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Colne Citadel A non for profit charity, which offers a low cost cafe, free counselling service and low cost groups. We are open Monday to Friday 9am -2pm

Arts, Bingo, Male support group, Drumming, I.T support, Yoga, Pilates, Nattershack and an Eating disorder group. We are a charity operating in a community centre in Market Place in Colne Town Centre. We aim to improve the lives of local residents by reducing social isolation in a safe, caring environment. We are open to all members of the community without prejudice – including those whose lives are affected by disability, mental illness or addictions. Colne Citadel is a charity operating in a small community centre in Market Place, Colne Town Centre. Our building was originally built by the Salvation Army in 1908 and later used as a citizen’s advice bureau. We are pleased that the building continues to serve the people of Colne. We want to improve the lives of local residents by reducing social isolation in a safe caring environment, we are open to all members of the community without prejudice, and this includes those whose lives are affected by disabilities, mental illness and addiction. Colne Citadel is a warm, friendly place where everyone is treated with respect. We provide support, encourage motivation and aim to build up trust and friendships, along with hoping to improve self-esteem and confidence in our visitors. https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-funds-to-reduce-social-isolation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B2300-co-team-welcome

03/11/2026

❤️ TUESDAYS AT COLNE CITADEL! ❤️

There's plenty happening at the Citadel, whether you're looking for friendship, fun or simply a reason to get out and about!

🎱 BINGO – 11am–1pm
£5 per person. Come along, enjoy a few games, have a laugh and maybe even win!

👨 MENKIND GROUP – 6:30pm–8pm
A friendly evening for men to get together, chat, connect and enjoy some company.

🥣 Soup, sandwiches and a brew are included!

There's no pressure, just a welcoming space to meet others and enjoy a relaxed evening.

❤️ New faces are always welcome!

📍 Colne Citadel

02/11/2026

❤️ MONDAY MOTIVATION AT COLNE CITADEL! ❤️

A new week means new opportunities to pop in, have a chat, meet new people and enjoy a little time for yourself. 🥰

Whether you're looking for a friendly face, a tasty lunch, a cuppa and a chat, or simply somewhere to feel welcome, our doors are open to you.

☕ Pop in for a brew
🍽️ Enjoy something tasty from our café
❤️ Meet friends or make new ones
🤗 Take a little time for yourself

You never know how much a friendly smile or a simple conversation can brighten someone's day.

Come as you are. You're always welcome at the Citadel! ❤️

01/11/2026

🍽️ WHAT'S COOKING AT THE CITADEL THIS WEEK? 🍽️

Fancy a tasty, homemade lunch? Come and join us at Colne Citadel! ❤️

We've got a lovely menu lined up for the week, with something for everyone.

☕ BREAKFAST SERVED UNTIL 11AM! 🍳

THIS WEEK'S LUNCH MENU

🥔 Monday: Corned Beef Hash, Crusty Roll & Beetroot

🥩 Tuesday: Beef Stew & Crusty Roll

🍝 Wednesday: Spaghetti Bolognese & Garlic Bread

🥧 Thursday: Cheese & Onion Pie, Mash & Peas

🍍 Friday: Gammon, Egg, Pineapple, Chips & Peas

Whether you're popping in for breakfast, meeting friends for lunch or fancy a bit of company, there's always a warm welcome waiting for you at the Citadel. 🥰

Good food, good company and a friendly face!

📍 Come and see us at Colne Citadel.

We look forward to seeing you! ❤️

**❤️ What if the doors of Colne Citadel weren't there to open tomorrow?**Where would the person go who has nobody to tal...
01/11/2026

**❤️ What if the doors of Colne Citadel weren't there to open tomorrow?**

Where would the person go who has nobody to talk to?

Where would the person struggling with their mental health turn?

Where would someone who feels isolated find friendship, kindness and a sense of belonging?

For many people, Colne Citadel is more than a building. It's somewhere they feel welcome. Somewhere they are accepted. Somewhere they can be themselves.

It's the friendly face that says hello. The volunteer who gives their time. The person who makes a cuppa. The group that gives someone a reason to get out of bed and leave the house.

Our evaluation found that **93% of our volunteers learned something new through volunteering, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.**

One volunteer told us:

*"I love volunteering at the Citadel and meeting new people. You get a really good sense of making a difference, no matter how small it may seem."*

And that's what it's all about. People helping people.

But community doesn't happen by accident. It takes time, dedication, people and money to keep these doors open and these services running.

We are asking you, our community, to help us continue.

Could you give £5? £10? £20? Whatever you can afford.

It might seem like a small amount to you, but together those donations can help us continue making a difference to people's lives.

