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.
Rob McPaddling
Rob McPaddling
All Paddle Boarding sessions are run as exclusive sessions so that you can get the most from your time on the water. Each session is tailored to you, so you can progress at a speed that suits you. Games and fun activities can be added so you won’t even realise you are learning.
Marhamchurch Village Shop
Marhamchurch Village Shop
As a model for a community-centric hub, you can’t find much better than Marhamchurch Village Shop. Staffed by forty volunteers and two part-timers, the custom-builtshop serves the North Cornwall parish seven days a week. Designed by the community for the community, this store provides more than just groceries – it’s a lifeline, as Peter Green, Committee Member, explains: “It brings life to the village… it’s a social centre as well as a shop.
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.
ReFill Shop
ReFill Shop
At Bude ReFill Shop we have one aim: to provide zero-waste shopping for everyone in our beautiful town, be they residents, business owners or visitors. Where possible we stock locally produced items, and we always research our products to bring you the best value, ethical choices.
Bude Surf Life Saving Club
Bude Surf Life Saving Club
The club is run solely by volunteers and currently has over 250 members!
Beach and Water Safety Education is at the forefront of the club. All members have the opportunity to achieve internationally recognised Surf Life Saving qualifications, represent the club through national competitions, provide water safety cover for events within the town, assist local Lifeguards on the beaches throughout the summer months and train weekly all through the year.
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 Pitch & Putt
Bude Pitch & Putt
The Pitch and Putt course has been part of Bude’s make-up for many years, and is popular with locals and visitors alike.
The course is located on Summerleaze Downs and is open in the summer months and is great fun for all ages.
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.
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.
HPT Sport
HPT Sport
HPT Sport has been trading for over 30 years, metamorphosing into a leading specialist running/fitness apparel and accessories store based in Bude Cornwall.
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.
Friends of Bude Sea Pool
Friends of Bude Sea Pool
Bude Sea Pool is a semi-natural tidal pool and is a safe haven for wild swimming on the edges of the Atlantic Ocean. There is no cost, no booking nor any other imposed restriction. Bude Sea Pool is for everyone to enjoy for free.
Bude Sea Pool is preserved and enhanced, as well as kept safe and free by the charity, Friends of Bude Sea Pool (FoBSP). This charity receives no regular Town, Council or central government funding and therefore relies on the generosity of those who visit and use it.