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Catherine Booth House is a centre for families who are deemed to be unintentionally homeless and in need of high support. The Salvation Army works closely with a range of agencies including children and adult social care and housing to help support families to be able to maintain their own tenancy by helping them gain the life skills needed.

All of our referrals are made via the Portsmouth City Council Supported Housing Scheme.

Our small day centre offers the perfect venue for a maximum of 10 elders who may be lonely, depressed, bored or having memory problems to step out of their house and spend an exuberant day out while their carers have a much-needed break.

CESSA Housing Association (CESSA HA) manages a total of 8 Sheltered Housing Schemes for a variety of ex-service personnel and their families in the locations listed below.

A gentle chair based workout to motivating music
(with Jo Lloyd)

Monday 11:30am

55 Minutes

Chair Exercise

A gentle chair based class designed to improve mobility, strength, balance and flexibility. The class involves various exercises and is suitable for those with limited mobility and medical conditions.

The CHAOS service provides services for young adults aged 13 - 75 with a learning disability or additional needs.

The centre is a sport and activity facility. The centre has a large sports hall, a dance studio and meeting spaces available for hire.

Charles Dickens Activity Centre is home to many groups such as salsa dancing, volleyball, football, boogie bounce, fitness classes plus many more.

Charter offers a superb choice of swimming, gym and sports facilities. It’s also one of few places where you can get box-fit and duck, weave and spar under the careful guidance of our expert instructors.

Chat over Chai is an informal, informative and independent committee led Community group for adults (18+) which aims to support physical, mental and emotional well-being whilst reducing social isolation.

We are a welcoming, friendly and diverse group who come together weekly on Thursdays for a stimulating programme of talks, courses and events, enhancing our learning in many subject areas and increasing our knowledge of facilities and services available in the City of Portsmouth and local area.

Regular session times Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30 Thursdays, no need to book, just drop in.

Suggested voluntary contribution £1.00 per session

This is a monthly event for childfree women or those who identify as non-binary, who are struggling, or have struggled with fertility issues. It is a space to share your experiences if you feel comfortable doing so, to meet people having similar experiences and to find mutual support. Or to just hang out and have a chat