Parish of the Risen Lord., Preston - Work Club Co-ordinator - VOLUNTEER, INTERN or SECONDEE NEEDED

Please spread the word;

 

For at least 1 day per week over a minimum 3 month period from January 2012

 

We are looking for a volunteer (or placement for someone) who :

 

• Is keen to help unemployed people begin the journey towards work
• Is good at relating with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Has drive, enthusiasm and the ability to initiate and co-ordinate a small community project.
• Who is willing to take responsibility for ensuring each scheduled session takes place, the building is open, warm and welcoming and that appropriate records are kept.
• Will keep in contact with and co-ordinate staff from external agencies who deliver the sessions
• Is sympathetic with the ethos of the project which is run by a Christian church but works in partnership with a range of other secular groups and agencies.
• Has a working knowledge of computers and using the internet

 

Appointment will be by interview and subject to CRB Clearance.

If you are interested and available please email your CV to and we will contact you to discuss the position.

  peter@therisenlordpreston.org.uk  with a copy to pcan@maister-smith.fsnet.co.uk

 

 

Background

 

St Matthews Mission in Acregate Lane is a late Victorian building, largely unimproved and home to a small elderly congregation but growing range of community and outreach activities. The area served is extremely deprived, and ethnically diverse. Unemployment and long term worklessness is higher than the local and regional averages.  The immediate project arises out of conversations with various stakeholders, mainly within the Preston Christian Action Network, and the Friends of St Matthews and Fishwick community association, (a group which has emerged following the end of the council led neighbourhood renewal programme in the area.)

 

We have identified unemployment and youth issues as significant needs which the church is well placed to address. Working with Job Centre + , and other local churches and community groups who have experience in the field we are on the verge of establishing a Work Club offering support to local unemployed people.

 

The aim of the club is to provide weekly informal sessions for unemployed people in the inner Eastern part of Preston (Mainly St Matthews and Fishwick Wards). We recognize that there are significant issues with long term worklessness, as well as issues with youth (NEETS), women lacking confidence and skills who wish to break into or return to the labour market, and people who have been made redundant as a result of recent public sector and private sector cutbacks. 

The sessions will aim to;

• Be informal, offering non judgemental, non coercive support to unemployed people attending voluntarily,
• Seek to build confidence and motivation developing life-skills which will increase employability.
• Offer mutual support and encouragement through developing the club as a groups where hopes, success  and disappointments can be shared
• Provide access to IT and internet offering help with job search, application processes, CVs, interview skills, pathways to training etc.

Subject to a successful pilot period beginning mid January for a month.. we anticipate the club will run weekly throughout 2012.

 

Carol Concert at the Minster Satuday 17th December

New email account for PCAN / Greg Smith

 

Please note that due to an email service failure at ORANGE any emails I have not received any emails sent after 9am on Monday 28th November 2011.

 

This message is coming from a new email  account pcaninfo@gmail.com.

 

If you have emailed me recently and not received a reply would you please re-send you message to this new address.

 

Over the coming weeks I will be transferring all email communication concerning PCAN,  Homestart,and community networks in Preston to this account.

 

Please make the necessary changes in your address book.

 

PCAN  (Chair) Greg Smith
34 Broadgate.
Preston PR1 8DU
Phone no. 01772 827987    Mobile 07726177044  (please note this mobile is only in use when I am on my travels and the land line should always be tried first)
 
See the PCAN  Website   www.pcan.org.uk      or  http://pcanprestonchristianactionnetwork.yolasite.com/ 
and  BLOG  http://prestonchristianactionnetwork.blogspot.com/

 

 

Fw: ESF Community Learning Grants in the North West, BriefingEvents and Application process

ESF Community Learning Grants in the North West

 

Does your group want to help people overcome barriers and gain the skills and confidence to get back into work?

 

Nearly £2m is available to be given out over the next two years in the North West as ESF Community Learning Grants.

 

These are grants up to a maximum of £12,000 available to support some of the hardest to reach communities and individuals, to help people access further learning or training that could lead to employment.

 

The funding can be applied for by small community and voluntary groups, registered charities & social enterprises, with preference given to organisations with a turnover of no more than £300,000 per year in each of the last 2 years.

