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Strangeways SLAMMED as horrifying new report reveals scale of problems in troubled prison

October 10, 2024 /

In an urgent notification letter to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor highlighted a disturbing rise in the number of weapons and illicit items found in recent months, marking one of the highest rates among all adult men’s prisons. Additionally, 39 per cent of prisoners tested positive for drug use…

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WORLD HOMELESS DAY

October 10, 2024 /

World Homeless Day is observed internationally on the 10th of October, Every Year. This international day serves as a platform to celebrate good works, benchmark progress, advocate for improved policies and funding that can help prevent and end homelessness. With this is mind we thought we would bring some facts surrounding the above in addition to…

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WARBURTON WINNERS!

October 8, 2024 /

“IT’S NOT JUST BAKING THAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT, IT’S OUR COMMUNITIES TOO. At Warburtons, people are at the heart of our business. Whether that’s our employees, our suppliers, our partners or our communities.“ Since 1876, Warburtons have been passionate about supporting communities and families nationwide. Following on from the Warburtons Families Matter programme, they…

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GIFT A HOME

September 18, 2024 /

Hi everyone! As you may have seen from previous posts, unfortunately our stock is at an all time low. With the last of our sleeping bags and tents being issued last Saturday. As temperatures have begun to drop; we have reached out to the business community with a heartfelt plea: donate sleeping bags and tents…

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Early release for prisoners

EX-PRISONERS THINK THEY WILL RETURN

September 12, 2024 /

“What a s**t show, where am I supposed to live now?” is what one man who was released from prison this week told us! Approximately 1,750 individuals were scheduled for release this week to alleviate overcrowding and prevent a total collapse of the criminal justice system, despite warnings that the scheme might be “risky” and…

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TOWER HAMLETS.. Have your say!

September 12, 2024 /

You may have seen that Tower Hamlets Council in London has updated its Homelessness Accommodation Placement Policy, which has sparked some concerns. The new policy, approved in July 2024, removes the previous 90-minute journey time limit for placing homeless families in temporary accommodation. The council will now use zones to allocate accommodation: Zone A: Within…

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REX CLUB DELIVERING SMILES

September 11, 2024 /

📢 REX CLUB DOES IT AGAIN 📢 Another huge delivery of brand new sweaters & caps! 💥 We never have reached out to this amazing brand, yet they continue to send us hundreds of pieces of apparel & trust in us to ensure they go where they are needed within our partnerships across Manchester. @rexclubsports Over…

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RAINY DAY RELIEF APPEAL

August 23, 2024 /

The past 24 hours have been intense, with the windy and rainy conditions reaching gusts of up to 60mph, posing significant challenges for the homeless population in Greater Manchester. The forceful winds have led to fallen trees on cars, homes, and tram lines, resulting in dangerous situations throughout the area. For those lacking a stable…

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BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY

August 22, 2024 /

We have a Give Away For You! You have 20 chances to WIN £250 worth of school uniform in #easyfundraising’s Back to School giveaway! Sign up today and shop with selected back-to-school retailers before August 31st to get an entry. Plus, once you’ve joined you can then raise free donations for us every time you…

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Gather ‘Round, Folks! How’s Everyone Doing?

August 21, 2024 /

Hello everyone! You might have noticed we’ve been a bit quiet on our socials lately. That’s because our services are in such high demand – up by a whopping 63%! We’ve been so busy that updating our socials has taken a back seat. Sorry about that! If you’ve seen us dashing around the city, it’s…

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