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Provide accommodation and support for homeless people through our winter night shelter and year-round Day Centre. We hope to raise £20,000 to fund our Day Centre activities including mental health support & creative wellbeing activities, as well as practical resources for guests moving int
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Situation
Homelessness is often a symptom of many contributing factors. Relationship breakdowns, rent arrears, poor health, eviction and employment are some of the reasons people end up sleeping on the streets. Particularly without the stability of a home, accessing statutory support is often overwhelming, complex and a very long process. Many people who attend our services have given up hope and simply don’t know where to start to get their life back on track.
Solution
Our Day Centre is a support hub for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Guests access practical facilities: hot meals, showers & laundry. In addition, we provide Housing Advice, Benefits Support, a GP service and counselling alongside wellbeing activities: gardening, pottery & music therapy. In winter, we will also be able to offer emergency accommodation at the Night Shelter on site. Once moved on, we encourage ongoing engagement to reduce the risk of falling through the net.
