For more information about Compassionate Cafés please email community.development@stlukes-hospice.org.uk
The Compassionate Cafés initiative is led by individuals in the community for the community. It is not the same as becoming a St Luke’s volunteer, which involves training for specific supportive roles within the organisation. For more information on volunteering click here.
We recommend you contact the cafe to check they are running a session before attending to avoid disappointment.
PLYMOUTH: FORD
Wolseley Trust Compassionate Cafe
Time: Every Tuesday 11am-1.00pm
Location: Wolseley Trust Community Hub, Wolseley Close, Ford, PL23BY
Contact: Nicki (Wolseley Trust) 07305 052575
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
PLYMOUTH: CENTRAL PARK
Friends in Central Park Compassionate Café
Time: Every Tuesday 10.30 am-12.30pm (quiet hour 10:30-11.30 am ) Walking group from Argyle Trust join at 11.30 am
Location: Well Being Hub Central Park
Contact: Trev (Argyle Trust) Trevor.Higgins@pafc.com 07399 145382
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
PLYMOUTH: THE BARN AT BARNE BARTON
The Barn Compassionate Café
Time: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 2-3pm
Location: The Barn Kit Hill Crescent
Contact: Mike Hookway (Community Builder) Michael.hookway@fgct.co.uk
PLYMOUTH: WHITLEIGH
Friendship Café Here 4U (Community Group with Compassionate Friends present)
Time: Every Fri 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Four Greens Community Trust, Whitleigh, PL54DD
Contact: Zoe zoe@whitleighct.org.uk
PLYMOUTH: ST JUDES
St Jude’s Community Hub Café (Community Group with Compassionate Friends present)
Time: Every Tues 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: St Jude’s Church, Plymouth PL49BJ
Contact: stjudeshub@gmail.com
PLYMOUTH: COMPTON
Compassionate Café Compton
Time: Every Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Compton Methodist Church, Revel Road, Plymouth PL35LF
WEST DEVON/SOUTH HAMS: SOUTH BRENT
Time: Every 2nd & 4th Sat of the month 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: South Brent Old School Community Centre, Totnes Rd, TQ10 9BP
Contact: 01364 700282
WEST DEVON/SOUTH HAMS: KINGSBRIDGE
Safe Harbour Compassionate Café
Time: Every 2nd & 4th Sat of the month 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: The Methodist Church, 100 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1AW
WEST DEVON/SOUTH HAMS: SALCOMBE
Salcombe Compassionate Café (launches 7 April 2026)
Time: Meeting every fortnight commencing Tuesday 7 April 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: The Victoria Inn, Fore St, Salcombe TQ8 8BU
Contact: salcombecc@gmail.com
WEST DEVON/SOUTH HAMS: IVYBRIDGE
Time: Every 2nd & 4th Sat of the month 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Chapel Place Community Centre
Chapel Place, Ivybridge PL21 9AF
EAST CORNWALL: SALTASH
Port of Call Compassionate Café
Time: Every Fri 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Ashtorre Rock, Old Ferry Road, Saltash, PL12 4GT
Contact: Elaine on 07541 664524 or email elaineincornwall@gmail.com
EAST CORNWALL: LISKEARD
Lighthouse Compassionate Café
Time: Every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 10am-12.00 midday
Location: Lighthouse Centre Bell House 7-9 Church Street, Liskeard PL143AG
Contact: lighthousecicoffice@gmail.com 01579 641669 or 07769848307
EAST CORNWALL: LAUNCESTON
Launceston Compassionate Café at Launceston Community Church
Time: Meeting monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 2:15 pm to 4:00 pm.
Location: Launceston Community Church, Southern Court, Newport Industrial Estate, Launceston PL15 8EX
A group of individuals who enjoy meeting regularly at the well-established Ford Compassionate Café have taken things a step further by going on seaside coach trips together, and the heartwarming story of their first holiday even made the local Herald newspaper.
“We provide a safe space here to meet up and talk and then it’s the peer support they give each other that is so amazing.”
“It is good that there is somewhere for people to go to get support from the community. Having a safe space to just be is very important.”
“It was very nice to share experiences and connect with other people.”
“It gives people a place to get help and talk.”
“A friendly informal choice of talking or staying silent.”
