Activities in the Hub

The hub is the area that Mainstay Trust has in the Head Office. It is dedicated space for the people we support and the staff to come and socialise, have lunch and there is always a range of activities available on different days. If people are attending the Hub it is worth noting that it also has a toilet and changing room which is very spacious and has full track and hoist for anyone who has any moving and handling requirements. All personal protective equipment is available for staff and your privacy and personal care needs can be met in confidence and you can still be part of all the fantastic activities. 

Experiences of People who use the Hub

In the boxes below there are some samples of some of the people we supports experience of using the hub and how it has enhanced their lives, social circles and personal outcomes.

Please click on the following Whats On link for the schedule of weekly activities in the Hub.

Stephen's Story

"Hi my names Stephen and I use the Hub to come and meet my friends. I also come to the hub and have my lunch as I only have support through the day and go home to my mums in the afternoon.

I find out whats on when I come to the hub and this has led me to be involved in the Bingo group on a Thursday afternoon and also the football group where we all meet at the Hub at 12pm on a Wednesday and then go to the pitches together.

I am able to have fun, stay fit and I have made some new friends by coming to the Hub."

Cheryl's Story

"Hello, I am Cheryl and I enjoy coming to the hub as I feel safe and know a lot of the people that come and they all talk to me and get a good laugh with me.

I am a wheelchair user and the hub has the facilities I need to get changed and it has all the equipment to move me safely. It also has a kitchen so I can have all my food prepared safely as I am on a textured diet.

I also take part in the bingo on a Thursday and I like to sing a song at the karaoke on Fridays."

Lee's Story

"Hi there, my name is Lee and I have Autism, I have a busy life and I like to stick to my routines with my support staff. I stay in my own tenancy and Mainstay help look after my money.

I am a keen photographer and Mainstay have a photography group that is on every Wednesday at 11:30am and I like to attend this group.

I also now get my money from the office on this day and I have got a busy day which I like as it keeps me focused".