About The Tin Hat Centre
Your local community hub in Selston! For over 20 years, we’ve been at the heart of the community, providing vital support and a welcoming space for people of all ages.
Whatever brings you here, you’ll always be met with warmth, respect and a sense of belonging. Whether that’s learning new skills, meeting friends, or volunteering to give something back. If you’re ever nearby, come and say hello. There’s always something going on — and always someone happy to see you.
Every week, lives are being changed here. From families struggling to put food on the table to carers finding comfort in our Memory Café, The Tin Hat is often the place people turn to when they have nowhere else to go.
We:
- Provide food, essentials and a listening ear to over 300 people / 110 families Fortnightly through our Food Bank (not including emergency parcels).
- Offer a warm, friendly café and library, open daily to all.
- Run children’s holiday clubs, sports activities and classes to give people safe, positive experiences.
- Host support groups, voluntary counselling, Citizens Advice sessions and dementia-friendly activities.
- Bring people together through seasonal fairs, evening events and community activities.
- Classes / groups every day from Art and oil painting, sewing and knitting, French and Spanish, book and creative writing and many more see our times table for more information.
- Provide a safe outdoor space in our community garden.
Vision
The Tin Hat Centre aims to be a supportive and welcoming place where everybody can find opportunities to grow and connect. We strive to be a source of support, encouraging connection and inclusion. Through our efforts we hope to make a positive impact on those lives in and around the Selston Parish.