 

The grants can support a wide range of activities including:

 

•Initial help with basic skills

•Taster work experience including voluntary work

•Training, advice and counselling

•Job search assistance

•Confidence building and personal development

•Support to individuals to overcome barriers to learning or employment

 

The programme is aimed at all people out of work, or those recently made redundant, but with a particular priority given to support for:

 

• People with disabilities or health conditions (including those with learning

   difficulties, mental health issues or drug and alcohol dependency problems)

• People aged 50 or over and seeking employment

• People from ethnic minorities

• Women

• Lone parents

 

The programme for the North West is being managed by the Workers' Educational Association (WEA), in partnership with Community Matters and Locality, and the first of several rounds has just been launched, with a closing date of 5pm on Friday 6^th January 2012.

 

Briefing events will be held in Manchester on 24 November, Liverpool on 25 November and Lancaster on 2 December 2011. Places are limited – book through www.eventbrite.co.uk – links on our NW website http://nw.wea.org.uk/esf_grants/events.php

 

The application guidance notes and application form for the 1^st Round of ESF Community Learning Grants are now

downloadable from our website http://nw.wea.org.uk/esf_grants/about.php or email ESFgrants@wea.org.uk  or ring 0161 277 5411.

 

Kind regards

 

Mandy

 

Amanda Smith

Project Administrator

4^th Floor Crawford House, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9GH

Tel: 0161 2775411

 

 

Brilliant Coverage of our work in the LEP

Great article on Christian social action for inter faith week in LEP.

 

 

http://www.lep.co.uk/news/features_2_1844/finding_salvation_1_3993777

 

 

NEXT PCAN FULL NETWORK MEETING: Tuesday 13th December 12.30 Fulwood Methodist Church,

NEXT PCAN FULL NETWORK MEETING:

 

Next main Network meeting

 

Tuesday 13th December 12.30 for buffet lunch

 1pm.. for main meeting

 

 

 Our venue is 

Fulwood Methodist Church,

Garstang Rd/ Watling Street Rd.

PR2 8EA

 

Our Agenda is

 (on each item to report back, reflect on and plan next steps)

 

 

1. The CUF / Blackburn Diocese Joint Venture and governance of PCAN

 

2. East End of Preston Neighourhood work and developments at Acregate Mission

 

3. Redeeming our Communities Fire Service partnership

 

4. Employment support initiatives

 

5. Homelessness work… New drop in Leyland..  Christmas and winter programme

 

6. Food Bank

 

7. Listening Skills Training

 

8. Wider involvements….

            Preston Community Network…

November " We can do it" event for children and youth work organizations

            Environmental forum … Proposed Social Forum

            Inter faith Week

            Street pastors training

            Guild Churches Group and their programme

            Hope together initiatives

            Money Lending and debt initiatives

            Gather Conference Swanwick February

 

AOB & DONM

 

Links for more background information

Information for local churches and community groups wanting to collect for needy people this Christmas.. please make this known in your congregations

 

prestonchristianactionnetwork.blogspot.com/2011/10/co-ordinating-christmas.html

 

 

            Gather Conference Swanwick February

 

http://www.wegather.co.uk/

 

 

            New Wine God of the Poor Conference Febuary 28

http://www.new-wine.org/events/upa-forum

 

 

 

Important New Books:

 

 Christianity and the new Social Order

 

http://www.spckpublishing.co.uk/shop/christianity-and-the-new-social-order/

 

Distinctly welcoming - Christian presence in a multifaith society

http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/9229.id

 

 

PCAN  (Chair) Greg Smith
34 Broadgate.
Preston PR1 8DU
Phone no. 01772 827987
Mobile 07726177044  (please note this mobile is only in use when I am on my travels and the land line should always be tried first)
 
See the PCAN  Website   www.pcan.org.uk      or  http://pcanprestonchristianactionnetwork.yolasite.com/ 
and  BLOG  http://prestonchristianactionnetwork.blogspot.com/
Also  Community Mission if you don't know this web site you are missing something
 
http://www.communitymission.org.uk/

 

 

YOUTH & COMMUNITY WORKER Post available

The Preston Ribble Circuit seek an experienced

YOUTH & COMMUNITY WORKER

for Bamber Bridge Methodist Community & Worship Centre to lead and develop our Christian Discipleship with young people and Community youthwork.

