Activities in the Hub

The hub is the area that Mainstay Trust has in the Head Office. It is dedicated space for the people we support and the staff to attend focused, outcome-based groups. The people we support can also have lunch (should this be required if the group starts around or after lunchtime).

There is always a range of activities available on different days. If people are attending the Hub it is worth noting that as an oranisation we are mindful of showing digity and respect to the people we support. To that end, the building has accessible ground floor toilets, with one of these being a disabled toilet . All personal protective equipment is available for staff and your privacy and personal care needs can be met in confidence so you can still be part of all the fantastic activities. 

Experiences of People who use the Hub

In the boxes below there are some samples of some of the people we supports experience of using the hub and how it has enhanced their lives, social circles, and personal outcomes.

Please click on the following Whats On link for the schedule of weekly activities in the Hub.

Tanveer's Story

"Hi my names Tanveer and I use the Hub to come and meet my friends. I also come to the hub to atend the drama group and I also like to go to the big events that Mainstay put on. Here is a picture of me at the Halloween party dressed up as Spiderman. 

My support staff show a level of compassion by understanding my learning needs and help me find out whats on to best prepare me on the days I come to the hub.  This has led me to be involved in the drama group and halloween event I have mentioned.

I am one of the newer people supported at Mainstay Trust and these opportunities have enabled me to feel included, have fun, stay active, and I have made some new friends by coming to the Hub."

Katie's Story

"Hello, I am Katie and I have been supported by Mainstay for many years. Mainstay has helped me on my journey towards more independence in my life from firstly staying in a care home, to then moving to 24/7 supported accommodation, and now living in my own tenancy with community day support and assisted technology.

I enjoy coming to the hub as I feel safe and know a lot of the people that come and they all talk to me and get a good laugh with me.

I like to take part in the keep-fit classes, the drama group, and also attend all the big events that Mainstay put on in the Hub. This helps me stay stimulated and promotes positive health and wellbeing for me.

I also celebrated my birthday in the hub this year with a lot of my friends from the groups, staff, and management coming down to wish me the happiest of birthdays.

To make it even more special everyone surprised me and made it a Mickey and Minney Mouse themed party.............................and for anyone that knows me, well thats a pretty big deal for me as I love them both!!!!!

Lee's Story

"Hi there, my name is Lee and I have Autism, I have a busy life and I like to stick to my routines with my support staff. I stay in my own tenancy and Mainstay help look this and my finances.

I am a keen photographer and Mainstay have a photography group that is on every week and I like to attend this group. I go and visit historical landmarks around Glasgow and learn about the history of this amazing city. 

I also now get my money from the office on this day as I have a busy day which I like as it keeps me focused. This gives me the responsive care and support I need to maintain my routines which are important to me as it helps me plan and structure my week.