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.

19/06/2026

Sorry if anyone was trying to get in touch, our internet and phones were not working, all fixed now.

18/06/2026

Does anyone have access to wood chipping to help with our composting?

16/06/2026
16/06/2026

Just a reminder there is no parking available for the community fridge.

16/06/2026

There will not be a crafting and IT group this Saturday, 20th June, we will see you the week after. (27th)

Lovely to meet with Neil from Braintree District Walkabout group earlier today. They have 3 free local walks each week...
15/06/2026

Lovely to meet with Neil from Braintree District Walkabout group earlier today. They have 3 free local walks each week that people can join. What better way to improve physical and mental health with a group of friendly like minded people! Details are on the poster if you wanted to join.

11/06/2026

Our new confidence course starts on Thursday 9th July at 10.15.

If you or someone you know would benefit from our small friendly group, please get in touch.

03/06/2026

First Stop wants to thank all volunteers, especially those that make such a difference in the Braintree district. You make a real difference!

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.

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

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