Listen locally
Start with the experiences, needs and ideas of families, students, climbers, neighbours and local organisations.
Find your place Who we are
One building. A new chapter.
Broomhill Methodist Centre is being reimagined as a welcoming hub where community, wellbeing and faith can grow together.
Rooted in Broomhill · Connected across SheffieldOur story
Listening before building
After regular congregational worship came to an end, Sheffield Methodist Circuit began a careful process of listening and discernment about the building's future.
Over two years of consultation, local families, students, schools, churches and community partners helped identify what Broomhill needs: inclusive places to connect, support wellbeing and explore spirituality beyond traditional models of church.
That listening has shaped investment in a climbing wall, a creative play town, accessible spaces and a new approach to community building. The aim is not simply to host activities, but to help relationships, leadership, wellbeing and faith grow through them.
How we work
Listening, welcoming and learning together.
The centre is a developing community project. These principles help us decide what to try, who to work with and how the building can serve Broomhill well.
Welcome without pressure
Create different ways for people to take part, build relationships, seek support or explore faith at their own pace.
Learn and adapt
Develop activities with partners and volunteers, notice what is useful and keep improving as the community changes.
Our vision
Community with more than one way in.
Our developing vision focuses on four connected communities, each shaped around the people who already live, learn and gather in Broomhill.
Families
Creative play, shared experiences and supportive relationships for children, parents and carers.
Students
A relaxed place to unwind, make friends, care for wellbeing and explore life and faith.
Climbing
Adventure, trust and perseverance creating natural opportunities for connection and reflection.
Broomhill community
Rooms, partnerships, activities and local ideas that make the centre useful throughout the week.
“To grow a welcoming hub where people of different ages and backgrounds can build relationships, care for their wellbeing, explore faith and shape community together.”
Meet the team
People who connect the building and its communities.
The centre is supported by staff, volunteers, partners and the wider Sheffield Methodist Circuit. These are the best starting points if you are not sure who to contact.
Centre & community team
The centre team connects activities, welcomes enquiries and helps local people, groups and partners find the right space or contact.
Mini Broomhill team
Our session team welcomes families, looks after the play town and helps every child feel ready to explore.
Circuit & volunteer team
Volunteers and colleagues from Sheffield Methodist Circuit support the building, its governance and the developing vision for community and faith.
Want to speak to the team or find out about volunteering? Contact Broomhill Methodist Centre →
Made possible together
With generous support from Benefact Trust, TMCP, Sheffield Methodist District, Veolia, the Connexional Priority Fund and Sport England.