Paignton Community Hub
Supporting people with everyday challenges in one trusted place
The Paignton Community Hub provides free, face-to-face support for people needing advice, guidance or help accessing services. Based in Paignton Library, it brings together multiple organisations in one accessible, community space.
The hub focuses on early help and prevention – supporting people before issues escalate and reducing pressure on statutory services.
What the hub is delivering
- Delivering signposting and support on housing, benefits, health and wellbeing
- Providing digital skills support and access to online services
- Hosting health clinics including blood pressure checks and vaccination sessions
- Enabling partner organisations to deliver services directly to residents
- Connecting people to local groups, employment support and volunteering
Impact and outcomes
- Hundreds of visits and enquiries each quarter, with the majority resolved at first contact
- High levels of repeat engagement, showing ongoing trust and value
- Thousands of residents supported to access wider services
- Improved access to early help across health, housing and wellbeing
- Reduced social isolation and digital exclusion
Key Reports
Latest news and events
This project is ongoing. Here are the latest updates, news and events.
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Paignton Community Hub continues to support rising local need
New figures show growing demand for accessible, local support with money, housing, digital skills and wellbeing. -
Falls and Frailty event brings practical support to Paignton residents
The event offered practical advice and support to help people live safely, confidently and independently. -
Need local support? Drop in to Paignton Community Hub
The Community Hub Hub offers a friendly face-to-face information and signposting point for local residents, with no appointment needed -
Paignton Community Hub continues to support local people this winter
This Winter the Hub is offering practical, face-to-face support for local people, helping residents access information, advice, and community services in a safe, warm and welcoming space. -
ECSW publishes its Annual Report for 2024–25
Engaging Communities South West (ECSW) has published its Annual Report for April 2024 to March 2025.
