Located in Westminster, in the heart of the Westbourne Ward, the Brunel Happy Hub provides a new space for people to connect and access support through a range of activities.
The hub opened in early 2026 as part of Westminster City Council’s Community Hubs Programme. Once an unused council building, it has been transformed following 18 months of work shaped by more than 400 local residents. Today, it provides a welcoming space where people can access support and advice, meet others and take part in activities focused on health, wellbeing and community.
Allkind is proud to be one of the hub’s key partners, enabling us to carry out some of our community services. From peer support to horticulture, our work at the hub is already helping people connect with others, develop new skills and explore the positive impact that community and nature can have on our wellbeing.
Our Peer Support team has been working closely with the Brunel Happy Hub to develop a programme of activities, including an in-person mental health peer support group and a new movie club.
The peer support group offers a safe space for people to reflect on how they’re feeling, talk about what’s happening in their lives and explore their experiences with others. Sessions are facilitated by two of our Peer Support Workers, who use their own lived experience to guide conversations.
One of the most valuable parts of these groups is the support that people extend to each other. Being able to speak openly, listen to others and share experiences can help people find hope in their recovery and feel less alone.
The partnership has also helped bring a new idea to life: a movie club for Peer Support service users. The group watch a film together before regrouping to share reflections, with conversations exploring themes around mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Thanks to the Brunel Happy Hub, the group has been able to make use of its cinema-style movie room, creating a relaxed environment for people to connect and explore these topics together.
Our work at the hub is also taking root outdoors.
Since June, two of our experienced Horticulture Tutors have been working there to develop gardening activities. What began as an opportunity to make use of the hub’s outdoor space has grown into a shared community space where people can develop horticulture skills, meet others and experience the benefits of spending time in nature.
The group is also exploring ways to make the space more sustainable and support the local ecosystem. Raised beds are being used to grow vegetables, with community members getting involved and learning along the way. The project has also received support from local corporate volunteers, who recently joined the group to help plant vegetables.
There’s plenty more on the horizon as the space continues to grow. We’re looking forward to seeing how it develops and the opportunities it creates for people in the local community.
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or email: community@allkind.org.uk
