MAXsupport
Our mission at the Maxwell Centre is to empower individuals to improve their quality of life. To this end, we facilitate a range of groups, courses, and services to meet our community's needs, addressing the root causes of poverty and preventing crises.
We pioneer and test new ways to support our community, we were the first to adopt the Cash First approach and provide numerous opportunities for social bridging. It's important to us to provide a well trusted and caring space for people in our neighbourhood to lead on its renewal and remove barriers to participation.
In this section, you'll find information about our projects, activities, and the support we offer. Use the buttons below to quickly navigate to each section:
MAXsupport offers activities that assist in improving the lives of our community members, from food bank referrals to resource coordination for families or individuals and advocacy work.
The support worker is available 5 days a week for drop-in support and advice, including:
Form Filling:
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Updating Universal Credit journals
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Bus pass applications
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Assistance with completing various forms
Finding and Accessing Support:
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Connecting with support agencies
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Signposting to appropriate services
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Finding local food larders
Financial Assistance:
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A "cash first" approach for individuals and families in financial difficulties
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Ensuring access to all available support
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Providing Food Bank referrals for those in crisis
Additional Services and Amenities:
A developing one-stop-shop connecting to 11 community services
Free access to:
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Internet
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Community café or cooking sessions
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Arts and crafts activities
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Walking and wellbeing groups
Community Services Available at the Centre:
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Social Security Scotland
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Welfare Rights
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Housing Options
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We Are With You
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Carer’s Centre
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Barnardo’s
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Voiceability
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Health Inclusion Team
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Community Health Team
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Local councillor surgeries
We believe that everyone deserves to feel valued and included in their community, and we work hard to make that possible.
Cosy Corner
A cosy welcome awaits you at our Cosy Corner! A chance to meet others, do jigsaws, puzzles or crafts, read a book, newspaper or magazine and enjoy a hot drink and snacks. There will always be a warm welcome and someone to chat to. We also have the Health Inclusion Nursing team in every 2nd Wednesday for health advice. Everyone is welcome, children must have an adult with them and there is no need to book.
Community Walking Group and Snap & Chat
Community Walking Group
In partnership with the Community Health Team, a weekly walk around the Hilltown park to enjoy the area and improve our health. We meet at the centre to begin the walk at 10.45am and we enjoy a cup of tea and a blether inside afterwards. All welcome, this is a very gentle walk around the local park and suitable for all abilities.
Snap & Chat
Join us for a walk around the Coldside area, taking photos on a different weekly theme. Our aim is to discover our local community in a different way and showcase our work in seasonal exhibitions. Then we head back to the centre for some refreshments and a chat. We go out in all weathers, so dress appropriately! No experience or skills needed, just a phone or camera to take pictures with.
Public Diners project
We are working in partnership with Nourish Scotland to support their first public diner project in Scotland. We have recruited community researchers to understand local "food worlds" and we'll be working with different demographic groups to help shape the Dundee Diner and reduce dietary inequalities.
2025-2026
Housing & Benefits Advice
Housing Options and the Connect welfare rights advisers are in the centre every
Tuesday afternoon between 1.30 – 4pm.
Drop-in for housing and repairs advice, money, benefits and welfare rights support.
Fibro Group
A peer support group for those affected by fibromyalgia. The group meets every Wednesday afternoon from 12 – 2pm. Contact us for further information.
Art & Craft Group
We have two established art and crafts groups.
Monday's Art Group (Aged 55+):
Join Nida for craft making and socialising from 10am to 12pm.
MAXcrafts (Thursday):
Initially set up as a social enterprise project, Maxcrafts is still going strong and meets from
12pm to 2pm. Get in touch for further information
Community Cupboard
Our rainbow-coloured community cupboard was started to tackle zero waste initiatives with local supermarkets and extra produce from our garden. The Community Cupboard is stocked with seasonal garden produce, a choice of fruit, vegetables and bakery products as well as ambient items such as tinned food and pasta, Monday to Thursday. Please only take 4 items – if more food is needed please speak to our support worker who can help with this.
Come Dine With Us
On the last Thursday of every month, we invite older community members to the centre, where our Youth Cook Group cook a two course meal for them. Incorporating our garden produce and support from local shops, 20 diners join us for nutritious food, activities and socialising. Please call the centre for further information.
Jean's 100th
Birthday
Fundraising
We are always grateful for any donations raised through fundraising.
If you have any ideas or would like to participate, in any way, please contact us.
