M&S Mansfield

At Brightside Housing, we are all about helping people get back on their feet. We offer safe, supported housing for those in Mansfield who are going through tough times—whether that’s facing homelessness, dealing with mental health struggles, or battling addiction. As a not-for-profit company, our mission is simple: to give people the support and dignity they deserve to rebuild their lives. We have several homes across Mansfield where our residents can feel safe and secure. We take great pride in the quality of our homes because we want our residents to not only feel safe but also proud of where they live. We believe that having a clean, well-maintained home is a key part of restoring dignity and stability in their lives. We work with local councils, community groups, and support agencies to make sure we’re reaching the people who need us most. Whether it’s help with budgeting, managing mental health, or just finding a way forward, we create personalized plans to help everyone get back on track and become more independent. But it’s not just about housing or surplus food. We’re committed to offering more—from emotional support to practical help like teaching life skills and providing guidance on managing day-to-day challenges. We’re really passionate about giving people the skills and help that they need to live independently and thrive. Of course, we can’t do this alone. We’re all about working with the community—local businesses, volunteers, and organizations—because we believe that when we work together, we can create real change. We’re always looking for support in many forms: surplus food, funding to continue our work, and volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and make a difference. Thank you for taking the time to read our page and please feel free to reach out to us as we are always happy to chat

We are a non-profit Community Investment Company based in Shirebrook, near Mansfield Nottinghamshire. The group is run by 3 directors and a group of local ambassadors. Our aim is to improve the local community and surrounding areas by creating the conditions that allow people to come together to help and support one another. We run a Community Fridge - which is open every week day in our community venue called The Hole in the Wall. We also run a variety of activities and events throughput the year. All profits are invested back into both pre-existing and new initiatives/events. We have further ambitions to deliver on wider, community-based initiatives, that are derived from extensive research and have been co-designed with the local community, service partners and local businesses alike. "Being Kind in Shirebrook" is our pledge that holds us all to account.

The Beacon Project supports the local homeless & vulnerably housed adults in Mansfield. We are a voluntary organisation and are entirely reliant on donations, grants and gifts of food, and have been running for over 20 years. Our clients need help & support due to social deprivation – we meet them where they are at, in the moment, & endeavour to move them on when they are ready & able. Many have mental health & addiction issues. Many also have health issues related to long term substance misuse & living on the street. A large proportion are also ex-offenders & veterans often with PTSD etc, all of which means they are often very isolated, & living quite dysfunctional lives. We provide a range of services including signposting, help, advice & support to enhance physical, social, emotional & spiritual wellbeing. We are a safe space where: • Each person feels valued and cared for, & recognised as an individual not just a number • We provide food for the hungry – hot meals twice a week & food parcels on a Friday. • We give access to showers, laundry & clean clothes, sleeping bags & tents as needed, especially for the homeless • Relationships are built based on trust by listening to their needs & then advocating to outside agencies where necessary including those related to housing, addictions, health & well-being, debt & money management, benefits, and gaining settled status. • We aim to raise self-esteem in order to promote change in their lives, enabling them to function as members of society & reconnect with their families (where possible).