not take sides. They work to a strict confidentiality policy and have all been police checked. Days & Time are of the Contact Centre are on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 11am – 1pm.
Over the past year we have supported 15 families (19 children) and enabled 7 families to move on to organise their own independent contact arrangements.
Families are very positive about our support which is often given during difficult times.
“I would 100% recommend.”
“It is going well for my son. It makes me feel more comfortable knowing there’s support. My son enjoys his sessions here.”
This service depends on volunteers. Previous volunteers have moved on to full time employment saying that they have thoroughly enjoyed making a difference and can see how valuable the centre is. One recently said “If I get another opportunity in the future I will come back to help!”