37 hours per week      3 year contract

Start salary: up to £21,525 (JNC level 2 / pay point 12) depending on qualifications

Closing date for applications: 9^th December 2011

Start date: by March 1^st 2012

Information and applications contact: Mrs E. Evans, 1 Edward Street, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6FB. Tel: 07725327855              email: evans505@btinternet.com

More details on our website      www.bbmchurch.co.uk

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder is a practising Christian

Bamber Bridge Methodist Church follows Safeguarding Young People Policy & Practice

 

 

 

 

About Gather, The Conference 22 - 24 February 2012

 

The Conference  See  http://www.wegather.co.uk/

The Hayes Conference Centre
Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1AT

22 - 24 February 2012

About Gather, The Conference

 

A vibrant expression of unity for the sake of mission is emerging all over the country. Christian leaders with a passion to see communities transformed by the Gospel, are gathering together as friends to pray and work together for mission like never before. Gather is a new network to link and encourage Unity for Mission movements all over the UK and in February leaders from many Cities and Towns across the nation are gathering for this national conference.

Are you working for unity in your area for the sake of mission? Can you come as a group and share your story? Do you need to be reenergised in your work? Then come and be inspired by others.

Are you personally thinking of encouraging unity for the sake of mission in your town or city and need some help? Then come and find out how to get started with the right foundations.

This special conference will be a creative mix of teaching, conversation, prayer and worship. Its a time to meet others from all over the country and share what God is doing around the UK and to pray together for our nation.

 

Fw: 7:14

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Alison Gilchrist

To: Alison Gilchrist

Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:02 AM

Subject: 7:14

Have you got your city involved?

 

7:14 initiative @

 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103279306452862

 

A MULTI-CITY, SIMULTANEOUS, PUBLIC PRAYER EVENT


On December 1st, at the start of Advent, cities around the world will unite for an hour of prayer for their nations.

...


THE VISION


All over the world, nations are shaking. Politically, economically, socially, environmentally.

It's a time of great challenge and change.

In the face of such need, we can often feel powerless, wondering what difference we can make.

At times such as these, God calls his people to pray.

This is such a time. This is such a call.


This is a call to cities. It's a call to cities to pray for nations.

Not just inside, within four walls, behind closed doors.
But outside, publicly, in the heart of every city.

A visible statement of faith.

7:14 is a vision to see ALL of God's people released and empowered to rise up and make a difference.
To see the WHOLE Church, young and old, come together to pray for our nations and leaders.

No stage, no mics, no brands, no speaker. Just the people of God in one place at one time, with the healing of lands on our hearts.

The world is on the streets right now, rising up for change.
It's time the Church was too, proclaiming Jesus Christ is Lord!


"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Alcohol Awareness Week - What's the damage?

 

From: Owen Diane (CLPCT) [mailto:Diane.Owen@centrallancashire.nhs.uk]
Sent: 14 November 2011 20:57
To:
Cc:
Subject: Alcohol Awareness Week - What's the damage?

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

As some of you maybe aware this week is alcohol awareness week. In Lancashire there are a number of events taking place across the county which a number of you will be involved in if not please watch out for the events and support them. The Lancashire Alcohol Network are asking you and your networks to take part in a survey about the consequences of drinking alcohol which we'd like a wide range of people to complete. It is envisaged that the survey will enable us to get a realistic picture of what the people of Lancashire think. The results of the survey will help us to identify areas where more information or education is needed with regards to alcohol misuse and the effects it can have on a person's life. So please distribute as widely as possible.

 

The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, please tell us your views by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/WHATSTHEDAMAGE and the answers you give will be anonymous.

 

Drink Wise North West have asked that we note the launch of;-

 

-          A new Champions Handbook (please email pcan@maister-smith.fsnet.co.uk if you'd like me to forward the original email with attachments.

-          A brand new website, which is an online hub for professionals, public and politicians to get together and talk about the impact of alcohol – www.drinkwisenorthwest.org

 

And they ask that this week we, please:

-          Watch their new film about the impact of alcohol advertising on young people - www.drinkwisenorthwest.org

-          Pledge your support – drinkwisenorthwest.org/act-now#pledge

-          Take our quick poll – drinkwisenorthwest.org/polls

-          Take part in our Twitter debate – do we need to do more to protect young people from alcohol harm? #aawyp

 

May I take this opportunity to thank you all for taking part in Alcohol Awareness Week.

