Kings Arms Community Hub

What is the Kings Arms Community Hub?

Sited in the former Kings Arms pub that was empty for a number of years, the Kings Arms Community Hub is a central place for statutory services and community groups to engage with the public. The Kings Arms building was bought by Falcon Rural Housing in 2021 with the intent to develop the site into social housing flats on the first and second floors and allow for a usable community space on the ground floor. 

Falcon Housing committed to making the ground floor space habitable with adequate plumbing and electrical systems and watertight walls and floors. Falcon also agreed to enter into a long-term lease arrangement with the Town Council for the delivery of the Community Hub. The Town Council convened a small working group including representatives from Wellington One Team, Somerset Council, and Churches Together to discuss how the space could best be used. These discussions built an outline for what the Kings Arms would be: A flexible space that will help link up services and early help in a central location and allow for youth provision.

The process to get the hub refurbished and ready for use was not without its obstacles, and it has taken over two years to be completed with thanks to the hard work of many people, both paid and voluntary. Now that the hub is up and running we look forward to seeing it develop over the coming years!

Our Vision

A connected, compassionate, and inclusive Wellington where all individuals feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. The Kings Arms Community Hub will be a welcoming point of contact for families, children, young people, and vulnerable adults to access advice, guidance, and support. The hub will help people find the right information and connect with trusted services and community resources.

Our Mission

To provide a safe, welcoming, and community-led space that empowers people through access to support, engagement opportunities, and positive relationships. The Hub will be a focal point for youth development and adult well-being, rooted in collaboration and care.

Our Priorities

Children & Youth Engagement/Support

We will:

• Offer safe, inclusive spaces where children and young people can access support, develop skills, and build confidence to give every child the best start in life.
• Collaborate with local partners to provide needs-led, relevant youth programmes and activities.

Adult Social Care & Wellbeing

We will:

• Create a friendly, non-clinical environment where adults—especially those at risk of isolation or poor health—can access support, information, and social connection.
• Enable health, care, and community providers to deliver localised, accessible interventions.

Community Empowerment

We will:

• Encourage active participation from residents and organisations of all ages to shape what the Hub delivers.
• Support the development of community groups and micro-providers that reflect local needs.

Inclusivity & Safeguarding

We will:

• Champion diversity and inclusion by ensuring the Hub is a safe space for all identities and backgrounds.
• Uphold robust safeguarding practices for all users, particularly children and vulnerable adults.

Sustainable Impact

We will:

• Ensure the Hub remains financially and operationally sustainable while retaining its social purpose.
• Monitor use to maintain alignment with the mission and avoid over-prescription or commercial drift.

Get Involved

Do you represent a service or community group that you feel would be able to make use of the Kings Arms Community Hub?

We are always interested in working with new providers to offer a diverse programme of services and activities. If you are interested in using the Kings Arms Community Hub, please contact our Community Hub Manager, Kelly Enfield at [email protected].

You can also contact our Community Development Officer, Laura Batcha at [email protected] for more information on how we are working to link community groups and services.