Access to Independent, free and confidential Advice

The Gateway Rural Outreach Project aims to address the issues that are faced by those living in smaller communities in rural areas. It provides support, guidance and advice to individuals and families who cannot easily access the services available in the larger commercial centres. Advice, support and advocacy offered on a range of issues including:

• housing and homeless
• welfare benefits
• budgeting
• debt and money management
• help with form filling
• access gateway community banking services
• support and advice on a wide range of issues
• fuel poverty
• referrals and signposting to other agencies
• routes to training, education, volunteering and social enterprise opportunities
• social isolation through referrals and signposting to activities and groups
• in a crisis, access, emergency accommodation, food parcels, clothes, bedding, and travel warrants etc.

The sessions are offered by a dedicated worker on a drop-in and appointment based service held in convenient locations. Home appointments will be considered for those who are unable to access the meeting points.

NORTHERN AREAS:

Mondays – Combe Martin 10.00 to 13.00
Tuesdays – Candar Drop In, Ilfracombe 10:00 to 13:00
Wednesdays – by appointments only
Thursdays – Resources Centre Lynton 9.30-12.30 or by appointment 13.30-16.30

Fridays – Candar Drop in, Ilfracombe 10:00 to 13:00

SOUTHERN AREAS:

Mondays – South Molton Health Centre 9:00 to 13:00
Tuesdays – The Amory Centre 9:30 to 13:00
Wednesdays – Braunton Pathfinder Centre 10:00 to 13:00
Thursdays – The Amory Centre 9:30 to 15:00

Every 1st and 3rd Friday – Fremington 10.00-13.00

BPAG works in close strategic and operational partnership with a range of key agencies and services and we welcome referrals from other agencies. For further information or an appointment please contact:

Email: info@bpag-encompass.org.uk

The Rural Outreach Project