Impact
In 2018 we provided 1:1 support to over 750 local people…
We had 9,845 visits to our Community Café!
We provided 765 hot meals for free, to the homeless and to families in financial crisis during school holidays. We issued 225 vouchers for people in need to access the local food larder. We saved over £500 each month thanks to food donations from Tesco, Lidl and M&S!
We provided over 1,100 hours of 1:1 advice, support and counselling at the Cafe, to over 280 people.
We helped people facing issues including homelessness, housing, benefits, budgeting, unemployment, addiction, mental health and domestic abuse.
“A wonderful place to go.
Good food, good company, pleasant atmosphere.
The work, help and assistance they give is incredible. Highly recommend.
To all the staff and volunteers, many thanks, much appreciated.
Keep up the good work!”
We supported 7 families through the Child Contact Centre, enabling 8 children to spend quality time with the parent that they no longer live with. We were thrilled to receive a glowing reaccreditation from NACCC, which will last us for 3 years.
“Thank you for everything you have all done for us. Your service is a wonderful asset to our community.”
(From a Father who is now enjoying contact at home, having used our Contact Centre for 6 years)
We have had over 2,800 visits to Men’s Shed.
Around 60 men per week enjoying friendship together and working on 135 projects to benefit the local community.
“I went to the Men’s Shed as I was practically a recluse, only going out every two or three weeks to do some shopping. I needn’t have worried, everyone was very welcoming.
It was exactly what I was looking for, somewhere to socialise with other men and learn new skills. I have been learning the scroll saw for about a year under Syd’s excellent instruction and have now reached intermediate level.
Men’s Shed is great. It gives me something worthwhile to do during the day.”
Nightshift statistics
22 people emotionally supported
97 ‘acts of giving’ (hot drinks, water, sleeping bags, flip flops, space blankets)
6 first aid situations / ambulance called
2 potentially volatile situations diffused
Our “Angels in Blue Coats!”
Inspire. Champion. Equip.
40-50 children supported every day through the ICE drop in, ‘The Hub’
40 students mentored through the ICE Mentoring Program, helping with issues including low self esteem, self harm, anger management, and unhealthy relationships.
40 anxious primary school children supported through the ICE Transition Day.
And our Haven project continued to grow…
Supporting 43 children across the Primary and Secondary groups
Launching a third support group for Young Carers, supporting a further 15 children
Launching a monthly parent carer drop in cafe, in addition to the monthly parent peer support session, supporting around 40 parents in total
“When asked to leave feedback it’s very often a case of balancing positives with ideas, recommendations or constructive criticism. Not today. Today I can only say positives, give praise and express how very, very grateful I am to the Haven team for the support, guidance, advice and time they have given not only to both my children but to me too.”
None of this would have been possible without our incredible team of 100 volunteers, who gave over 11,500 hours across our projects throughout the year.
And huge thanks to all our funders who helped us generate £190,242 of income and enabled us to spend £189,508 on making a difference in our community. As of 31st December 2018, our reserves totaled £74,745, of which £74,448 is unrestricted.
To all those who have supported us with time, money, donations, encouragement and prayer – thank you.
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