Down Town – where everyone is welcome
Your one-stop hub for support, information, advice, and guidance. Whether you need help with budgeting, benefits, job seeking, housing, or more, the team is here to help – or they’ll know someone who can.
Join the Community Grocery –
Save big on your weekly shop!
For just £5 a year, you can become a member of the Community Grocery and enjoy fresh, affordable food at amazing prices.
- Shop sizes from only £5, £7.50, £10, or £12.50
- Add a £5 Pay It Forward at the till to help a local family
You could buy:
- Bakery items
- Fresh fruit or veg
- Cupboard staples
- Freezer or chilled goods
- Everyday non-food essentials
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Clothing essentials
Relove the preloved shop
Affordable. Sustainable. Local.
- Activewear to get moving
- Winter warmers to keep you cosy
- School uniforms – available all year round!
All available for a small donation — help your wallet and the planet!
Got clean, wearable items to donate? Drop them off at Down Town and support your community.
Open Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
The Book Corner
Take a book, Leave a book, Swap a book, Read a book
When visiting Down Town, you’re invited to explore our ever-changing collection of books.
Feel free to browse, read at your leisure, or take a book home to enjoy — no library cards, no fuss, just the joy of reading.
Come in, take a seat, and let a good book find you.
Down Town Kitchen & Cafe
Good food, great company – and everyone’s welcome!
Come in and enjoy:
Breakfasts
Tasty lunches
Cakes & hot drinks
…all served with a side of conversation and community warmth.
We’re a not-for-profit café, which means every purchase helps support the Down Town venue and local services.
Pay it forward – buy a warm meal or drink for someone in need at the till.
Open Monday–Friday, 9.30am–2.30pm
Come for the food, stay for the friendships!
Down Town Cookery School
Cooking Courses & Workshops for Everyone!
Whether you’re cooking for a family or just for yourself, our hands-on sessions help you build confidence in the kitchen with practical, affordable recipes.
Learn how to:
Cook on a budget
Make batch meals
Create easy slow cooker dishes
Our workshops are held at the Down Town Cookery School — right in the heart of your community.
Know someone who would benefit? Whether individuals or groups, we’d love to hear from you!
Struggling with cooking motivation? Our digital cookbook features 22 easy-to-make recipes and aims to inspire readers to prepare healthy meals from the comfort of their own kitchens. Click here to have a read!
Let’s cook up something great — together!
Come down and see us
Located at Charter Walk Shopping Centre, we are working in partnership with The Calico Group, Burnley FC in the Community, Burnley Leisure and Culture, Burnley Council and the Message Trust to deliver services from Down Town
- Charter Walk Shopping Centre (above New Look) Burnley, BB11 1AE
- Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 4:00 pm
For more information about Down Town, please email – contact@burnleytogether.org.uk