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About Lodestar's

Lodestar's is a community hub in the Bathgate area, founded in 2022 to address social isolation, fundraising, and event promotion. It offers various services such as warm rooms, free meals, peer support groups, and amateur drama. What makes Lodestar's unique is its community-first approach, where it listens to the community's needs and incorporates ideas from community members through proposals and voting. This ensures that the services provided are tailored to the specific needs of the community.

Meet Our Team

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Founder & Director - Leah Knight

As the founder and director of Lodestar's, Leah is dedicated to empowering her community through support and nurture.

Leah can be contacted directly at leah.knight@lodestarscommunityhub.com

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Cafeteria and volunteer support worker - Sophie Chapman

Sophie is a passionate, hard worker who loves to be involved in the community and will help anyone with a smile. 

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Volunteer - David 

David is committed to developing and implementing impactful programs and services for the community.

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Volunteer - Chris

Chris is charismatic and caring, he often is the brain behind new ideas and initiatives at Lodestar's. 

Mission

Our Mission is to create a Inclusive and empowering centre where individuals and families from all walks of life can come and connect, learn, grow and understand each other to strengthen the community around us.

Vision

To see our community flouris as a thriving interconnected community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, purpose and support. 

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