Self Management in the Community 2025 finalist – Castlemilk Wellbeing Hub CIC
"Listen first and build services and support around the feedback from the community."
At Castlemilk Wellbeing Hub, they are passionate about creating a space where health, healing, and community come together. They offer a wide range of holistic therapies, wellbeing programmes, classes, and workshops designed to nurture both body and mind. From yoga, meditation, and sound baths to wellbeing sessions and holistic treatments, their aim is to offer a safe, welcoming space where people feel empowered to take ownership of their health and wellbeing.
They bring together a wide range of wellbeing services under one roof, offering a joined up approach that supports mind, body, and community. By collaborating with local groups, organisations, and health providers, they connect people not only to services but also to each other, reducing isolation and fostering stronger, more resilient communities. They work closely with statutory services such as the NHS and local Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) teams, who often signpost people to their services. Strong relationships with local organisations and community groups have also been vital. But most importantly, the trust built with the community itself has been central to their success.
The Hub has positively impacted the local community, giving people a trusted place to turn to for support. Many people who have accessed the services have shared improvements in confidence, mental health, and overall wellbeing. Beyond individual benefits, they see friendships forming, networks strengthened, and a greater sense of belonging to Castlemilk. They also rent the Hub space to practioners, local groups and initiatives who share in their commitment to wellbeing and community growth, hoping the Hub will be a centre for collective healing and inspiration.
As a new Community Interest Company (CIC), they share that the main challenges they have faced have been securing sustainable funding and raising awareness of the breadth of their services. “Wellbeing support is sometimes seen as an “extra” rather than essential but, despite this, we’ve responded with creativity, resilience, and a commitment to keeping our work community led.”
The lessons they would share with other organisations striving to support their community are to listen first and build services and support around the feedback from the community, collaborate where possible because partnerships strengthen your impact, keep it simple as consistency and kindness matter most and finally, celebrate the progress – small wins build big change.
Moving forward, they hope to grow the Hub so more people can benefit from therapies, resources, and community led projects. “Our vision is for Castlemilk Wellbeing Hub to remain a lasting fixture, a place where people find support, connection, and the encouragement to live well.”
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