Community Groups

Carlisle Youth Zone

Carlisle Youth Zone is a safe and fun environment where the potential of young people is developed and fulfilled.

Visit the Carlisle Youth Zone website

Turning The Spotlight

Turning the Spotlight supports couples and families in Cumbria where low-level conflict, violence or abuse has been identified. They also work with individuals who have (or are at risk of) causing harm. 

They provide support to the partners, ex-partners and children participating in this programme. They also advocate on behalf of people experiencing domestic abuse and can refer you on to other support services where needed.

If you'd like to find out more about our services, please call 07919 393 311.

Epilepsy Action: Coffee and Chat Group

Living in the Carlisle area? If you have epilepsy and would like to talk to other local people with the condition, come along to our Carlisle Coffee and chat group.

The group meets in the cafe at Tullie House Museum, on the last Tuesday of the month from 11am till 12.30pm.

Telephone: 01274 640 064
Email: paul.kendall2@icloud.com

Mencap Carlisle

We are a local charity set up in 1968 we have over 150 members and provide services for over 300 people with learning disabilities and their families. Our services include short breaks for adults at California House and for Children at the Grace Little Centre, children’s home based respite, community support, young people’s clubs and holidays, family support workers for young people with autism, holidays, leisure activities and befriending.

Visit the Mencap Carlisle website