Had nearly 10,000 visits to our Community Café, with 109 people through the door on our busiest day!
Of nearly 8,000 meals served, 346 were given away for free, either to those who are homeless, or to children and their families in financial crisis during school holidays.
We provided 1:1 support to 200 people facing issues including homelessness, housing, benefits, budgeting, unemployment, addiction, mental health and domestic abuse.
We also launched a counselling service supporting a further 17 people, addressing issues such as grief, trauma, low self esteem, anxiety and depression.
“Counselling has helped me talk about things and overcome things that I never thought I would. It’s helped me understand so many things that have happened in my life. I love knowing that someone cares enough to listen!”
We supported 13 families through the Child Contact Centre, enabling 19 children to spend quality time with the parent that they no longer live with.
“Thank you for the help and support that you and the volunteers at the Child Contact Centre have given to my son and I. I will never forget the care and consideration shown to us, thank you.”
We have had over 2,200 visits to Men’s Shed, around 50 men per week enjoying friendship together and working on projects to benefit the local community.
In April 2016, the men (with the help of Judi Spiers!) unveiled the brand new workshop, built from scratch thanks to many generous donations and a lot of time and effort from the men themselves.
An incredible achievement.
We have had over 2,200 visits to Men’s Shed, around 50 men per week enjoying friendship together and working on projects to benefit the local community.
In April 2016, the men (with the help of Judi Spiers!) unveiled the brand new workshop, built from scratch thanks to many generous donations and a lot of time and effort from the men themselves.
An incredible achievement.
“My partner attends Men’s Shed. He had a brain haemorrhage a while ago and a small heart attack last year. Since going along, he’s made friends, enjoys having a chat with everyone, and working on projects. He absolutely loves it.
It’s made a new life for him.”
Nightshift statistics
34 people emotionally supported
49 ‘acts of giving’ (hot drinks, water, sleeping bags, flip flops, space blankets)
8 first aid situations / ambulance called
1 volatile situation diffused
And 458 glasses and bottles safely disposed of!
Nightshift statistics
36 people emotionally supported
48 acts of giving (water, flip flops, sleeping bags, hot drinks etc)
8 first aid situations / ambulance called
1 volatile situation diffused
458 glasses and bottles safely disposed of!
40-50 children supported every day through the Ice drop in, ‘The Hub’
37 students mentored through the Ice Mentoring Program, helping with issues including low self esteem, self harm, anger management, and unhealthy relationships.
28 ‘Inspirational Children in Education’ and their families celebrated at the Ice Awards.
40 anxious primary school children supported through the Ice Transition Day and weekly after school support.
None of this would have been possible without our incredible team of 90 volunteers, who gave over 10,500 hours across our projects throughout the year.
And huge thanks to all our funders who helped us generate £152,986 of income and enabled us to spend £171,793 on making a difference in our community. As of 31st December 2016, our reserves totaled £84,484, of which £82,114 is unrestricted.
To all those who have supported us with time, money, donations, encouragement and prayer – thank you.
