Community Groups
A community group, sometimes also referred to as a community organisation or a grassroots organisation, is a voluntary association of individuals who come together based on shared interests, goals, or concerns within a specific geographical area or community. These groups are typically formed by residents of a community who want to address a particular need, issue, or interest that affects them or their surroundings.
Community groups can vary widely in their focus and activities, ranging from social clubs and recreational organisations to advocacy groups and charitable initiatives.
Here we list Community Groups in Bude who work towards improving the quality of life in our community, fostering social connections, and addressing local problems or challenges.
Freewave Surf Academy
Freewave Surf Academy
Freewave is a surf school with over 15 years experience in taking small groups, families and individuals on surfing lessons and aquatic adventures in and around Widemouth Bay.
The Pearl Exchange
The Pearl Exchange
Founded in 2020, The Pearl Exchange is an award-winning charity which offers 18 – 35 year olds a chance to connect, create and discover while accessing support for their mental health and future decisions. It’s an open and inclusive space which encourages social interaction and gives people opportunities to learn new skills, broaden their horizon and increase their confidence.
St. Swithin's Church
St. Swithin's Church
St. Swithin’s Church in Launcells, celebrated by Sir John Betjeman as Cornwall’s ‘most unspoiled’ church, dates back to the late 15th century. With elements preserved from an earlier 14th-century structure, the church radiates timeless charm and architectural authenticity.
Bude Yoga & therapy space
Bude Yoga & therapy space
Bude Yoga & Therapy Space offer a range of classes to take you on the journey within yourself to discover more peace, harmony and contentment.
RSPCA Shop
RSPCA Shop
RSPCA Cornwall Bude Charity Shop is full of books, bric-a-brac, clothing, accessories, toys, homeware and all manner of hidden gems.
All funds raised go directly to the animals in the care of RSPCA Cornwall Branch in St. Columb.
Ark Angel Christian Book Shop
Ark Angel Christian Book Shop
Ark Angel started out on a 70ft Narrowboat “Mountbatten Venturer” on the Bude Canal, opening as a bookshop in May 1986. It moved to its current location in Lansdowne Mews in May 1995. Supported by 9 local churches, it is part of a wider ministry through Christians Together Bude and Stratton.
Poundstock Guildhouse
Poundstock Guildhouse
A former 16th century community Church house and Church Ales Venue near Bude, discover Poundstock Guildhouse’s incredible history and restoration story.
Sip + Sea
Sip + Sea
A lovely rustic tea garden set within a stones throw of the beautiful Northcott Mouth Beach.
Bude Skate Park
Bude Skate Park
Bude skatepark is a simple arrangement of concrete obstacles in a nice little spot on the coast line featuring a concrete mini ramp, a flat bank, rail and a pyramid.
There’s a lot of space between obstacles and the ground is super smooth. Located in Crooklets Beach car park.
Neetside Community Centre
Neetside Community Centre
Neetside Community Centre on the south bank of the river Neet has small, medium and large room hire space for charities, organisations and professionals from the care and wellbeing sectors.
Smaller rooms can be hired for an hour, half day or full day and our larger meeting rooms can be hired for a half day or full day.
Free WIFI in all rooms and full kitchen and toilet facilities on both floors.
We fully cater for disabled persons with a lift and toilets for the disabled on both floors. Hiring charges are all inclusive of heating/lighting costs and kitchen use.
St Andrews Church
St Andrews Church
St Andrew’s Church is a Grade I listed church in Stratton, Bude, Cornwall. It is located along the main road in Stratton. The font is dated to the 12th century, the north aisle to the mid 14th. The tower, aisle and chancel date to the 15th century. The church was restored in 1888 by St Aubyn and Wadling.
The Castle Heritage Center
The Castle Heritage Center
The Castle Heritage Centre Archives is based downstairs in the Heritage Centre and is led by a team of volunteers, managed by Heritage Curator, Janine King. The archive covers Bude, Stratton and the surrounding parishes, and includes a collection of original records and documents from the legal, such as deeds, wills, and contracts, through to more personal records like school reports, photographs and postcards to a collection of newspapers, books and printed media.