Welcome to the hub

The HUB is run by West Wickham & Shirley Baptist Church and is part of our commitment to help build a better community.

Colorful abstract background with large purple circles and layered arcs in yellow, orange, green, and blue against a black background.
A man with glasses and gray hair making coffee using an espresso machine in a coffee shop, wearing a purple apron with the logo 'The Hub Coffee'.
Colorful logo for The Hub Coffee featuring overlapping irregular shapes in yellow, orange, purple, and teal with white text.

Coffee Shop

Offering lots of delicious hot drinks, snacks and cakes. We also have an extensive and free of charge soft play centre for children aged 5 and under. Everybody is welcome. 

We are open: 
Monday 12pm - 2pm
Tuesday Welcome Break 12 - 2pm 
Wednesday 10:45am - 2pm 
Thursday 10:45am - 2pm 

We hope to see you soon.

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A woman in a bright yellow cardigan looking at clothes in the Baby Bank, holding a hanger with a patterned garment, surrounded by shelves of folded clothes and toys.
The Baby Bank logo, part of the Hub services for West Wickham, Shirley and Croydon.

The Baby Bank

The Baby Bank is here to help those on a low income or who are struggling with the cost of living.

We stock everything from clothing to cots.  Check out our page for further information and updates.

We couldn’t run The Baby Bank without donations from our supporters. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Mondays, from 9.30am – 12pm.

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The Pantry logo, part of the Hub services for West Wickham, Shirley and Croydon.
A person reaching for a jar of peanut butter at the Pantry from a shelf filled with canned goods, condiments, and soup.

The Pantry

We believe everybody should have access to good food. The Pantry is a place where people struggling in this cost of living crisis can obtain some food items for a much lower cost.

We are always in need of donations for The Pantry, click below to a see a list of the most needed items.

You can find out more about the Pantry and how to join here:

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A young girl reading a colourful children's book at the Book Nook. Behind her are bookshelves filled with various books.
The Book Nook logo, part of the Hub services for West Wickham, Shirley and Croydon.

The BOOK NOOk

A quiet space to read or borrow books or to join with others at shared reading or board games groups. 

Run in partnership with Croydon Libraries.

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