A sketch of the Striclandgate House itself
Stricklandgate House
The centre for voluntary organisations in South Lakeland

John Gallagher · The Stricklandgate House Trust Limited · 01539 742600

Acting as a umbrella organization for:
Alzheimer's Society Area Office · Alzheimer's Society South Lakeland Branch · British Trust for Conservation Volunteers And Millennium Volunteers (BTCV) · Community Transport South Lakeland · Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) · Direct Payments Support Services · Disability Snowsport UK · Lake District Summer Music · Musiclinks - Westmorland Music Council· Kendal Family Drop-in Centre · Post Natal Wellbeing · South Cumbria Award Initiative · South Cumbria Dyslexia Association · South Cumbria Family Forum · South Cumbria Mental Health User and Carer Forum · South Cumbria Rape and Abuse Service · South Lakeland Carer's Association · South Lakeland Kingfisher Club · South Lakes Council for Voluntary Service(SLCVS) · South Lakes Society for the Blind · Volunteer Centre South Lakeland ·
A colour photo of the front of Stricklandgate House
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Stricklandgate House has a simple concept. It is a centre for voluntary organisations, for which it it provides accommodation, common services, a reception, and many other facilities.

The relationship between the Trust and the resident organisations is not simply that of landlord and tenant, as the Trust is a charity, a non-profit organisation itself and, historically, has found income to supplement its costs. There are many benefits to that relationship. Organisations share best practice with each other, can trade advice, support and make mutual referrals.