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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Parkhouse Centre
The Parkhouse Centre
The Parkhouse Centre is a central venue for events in Bude. A popular choice for events and room hire. Originally Bude’s local school, the centre is now a modern, adaptable space for community events, business meetings, and social gatherings.
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.
St Michael and All Angels Church
St Michael and All Angels Church
Bude Social Club
Bude Social Club
Everyone is welcome at Bude Social Club.
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.