 

Regards,

Diane

 

Share your views on the real and hidden consequences of drinking alcohol here.  Organisations across Lancashire including the Police, the NHS and the County Council have teamed up to develop the 'What's the damage?' survey to try to understand more about the effects of drinking in Lancashire. 

 

 

 

 

 

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New paper on Homelessness from CUF

Church Urban Fund: Tackling Poverty Together

Over 1.5 million people in the UK are officially classed as homeless - from those who sleep on the streets, through to those sleeping on someone's sofa or in overcrowded accommodation. Our latest research paper vists nine of our projects to look at the difference we are making and draws some conclusions...

http://www.cuf.org.uk/sites/default/files/Tackling_Homelessness_Together.pdf

www.cuf.org.uk

 

Emmaus open Evening 23rd November

 

 

 

Preston City Council Voluntary Community Faith Sector Grant Programme

 

For circulation:

 

Dear all

 

Firstly, apologies for any cross posting but better twice than not at all. 

 

Preston City Council has this morning announced the launch of a new grants programme to engage Voluntary Community Faith Sector in contributing to the "Brighter Futures" and "Safe and Strong Neighbourhoods" elements of the Council's Corporate Plan Priorities.  Close of applications is 4.30pm Friday 16 December, 2011.  All paperwork can be found on:

 

http://www.preston.gov.uk/community-and-living/voluntary--community-and-faith-sector-grants/grant-application-process/

 

Whilst writing please don't overlook that the CVS is currently administering a Central Lancashire NHS Tackling Health Inequalities grant programme. Close of applications is 30 November 2011.  All details on:

 

http://www.prestoncvs.org/grants/

 

Ian Ferguson,

Grants Officer,

CVS Central Lancashire,

Units 23/27 Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road, PRESTON, PR1 1HR

Tel: 01772 251108

FYT info -- GREAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM FRONTIER YOUTH TRUST!

 

 

GREAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM FRONTIER YOUTH TRUST!

Great, low cost training available from FYT!

FYT is delivers a wide range of Christian-based youth work training, from new volunteers to Master's Degree level.  Whether you're just starting out in youth work looking for the basics or an experienced professional seeking to refresh or enhance your skills, FYT has something for you!

Road shows

Based on extensive and wide-ranging direct experience of youth work, as well as regular topical research, we are able to offer groups of youth workers introductory, intermediate and advanced training sessions on topics such as:

·         Self-harm/Eating disorders

·         Working with girls

·         Challenging behaviour (as well as sessions looking specifically at drugs, young offenders and gangs)

·         Evaluation in youth work

·         Young people and participation

·         Detached youth work

·         Spirituality and young people

Not only will we come to you, we will tailor the session to the needs, context and experience of your group.

 

Other development opportunities

Coffee Shop Theology:
FYT is currently offering this fully funded opportunity for youth workers to gather with others in their locality and explore mission and marginalisation in a culture of cutbacks.  We'll provide the coffee, the facilitator and the creative reflection process – you bring the local youth workers and the local insights!  To book a session in your area, contact us now!

Alongside:
This cost-effective way for workers to receive coaching, non-managerial supervision or consultancy from one of the experienced FYT team works by discussing with you what you require and what would work best for you.  We then arrange to meet you for a one-off or a series of sessions.  You simply pay for our time (bursaries may be available) and travel expenses.  It's focused around your needs as a youth worker, is flexible, adaptable and confidential.  If you would like to take advantage of FYT Alongside, please contact us for a preliminary discussion.

 

Contact FYT now!

For more information about any, or all of these opportunities, please contact the FYT office on frontier@fyt.org.uk or 01216873505.

 

Small print

Road shows:

·         FYT asks that you provide the venue, advertise the event and bring the biscuits!

·         Cost for an evening session - between £50 and £150, plus travel expenses (see below).

·         Cost for a day session - between £150 and £300, plus travel expenses (see below).

Alongside:

FYT is a Christian network dedicated to advancing the Kingdom of God, committed to justice, equality and community.  Based upon our direct experience of youth work and research we support, resource, inform, advise and train those working with and on behalf of disadvantaged young people.  FYT believes that the most effective youth work is built upon Christian principles.

