Through working with Community Hub, Savannah, a single mother of a six-year-old son, has grown in confidence, built a support network, and found activities that benefit both her and her child.
Savannah was referred to Community Hub by Support Pathway. She was receiving help from Healthy Mind and had a Key Worker supporting her with financial concerns. However, she was feeling extremely isolated, with no friends or family nearby. She wanted to find social activities for herself and her son where they could meet new people and build friendships.
During the initial meeting, the Community Hub Engagement Worker recognized Savannah’s needs and discussed the available support.
Savannah was struggling with low confidence due to her physical and mental health challenges. She had lost weight, and her clothes no longer fit, making her uncomfortable going out and meeting new people. To help, the Engagement Worker applied for the Help Support Fund, providing Savannah with a £50 Love2Shop voucher so she could buy new clothes.
To ease financial stress while she waited for her benefits to be processed, the Engagement Worker also issued a Food Bank voucher.
Determined to help Savannah find an activity she enjoyed, Community Hub introduced her to a boxing group at Zestus Boxing, run by Boost. The Engagement Worker completed a Boots referral form and attended the first session with Savannah. With the trainer’s encouragement and support, she gained confidence and really enjoyed the experience.
Although Savannah was eager to continue, she felt anxious about attending alone. To support her, the Engagement Worker travelled with her on public transport, making the experience less daunting. Due to personal circumstances and childcare challenges during school holidays, she couldn’t attend every session but participated whenever possible.
Savannah also struggled with attending her face-to-face therapy sessions due to high anxiety. To help, the Community Hub Engagement Worker spoke to her therapist and arranged a joint visit, accompanying her to the session. This support helped Savannah feel more comfortable, and she soon started attending independently, which made a huge difference in her confidence.
With encouragement from her therapist, Savannah registered with Stockport Women’s Centre and planned to attend a group session on her own. She was also introduced to a mums’ group at ARC, which she attended with a new friend she had made at her son’s school.
Savannah has made significant progress in overcoming anxiety and building confidence. With the support of Community Hub, her referral was recently closed, as she now feels more independent and empowered.
Savannah is planning family activities with her son during the summer holidays and feels that the support she received has strengthened their bond. She also feels more confident about joining social groups and making new connections.
She plans to return to the boxing group once school reopens, as it played a key role in boosting her confidence. Savannah is also committed to continuing to visit social groups as often as possible, ensuring she remains connected and supported.
Thanks to Community Hub, Savannah has taken meaningful steps toward a more confident and connected future.
