Helping with homelessness
Our Drop-in is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.00am to 2.30pm. A two-course hot lunch is available, as well as laundry, showers, access to the internet, breakfast and hot drinks all day. Rough sleepers can also receive food parcels, sleeping bags, underwear and donated clean clothes.
Our expert team can advise on accommodation and job searching, and provide access to other services such as alcohol/drug dependency support, medical help, refugee advice etc., as well as leave to remain guidance.
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A friend indeed
Wednesday 26th February
Written by Jade
Henry the vacuum is fixed so an unexpected return to help pack up the night shelter and vacuum was impossible to refuse. We are friends once more :).
Chair-ing is Caring: A Solo Mission for a Worthy Cause
Tuesday 4th March
Written by Rufu
Representing GoodGym, I took on this mission solo - but I must admit, the help I received made the task much easier! Expecting a challenging job, I played my part in transforming the space into a temporary night shelter before the guests arrived.
Not as chair-lenging as expected
Tuesday 25th February
Written by Jade
Prepared for a chair-lenging task, but with an extra pair of Goodgym hands (thanks Rufu) we transformed the space into a temporary night shelter ahead of the guests arriving.
Chair-ades
Wednesday 19th February
Written by Jade
After loading the bags for transportation the main challenge was moving the numerous chairs that needed to be returned to their rightful places in the church. Eventually, every last chair was back in its designated spot, leaving the hall ready for the next service.
Sheet dreams
Tuesday 18th February
Written by Jade
We arrived ahead of the evening shift team to help Tony with various set up tasks. After transforming the church hall into a temporary sleeping area with fresh bedding we helped with laying the dining area, creating a welcoming safe space for the shelter guests. Back in the morning to help pack things away and load the belongings for transportation to the next location.