Open Arms Organisation CIC

Name of Organisation: Open Arms Organisation CIC 

Short Description of Organisation 

Open Arms Organisation CIC is a Nottingham-based non-profit dedicated to promoting social inclusion, tackling poverty, and strengthening community connections.

The organisation delivers a range of community engagement activities, including free food parcels, Let’s Cook sessions, the People’s Café, and Kids’ Kitchen. It also runs innovative programmes such as Circle Cycle, which promotes healthy living and sustainability through cycling, and Elder Circle, which supports older adults through social interaction and wellbeing activities. By addressing food poverty, loneliness, and health inequalities, Open Arms empowers individuals and families from diverse backgrounds to connect, learn, and thrive across Nottingham’s communities.

Summary of planned Activity and events

Open Arms Organisation CIC will deliver weekly Winter Warmer Community Sessions at Primary Artist Studios, 33 Seely Road, Nottingham NG7 1NU a central and easily accessible venue.

The sessions aim to support vulnerable individuals and families during the cold months by offering warmth, connection, and essential resources. Each session will feature a Warm Welcome Café, providing free hot drinks, culturally diverse meals, and snacks in a safe, heated environment. Attendees can also enjoy indoor games and light activities, such as social games, puzzles, and gentle dance-based movement to promote wellbeing and interaction.

A Cultural Food Sharing & Tasting element will allow participants to connect through traditional dishes, encouraging cultural exchange and reducing reliance on costly meals. The Cost of Living Advice Zone will offer drop-in guidance on budgeting, debt management, and energy-saving, delivered by trained volunteers and local partners. Additionally, an Essential Items Table will provide free donated food, hygiene products, winter clothing, and basic household items.

All sessions are free of charge and operate on a drop-in basis, ensuring accessibility for all and reducing barriers to participation. The project aims to foster inclusion, relieve hardship, and improve wellbeing throughout the winter period.

Planned Dates:

• Start Date: Week beginning Friday 7th November 2025
• End Date: Week ending Friday 27th February 2026

Venue Name: Primary Arts Studios
Venue Address: Renewal Trust Business Centre. Office 8, 3 Hawksworth Street Nottingham
Venue Postcode: NG3 2EG

For more information, please contact

Key contact name: Henry Adefolaju
Email address: henry@openarmsorganisation.co.uk
Organisation website: Open Arms Organisation – Community first