The NSPCC’s regional centre in the town has been redecorated to now be “brighter and better”.
The work was done in partnership with a local company, volunteers, and schoolchildren.
The main entrance was given a makeover with colourful paint and new display boards.
The rooms have been freshly painted, and the entrance and stairwell have been transformed with vibrant displays created by volunteers and children.
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A new “handprint corner” invites staff, volunteers, and service users to leave colourful handprints and positive messages.
Artwork was also contributed by students from Pyrland School in Taunton.
Much of the work was done by volunteers from West Swindon-based financial firm, The Openwork Partnership.
The company, which regularly donates Christmas presents for children, delivered gifts at the hub last week.
Stuart Lusty, from The Openwork Partnership, said: “The NSPCC asked if we would help with the renovation and we were more than happy to help.
“We have already had comments saying that it looks better which we are delighted about.
“We are always pleased to work with the NSPCC, we like to get involved with the Christmas gifting each year and want to support the work that the charity does in helping children who need it most.”
Pyrland School also contributed to the refurbishments by creating artwork for the new display boards.
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Lisa Webber, headteacher at Pyrland School, said: “Pyrland School was delighted to be approached to collaborate on this art project with the NSPCC.
“We put a real emphasis on real-life experiences and enrichment, so this project was perfect for us.
“The NSPCC does such important work for children everywhere and we were delighted to help.”
Andrew Freeman, NSPCC assistant director for the South West and Channel Islands, hosted a relaunch event for the hub on Friday.
He said: “One of the things we wanted to do was to make sure that children and families feel welcome and supported from the moment that they walk through the front door.
“We worked together with Openwork to make sure that the hub is easily identifiable as the NSPCC by painting the front door bright green and all of the work inside the entrance area has helped to make the hub feel so much more welcoming and child friendly.
“We also have the handprint corner which is about letting people leave their mark whether they are children or families coming here for services, staff or volunteers – everyone is welcome to leave their mark.”
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