Plymouth Family Hubs: How to Find Local Activities and Support
Find which charity runs each Plymouth Family Hub, where to look for activity timetables and how to ask for family support.
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Plymouth Family Hubs bring together activities and family support, with services offered in person and online. Plymouth City Council describes the network as supporting families from pregnancy through childhood to age 19, or 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, known as SEND. For a particular activity, start with the council’s timetable link and confirm the session details before travelling.[1][2]
Which Charity Runs Your Local Family Hub?
The council lists three charity partners delivering Plymouth’s Family Hubs: LARK, Action for Children and Barnardo’s. Knowing the provider is useful when following up an enquiry or sending a referral. The council groups the hubs as follows.[1]
| Provider | Family Hubs |
|---|---|
| LARK | Morice Town Family Hub and North Prospect Family Hub |
| Action for Children | Green Ark Family Hub in Devonport and Manor Street Family Hub in Stonehouse |
| Barnardo’s | Efford Family Hub, Four Woods Family Hub in West Park, Nomony Family Hub in Cattedown, Rees Family and Wellbeing Hub in Plympton, Southway Family and Wellbeing Hub, The Barn Family Hub in Barne Barton, and Whitleigh Family and Wellbeing Hub |
To find a location, open the council’s Family Hubs page and choose View locations beneath Our Family Hubs. Use that location information alongside the activity timetable, especially when deciding which venue would work for your family.[2]
Where to Find Activities and Session Details
The Activities section of the council’s Family Hubs page directs families to Family Hub activities and events on Padlet, where the council says its latest timetable is published. This is the route to use when you want to find an actual session, rather than read a general description of the network.[2]
Read the venue carefully. The council explains that activities can take place at hubs and community venues, and that support can include drop-ins, groups, courses and outreach. A provider’s name alone doesn’t identify where an individual activity will happen.[1]
- Check the session’s venue and address before planning your journey.
- Confirm the day, start time and whether the activity is running on your intended visit.
- Ask which ages the session is intended for and whether you need to book.
- Check any charge, crèche arrangements and adjustments your family needs directly with the organiser.
Treat those as questions for the particular session. The network’s broad age range doesn’t establish the age group for every activity. The council specifically advises checking the timetable or making contact for up-to-date information about crèches and activities, so confirm childcare arrangements before relying on them.[1][2]
You Can Start With a Conversation
If you’re looking for support rather than an activity, the council describes a “no wrong door policy”: families can approach any Plymouth Family Hub for support and advice. You can begin by explaining what you need help with, even if you haven’t identified the right service or provider.[1]
Support extends to parents, carers, grandparents and other family members. The council says staff are available to listen to concerns, and that support can be tailored to the family’s situation. When making contact, explain whether you’d prefer to speak alone or with your children present, then ask which of the available formats would suit that conversation.[1]
Sending a Referral to the Right Provider
For a formal referral, the council’s About Family Hubs page provides a Family Hubs referral form. The same form is used across the network, but the council instructs people to send it to the provider covering their area. Use the provider table above to identify the organisation, then take its contact details directly from the council page.[1]
Keep the two routes distinct when deciding your next step: the council welcomes support enquiries at any hub, while completed referral forms go to the relevant provider. If you’re unsure which organisation should receive your form, ask a Family Hub to confirm before sending it.[1]
Sources and checks
These sources were used for this article. Availability, prices and service details can change after the stated check date.
- About Family Hubs | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK
Checked 20 October 2026.
LARK delivers Morice Town and North Prospect Family Hubs. Action for Children delivers Green Ark in Devonport and Manor Street in Stonehouse. Barnardo’s delivers the seven hubs listed in its table row. Families can approach any hub for support and advice under the network’s no wrong door policy. Support formats include drop-ins, groups, courses and outreach, alone or with children. Activities can take place at hubs and community venues, and families should check current timetable and crèche details. Support includes parents, carers, grandparents and family members. The network uses a shared referral form, with completed forms sent to the provider covering the family’s area.
- Family Hubs | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK
Checked 20 October 2026.
Plymouth Family Hubs offer support in person and online. The network supports families from pregnancy through childhood to age 19, or 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities. The council’s Family Hubs page provides a View locations route. The Activities section directs readers to the latest events and activities timetable on Padlet.