Thank you to the many of you who filled in the Questionnaire on whether you would be willing to volunteer IF we are able to run a winter night shelter in any form in Winter 2020/21.
We continue to consult with public health experts, as well as colleagues at Housing Justice to enable detailed risk assessments.
We will also be in discussion with Bromley Council as we all await detailed government guidance on the safest way to ensure provision for those who would otherwise be rough sleeping, particularly as the coldest winter months approach.
Please WATCH THIS SPACE for updates as plans unfold.
ADVICE SERVICE ON BENEFITS AND HOMELESSNESS
The Advice Service office is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-3pm, strictly by appointment only. There is currently no Drop-in Service as the URC is still closed to the public.
Please book appointments on 07380 228634 or email Kim Sutton at kim.sutton@tbhs.co.uk
The Advice Service office is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-3pm, strictly by appointment only. There is currently no Drop-in Service as the URC is still closed to the public.
Please book appointments on 07380 228634 or email Kim Sutton at kim.sutton@tbhs.co.uk
|
As lockdown eases the Advice Service is back working Tues & Thurs at the URC. This has had a positive impact on our clients as many are all coming back to service and we are booked up with appointments and new people that are emerging. We are able to continue with our Advice and Advocacy and are getting people coming from different boroughs for help. Our Food Bank is now being supported by Sainsburys West Wickham. This has been a much needed addition to our partnership teams. We have issued many food parcels. Our tea and coffee service is now being offered in take away cups but still needed and much needed social distanced chat over a cuppa. Our GP Service will be back as soon as it is possible for them to be here and safely. Read more in our July 2020 Advice Service Update from Kim.
|
|
Trustees of the Bromley Homeless Shelter and of LATCH, another local Christian-inspired charity helping local homeless people of all backgrounds, have begun discussions on whether the two charities should merge. If you are a supporter or volunteer of one of the two charities (or both), we would love to hear your views. Please see more here.
Our mission at the Bromley Homeless Shelter is to give homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, advice and support. In addition, during the winter months we give the homeless a warm safe place to sleep and a hot meal.
|
|
|
|
The Bromley Homeless Shelter, registered charity number 1163353
