Since it’s inception, our independent foodbank has donated over 2500 bags of emergency food to people in crisis. Food banks do not provide an ongoing ‘free supermarket’ solution – they are about giving people breathing space so they can address their benefits/finances. Many of those who now engage with our…
Eileen spotted the poster in her café and knew it was meant for her, a free, 6-week course in basic I.T. skills. She’d been thinking about how to improve her I.T. skills for a while, recognising that her current lack of knowledge was holding her back socially whilst limiting her…
Having once been a marine and mechanic, Paul hit a rocky patch 8 years ago and became an alcoholic. A spiral of self-destruction and depression followed, something which cost him his marriage, family and job and he hasn’t worked since. Stuck in a rut and with no sign of hope,…
Mark joined our administration team as a volunteer towards the end of 2013. Whilst his administrative skills were very good, he was awkwardly shy and very clear that he was unable to use the telephone to answer or make calls. Left unaddressed such reticence would obviously continue to hinder him…
