The Meeting Place
- Provides consistent, specialist advice, helping clients access essential financial support.
- Offers a welcoming, safe environment that reduces social isolation and builds community connection.
- Supports residents across Wyke and surrounding areas, regardless of background or circumstances.
- Strengthens local infrastructure and ensures long-term sustainability of vital support services.
- Equality Together Advisor Service (2 days/week, 12 months) – contributing towards salary, NI, pension, and administration.
- Contribution to The Meeting Place running costs, ensuring continued operation as a community hub.
The Meeting Place – Community Café & Specialist Advice Service
Location: 50 Towngate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9JA
Funding Requested: £7,500
About the Project
The Meeting Place is a community café integral to Wyke Foodbank, providing a welcoming hub where residents can access support, practical advice, and social connection. Through a partnership with Equality Together, a dedicated advisor is available two days per week to help community members with benefit applications, reviews, and appeals. The café also serves as a safe space to combat isolation and foster community wellbeing.
Community Benefits
Funding Use
Why It Matters
This project delivers vital, life-changing support to residents while maintaining an inclusive, welcoming space for social connection. By funding this initiative, Incommunities helps sustain a collaborative community hub that strengthens social ties, reduces isolation, and provides expert guidance to those most in need.