Our Vision
To bring life, peace and hope to broken homes, lives, families and streets.
20,000+ families supported since 2011
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Everybody is Somebody at Arena Community
Our Objectives
To help thousands of people and families each month through our Community Outreach Centres and beyond to continue the objectives of Arena Community:
Food & Practical Support
Provision of food and practical resources.
Provision of Quality Housing
Via supported accommodation.
Training & Education
Training, education and rehabilitation.
Provide Affordable Goods
Provide affordable and quality goods, furniture and clothing
Areas We Work
Foodbank
Since 2011, our Foodbank has provided vital support to local families, currently serving an average of 300 food parcels per month and continuing to meet growing demand through generous donations.
Food Club
Our Food Club provides affordable food support to people facing financial hardship. currently providing 50 parcels per month, with 20 regular attendees and demand continuing to grow.
Christmas
Our Christmas programme brings practical support and joy to local families, including lasts year giving away 2,200 selection boxes, 200 hampers, and an annual Christmas Toy Giveaway to over 300 children.
Supported Living Accommodation
We provide supported living across 4 houses and 1 flat, currently providing a safe and supportive home for 10 tenants.
Arena Seniors
Arena Seniors provides friendship and practical support through regular calls, appointment help and weekly activities, with 50 regular attendees and around 100 people attending our wider events.
School Uniforms
Our School Uniform Project helps families struggling with the cost of school essentials, providing shoes, uniforms and supplies to children who need them. Through the Olivia Fund, we help families feel supported, valued and not forgotten.
22,000+
Food Parcels Since 2011
2,206
Food Parcels in 2025
50-100
Seniors Supported Weekly
10
People in Supported Living
Our Locations
Locations We Serve Weekly
Ilkeston
Supporting our local community through:
Nottingham
Supporting our local community through:
Belper
Supporting our local community through:
Donate to Arena Community
Donate Online
Using Credit/Debit Cards, Apple Pay & Google Pay, follow the link below
If you are a UK taxpayer don’t forget your giving could be increased through Gift Aid meaning Arena Community will get even more support! For every £1.00 you donate Arena Church receives 25p through gift aid. Simply follow on this link to complete the Gift Aid Form and your giving will make an even larger impact.
Standing Order
Natwest Bank
Ilkeston, DE7 8HF
Sort Code: 60-11-37
Account No: 23049669
Paypal
PayPal will incur a small fee for Arena Community.
paypal.me/arenacommunity
Cheque
Cheques made payable to Arena Community can be posted to:
1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8DG.