First Stop Centre

First Stop Centre “Helping the disadvantaged in our community” (Braintree district) This is just a few examples of ways in which we can help.

First Stop Centre is a one stop organisation for the disadvantaged in Braintree and it's surrounding areas. We offer many services including; Education, benefit's advice and advocacy, Food Bank vouchers, a place to socialise and homemade food at low prices. We do not have a 'one size fits all' philosophy - everyone is an individual and will receive whatever help we can give. If we can't help you w

e will refer you to somewhere that can. For a lot of our service users the centre is a safe place to socialise and to get a decent meal at a very low price! We manage to run on a tiny amount of funding yet we have many different people through our doors. There is no other place like us in the area.

A new peer to peer support meeting is going to be held once a month. Please let people know, the poster has an email o...
01/06/2026

A new peer to peer support meeting is going to be held once a month. Please let people know, the poster has an email or phone number to get in touch with those running the group.

22/05/2026

Save the Date!!.

We're back after the success of our first luncheon at the beginning of May - come and join us, or tell someone who might like to come - no booking necessary.

Wednesday 27 May 26
Midday until 130pm.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

22/05/2026
20/05/2026
Please let us know if you would like to attend.
08/05/2026

Please let us know if you would like to attend.

07/05/2026

We wanted to thank our supporters, we had a lovely donation via Tesco Whoosh of items that can support a family in need, and some donations into our bank account. These acts of kindness go a long way, so thank you!

If you want to support our work please look at our website where there is a donate button. With no core funding, we so value even the smallest of donations!

First Stop Centre

A fantastic opportunity to learn to cook 3 lovely recipes for Free!
20/04/2026

A fantastic opportunity to learn to cook 3 lovely recipes for Free!

LEARN TO COOK FOR FREE! 🍳🥘👨‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳

Would you like to learn how to cook affordable easy and healthy meals? Are you on low income and/or benefits?

Bags of Taste provide free, fun cooking courses where you can learn how to make delicious healthy meals on a budget.

You can learn from home, all you need is a kitchen and a phone!

Qualifying participants will have all the ingredients needed delivered free to your door with a step by step guide. You'll also have a personal mentor who will support you via phone or WhatsApp with lots of tips and advice.

The course takes around two weeks where you'll learn to cook three recipes.

Register online via the link in the comments or
● Call/WhatsApp 07751 890 912
● Email [email protected]

Once they've confirmed your registration they'll contact you to arrange your delivery.

Funded by the Cost of Living Fund.

07/04/2026

Sorry to anyone waiting for a reply from us, we are having internet/phone issues. We
will return calls and emails as soon as we are able.

05/04/2026

To all our clients and fellow organisations we wish you a Happy Easter.

01/04/2026

Our next free 6 week confidence course starts next week on Thursday 9th April at 10.15.

A small group, working together in a safe space to increase confidence.

Call us on 01376 346535 or message us if you want to book onto this friendly course.

Address

29 Bocking End
Braintree
CM79AE

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm

Telephone

01376346535

Website

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