Lowestoft based Access Community Trust is proud to announce the upcoming Cost of Living & Wellbeing Event + Jobs Fair, taking place on Tuesday, 21 January, from 3 PM to 6 PM at The Olive Centre, Lowestoft.
This free event is the second of its kind, and is part of the Thrive Employment Support programme and is designed to provide essential resources, advice, and opportunities to support local residents through challenging times.
The event will bring together an array of organisations offering a wide range of services, including employment support, wellbeing guidance, debt advice, and volunteering opportunities. Attendees will also have the chance to connect directly with employers and explore local job opportunities.
Organisations Attending:
- Thrive Employment Support
- Sunrise Film Festival
- Multiply Suffolk
- Costa Coffee
- Pleasurewood Hills
- Job Centre Plus
- East Suffolk Communities Team & Suffolk Warmth Team
- The Apollo Project
- Hales Jobs
- Feel Good Suffolk
- Utility Warehouse
- Everyone Active / Waterlane Leisure Centre
- Sizewell C
- Essex and Suffolk Water
- Barclays Bank
- Home Support Matters
- Age UK
- First Light Festival
- Marina Theatre – Lowestoft
- Citizens Advice East Suffolk
- Steam House Cafe – Gorleston
Visitors to the event can access support with primary bills, debt management, job searching, and wellbeing, while also exploring new pathways for education, volunteering, and employment. With organisations from diverse sectors, this event offers something for everyone, from practical advice to exciting opportunities.
Lauren Goulder, Operational Delivery Manager of Employment & Life Opportunities at Access Community Trust, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, stating: “We’re thrilled to bring together such an incredible group of organisations to support the people of Lowestoft. This event is about more than just resources—it’s about empowering individuals, fostering connections, and helping our community navigate the challenges of today. We’re here to remind everyone that help is available, and brighter opportunities are around the corner, with a wide range of organisations able to assist with support, advice and signposting.”
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 3PM – 6PM
- Location: The Olive Centre (formerly The Over 60s), 18 Clapham Road South, Lowestoft, NR32 1QS
- Nearest Parking: Clapham Road South street-level car park & Britten Centre multi-story car park
While the event is free to attend, RSVPing via Eventbrite is encouraged to help identify future community needs https://accessct.org/col-event1
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with your community.
For more information, visit Access Community Trust’s at https://www.facebook.com/AccessCommunityTrustUK