CONTACT 2OOO
Is a drop-in centre based at Gorleston Baptist Church. Our service is for people aged over 16 who are vulnerable, often because they have complex issues, such as debt, mental health problems, substance misuse or poor life skills.

We are open for lunches on Mondays and Thursday 11,30 - 4.30pm
We are funded from a variety of charitable, church and statutory sources as well as donations from individuals.

All of our staff are volunteers who bring a wide variety of skills and life experiences to the task.  


There aren’t many visible signs of homelessness in Gt Yarmouth unlike the bigger towns and cities, where rough sleeping is clear to see. Very few of our guests are sleeping outdoors when they first approach us, most find refuge with friends or relatives, sleeping on floors or’ sofa-surfing’ where they are liable to be asked to move on at short notice. We aim to help our guests deal with the many issues affecting their ability to secure or maintain a tenancy, by providing one to one support and a variety of activities to increase their self-confidence and teach new skills. We can also put them in touch with specialist advice and support services.

Our guests tell us they regularly attend the centre because of the freshly cooked food and the warm welcome that they receive. We are very proud of our catering standards - believing that good food not only satisfies hunger but also provides an environment for socialising, which is often lacking in chaotic lives.


How We Are Funded: -

• Gorleston Baptist Church Contributes premises and support
• Grants from a variety of charitable, statutory and church sources
• Contributions in kind: food,clothing and volunteer time from local churches, individuals & businesses.

Contact 2000 has shown that that with a lot of energy and very few resources we are making a
very real difference to the lives of our guests and to the Community as a whole.

 How you can help?

• Volunteering
• Donating food, clothing or money

Contact Information:-

Contact 2000
Gorleston Baptist Church
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
Gt Yarmouth
NR31 6LY
01493 603302
Contact2000gbc@yahoo.co.uk

More than 80 individuals visited the centre in the last year. This year we expect to serve over 2,500 meals

CONTACT 2000
is a partnership between Gorleston Baptist Church and the community dedicated to providing a safe place for marginalized people and helping them to move on in their lives.

• The basic necessities: -                
• Freshly prepared hot meals
• Clothing parcels
• Toiletries
• Sleeping bags
• Food to take away

All free of charge

Support to move on: -

• Signposting to specialist Support & advice services

Activities such as: -

• Newspapers
• Crafts
• Table tennis
• Pool

Activities to build skills and increase confidence
Self-confidence: -

• Short courses
• IT classes
• Arts and Crafts