We understand that life can bring a variety of challenges, and we’re here to help connect you with the support you need. Our Support page lists local and county-wide organisations offering assistance with food, youth activities, special educational needs (SEN), mental health, and more.
If you run an organisation that offers valuable support to the local residents of Tiptree and would like to be included in our Support page please contact: commsofficer@tiptreeparishcouncil.gov.uk
Tiptree Community Hub
Tiptree Community Hub provide a range of community services that support the residents in need across Tiptree and surrounding villages including: a Community Fridge and Larder, a Community Cafe, a preloved school uniform wardrobe, SEND support sessions and Citizen Advice sessions. For more information: tiptreecommunityhub.co.uk
Spectrum Sen Services
Spectrum provide support for children, young people (up to age 25), and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, sensory overwhelm, social difficulties, and school or work-related stress. Services include wellbeing sessions, neurodiversity mentoring, EHCP guidance, transition planning, and more. For more information: https://spectrumsenservices.co.uk/
Tiptree Food Bank
Operated by the Trussell Trust, the Tiptree Food Bank supports residents of Tiptree and the surrounding villages who find themselves facing a financial crisis and are unable to afford food for their households. They are open every Thursday 2-4pm at the Tiptree United Reform Church. All are welcome.
Action for Family Carers
Action for Family Carers provides a local support group in Tiptree, held at the United Reform Church on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, offering a place for unpaid carers to connect and share experiences. The charity offers counselling, day care and support for young carers. For information go to: https://affc.org.uk/
The Out House
The Out House is a Colchester based charity which provides support for the LGBTQ+ community in East Anglia. They provide youth groups, adult social groups and counselling services and youth groups. Their Tiptree youth group is held at Tiptree Community Hub. For their full schedule and for more information go to: https://theouthouse.org.uk/events/lgbtq-youth-group-tiptree-2-2025-09-26/
Mind UK
Mind offer mental health support nationwide through information, advice and local services. They offer crisis resources, advice for anyone with mental health problems, support with welfare benefits and legal information and advice on mental health related law. For more information or to access help go to: https://www.mind.org.uk/ or call their help line at 0300 102 1234.
Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse (CARA)
CARA is a Colchester based support service for victims and survivors of any type of sexual violence. They offer specialist counselling for adults, specialist counselling and support for young people, play therapy for children 12 years old and under, independent sexual violence adviser support, advice and support around benefits, housing issues and health appointments and a women-only social group. For more information: https://caraessex.org.uk/
Royal National Institute of Deaf People
The RNID hold free drop in sessions every second Friday of the month from 1pm – 3pm at the Tiptree Community Centre. They offer maintenances and re-tubing of NHS hearing aids, free replacement batteries, hearing checks, support & advice on communication tips, assistive equipment & hearing loss. No need to book just drop in. For more information https://rnid.org.uk/
Crisis
Crisis is the UK’s national charity for people experiencing homelessness. They offer one-to-one support with housing, benefits, employment, and health, helping individuals leave homelessness behind for good. For urgent community support, the Tiptree Community Hub offers food and a warm space. If you or someone you know needs support, visit crisis.org.uk.
Age UK
Age UK support and represent older people in the UK, making later life better by providing information, advice, and companionship services. They offer a variety of services including telephone friendship, exercise & physical activity, IT training and much more. Their free advice line is open 365 days a year from 8am – 7pm at 0800 678 1602.
