Free Family Wellbeing Charity
The Big Red Bus Club is a free family wellbeing centre based in Charlton Park. Warm and welcoming, our purpose is to serve the needs of our local community.
At the heart of all we do is our daily stay and play for families with children under five. Come along and meet our wonderful team of volunteers and join in some of the free and fun activities.
You can also check out our sessions for teens, volunteering opportunities and great rates for hiring the centre for your own events.
What's On
Daily Stay-and-Play
Our free under-five stay-and-play sessions are a chance to have fun together, make friends and join in some of the amazing activities put on by our volunteer team. Whether inside or outside, there are always people to meet and a chance to grab a cup of tea.
Play Plus
Play Plus is a stay-and-play group specifically for children under the age of five who would benefit from developing communication skills and/or who have additional needs. Our specialist team are on hand to support you and help you access other local services within the community.
Ukrainian Play Group
Our Ukrainian stay-and-play group is run by local Ukrainian mums, sharing stories, songs and fun activities. This group runs in collaboration with Ukrainian Support Greenwich, and offers assistance to newly arrived Ukrainian families.
Speak Up
Speak Up is our stay-and-play group to help you and your child practise your English language skills in fun and engaging ways. Our ESOL tutor and a playworker are on hand to enable you both to enjoy all the activities on offer, such as stories and song time.
Neurodivergent Power
This Saturday morning session (11am-1pm) is for diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodivergent girls from ages 10-13. Activities such as pottery, jewllery making and climbing are on offer, along with support with strategies for everyday life.
Volunteering
Our stay-and-play sessions are run by our fantastic volunteer team. Volunteers are given training in different areas such as First Aid, Safeguarding and Makaton (sign language) and are given opportunities to develop skills to help with future employment.
Corporate Hire
Big Red Bus Club is a lovely building in Charlton Park, with an indoor and outside space which can be hired for training sessions and small events. Click below to find out our competitive rates and optional extras.
Party
Big Red Bus Club is a lovely building in Charlton Park, with an indoor and outside space which can be hired for children’s parties. Click below to find out our competitive rates and optional extras.