The Around Again Charity is in partnership with The Colebridge Trust, as a registered charity it operates as a social supermarket supporting people experiencing food poverty in North Solihull.
We ask for a contribution of £5 for which the user receives 14 items – they also become part of the around again collective to receive holistic support. The shop provided a dignified way for the user to access food; much more a shopping experience with food choices. We also stock other essential items such as toiletries. To become a member, membership forms are available & all appointments to visit the shop must be booked through aroundagain@colebridge.org or by calling 0121 448 0720 Ext 3.
If you are a referral agency who would like to request a food parcel on behalf of a North Solihull resident, please use the Around Again Referral Form
Alternatively please email:- aroundagain@colebridge.org or call: 0121 448 0720 Ext 3
Around Again is aimed at people / families who are experiencing food poverty. Our aim is to tackle this not only through the provision of food and items, but also by working closely with users to help to alleviate other sources of hardship. This can include help with employment, volunteering, health & wellbeing, training, personal budgeting, and advice with shopping smarter and cooking healthy.
People using the shop are encouraged to give back locally, be more active within their community and support organisations such as ours with volunteering capacity. This approach has resulted in reduced isolation / loneliness; improved mental health; improved physical health; improved community cohesion; employment; and helped the service users to become more resilient – thus being better able to support themselves and their families.
The team works closely with external providers who deliver specialist interventions for issues such as substance misuse. Acting as the key worker, they maintain a close relationship with service users and ensure that a tailored action plan is in place. Regular reviews with service users enable the team to identify additional needs, as well as highlight their progress and achievements.