People who ask us for training vary greatly in terms of resource availability and we never want finance to restrict us from helping.  We have delivered training to groups in real need, with little or no finance, who operate on a purely voluntary basis, in areas of high deprivation and, by contrast, have delivered to groups who have more resources.  We hope that groups will examine their own means and pay for our involvement based on this.

Preston Neighbourhood Action Scheme Launch Event

Tuesday 6th December 2011 - 12.30pm
Committee Room A - Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston

Come along and find out about a new and exciting opportunity to be involved
and supported in your local neighbourhood!

 

Preston City Councils Neighbourhood Action Scheme is for Preston residents to access
advice, information, support and volunteering opportunities. It will enable you to not only
find about local community activities and events but also how to create positive change,
support others and share your experiences with people across Preston.

 

There will be:

 

•
Informative presentations about the Neighbourhood Action Scheme and
more!
•
A marketplace to find out more information about local services in your
area
•
A chance for you to ask questions and help shape the future of the scheme

BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

Lunch will be served from 12.30pm - if you have any dietary or access
requirements please let us know upon booking

 

To book a place please contact Jackie Singleton at:

 

Neighbourhood Working Team
Community Engagement
3rd Floor Town Hall

 

Lancaster Road
Preston
PR1 2RL
Email: communityinvolvementteam@preston.gov.uk
Tel: 01772 906453

 

 

Preston Environmental Forum

Preston Environmental Forum
PRESCAP Arts and Media Centre, Fox St, PR1 2AB
6:30pm - Thursday 17th November 2011

 

We would like to invite you to an evening of discussion about
setting up an Environmental Forum in Preston.

Across Preston there are many environmental projects such as
Community Gardens, Community Food Growing Projects,
Wildflower Projects and Beacon Back Alleys to name just a
few.

An Environmental Forum would be an opportunity to bring
people together with a shared interest, to provide support
for environmental projects across the city and potentially
bring in funding for environmental activities.

Your thoughts and ideas are very valuable and we hope you
can come along
For more information contact
906465 -p.greenwood@preston.gov.uk

 

 

conference for those ministering in urban priority areas (inner city and estates).

God of the poor is the New Wine conference for those ministering in urban priority areas (inner city and estates). Taking place at Hothorpe Hall from 28-29 February 2012, the conference will be led by those experienced in this ministry, and will feature talks, practical seminars, worship and ministry. Book and pay before 6 December for £105. Book online. For more information email New Wine or phone 0845 437 8656.

 

 

Looks good - anyone from Preston interested?

Sunday 20th November - 1:30pm - 4pm Launch of Interfaith Week

Sunday 20th November – 1:30pm – 4pm

Launch of Interfaith Week

Sunday 20th November – 1:30pm – 4pm

Catherine Beckett Community Centre - Deepdale Road. Launch event of Interfaith Week

around the theme of faith & tackling poverty. Open Invitation - No Booking Required.

PCAN will be presenting on Christianity and Poverty in Preston.

. What we do and why we do it.

see also

 

http://www.interfaithweek.org/index.php/events/events/list-of-all-events?task=view&vmode=e&format=html&viewid=11&eid=166

 

 

erfaith Week 2011 Sunday 20th - Sunday 27th November

A week of discovery into our multifaith society

Look out for faith articles in the Lancashire Evening Post every day during Interfaith Week

COLLECTING CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE IN NEED

Information collated by Preston Christian Action Network : November 2011: Please distribute this around churches, faith organisations and community groups in your network.

With Christmas approaching fast many generous people in the churches and communities of Preston and the surrounding area will be thinking of how they can help to provide some Christmas cheer to homeless people and needy families. This note is an attempt to list some of the needs, some of the organisations involved in helping people and to try to make sure that the right kind of gifts are given to the right people, through the right organisations at the right time.

Helping Homeless People through -- Preston Homeless Forum

The Forum Co-ordinates work of many agencies seeking to help homeless people, especially those sleeping rough throughout the year. Drop in Centres such as those at the Foxton Centre, Lune Street Methodist Church / Fox Street Community, St Wilfrids and The Salvation Army are all members of the forum and keep closely in touch.

