Here’s some examples of the grants we’ve made recently
Sep 2021
Childhood abuse left Adam with untreated mental health issues. By the time he was a teenager he was already using substances to escape the painful memories and he became dependent on drugs and alcohol in adulthood. He’s been on and off the streets for decades now.
Now he’s ready to try and settle into a home of his own and rebuild his life. He wanted something to help distract him when his mental health is poor. Church Homeless Trust provided him with a TV, to occupy his time whilst he recovers.
Sep 2021
Church Homeless Trust supports a breakfast club, providing breakfast for 10 homeless people each week.
“Residents really appreciate having the opportunity to cook for themselves, it makes a special day, something to look forward to and get involved in.”
Sep 2021
Aiden’s disability made living independently and finding work very difficult. After a relationship breakdown, he became homeless. He was homeless for 3 months, being placed in COVID hotels at first. Now he’s moving into his own place, but has nothing to his name having lived in hostels for so long. Church Homeless Trust supported him by buying household items.
Sep 2021
Rhiana fled abuse from her family and came to the UK in 2020. She stayed with her aunt, but when her aunt left the country she became homeless. As she is still in the process of claiming asylum, she had no way of accessing public funds. She ended up sleeping on the streets and in different shelters. Church Homeless Trust supported Rhiana, paying for basic needs like food, a hostel and an oyster card.
Sep 2021
Seth had been homeless on and off for decades having struggled with his mental health all his life. Being cut off from his support network was detrimental to his well-being and boredom could be a huge issue. CHT paid for a phone to allow him to speak to his friends, family and support staff as well as paying for books.
Aug 2021
Mike was an asylum seeker from South Africa. He became homeless and at the time was unable to access public funds. Church Homeless Trust provided new clothes for Mike, who had been wearing ill-fitting old clothes for some time.
“My confidence has improved massively and I am now leave the house more often.”
Aug 2021
Liam was sleeping rough following a difficult relationship breakdown; begging outside a supermarket for three years. During the pandemic, he was moved into a hotel due to the Everyone In scheme. Now he’s moving into a home of his own. Church Homeless Trust provided funding for carpets.
“I am extremely grateful. My house feels like a home now, which is what I have always wanted.”
Jul 2021
Graham‘s mental health never recovered from his experiences in the army. He had untreated PTSD, and it was ruining his life. He was self-medicating with drugs, and lost contact with his children.
Now he’s clean and starting over, CHT paid for clean clothes and toiletries for him, whilst he begins the journey to a home of his own.
Jul 2021
Residents at one service received music therapy. Music therapy has been so important to these individuals, with many stating that it has helped raise their self-esteem and allow them to socialise with one another.
Jul 2021
Christopher lost his job at the start of the pandemic. His unscrupulous boss had been paying him cash in hand, and so he had no protection when he was suddenly laid off.
Now living in a hostel, CHT purchased Christopher a passport – something he desperately needs to apply to new jobs.
