Created in 2006 the centre was funded as part of the £1.2m Cromer Community Economic Regeneration Package through the East of England Objective 2 European Union Structural Funds programme and the East of England Development Agency, with other contributions from Norfolk County Council, North Norfolk District Council and Cromer Town Council.
Merchants` Place Ltd is a non-profit making company, generating all of its income through room hire and business service provision. All revenue is invested back into the Centre to provide services for the community.
Support Us
In addition to our services we run grant funded projects:
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- Life Begins at: Supported by Norfolk Community Foundation – To provide a safe space and social interaction for isolated adults over 60. Talks, trips, quizzes, crafting and good conversation.
- Coffee, Cake & Company: Supported by donations. To provide a weekly drop in for anyone needing company and support. Staffed by friendly volunteers providing homemade cake and a warm welcome.
- North Norfolk Volunteer Hub: Supported by National Lottery Community Fund – Recruiting volunteers and matching with local organisations to assist in community groups/projects.
- Community Fridge and Larder: Supported by National Lottery Community Fund, the Norfolk Resilience and Norfolk Community Foundation.
- North Norfolk Family Network: Supported by Norfolk Community Foundation. A programme of support including, a weekly support group for families with babies and toddlers. Dads days out, Infant feeding workshops and TasteEd, and family cooking workshops.
- Clear the Air: Supported by Norfolk Community Foundation and in conjunction with Smokefree Norfolk we offer smoking cessation support, including 12 weeks free counselling and 12 weeks free supply of vapes.
We have also been lucky to receive funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, which is currently funding our Friendship and Advice Hub, this includes our referral social support groups, advice sessions, volunteer hub and our community fridge & larder. We would like extend our thanks to all who play the lottery contributing to the funding.
Friends of Merchants’ Place – Our wonderful groups of volunteers who help publicise our work, raise our profile and help raise funds to keep the centre open. With rising costs and more demand on our services ‘The Friends’ play a vital role within our community. If you have skill or lots of enthusiasm we would love to hear from you.
Sponsor Us
We are constantly seeking funding for our projects and welcome generous donations. We are currently seeking sponsors to extend our projects above. You could help by sponsoring one of our rooms.
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- Large meeting room – £500 for 12 months
- Interview rooms – £250 for 12 months
- North Norfolk Volunteer Hub – £500 for 12 months
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As a sponsor, a plaque with your company name and logo will appear in the Centre and on all our correspondence, website, newsletter and social media activity. We will regularly produce editorials for the local press reporting on the projects accomplishments aided by our sponsors.
