Impact
In 2019 we provided 1:1 support to 1,034 local people…
We had over 10,000 visits to our Community Café!
We served 7,250 meals, 572 of which were given for free, to the homeless and to families in financial crisis during school holidays. We issued 221 vouchers for people in need to access the local food larder.
We supported 395 people with 1:1 advice, support and counselling at the Café, 64 of whom were homeless.
We helped people facing issues including homelessness, housing, benefits, budgeting, unemployment, addiction, mental health and domestic abuse.
“I can’t begin to explain how much your help meant to me and my daughter at a time when we were really struggling. Thank you very much for all the lovely food you sent us. It was amazing, and such a blessing.”
We supported 10 families through the Child Contact Centre, enabling 14 children to spend quality time with the parent that they no longer live with.
“This centre has been brilliant. You have always been there to talk to. The girls love coming. If it wasn’t for centres like this, so many children would have nowhere to go.”
Over 2,650 visits to Men’s Shed. Around 60 men per week enjoying friendship together and working on projects to benefit the local community. Also at Clayton House… our pilot project for 2019, the Community Craft Room!
“I would have gone mad if I hadn’t come to the Shed as I would be at home on my own looking at four walls.”
“It has been a life saver having something to attend each week.”
And a wife thanked us for having her husband attend who has mild Alzheimer’s as it gives her a break each week.
Nightshift statistics
15 people emotionally supported
46 ‘acts of giving’ (hot drinks, water, sleeping bags, flip flops, space blankets)
21 first aid situations / ambulance called
1 potentially volatile situations diffused
“Kind and patient care”
The ICE Project…
Over 11,000 visits to the ICE drop in, ‘The Hub’
49 students mentored through the ICE Mentoring Program, helping with issues including low self esteem, self harm, anger management, and unhealthy relationships.
33 inspirational young people celebrated though the ICE Awards.
64 anxious primary school children supported through the ICE Transition Day.
And our Haven project supported 58 children and young people through the primary, secondary and young carers support groups, and 40 parents through the parent support drop in and monthly peer support group.
Topics covered include: Stress, Worry, Fear, Anxiety, Hopes and Dreams, Relaxation, Joy, Anger, Keeping mentally healthy, Kindness, How helping others helps us, Sharing, School & Exam stress, and a range of coping strategies and Self Care, including art therapy.
None of this would have been possible without our incredible team of 112 volunteers, who gave over 15,000 hours across our projects throughout the year.
And huge thanks to all our funders who helped us generate £216,476 of income and enabled us to spend £202,899 on making a difference in our community. As of 31st December 2019, our reserves totaled £93,290, of which £80,698 is unrestricted.
To all those who have supported us with time, money, donations, encouragement and prayer – thank you.
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