
Flourish Penrith is a welcoming and inclusive community project for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers living in and around Penrith. We provide a friendly, relaxed and safe space where people can meet others, build friendships, share experiences, access useful information, receive peer support and take part in creative activities. Whether you are new to the area or have been living in Penrith for some time, Flourish is a place to connect with others, discover opportunities and feel part of the local community.
My Community Penrith
Our fortnightly coffee mornings are a relaxed opportunity to meet new people, have a chat and build connections. Come along for a coffee, conversation and a friendly welcome. You can meet people from different backgrounds, share experiences and find out more about what is happening in the local community.
Creative Sessions Blue Jam Arts Space
Explore your creativity through informal and accessible creative activities. You do not need any previous experience or artistic skills — just come along, try something new and enjoy being creative with others.
Peer Support
Flourish is also a space where people can support and encourage one another. Sharing experiences with others who may have faced similar challenges can help people feel less isolated and more confident. Through peer support, you can:
Information, Signposting & Referrals
Finding your way around local services can sometimes be difficult, particularly when you are new to an area. At Flourish, we can help you find information about local services, community activities and opportunities and, where appropriate, signpost or refer you to relevant organisations and specialist services.
When you come to Flourish, you can expect a friendly and informal environment where you can participate at your own pace.
You can:
Meet people
Make new friends and build connections within the local community.
Share experiences
Talk, listen and learn from people with different backgrounds and experiences.
Get creative
Try new activities and explore your creativity in a supportive environment.
Access information
Find out about local services, activities, opportunities and support.
Get connected
Where appropriate, we can help you find and connect with relevant specialist services.
Belong
Feel welcomed, valued and part of the Penrith community.
Flourish Penrith is for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers living in and around Penrith.
You do not need to have previous experience of creative activities, and you do not need to know anyone before you come.
Come along, have a coffee, meet new people, share experiences, get creative and find out what support and opportunities are available in your local community.
A Collaborative Community Project
Flourish Penrith is a collaborative community project facilitated by:
Integrate Cumbria CIC
BlueJam Arts CIC
My Community Penrith
Together, we are creating opportunities for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers to connect, thrive, create, support one another and flourish in Penrith.

Sessions take place at My Community Penrith and BlueJam Arts Space on alternate Tuesdays.
Please get in touch or check our latest information for details of the venue for each session.
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