In periods of extreme cold weather the Forum is responsible for arranging emergency cold weather shelter provision for those who would otherwise be on the streets.

In the lead up to Christmas and throughout the winter we would appreciate gifts of warm clothing like coats, jumpers, gloves, scarves, socks and (new) underwear, as well as sleeping bags, single duvets, and survival blankets, and toiletries.

In mid December gifts of non perishable seasonal foods will help us provide festive meals at the various drop ins.

Gifts can be delivered to the

• Foxton Centre, Knowsley Street Avenham.- open 9-4pm weekdays

• Central Methodist Church, Lune Street - homeless drop in sessions between 6pm-9pm Sundays and Mondays (please not at other times)
• St Wilfrids – Chapel Street.. Parish Centre Opening Times: Mon, Wed & Fri 10 am to 3 pm, Sat 10 am to 1 pm and Sun after the 9.30 & 11 am Masses
• The Luv Preston Charity Shop. Butler Street (between Station and Fishergate Centre). run by the Freedom Centre.

  
  

if one centre has a major surplus we can arrange for it to be passed on to where the need is greatest.

Ring 01772 555925 or 07407760572. if you have questions or want to arrange a delivery,

Helping Families in Need – through The Salvation Army

Each year The Salvation Army co-ordinates an appeal for toys and food stuffs which are distributed in suitable parcels to individuals and families who are referred by various social care agencies. Although they do work with homeless people Christmas gifts for this small group have already been promised and organised.

The priority need is for Toys and gifts for children aged 0-16.. They should be new, preferably in the original packaging and not wrapped in gift paper, and bear the CE safety standard mark.

Gifts of non-perishable food including seasonal fare will be welcome, although much of this may be saved and distributed later through the all the year round Food Bank Project.

Gifts should be delivered to The Salvation Army Harrington Street, PR17BN between 24th November and 19th December between 9am -3pm (not Thursdays) or by arrangement made by phoning 01772 55425.

To make a referral for a family you know please email info.sapreston@gmail.com to ask for a referral form (or download a copy from http://sapreston.synthasite.com/ ). You are responsible for arranging to collect and deliver the parcels to your client.

Helping women and their children who face domestic violence through Preston Domestic Violence Services

PDVS are again providing support for women who have faced or fear violence and their children.

They are asking the public to donate:

Cleaning products (e.g. sponges, cloths, antibacterial spray) for bathrooms, kitchens etc. for women and children in the refuge

Toiletries – toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel

Chocolate selection boxes for children

Call 01772 201601 to arrange delivery to Hope Centre or Support Centre Monday – Friday

Helping vulnerable young people living in Preston City Foyer, Lawson Street

Preston City Foyer is Preston's only fully accredited Foyer, we provide accommodation and training to vulnerable young people aged 16-25 to assist them in becoming fully independent and able to self sustain and make a positive contribution to the community. These young people often have very little or no family support and this makes Christmas a particularly difficult time.

Any help you could offer in the way of donations of food, gloves, scarves hats, toiletries that could be donated to make this lonely period more comfortable.

In addition board games, books, jigsaws etc would be appreciated as these can be used to encourage the young people to interact and socialise.

Another thing our young people would benefit from would be donations of A4 or A5 notebooks, pens, pencils, art materials that can be used for training sessions and for college/ training attendance outside of scheme. Due to our residents having limited income and managing independent 1 bedroom flats they are often significantly disadvantaged financially compared to other college goers, who have sufficient parental support.

Our residents would also benefit greatly from any donations of clean bedding, particularly quilts and single bedding sets. This would help them to stay warm over the winter period as residents sometimes have to chose between food and heat as the months grow colder as they manage their own electric and gas accounts on very limited incomes.

Donations can be given directly to the Foyer at the address below.

Donations will be shared equally amongst the residents of the Foyer and any surplus will be shared with our partner foyer in Morecambe or with other local supported housing schemes.

Please note we are unable to accept any donations of furniture, electrical goods or any item containing alcohol.

Contact

Stephen Hill Deputy Manager

Salvation Army Housing Association, Preston City Foyer

17 Lawson Street, Preston PR1 2QT

Tel: 01772 881380 Fax: 01772 881342 Mob: 07821 346595

Email: stephen.hill@saha.org.uk