Friends of Foundry
What is Friends of Foundry?
Friends of Foundry is service offered by Foundry PCN staff to support our local community. We run weekly drop-in sessions at Verdon Street Recreation Centre with free hot meals. Our aim is to help people to get the financial, housing, health, and social support they need.
Sheffield United Community Foundation joins us at the drop-ins every week to do some gentle exercises. Lots of local organisations also often join us, such as Wild at Heart, Stop Smoking, and Diabetes UK.
How to find Friends of Foundry
Location
Verdon Recreation Centre,
Verdon Street,
Sheffield,
S3 9EF
Opening times
Every Tuesday from 11-1pm.
Entry is always free.
Why come to the Friends of Foundry events?
Free food!
The Friends of Foundry drop-in events at Verdon Street Recreation Centre are catered every week. There is always plenty of delicious free hot food available to everyone that attends! Free hot and cold drinks are also provided.
Meet new people
Friends of Foundry drop-in sessions are a fantastic chance to meet other people, have a chat and make friends. Our amazing staff are very friendly and can help introduce you to other attendees if you'd like them to.
Our Emotional Wellbeing Workers and Care Coordinators are also very knowledgeable about clubs and groups in the area. If you'd to join a social group but don't know what's available, just ask and we're more than happy to help!
Advice
We are regularly joined by many local organisations and charities. They can give you financial, housing, health, and wellbeing advice or support. You can also talk to one of our amazing Care Coordinators or Emotional Wellbeing Workers, who can help you find the support you need.
Exercise
Sheffield United Community Foundation comes to Friends of Foundry drop-in sessions every week. They lead a gentle chair-based exercise session during the drop-ins. The exercise is always very gentle and adaptable so that everyone can join in.
You can also talk to the Sheffield United Community Foundation staff for advice about exercise. They can also let you know about local sport groups and events you can join.
Upcoming events
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October
21/10/25 Drop-in session and Diwali
28/10/25 Drop-in session and Cost of Living event
November
4/11/25 Drop-in session and Menopause Awareness Event
11/11/25 Drop-in session
18/11/25 Drop in session and International Mens' Day event
25/11/25 Drop in session
December
2/12/25 Drop in session
9/12/25 Drop in session
16/12/25 Drop in session and Christmas event
23/12/25 Session cancelled for holidays
30/12/25 Session cancelled for holidays
Social media
Please follow Friends of Foundry on social media!
Twitter at FriendsFoundry
Facebook at Friends of Foundry