M&S Skipton

Share the Care is now a fully registered charity, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. We are a small group of dedicated friends and volunteers, set up to help underprivileged, mentally challenged, physically and mentally impaired in the community. This has now greatly expanded, as more and more referrals were made, and many cases of needy families and individuals need help. Desperately needed support, donated food, clothing and basic essentials are distributed to the very vulnerable. We help many mentally challenged, autistic, mentally and physically disabled, cancer sufferers and survivors, COVID-19 survivors, children and families at risk. We also support individuals with dependency problems. Frequently Asked Questions.... What premises does your project operate from? Dene Garth Higher Park 120 Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick BB18 5TD United Kingdom How do you identify service users and their needs? Service users are identified: a) by the volunteers out and about making deliveries, b) by referrals from other charities/agencies/contacts c) by potential service users requesting that they also participate in the service. The support given to recipients is in the form of food/clothing/essential items, and comes in the form of frequent and regular 'drops'. With each delivery, the volunteers will assess if the items are being effectively used and whether support is still required or not. The 'size' of the delivery will depend on what items are available on that day (fresh produce is often involved), and the size of the family concerned. Are there any other services provided by your organisation other than food support? Share the Care will also provide clothing/books/essential supplies from time-to-time, where these items are available. Is there a charge for the service(s) provided by your organisation? No, there is no charge for receiving help from Share the Care, although we gladly accept donations from anyone who has the means to contribute. All funds raised in this way go towards the operational costs of running or charity. Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? Currently, no. Has there been local press or similar that demonstrates your organisation's work in the local community? No. Is your project a registered charity, registered CIC, social enterprise or non-profit organisation? Share the Care is a registered charity - registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, registration number 1195174.

Increase the confidence and independence of vulnerable families, building strong and sustainable social networks, harnessing the volunteer capacity within the local community. Families, with the support of their volunteer, are more likely to access health and social care services, develop their parenting skills, grow in confidence and be more able to access activities and opportunities.

Our balanced food parcels help single people and families who have found themselves in particular need at a time of crisis. We receive donations of food, toiletries and money from the local community, including churches, schools and businesses. Using these donations, we prepare single and family hampers with basic food and toiletry items to support them for a week. If we are given extra food items such as chocolate or soft drinks we give these out as well. We work with local support agencies who distribute the majority of our food parcels. These include Craven District Council, Foundation, Yorkshire Housing, Probation, Craven Centre, Citizen's Advice Bureau, Horizons, Craven Prevention Hub, Skipton and Craven Children's Centres, North Yorkshire Adult and Children's Social Care and Craven Independent Domestic Abuse Service. The Skipton Baptist Church set up and continues to manage Skipton Food Bank. The church also runs a CAP Centre (Christians Against Poverty). The two organisations work closely together to support the people we help to get out of debt.