M&S Horsham

Young people who have experienced childhood trauma, or escaped domestic violence, too often become homeless. Sleeping on sofas or in hostels, they struggle to find work with devastating effect on their self-confidence and mental health. It’s a vicious spiral that’s hard to break. That’s where Amber comes in. Amber provides a residential centre for homeless young people from a disadvantaged background, where we provide a safe temporary home and the practical support needed for the young people to repair their shattered lives. In a calm and nurturing environment – we provide a mix of support, structure, new experiences and training that builds their motivation, confidence, self-discipline and skills. We help them address any specific issues that may be holding them back, helping them to move on from their troubled pasts and find the self-belief and determination to move forward. Our approach is holistic allowing the young people to build the skills and self-confidence to transform their lives.

Horsham Matters is a charity whose aim is to deliver projects that provide practical support for residents of Horsham District experiencing hardship, as well as a range of holistic services to address the root causes of poverty. Our charity is run by staff and volunteers who care passionately about providing practical help and support to anyone in need, irrespective of their background or circumstances. We work proactively with local partners including churches, government and specialist agencies to develop sustainable solutions which improve wellbeing. Everything we do is focused on meeting needs and improving lives in our community.

The Easter Team is a small Christian charity based in Crawley, West Sussex. We help local families, couples and individuals who are in crisis to feel accepted, loved, cared for and valued by providing food parcels, buying utility top ups and giving other small gifts such as toiletries and household items. We help people regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. We rely on donations of food and money to sustain this valuable work and are grateful for the support of organisations such as Neighbourly.