What's On?

Perth Hope Hub is a community space in Perth, Scotland that supports those on the margins of society. It is on our heart to give hope to those who want to recover from addiction and those who seek to start a new life after a prison sentence.

All our services are free of charge.

We are seeking to co-operate with the Connect Network of Junction 42, who create thriving missional communities. We are also supporting the amazing recovery work of Teen Challenge and the Haven in Kilmacolm.

Location: 240 High Street, Perth, PH1 5QJ

What's on?

Mondays 10am - 5pm Unity Space (see below)

6 - 7pm: Co-dependency Anonymous (CODA) meeting

Tuesdays 5 - 7pm: Hope Hub Recovery Cafe for all who are struggling with life-controlling issues. We have free grub & hot drinks, some companionship and inspiration for the journey ahead.

Wednesdays: 11am - 4pm Unity Space (see below)

Thursdays 6 - 8pm: Games Night. Drop in if you are looking for a warm space and some good fellowship*.

Fridays 10am - 4:30pm: Unity Community Cafe

Sundays 6-8pm: Alpha course: (see below)

What is on at the Unity Space:
Relaxed PEER led environment where through open and confidential discussions, we help ourselves and each other with recovery from any type of addictive behaviour.

Mondays: 10am - 5pm Unity Space

- 10am - 12pm Nails with Alana

- 2 - 4 pm Knitting Group

- 4 - 4:45pm Posture Reset with Alana

Wednesdays 11am - 4pm Unity Space

- 11am - 12:30pm SMART family/ friends meeting: mutual aid for those supporting someone with addictive behaviour.

- 12 - 3pm: Art Therapy with Euan: create, express & release

- 12 - 1pm Mindfulness with Shannon (Hillcrest Futures): slow down, breathe, reset

Fridays 10am - 4:30pm: Unity Cafe

- 11am - 12pm: SMART meeting: mutual aid meeting for those looking for recovery.

- 12 - 3pm: Craft Corner: various arts n crafts activities for all

- 12:30 - 1:15pm: Unwind & Release with Alana

Curious? Exploring life, meaning and faith.

Join us for the 2026 alpha course on Sunday evenings (6-8pm), starting on the 8th February.

This 11 week course is run by Trinity Church of the Nazarene and offers some fellowship around food, a short video and some open group discussions.

If you are curious about life, its meaning and faith join us with millions of people around the globe that went on the Alpha course adventure.

Please note that the next Alpha after the weekend away is the 19th April.

This is the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/qPTpozqEkVNj...

Are you are seeking a quiet and stimulating space to engage with your Creator, away from the hustle and bustle of life?

We have opened our interdenominational Prayer Room, which is available the following times:

- Mondays 10am - 4pm

- Tuesdays 5 - 7pm

- Wednesdays 11am – 4pm & 6:30 - 8pm

- Thursdays 6 – 8pm

- Fridays 10am – 4pm & 6 – 8pm

Outwith these times, we can open up for you. Please text GillianJoy 07925 367 204 if you want to book a slot.

We also have a weekly prayer meeting for Perth on Saturdays 10-11am.

We are very grateful to have received some funding from the Robertson Trust and from the P&K Community Investment Fund to make a wood workshop available for all that seek to gain or improve their skills and confidence.

The workshop, which is led by our Master Craftsman joiner, Chris will open in May 2026. No previous skills are required to come on board.

We are seeking now a small number of participants that want to commit to this workshop for a set number of weeks. If you are interested, please email: [email protected]

Stories of Recovery

These testimonials show what Christ can do: He can take the most hopeless life, turn it around and give them a complete new life.

Kirk's journey from drug dealer to a life of purpose. Now he supports the Connect Network of Junction 42.

Teen Challenge Scotland makes a difference in people's lives: Listen to Jim Connon and Ashley Runcie's story.

The work of Teen Challenge Strathclyde: On the streets of Glasgow.

The Haven Kilmacolm - A place to call home.

Bryan's story of recovery with Teen Challenge. Bryan now supports the recovery work in the Haven.

RIchie's story of recovery with Connect 2 Teen Challenge - Forth Valley

John Ciantar - Phase 3 in thr Haven: He now has something to look forward this Christmas.

Teen Challenge Scotland - Beniah: transformed lives give hope for women in addiction

Jay Fallen was an addict without any hope, written off by others - now listen to him. There is hope in Christ.

Amy's inspiring testimony.

I couldn't believe when I saw my two friends from Aberdeen, who had been set free for a few months. They looked radiant - I couldn't belive it. They were so touched by the Lord. This gave me the motivation to stay at TC and see it through. It was the hardest decision that I have ever made, but my life has never been the same since.

