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Preventing and Tackling Homelessness with Faith & Community Groups in Wolverhampton

đź’š Calling all faith and community groups in Wolverhampton Register Here The WMCA Homelessness Taskforce is working in partnership with The Good Shepherd and City of Wolverhampton Council to bring together Faith and Community groups across Wolverhampton who are engaging with people affected by poverty and homelessness. Street Support West Midlands will be there too, […]

WMCA Homelessness Taskforce

Webinars, Events, Training, Funding Opportunities   Regional Training Programme 2026-29 The WMCA Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Programme 2026-29 seeks to add value and complementary outcomes to the work of our Local Authority and wider partners. To build upon the good work established in recent years, they will be continuing to deliver a regional training programme […]

What’s On at Sanctus – 21 July 2025

Sanctus continues to offer practical, welcoming support throughout the week for anyone in Chelmsford who needs it. Here’s what’s happening: Daily Drop-Ins Drop-in sessions run every weekday: Morning: 10:30am to 12:00pm Afternoon: 1:30pm to 2:30pm A friendly space to come in, get warm, and access support. Showers for Rough Sleepers Showers are available depending on […]

What’s On This Week at Sanctus Chelmsford – 2nd June 2025

Every week, Sanctus in Chelmsford offers a warm, welcoming space for people to connect, recharge, and access support. Here’s a look at what’s happening this week — from daily essentials to creative expression and learning opportunities. Daily Hub Drop-Ins Sanctus is open for drop-ins every day, with two welcoming sessions: Morning: 10:30–12:00 Afternoon: 1:30–2:30 These […]

What’s On This Week at Sanctus Chelmsford – 19th May 2025

At Sanctus Chelmsford, we’re here to offer more than just a meal or a cuppa. We provide a safe, welcoming space for anyone in need—whether you’re looking for support, connection, or just a place to be. Here’s what’s happening this week: 🌿 Daily Drop-Ins Monday to Friday, 10:30am–12:00pm and 1:30pm–2:30pmOur hub is open daily for […]

What’s on at Sanctus 5/5/25

What’s Happening at Sanctus This Week At Sanctus in Chelmsford, the team is offering a warm welcome and a packed programme this week for anyone needing support, connection, or just a hot meal. Their doors are open every day, and their team is ready to help. Here’s what’s on for the week starting Monday 5 […]

A New Chapter for Street Support Network

Something important is shifting at Street Support Network. And it feels right to name it. This week, our co-founder Gary Dunstan steps away from the organisation. From the start, Gary gave his heart to this work. What began as a simple idea—making it easier for people to find help—grew into a national network that connects […]

Sanctus – What’s on? W/C 17/3/25

• Monday to Friday-Hub drop in 10.30-12 and 1.30-2.30 in the cafĂ© • Afternoon activities with Hub team in the cafĂ© Thursday 1.30- 2.30 and Friday 2-3pm • Essex recovery college drop in Tuesday 1.30-3.00pm • NHS clinic 9-3 every Wednesday • Amy from Open Road (addiction) drop in 10.30-12.30 in the cafĂ© Wednesday’s 10.30-3pm […]

Cool to be Kind at VOLFEST 2024

We proudly took part in VOLFEST 2024, an event organised by Chelmsford CVS to celebrate National Volunteers Week.  Held on 6 June along Chelmsford High Street, VOLFEST brought together over 50 local charities, showcasing their efforts and promoting volunteerism within the community. We engaged with more than 100 attendees, including Chelmsford’s Mayor Councillor Janette Potter, […]

The Money House Case Study (Birmingham)

MyBnk are a UK charity that delivers expert-led financial education programmes for 5-25 year olds with schools and youth organisations in various locations across the UK including the West Midlands.  The transition into independent living can be an exciting but also daunting step. Young people go from having little to a lot of financial responsibilities […]

Frazer’s on Phoenix FM!

Earlier this month, our lovely Frazer was interviewed on Phoenix FM by Patrick Sherring. They spoke all about Cool to be Kind’s weekly outreach group ‘Warm Hearts for Cold Hands’ which Frazer helps out at.   He talked about how every Wednesday evening in the layby in front of Chelmsford library, Chelmsford Rough Sleeper Support provide […]