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About New Mills Volunteer Centre

Local people helping local people

New Mills and District Volunteer Centre is a small local charity supporting people in New Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Hayfield, Whaley Bridge and nearby villages.

We help people stay connected, independent and involved in their local community. Some people come to us for transport, befriending, shopping trips or help finding the right support. Others come to join a group, meet people, volunteer or simply find out what is happening locally.

Much of what we do is made possible by local volunteers giving their time, care and practical help.

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What we do

We provide volunteer-led support, groups and activities for people in New Mills and the surrounding area.

Our work includes:

  • Transport to medical appointments
  • Weekly and monthly social groups
  • Befriending phone calls
  • Shopping trips by minibus
  • Help finding other local support
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Support for other local voluntary organisations

We don’t do everything ourselves, but we often help people find the right place to start.

SEE HOW WE CAN HELP
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Why our work matters

For some people, getting to an appointment, doing a weekly shop, joining a group or finding the right support is not straightforward. Public transport can be difficult. Family may not live nearby. Health, age, disability or isolation can make everyday things harder.

NMVC helps people stay connected to the community around them. Sometimes that means a lift to hospital. Sometimes it means a regular phone call. Sometimes it means a warm room, a familiar face and something to look forward to.

Who makes it happen

NMVC is run by a small staff team, supported by trustees and local volunteers.

Our volunteers help with driving, groups, befriending calls, events, admin, shopping trips and practical support. Some volunteer every week. Others help when they can.

Together, they keep the Centre running and make sure local people have somewhere friendly to turn.

MEET THE TEAM
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More about NMVC

You can also find out more about:

  • Our story
    How NMVC began and how the Centre has grown since 1983.

  • Our funders
    The grants, donations, fundraising and local support that help keep NMVC running.

  • News and reports
    Latest newsletters, updates, press releases and annual reports.

Need to speak to someone?

You can call us, email us or visit the Centre on Union Road. If we cannot help directly, we’ll do our best to point you towards someone who can.

GET IN TOUCH
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