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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 […]

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 café • Afternoon activities with Hub team in the café 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 café 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, […]

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 […]

Accommodation to keep ex-offenders off the streets

The City Council and two other agencies working in Chelmsford have secured £100,000 for accommodation to stop ex-offenders from living on the streets when they are released from prison. Breaking the cycle of offending in Chelmsford Prisoners who are released without homes to go to after serving their time can end up sleeping in public […]

An Introduction to: Essex Faith Covenant

Connecting, exploring, taking action together Faith communities play a positive role in their neighbourhood to support people most in need, strengthening resilience, reinforcing local identity and helping to connect communities. The Essex Faith Covenant, the first county-wide Faith Covenant in the UK, was launched on 14th October 2017. It continues to drive the partnership between faith […]