Amy from Aberdeen

I have tried everything to get off drugs and I had exhausted all resources and had nae hope. When I came to the Haven there was just love... The staff here at the Haven tend to side with the person that you could be more than with the person that you are.

Liam Harvey

I did not know how to cope with traumatic circumstances and the only thing I knew was to immerse myself in the world of addiction.... I am back in a homeless hostel, I have nothing and I posed this question to God and asked "Is this it?". Within a couple of days there was someone of Teen Challenge speaking in the hostel... I listened to his story and it blew me away. It was the first real account I heard of somebody who had successfully came off drugs. I was all of a sudden aware of God and it was as if He knew that I was ready and He orchestrated the circumstances for me to go to TC.

Bryan Fisher

Support

Building Bridges through Friendship

Our aim is to befriend, offer help and support for individuals in life-controlling problems, such as addiction and those who seek to build a new life after a prison sentence.

If people need practical support, we will do what we can to meet these needs.

We are also providing support and issues relating to mental health, along with other agencies.

Community Swap Shop

We run a small swap shop for second hand clothes and small household items.

We also offer a small local community fridge for food items.

All items are free of charge, but donations are welcome.

"Give what you can, take what you need." Please only take 3 items a time, so that we can help as many people as possible.

- Samaritans - suicide helpline: 116 123

- PAPYRUS - young suicide prevention 0800 068 141

- Campaign Against Living Miserably: 0800 585858

- Mind - mental health support: 0300 102 1234

- Cruse bereavement support: 08088 081 677

- SHOUT txt service: text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258

- NSPCC - child abuse helpline: 0808 2000 5000

- Refuge - domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247

- National Debt Line: 0808 808 4000

- GamCare - Gambline support: 0808 8020 123

Teen Challenge Whitchester House - Scottish Borders
01361 890 271
[email protected] / www.tcns.org.uk

Teen Challenge Sunnybrae - Turriff
01651 891 627
[email protected] / www.tcns.org.uk

Teen Challenge Benaiah (Women and children’s centre) - Aberdeenshire
01771 620 100
[email protected] / www.tcns.org.uk

The Haven - Renfrewshire
thehavenkilmacolm.com

Be Strong Project - Bolton
https://www.be-strong.org.uk

Connect 2 TC Forth Valley
https://www.connect2us.org.uk/

Moving On Inverclyde
movingoninverclyde.co.uk

Searchlight Scotland
searchlightscotland.org

Betel of Britain
betel.uk

Bethany Christian Trust
bethanychristiantrust.com

Victory Outreach
victoryoutreachuk.com

Road to Recovery
https://www.roadtorecoverytrust.org.uk/

Freedom in Christ Resources
https://www.freedominchrist.org/

Support Venues in Perth

Are you looking for help? Please see below for various organisations that offer support in Perth.

Would you like to add your service to the map? Please contact us with the contact form.

Venues:

Food Share

Food Share

(FB) Perth Foodbank
What: Food bags (vouchers only)
Where: York Place, Perth
When: Tue, Wed, Fri 12pm – 4pm

(FL) Community Fridge Lethan 4 All
What: Free food
Where: Community Learning Building, 119 Rannoch Rd, PH1 2DQ
When: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-1pm, Wed 5pm – 8pm, Fri 1pm – 4pm

(FM) Muirton Community Food Share
What: Free food
Where: 111 Dunkeld Road, PH1 5BS
When: Mon, Thu, Sat 11am – 1pm

(FS) Pert South Community Food Share Hub
What: Free food & chilled meals
Where: Moncreiffe Community Centre, Glenlyon Road, PH2 0AG
When: Sat 10:30 - 12:00

(SW) Still Waters Food Van
What: Free food bags & drinks
Where: Thimblerow car park (back), PH1 5QF
When: Sat 4.15pm

Where: Greyfriars House, PH2 8LJ
When: Sat 4:45pm

Where: Matalan car park, PH2 8JT
When: Sat 5:15pm
Social & Food Hubs

Social & Food Hubs

(EC) Grub Hub at Elim Church
What: Free soup & drinks
Where: Elim Church, 58 Princes Street, PH2 8LJ
When: Mon 6pm – 7pm

(CD) CATH Day Centre
What: Cheap meals, social, shower, laundry, big issue
Where: Ladeside, St. Catherine's Road, PH1 5RY
When: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm
Phone: 01738 580188

(HH) Perth Hope Hub
What: Drop-in, fellowship, free food & drinks, work coaching, rehab placement group
Where: St John’s Episcopal Church Threshold Centre, Princes Street, PH2 8LJ
When: Tue 12pm-3pm

(KC) Knox Church Cafe
What: Free home baking, drinks & fellowship for all
Where: Knox Church, Tulloch Terrace, PH1 2PP
When: Tue 9am-12pm

