Community and groups

Plymouth's libraries are more than just places to borrow books. They're community hubs offering a vast array of resources and activities.

Community Centres are public locations where members of a community can meet for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes.

The Community Youth Team in Plymouth supports young people aged between 11 and 19 (up to 25 for those with specific additional needs or disabilities). Discover a world of opportunities for young people right here in Plymouth and browse through our extensive list of upcoming sessions.

A youth centre, sometimes called a youth club, is a place where young people can meet and participate in a variety of activities.

Plymouth has over 140 playgrounds that are suitable for a range of ages and abilities.

Plymouth has numerous public toilets dotted throughout the city. It's always good to know when you need to spend a penny.

The Plymouth Community Asset Map is produced by the Community Builders in Plymouth alongside other local community partners and is updated every 3 months.

Loneliness can have a huge impact on our wellbeing, but there are lots of simple actions you can take to help lift yourself or others out of loneliness.

Some of us identify as LGBTQIA+. This means we may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or asexual. Or we may define our gender and sexuality in other ways.

These organisations can provide you with specialist advice either online, by phone or in person and many provide services like legal advice, mental health support, employment opportunities, and educational resources.

Plymouth has 39 neighbourhoods that have been defined according to community identity and natural boundaries.