THE BUTTERFIELD CENTRE is a registered charity managed by a board of trustees in premises leased from Lincolnshire County Council. It is a "not for profit" organisation.

Established in 1986, its aim is to provide a range of day care and outreach services for the elderly and vulnerable people of Bourne and district to enable clients to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. The services provided include day care, meals on wheels and domestic cleaning. All three services are under the supervision of the centre manager who is a registered nurse. All employees and volunteers are subjected to a CRB* check in order that the clients and their families can have confidence in the service.

All clients for the day care or domestic service are assessed by the centre manager to determine their health care needs to ensure that they can be cared for safely. Clients with mild dementia or learning difficulties are accepted. Clients may be referred by either:

Themselves or their families
Their G P practice
Social services
Related services (meals on wheels, domestic service)
Day care

The centre provides places for up to 25 clients per day. Included in the provision is transport to and from the centre, a freshly cooked hot meal with a choice of main course and dessert, morning and afternoon snacks. The staff ensures that there is a full programme of activities and entertainment to provide mental and social stimulation, including outside entertainers, birthday and Christmas celebrations and outings. Podiatry and a bathing services are also available. In addition, the staff will escort clients to health or dental appointments if necessary.

Domestic service: This is a cleaning service provided for clients who are no longer able to manage all the normal domestic chores. The service is provided within a three mile radius of Bourne although clients further away may be included. The service can be from one of five days a week and the hours according to a clients needs.

Meals on Wheels: This service is only available within Bourne town because of the environmental health constraints regarding food temperature and time. The service is provided five days a week including Bank Holidays and special dietary needs are met. All clients need to complete an application form for this service to ensure it is suitable to their needs.

Fund raising events are held regularly and proceeds are used to help support client based activities and provide necessary equipment.

* Registration procedure by the Criminal Records Bureau introduced in
2009 for all adults who teach, train, supervise or care for children
or vulnerable adults on a frequent or intensive basis.

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