Acorn & Pip Community CIC

Community, rooted in Slaithwaite.

Acorn & Pip Community CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise rooted in Slaithwaite. We exist to bring families together, reduce isolation, and create practical opportunities for children, teens and parents to thrive. Any profit we generate will be reinvested straight back into community programmes, events and our family-friendly space.

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  • Not-for-profit social enterprise
  • Inclusive & accessible
  • Safeguarding-led
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What we aim to do

Our focus for year one.

Together at the Table community meals and conversations that make everyone feel included.Newborn Nurture gentle, judgement-free sessions for new parents and carers.Teen Hospitality Workshops confidence, customer care and employability skills led with real industry know-how.Creative Family Sessions hands-on craft, play and story activities that spark connection.Cost-sensible Events high-impact, low-cost activities so no one is priced out.Space with Purpose a refreshed play area and café layout designed for togetherness, accessibility and dignity.

Opportunities we’ll be creating

Make a difference with us.

Young People skills training, CV support, real-world experience and pathways into work.Get in touch →Parents & Carers peer circles, practical workshops and friendly signposting to local services.Get in touch →Community Volunteers meaningful roles in events, welcoming, mentoring and operations.Get in touch →Local Makers & Practitioners paid facilitation opportunities to run high-quality sessions.Get in touch →Partners & Sponsors fund a programme, sponsor equipment, or back pay-it-forward places for families.Get in touch →Schools, Health & Community Orgs collaborate on targeted sessions that meet local needs.Get in touch →

events coming soon

Watch this space.

Our events calendar is brewing. We’ll publish dates for community meals, workshops and family sessions here.Want first dibs? Join the mailing list and follow us on social — we’ll announce everything there as it goes live.

How you can help today

Lend a hand.

Sponsor or donate help us fund sessions, materials and free places.Get in touch →Partner with us let’s co-design activity for your community.Get in touch →Volunteer a warm welcome and clear roles, from event hosting to behind-the-scenes support.Get in touch →

our promise

Everyone welcome.

We’re inclusive, accessible and safeguarding-led. Everyone is welcome, and everyone should leave feeling better than when they arrived.

(Acorn & Pip Community CIC — registered Community Interest Company. We reinvest profits into community programmes and support for families.)

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