Who we are
At Space Runcorn, we believe that mental health support should be accessible, visible, and available to everyone in their own community. We provide a safe and supportive environment where anyone can connect, find resources, and access immediate support without long waiting lists or barriers.
Founded in 2023, Space was created in response to gaps in local mental health services. Counsellor Caroline Moss noticed that many of her community were struggling to access mental health support and that there was a lack of services available outside of the clinical offer. Caroline wanted to build a space where people could find connection, learn techniques to manage their wellbeing, and feel supported at all stages of their mental health journey.
A Community Interest Company
We’re proud to be a Community Interest Company (CIC) — a special type of nonprofit organisation dedicated to benefiting the community rather than private shareholders. This means that everything we do is driven by our mission to support mental health and wellbeing, and any profits we make are reinvested into expanding and improving our services.
Being a CIC allows us to:
Keep our services free or affordable so that no one is excluded from support
Train and empower volunteers and Mental Health Ambassadors to help more people
Continuously grow and adapt to meet the changing needs of our community
The name Space is inspired by Heather Plett’s concept of “holding space” — the practice of walking alongside someone without judgment, without trying to fix, and without taking away their power. It’s about offering a safe, compassionate presence where people feel seen, heard, and supported exactly as they are.
At Space, we aim to embody this philosophy in everything we do:
• Holding space for conversations through our drop-in listening service
• Holding space for growth with workshops and events that teach self-care techniques
• Holding space for connection through support groups and a welcoming community café
We know that sometimes, the most powerful form of support is simply having someone sit beside you and say, “I’m here.”
That’s what Space is, a place to feel accepted, supported, and never alone.
Our Management Team
Caroline Moss
CEO
Toni Burns
Wellbeing Events Manager
Faith Jones
Mental Health Service Lead
Join Our Team
Shell Mckee
Cafe Manager
Our Board of Directors
Our experienced and dedicated Board of Directors come a wide range of backgrounds and careers. They volunteer their time and energy to ensure that Space is supported strategically so that we remain true to our purpose and are always putting the best interests of the community first.
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