Yvonne Carr Family Hub

The Yvonne Carr Family Hub is a welcoming community space in Wandsworth offering free support for families with children aged 0–19 (and up to 25 with SEND). Services include play and learning sessions, speech and language drop-ins, parenting courses, housing advice, benefits guidance, and job support through Workmatch. A free café provides a welcoming space to connect, while courses in digital skills and food budgeting run throughout the year. Youth groups and substance misuse support are also available. Staff are on hand to help with everything from nursery applications to form-filling.

Support Available for Parents

From Stay, Play and Learn sessions, we have activities and support for both you and your little ones. We run a SEND Stay Play and Learn group, where you will have time and space to play and learn with your child whilst being supported by our team, as well as regular Talk Shop drop-in's with a speech and language therapist. There are parenting courses to help you on your journey, we can also help with nursery applications and form-filling. Or simply offer a friendly ear to listen.

Housing Advice Support

We have free bookable housing advice sessions fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons where you can ask any questions you may have about issues such as repairs and maintenance, mould or if you’re having problems with affording your rent. Please ask a staff member to book you in.

I feel isolated – who can I speak to?

Whether you have lived in Wandsworth for a long time or you’ve recently settled here, drop in to our free café space at Yvonne Carr to connect with the staff and your local community.

What benefits am I entitled to?

Our friendly staff will be able to help you access all the support you’re entitled to, including nursery provision, free school meals and school uniform support.

Help Finding a Job

If you’re looking for a career change or a new job, Workmatch can help and advise on seeking, applying for training, jobs and CV writing. You can find more information on their website at www.wandsworthworkmatch.org

What can I learn here?

We run various courses over the year for parents, those looking to develop their key skills including digital literacy and those who want to save money by minimising food waste. We also have a digital learning and Introduction to Vinted both run here regularly by Power to Connect. You can find out more at https://www.powertoconnect.co.uk/

If English isn't your first language, you can find information and advice at https://www.wandsworthlifelonglearning.org.uk/guide/esol/

What is there for young people?

We have a youth group run by FAST which meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday plus the Wandsworth Youth Bus on Fridays after school each week to support positive relationships, these sessions help young people grow and develop through activities that build resilience and hope for the future.We also offer advice and support on substance misuse. You can contact [javascript protected email address] for more information. 

Our staff are here to help – just ask!

How to register and book:

To access services at your local Family Hub or Children's Centre, simply create an account using the online portal below and add your family details. Once registered, you'll be able to sign up to your local centre and view/book activities.

Check the timetables on this page (above) or explore the online portal to see what's available.

Online Portal

Telephone: 020 8871 8454
Email: [javascript protected email address]
Address:
Yvonne Carr Family Hub
2, Thessaly Road
Nine Elms
London
SW8 4HT