Gatehouse was started in 1986 with the aim of helping those in material and emotional need throughout West Suffolk.

Our services and activities are based in Bury St Edmunds and help raise awareness of the causes of social injustice by undertaking voluntary projects in social welfare by providing practical help for disadvantaged families and individuals throughout the area.


Gatehouse helps anyone who comes to us in need, or who is referred to us. These include those on low incomes, people with housing needs, people with disability, students, the elderly, single parent families, ex-prisoners and travellers.


How We Help

We work with Social Services, Local Authorities, The Probation Service and all agencies who refer people to us as well as by individual personal contact.