At Social Action Hub, we bring people together to make a real difference in our community. We support vulnerable adults, families, and children by tackling issues like food poverty and mental health, helping everyone feel safe, supported, and valued. Our projects help reduce isolation, promote mental wellbeing, and empower individuals to develop new skills and take on fresh opportunities.
About Us
Our Vision
Our Journey
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How It Started: 1993
In 1993, local youth club committees in Blidworth and Rainworth noticed the changing needs of young people and the increasing social and economic issues that arose after the closure of local pits. Concerned with the lack of opportunities and disillusioned local young people we launched a detached youth project to offer face-to-face support for those not engaging with traditional services. Over time, our work expanded across North Nottinghamshire, reaching more young people and changing lives.
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2019
In 2019, we became the Social Action Hub to better reflect the wide range of services we provide, including play-schemes, youth clubs, food-sharing initiatives, employability support, tackling isolation, reducing food waste, conserving natural spaces, and offering guidance, training, volunteering opportunities, and health and wellbeing support.
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Where are we now?
Fast forward 30+ years later and we're expanding to a new location. Hopefully with your donations and support our new Social Supermarket looks to open its doors in Summer 2025 where we will be able to reach even more beneficiaries and keep supporting our community! Watch this space for updates!
In other news - We continue to grow and make a real difference in the community. We’re proud to support more people than ever through our expanded services, including youth engagement, brand new Forest School, food-sharing schemes, and employability support.
Why Our Community Needs Us
We provide a safe space for vulnerable people, children, and young people in Blidworth, Rainworth, and nearby villages. With access to free food, one-to-one mentoring, homework help, youth activities, skills training, and personal development opportunities, we help our locals grow and thrive.
For over 25 years, we’ve empowered local people to create projects and fundraisers that make a lasting impact, helping to build a stronger, more connected community.
SAH's 15 minutes...
In April 2025, we featured on BBC East Midlands, who were reporting on the affects of benefit cuts in our local community. They came to visit The Social Action Hub and focused on The Social Supermarket’s support of families and individuals.
Our CEO
Over 30 years of commitment to the cause, our CEO Claire Penny has helped our charity to become nationally recognised. In May 2023 and May 2025 Claire was invited by the Lord Lieutenant to attend the Kings Garden Party to commend her commitment of 30 years to the education, skills and voluntary sectors and for creating a lasting impact for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Our Team
Claire
CEO
Yolanda
Support Worker
Rachel
Revive Coordinator
Volunteers
40 and counting...
Daisy
Projects & Programmes Manager
Ross
Youth Worker
Mandy
Caretaker
Georgia
Projects & Programmes Manager
Tammy
Youth Worker
Amy-Jo
Youth Worker
Phoebe
Centre Coordinator
Josh
Youth Worker
Chloe
Youth Worker
Our Humble Hall of Fame
Nominated
Community & Sports Award
This year, we have been nominated for the Newark & Sherwood Community Awards 2025!
Winner
Paul Harris Fellowship
In 2025, our very own Daisy Dady was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship is an accolade that the Mansfield Rotary Club awards to people who they believe make a real difference to the community
Winners
Commitment to Community
Winners of the 2024 Business Commitment to Community Award at Newark & Sherwood Community & Sports Awards
Winner
Citizen of the Year Award
Our manager and Projects and Programmes Coordinator, Daisy Dady, was awarded 'Citizen of the Year Award 2024' by Ravenshead & Blidworth Rotary club for her work at The Social Action Hub
Finalist
Business Excellence Award
We were selected as a finalist for the Chad Award 2023
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Coming soon
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