Basics Banks: Clothes Venue
We have many Referral Agents who issue vouchers for our Basics Bank to people in need, when they think it is appropriate. Social workers, health visitors, doctors, community workers, shelters, drop-ins, charities, churches and many others, use our vouchers to give help to those they work with. We are not a direct access project, so a client needs a valid voucher from a referral agent before we can help them.
When someone attends the Basics Bank clothes venue on a Wednesday, they will be welcomed outside the Thorold Road entrance of the church. Voucher details will be checked before entering the building and we will be allowing two people from separate households in at a time. There is a hand sanitising station at the entrance which we ask everyone to use before choosing clothes.
Currently we are limiting visits to half an hour, and we ask everyone to observe social distancing whilst at the Clothes Bank. Unfortunately it won’t be possible to try clothes on for the foreseeable future. Our helpful volunteers are still on hand to assist in finding and choosing clothes and outfits. Ascension Church is a Contact Tracing Centre and everyone who comes into the building is asked to provide contact details in case a positive case of COVID-19 is identified at the venue.
While we are a Christian Mission and want everyone to know about the love and opportunity that Jesus has for them, we are committed to providing this practical help and assistance of food and clothes with no strings attached. We serve anyone of any background, belief or outlook with no obligation, and we are happy to do so.
CLOTHES VENUE
Bitterne, SO18 1HZ
MAIN OFFICE
Millbrook, SO15 0LP