❤️ **Please don't wait until somewhere like this is gone to realise how much it matters.**

Help us keep Colne Citadel here for the people who need us.

Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/colne-citadel

Please share this post. Let's show what can happen when a community comes together.

**Because Colne Citadel belongs to its community, and together we can keep making a difference.** ❤️

31/10/2026

❤️ A LITTLE REMINDER THAT SOMEONE MIGHT NEED TODAY…

You don't have to earn your rest.
You don't have to explain why you're struggling.
You don't have to wait until you're at breaking point to ask for support.

And you don't have to sit at home feeling lonely because you think everyone else is too busy.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk through a door and say hello.

At Colne Citadel, we know that not every struggle is visible. Some people are surrounded by others and still feel alone. Some people smile all day and cry when they get home.

That's why community matters.

A friendly face.
A warm drink.
Someone who listens.
Somewhere you feel welcome.

Never underestimate the difference these little things can make. ❤️

If you're feeling isolated, please know that you are not a burden and you don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.

And if you're doing okay today, why not check in on someone who might not be?

A text, a phone call or an invitation for a brew could mean more than you realise. ☕❤️

**💔 Free Counselling **Someone smiling in the street might be struggling to get through the day.Someone who seems to hav...
31/10/2026

**💔 Free Counselling **

Someone smiling in the street might be struggling to get through the day.

Someone who seems to have everything together might be battling anxiety, grief, trauma or feelings they don't know how to put into words.

And sometimes, finding the courage to ask for help is the hardest step of all.

At Colne Citadel, we want people to know they don't have to struggle alone. We offer a safe place to talk, where people can be heard without judgement.

This years evaluation shows just how important this support has become:

❤️ **1,066 hours of counselling delivered.**

❤️ **73 mental health drop-in sessions.**

❤️ **76% of counselling participants said counselling had a positive impact on their confidence.**

One person told us:

*"Feeling so much better since getting counselling through Citadel."*

Another said:

*"This place has provided me someone to talk to and offer zero judgement as that is difficult to find."*

Imagine how it feels to finally have someone listen. To feel understood. To realise you aren't alone.

But here's something many people may not know: **our counselling provision currently has no dedicated funding.**

We want to keep being there for the person who is struggling, the person who feels they have nowhere else to turn, and the person who just needs somebody to listen.

We need your help to make that possible.

🙏 Please consider donating £5, £10 or whatever you can afford. Your generosity will help support the work we do in our community.

**You might never meet the person your donation helps. But to them, it could mean everything.**

Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/colne-citadel

Please share. It could help us reach someone who needs us. ❤️

30/10/2026

📚 BOOK LOVERS, WE NEED TO SETTLE SOMETHING… 😂

When you're reading a book and someone interrupts you, are you:

A️⃣ Polite and put the book down.
B️⃣ Say “just a minute” and carry on reading for another 20 minutes.
C️⃣ Completely ignore them because you're emotionally invested in fictional people. 🤣

We love a good story at Colne Citadel — but we also love the stories that happen when people get together.

Our community is full of people with different experiences, interests and plenty to talk about.

Whether you're a bookworm, a chatterbox, a quiet listener or someone who just fancies getting out of the house, there's space for you here. ❤️

👇 Tell us your answer: A, B or C!

Either way our Book Club is on Monday 2nd November 6.30pm

**💔 Imagine having nobody to talk to. Nobody to ask how your day has been. Nobody to notice if you haven't been out of t...
30/10/2026

**💔 Imagine having nobody to talk to. Nobody to ask how your day has been. Nobody to notice if you haven't been out of the house for days.**

For some people in our community, loneliness isn't just an occasional feeling. It's part of everyday life.

At Colne Citadel, we see what happens when someone finally finds somewhere they belong. A friendly face. A warm welcome. Someone who remembers their name. Someone to sit with over a cuppa.

Since the reopening after the leak flooded the building there were **2,114 attendances** at our activities and groups.

But behind that number are real people, real lives and real stories.

One person told our evaluators:

*"Company. Its the company. You see, I live on my own."*

Just think about those words for a moment......

Sometimes, what someone needs most isn't something complicated. It's simply knowing they matter to somebody.

We don't want anyone in Colne to feel forgotten, isolated or alone. But we cannot do this without support.

❤️ **Could you help us make sure there's always a welcome waiting for someone who needs it?**

A donation of £2, £5 or £10 could help us continue providing the activities, friendship and support that bring people together.

Please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/colne-citadel

If you can't donate, please share this post. You never know who might be able to help.

**Because nobody should have to face loneliness alone.** ❤️

Address

Market Place
Colne
BB80HY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
7pm - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
7pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
7pm - 9pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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