There’s a lot going on at Human Kind!
All of our day time events are complimentary, and for most, no booking is necessary — just come on by. For select events, we recommend reserving your spot, which you can do by clicking the "View Event" button beneath the specific event.
Scroll down to explore our calendar below to see upcoming events and learn more.
Want to hold an event at Human Kind? Drop us an email here.
Human Kind Events
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed and knitting and crochet session.
Life and Legacy Cafe
The life and legacy café allows us to collectively think about what matters most to us.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Carers Drop In
Do you look after someone with a progressive or life limiting condition, is your loved one living with a condition like Dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, heart failure, stroke or COPD.
Did you know that St. Luke’s Hospice is here to support you?
If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to connect with services, we’re here for you.
Board Games
Come and enjoy playing classic board games or even learn a new one. Feel free to come alone; there will always be others happy to play.
Warm Welcome Thursdays
Thanks to funding from Warm Welcome Champions Fund, we’re able to stay open later every Thursday in January to provide warmth, food and a friendly face to anyone who needs it.
Dementia Friendly Lunch
Join us for a relaxed and supportive Dementia Inclusive Lunch, created especially for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones.
Please reserve a place.
Volunteer Open Day
Find out about how volunteering works at Human Kind, what roles we have and how volunteering with us can flexibly fit into your life.
Basildon Council Outreach Team
With expert knowledge of Basildon Council's Council Tax, Benefits and Housing services - the Outreach and Engagement Team can help with a range of issues.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Board Games
Come and enjoy playing classic board games or even learn a new one. Feel free to come alone; there will always be others happy to play.
Warm Welcome Thursdays
Thanks to funding from Warm Welcome Champions Fund, we’re able to stay open later every Thursday in January to provide warmth, food and a friendly face to anyone who needs it.
Story and Rhyme Time - Just One of Those Days
Join us at our Story and Rhyme Time reading of Just One of Those Days, followed by a chance to join in with some familiar songs and rhymes.
Please reserve a place.
Creative Calm - Art Workshop
Come and discover the well-being benefits of creativity at this friendly and inclusive group.
Please reserve a place.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
New Era Bereavement Group
After the loss of a loved one, we all need a support system to help us, as we move through our grief journey. This is where our support group, New Era Billericay, can become a valuable resource.
Open to all aged over 18 affected by a bereavement.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Board Games
Come and enjoy playing classic board games or even learn a new one. Feel free to come alone; there will always be others happy to play.
Warm Welcome Thursdays
Thanks to funding from Warm Welcome Champions Fund, we’re able to stay open later every Thursday in January to provide warmth, food and a friendly face to anyone who needs it.
A Confident Come Back - Returning to Work after Maternity Leave
Join us for a relaxed, baby-friendly session led by Hannah Short from The Coaching Nest, to support parents with the emotional and practical challenges of returning to work after having a baby.
Please reserve a place.
Stitch & Chat - A Sewing Squad Social
Join us at Stitch & Chat, a Sewing Squad Social, a relaxed and friendly social sewing group where we come together to learn how to repair and upcycle clothes and try new sewing techniques with guidance and support.
Please reserve a place.
Elderly Advice Drop-In
Lucy is a local expert with 20 years’ experience. She offers friendly advice to help you explore care options for your loved one, now or in the future.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Ehlers-Danlos Support Group
This group is open to anyone affected by Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) or Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder (HSD), including family members and carers, who wish to come along for support and community.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Hug in a Shrug
Want to craft for a cause?
Come along to the Billericay Hug in a Shrug group, it’s a friendly space to share patterns, tips, and tutorials for all kinds of projects. Whether you knit, crochet, or sew – everyone is welcome.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Talking Therapies
Feeling stressed or anxious about work?
Need a chat over a coffee? Join the talking therapy team for an informal support session and get your employment back on track.
Board Games
Come and enjoy playing classic board games or even learn a new one. Feel free to come alone; there will always be others happy to play.
Warm Welcome Thursdays
Thanks to funding from Warm Welcome Champions Fund, we’re able to stay open later every Thursday in January to provide warmth, food and a friendly face to anyone who needs it.
Story and Rhyme Time - Five Minutes Peace
Join us at our Story and Rhyme Time reading of Five Minutes Peace, followed by a chance to join in with some familiar songs and rhymes.
Please reserve a place.
Community Market
Browse stalls from local makers and creators, showcasing crafts, treats, and unique finds.
Menopause Cafe
The Menopause cafe takes place the first Sunday of the month, with a guest speaker to talk and chat informally about all things Menopause.
Please reserve a place.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Life and Legacy Cafe
The life and legacy café allows us to collectively think about what matters most to us.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Carers Drop In
Do you look after someone with a progressive or life limiting condition, is your loved one living with a condition like Dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, heart failure, stroke or COPD.
Did you know that St. Luke’s Hospice is here to support you?
If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to connect with services, we’re here for you.
Basildon Council Outreach Team
With expert knowledge of Basildon Council's Council Tax, Benefits and Housing services - the Outreach and Engagement Team can help with a range of issues.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Story and Rhyme Time - Owl Babies
Join us at our Story and Rhyme Time reading of Owl Babies, followed by a chance to join in with some familiar songs and rhymes.
