Registered Charity
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About us
Who we are
We are a local registered charity and limited company, providing cultural education to the people of Guildford and beyond in an accessible and friendly environment.
Based in our Grade II listed building since 1892, we have been at the heart of the community for over 130 years. We deliver a flexible, high quality and diverse range of activities and provide space to support a variety of local groups and charities.
Our principle business is the provision of education and cultural events to the adult community through courses, events, visits, talks and access to our historic library and archive.
We are also home to a group of talking therapists - counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists and family mediators - based in our Community & Wellbeing Centre.
We run an accessible community cafe, providing quality, healthy and nourishing food in a comfortable and welcoming space.
In order to subsidise our charitable activities we also lease out parts of our Grade II listed building.
Our culture and values
Our Vision:
To be a cultural, social and educational charity and community hub, that is accessible and inclusive.
Our Mission:
To develop our vision of providing a welcoming and supportive space and an engaging offer of cultural, educational and social activities to enhance the lives of our community of users.
Our Values:
Our values are simple, we
- are inclusive
- value participation
- deliver quality in all we do
- are committed to a culture of team work and collaboration