(LS) LSM Connections Cafe
What: Free home baking, drinks & fellowship for all
Where: Letham St. Marks Church, Rannoch Rd, PH1 2HH
When: Tue - Thu 10am – 1pm

What: Drop-in
When: Wed 9:00-11:00

(RC) Riverside Church – Martha’s Kitchen
What: Locally grown food, soups, tray bakes, scones & drinks
Where: Riverside Church, Bute Drive, PH1 3BG
When: Mon-Fri 10am – 2pm

(SA) Salvation Army Community Lunch
What: Cheap food & drinks
Where: The Salvation Army, 77 South Street, PH2 8PD
When: Tue - Fri 12:30pm - 1:30pm

(SK) Perth Gospel Hall Soup Kitchen
What: Free hot drinks, snacks, bag of groceries & a ‘thought for the day’
Where: Thimblerow car park (across St Catherines Square), PH1 5QF
When: Mon 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Dalreoch Place Car Park, Letham, (behind Bilal Palace & Welcome Inn)
When: Wed, 6:45pm
Mental Wellbeing & Recovery

Mental Wellbeing & Recovery

(B) Bethany Christian Trust Van
What: Mental support, fellowship & hot drinks
Where: Thimblerow car park (across St Catherines Square), PH1 5QF

When: Wed, 12pm-1pm
Where: in front of St John’s Episcopal Church, Princes Street, Perth, PH2 8LJ
When: Wed 1:15pm - 2pm

(HH) Perth Hope Hub
What: Drop-in, fellowship, free food & drinks, rehab placement
Where: 240 High Street, Perth, PH1 5QJ
When: Tue 5-7pm

(N) The Neuk
What: Support for suicide, self-harm, distress
Where: 18 St Paul’s Square, PH1 5QW

(R) Renew 23.3
What: A place where it is ok not to be ok
Where: Methodist Church, Scott Street, PH2 8JN
When: Mon 10am - 12pm; Thu 2pm - 4pm

(TC) Trinity Evening Drop-In
What: Hot drinks, music & chat
Where: Trinity Church (back), York Place, PH2 8EH
When: Wed 5:30pm – 7pm

(W) Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub
What: Cheap meals, skills & support
Where: The Walled Garden Café, Murray Royal Hospital, PH2 7BH
When: Mon - Fri 11am – 3pm
Practical Support

Practical Support

(BC) Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
What: Debt advice & support
Where: Perth Baptist Church (appointments by arrangement)
When: Mon – Thu 9:30am – 5pm, Fri 9:30am – 3:30pm
Phone: 0800 328 0006

(CA) Citizens Advice Bureau
What: Crisis & Money Support
Where: 7 Atholl Crescent, PH1 5NG
When: Mon 9am – 5pm
Phone: 0808 196 9440

(CD) CATH Day Centre
What: Cheap meals, social, shower, laundry, big issue
Where: Ladeside, St. Catherine's Road, PH1 5RY
When: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm
Phone: 01738 580188

(MS) Men’s Shed
What: Metal & woodwork & speakers
Where: North Inch Community Campus, Hay Street, PH1 5BF
When: Wed 5pm - 8pm

(SS) Swap Shop
What: Used clothing, toys, furniture, electrical goods, crockery...
Where: 35-39 Garth Ave, PH1 2LG
When: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am – 3pm
Youth Work

Youth Work

(Y) YMCA Centre
What: Activities & help for young people (11-19 year old)
Where: Atholl Street, Perth
When: contact: 01738 629883 e: [email protected]

Our Story

Who are we?

We are a growing group of volunteers from various churches in Perth.

Some of us have been involved in a drop-in centre for people in need in the last years. This drop in was led by Helen Sewell, a former social worker, who worked in a Rehab centre in London (Phoenix house) and has a lot of professional experience in adult and child protection protocols whilst working with substance abusers and their families.

Our heart is to support the marginalized in our society in co-operation with churches and other organizations in Perth.

We are supportive of the Connect Network of Junction 42.

These are vibrant, worshipping communities that are created when those from the church work with those from the edge to create a mutual space, expressing the characteristics and personalities of the people who attend.

For more information, click here.

Woodwork Workshops:

A number of people in unemployment feel they have nothing positive to do.

We intend to offer various coaching workshops in 2025, such as woodwork & furniture repair, music, home-baking, community gardening, painting in the near future.

Chris K., as Master craftsman joiner, has 20 years of experience in coaching people with challenges. Their involvement in joinery work often transformed their lives.

We see the involvement in such activities, as a way to set them off on a downward path to help raise their self-esteem by the excitement of achieving something productive.