Become a member of Wellspring
You can be at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for local residents who are representative of the diverse community we serve. We want people to support our continuing work delivering accessible, affordable, innovative and high quality wellbeing services.
Frequently asked questions:
Can I become a member?
Membership of Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is open to all who support our aims to engage with our community and empower them to take control of their health and wellbeing. Full membership, which means you have a vote at formal meetings, is available to people who live in the wards of Lawrence Hill and Easton and the surrounding neighbourhoods. If you live outside these areas, you can become an Associate Member and are welcome at meetings, but will not be able to vote.
How much will I need to get involved?
You make the decision about how much or little you want to be involved.
How much will it cost me?
Nothing - membership is free
How long will I have to join for?
You can stop your membership at any time by simply writing to us.
Why should I become a member?
Membership provides the opportunity for you to have your say in how the Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is run and have an active role in our future development.
Benefits of membership:
- Regular newsletters keeping you up to date with what’s happening at Wellspring, and in our services, and partnership developments.
- Regular members’ wellbeing events.
- An opportunity to play an active role in member consultations, focus groups, and involvement opportunities.
- Receive a vote for electing your representatives to serve on the Board of Trustees, and if over 16, you can choose to stand for election to the Board of Trustees.
- You may come up with other ideas!
Wellspring Annual Report 2016/17
Another busy year under our belts! It seemed to go by in a flash but when we take a look back it's small wonder. Take a look at our Annual Report to see what happened in 2017.
Complete the application form below and start making a difference to people's lives today
Please note: This is an application for membership of Wellspring Healthy Living Centre and NOT Wellspring GP Surgery. Although we work closely together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community we are separate organisations.
“We want Wellspring to be at the heart of the City’s plans for improving the health of its citizens...Our engagement with local residents is essential as this roots us in their experience. We are actively expanding our membership whilst also looking at even more opportunities for community engagement.”
Elaine Flint - CEO
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre
“Please join us - if you would like to become more involved with Wellspring Healthy Living Centre and how it works, you can become a member or a trustee. We do have a strong board, but we would like even more people to be involved in the decisions and future direction of the organisation.”
Anne Joslin- Chair
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre
Where to find us
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre
Beam Street
Barton Hill
Bristol BS5 9QY