Please reserve a place.
Sunday Social: Live Music from Helen Claire Sings
Laidback pop and country classics from Helen Claire Sings.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
New Era Bereavement Group
After the loss of a loved one, we all need a support system to help us, as we move through our grief journey. This is where our support group, New Era Billericay, can become a valuable resource.
Open to all aged over 18 affected by a bereavement.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Stitch & Chat - A Sewing Squad Social
Join us at Stitch & Chat, a Sewing Squad Social, a relaxed and friendly social sewing group where we come together to learn how to repair and upcycle clothes and try new sewing techniques with guidance and support.
Please reserve a place.
Elderly Advice Drop-In
Lucy is a local expert with 20 years’ experience. She offers friendly advice to help you explore care options for your loved one, now or in the future.
Knit, Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a friendly and relaxed knitting and crochet session.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
The Human Kind Social Group
Our Human Kind Social Group is the heart of connection in the café, featuring weekly activities including crafts, quizzes and more.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Hug in a Shrug
Want to craft for a cause?
Come along to the Billericay Hug in a Shrug group, it’s a friendly space to share patterns, tips, and tutorials for all kinds of projects. Whether you knit, crochet, or sew – everyone is welcome.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
Talking Therapies
Feeling stressed or anxious about work?
Need a chat over a coffee? Join the talking therapy team for an informal support session and get your employment back on track.
Story and Rhyme Time - Whatever Next!
Join us at our Story and Rhyme Time reading of Whatever Next!, followed by a chance to join in with some familiar songs and rhymes.
Please reserve a place.
Live Music from Chloe Harrison-Leach
Join us for our first Sunday Social of 2026 with live music from Chloe Harrison-Leach.
Menopause Cafe
The Menopause cafe takes place the first Sunday of the month, with a guest speaker to talk and chat informally about all things Menopause.
Please reserve a place.
Story and Rhyme Time - Look at me! Look at me!
Join us at our Story and Rhyme Time reading of Look at me! Look at me!, followed by a chance to join in with some familiar songs and rhymes.
Please reserve a place.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
The Human Kind Social Group
The Human Kind Social Group are our long-term community members that have supported Human Kind from the start of our journey over 3 years ago.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
Acoustic Jamming Session
Join us for a relaxed acoustic jamming session where musicians of all levels are welcome to come together, share songs in a friendly, informal setting.
Stitch & Chat – A Sewing Squad Social
Join us at Stitch & Chat, a Sewing Squad Social, a relaxed and friendly social sewing group where we come together to learn how to repair and upcycle clothes and try new sewing techniques with guidance and support.
Please reserve a place.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
The Human Kind Social Group
The Human Kind Social Group are our long-term community members that have supported Human Kind from the start of our journey over 3 years ago.
Story and Rhyme Time - The Night Before Christmas
Join us at our Story and Rhyme Time reading of The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve for fun-filled storytelling, followed by a chance to join in with some familiar songs and rhymes.
Please reserve a place.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
Elderly Advice Drop-In
Lucy is a local expert with 20 years’ experience. She offers friendly advice to help you explore care options for your loved one, now or in the future.
Live Music From Suzanne Maddock
Join us for live music on a Sunday afternoon as Suzanne Maddock will be singing in the cafe from 2pm.
Board Games
Come and enjoy playing classic board games or even learn a new one. Feel free to come alone; there will always be others happy to play.
Talking Therapies
Feeling stressed or anxious about work?
Need a chat over a coffee? Join the talking therapy team for an informal support session and get your employment back on track.
Feel Good Fitness With Jo
Connect with your body and mind through various activities such as gentle movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Please reserve a place.
New Era Bereavement Group
After the loss of a loved one, we all need a support system to help us, as we move through our grief journey. This is where our support group, New Era Billericay, can become a valuable resource.
Open to all aged over 18 affected by a bereavement.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
The Human Kind Social Group
The Pioneers are our long-term community members that have supported Human Kind from the start of our journey over 2 years ago.
Supper Club
Complimentary meal for all guests. Places are limited - booking required. Pick up a booking form from the café and return it to reserve your place.
Movement for Memory
A new accessible exercise class for people living with dementia and their carers, followed by a social hour featuring expert speakers from a range of topics relevant for people living with dementia.
Basildon Mind Team Pop Up
Basildon Mind offer weekly drop-ins to keep the community informed about the services they offer.
The Memory Cafe
A well established group run by dedicated volunteers for those living with Dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers.
Yoga Fusion with Joan
Experience a unique blend of yoga styles, qigong, breath work and focus techniques.
Please reserve a place.
Crochet & Chat
Join us every Monday morning for a relaxed and welcoming crochet session.
Dementia Friendly Lunch
Join us for a relaxed and supportive Dementia Inclusive Lunch, created especially for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones.
Please reserve a place.
Creative Calm - Art Workshop
Come and discover the well-being benefits of creativity at this friendly and inclusive group.
Please reserve a place.