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Apna Ghar is a fifteen unit, self contained supported housing scheme for women and children fleeing domestic violence and/or at risk of homelessness. It has been specifically designed to meet the housing and support needs of women suffering from domestic violence/homelessness or some other special needs. There are a mixture of fifteen flats and maisonettes ranging in size from one bedroom to three bedrooms. Sanctuary Supported Living (SSL) aims to provide a safe, secure refuge for this client group. During your stay at Apna Ghar you will be provided with help and advice in securing long-term permanent accommodation, welfare benefits, development of skills and obtaining services. The address of Apna Ghar is confidential and the scheme is for women only from the age of 18+ and male children up to the age of fifteen. Although male visitors are allowed to the scheme NO male visitors over the age of fifteen are allowed to remain within the overall confines of the scheme beyond 10pm until 9am the next day. ACCOMMODATION There are fifteen self-contained flats/maisonettes. They range from 1 - 3 bedrooms. All the flats are self-contained and provide living and sleeping accommodation. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and an electric shower. The kitchen is fitted with plenty of units and a cooker and a fridge are also provided. The flats benefit from full central heating and double glazing. The windows are fitted with locks for security. There is a door entry telephone in the lounge as well as points for a television and a telephone. All tenants are trained in the use of the door entry and central heating systems. All the flats are individually metered for electricity, gas and water. Smoke detectors are fitted in all the flats. Office: The staff from SSL will hold regular surgeries during weekdays to help resolve any problems of welfare benefits, housing, maintenance etc, which you may encounter. Common Room: This room is situated at the front of the scheme overlooking the main car park. It is for the use of all residents who will be expected to have consideration for others in the room. Playroom: The playroom is situated next to the common room and is available for use at any time. Children must always be supervised by an adult. Refuse Bins: All refuse bins are in the storage area by the car park . Dryer: There is a dryer on the ground floor for use by all tenants. Tokens are available Communal Garden: There is a garden which is overlooked by all the flats. Play equipment is provided. Help and support is given to claim for welfare benefits, go to college or to seek employment. Assistance is also given to find permanent, independent accommodation. We are more than happy to accept food, toiletries, clothes, toys, books, furniture, kitchen essentials, bedding and any other essential items. Most of the women come here with very little personal belongings and they struggle with limited income. Any help will be greatly appreciated by them.

The Food Rescue Group, Leicester is a community-led initiative driven by local volunteers who care deeply about reducing food waste and supporting one another. Rooted in the belief that good food should never go to waste, the group brings people together to make a positive difference across Leicester. Food waste affects both the environment and our communities. Perfectly edible food is often discarded, contributing to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions, while many households face challenges accessing fresh, healthy meals. By rescuing surplus food, the group helps reduce environmental harm and ensures food is shared where it is most valued. Working closely with local retailers, food businesses, and community partners, the group collects surplus food before it is thrown away and redistributes it locally. This collaborative approach benefits everyone involved, strengthening relationships, reducing waste, and supporting people across neighbourhoods. The pickup and distribution are coordinated by Eman Abdalla, who manages volunteer scheduling, oversees collections, and ensures that rescued food is delivered promptly, safely, and to where it is needed most. This coordination helps maintain efficiency, reliability, and a strong community focus across all activities. Volunteers remain at the heart of everything we do. Collections and redistribution are carried out with care, respect, and close attention to food safety, ensuring all shared food meets appropriate standards. Clear communication and teamwork allow the group to respond quickly and efficiently, keeping food fresh and operations community-centred. The impact in Leicester goes beyond food alone. Each collection helps build connections, encourages shared responsibility, and fosters a sense of belonging. By valuing food and supporting one another, the Food Rescue Group, Leicester is helping create a stronger, more caring, and more sustainable community.

The Wigston Magna Community Fridge is an environmental project attached to the Wigston Magna Family Hub. It was set up in a growing effort to tackle food waste. This project is open to everyone, there are no referral criteria, the general public can just turn up and be supplied with free food that has been donated. However, we know that many people are struggling at the moment and so we do get requests for food parcels for local families that are being supported by the Family Hub that we are part of. The Community Fridge is also well known amongst the local homeless people that use other services in the area and they also attend. The Family Hub is part of Leicestershire County Council's Family Help Service. Families are supported across the county with a variety of issues such as poverty, ill health, mental health issues and disabilities. People are supported individually with visits from Family Support Workers as well as a variety of groups that support parenting skills. There is no charge for either the Community Fridge or the Family Hub services. The Community Fridge is open Wednesday and Thursday 1pm-2pm and Friday, 11am to 12 noon. The project enables residents and businesses to share surplus food and for anyone to help themselves to quality food that would otherwise be wasted. We aim to help people in need in the Wigston and surrounding area and decrease food waste at the same time. Food waste is a big issue in the UK. The average household throws away £700 worth of food every year and at the same time 4 million people in the UK are living in food poverty. Most food waste in the UK is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed.