Coronavirus Update
All our Venues are currently OPEN for collection with appropriate COVID-19 precautions.
– a high temperature,
– a new persistent cough,
– a loss of, or change in, your sense of smell or taste.
This can be a support worker, a friend, or a relative.
Please revisit our website regularly for further updates.
Annual Statistics
Basics Banks
(Calendar Year as of July 2021)
we have fed people
we have clothed people
we now have
Schools
(Academic Year as of July 2020)
we delivered
(93 in School, 21 Online)
we produced
(+ 59 in School!)
we handed out
(to Y6 Pupils moving on to Y7)
Project Overview
In order to receive food and / or clothing help from our Basics Bank, clients must be issued with a voucher from one of our many Referral Agents, who are able to determine how and when emergency provision is needed to help people through short-term crises and problems that they encounter.
Once issued with a food voucher, a client can redeem it at any of our food venues on the day(s) they are open, or for help with clothes, in order to offer maximum choice to clients, we have one clothes venue which opens on Wednesdays.
The Marketplace is a membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Each of our Marketplaces are run by a team of local volunteers who build relationships with members, are available to talk over a tea or coffee, and provide assistance with food choices if required.
You do not need to be referred to become a member, but you must live at a postcode in the area local to each Marketplace.
We visit 50+ schools across the region every academic year, delivering dynamic, interactive themed Assemblies, bespoke Question of Faith RE days, Transition workshops, and tailored support creating, cultivating, and curating Prayer Spaces.
After submitting a booking request via the form above, one of our Schools Team will be in touch to confirm our availability, and discuss any additional requirements.
Client Feedback
Volunteering Opportunities
We are a deliberately small charity, trying to maintain a small footprint by helping to create opportunities, and equip others to do the work of God’s Kingdom. This means that for the bulk or our work, we depend on our brilliant, diverse, and hard working team of volunteers.
We offer volunteer taster days, as well as ongoing training & support, a great team atmosphere, and rewarding opportunities to make real difference in our community.
Get in touch to talk with us about current volunteering opportunities available.
Schools Team
- Help in a School
- Pack a Resources Box
- Create Resources
- Train to Lead a Day