Grapevine Wellbeing Centre

Who we are

Founded in 2003, Grapevine celebrated its 20th anniversary of registering as a charity in September 2023. In January 2022, having outgrown its original home, Grapevine Wellbeing Centre moved into more spacious, accessible premises in the centre of Buxton (many of those interviewed commented favourably on the new space).

In 2022 Grapevine secured a 3-year grant from the National Lottery
Community Fund to fund and develop its services; this funding will come to an end in 2025. It has also secured smaller amounts of funding from other grant funders, from small-scale fundraising activities and charging a small sum for some activities and workshops.

Grapevine has a staff team of five: A Project Manager, two Senior Project Support Workers and two Project Support Workers, with additional support from volunteers. Grapevine is a free, open-door service; no one has to wait for a referral or diagnosis and support is not time-limited. The drop-in Centre, open 5 days a week (Mon-Thu mornings and Mon-Fri afternoons) offers ‘a safe, non-judgemental, supportive space for anyone struggling with their mental health or wellbeing’.

Our culture and values

The relief of persons in Buxton and its environs who are experiencing or have experienced mental health problems through the provision of information, advice one-to-one and group support and the operation of a community café in an effort to build self-esteem, independence and sense of well-being.

The charity also offers regular social, creative and nature-based group activities either within the Centre or out in the wider community: mindfulness, creative writing, art and crafts, singing and wellbeing walks. There are one-off workshops, activities and group outings. More recently it has implemented a programme of talks on a range of themes relating to specific aspects of mental health and wellbeing, and widened its programme to include weekend and evening activities.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We warmly welcome applications from people of colour, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience of marginalisation. If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, just let us know.