Who Are We?
The centre is a multipurpose building that can be used for meetings, conferences and community groups in Sheffield. Victoria Community Enterprise Ltd was established with the help and support of many local groups. Our doors opened in November 2003 following a refurbishment of the building.
Victoria Community Enterprise Ltd (VCE) is a registered charity and we are also the home for Victoria Methodist Church who offer a warm welcome every Sunday to people from all over the world.
VCE is a Company Limited by guarantee (number 4189044) and a Registered Charity (number 1093224).
Weekly Activities
A full programme of activities runs throughout the week, organised by community groups and local organisations. From fitness classes and art workshops to language groups and IT sessions, there is something for everyone.
Memory Cafe
Thursday 1 - 3 pm
A welcoming drop-in for people living with mild to moderate memory loss, along with their carers, family and friends. Free of charge, with refreshments provided.
Space for Hire
Our building has rooms that can be hired for conferences, training days, community groups and private events. Spaces accommodate from 10 to 140 people, with disabled access via a ramp.
Office Space
Affordable office space available for local organisations and small businesses. Includes shared facilities and a central location close to Sheffield city centre.
What Happens at Victoria Centre
Victoria Centre is a busy and welcoming place. On any given week you will find community groups meeting in our rooms, young people taking part in after-school activities, older residents attending social mornings, and local organisations running training sessions. The building is well used and valued by people from across Sheffield.
We host a range of regular activities including exercise classes, craft groups, English language courses, advice drop-ins and children's holiday programmes. Many of these are run by partner organisations who use Victoria Centre as their base. We also welcome one-off bookings for birthday parties, conferences, faith gatherings and community celebrations.
Our location on Stafford Road, in the S2 area just south of the city centre, makes us accessible to residents from Highfield, Lowfield, the Park area and beyond. Whether you are looking for a room to hire, a group to join, or simply a place to meet your neighbours, Victoria Centre is here for you.
Our Mission
To give and sustain hope in this area of Sheffield by creating a centre where all members of the community feel they are welcome and valued and can have access to facilities which will enhance the quality of their life through recreation, social and educational events, worship, friendship and fun.
Aims and Objectives
- To create a well-managed, warm and welcoming centre that is open to and fully used by the local community
- To promote greater community cohesion by building bridges of understanding between different generations, cultures and faiths
- To have a particular concern for the needs of the most vulnerable, e.g. by encouraging the provision of suitable facilities and services for the elderly, children and young people
- To be a focal point for the local community on issues such as the environment and asylum seekers
- To provide a base for organisations offering training and education
- To work with other organisations with similar aims to create partnerships that strengthen service delivery and complement each others' activities
- To provide the resources, through appropriate lettings, fundraising etc to manage the centre and secure its long term viability
Partnerships and Links
We work closely with a number of other organisations in our area. These include:
- Manor and Castle Development Trust
- Sheffield Flourish
- The Real Junk Food Project Sheffield
- Victoria Methodist Church
- Sheffield Wildlife Trust
- Park Community Action