Pret Crawley

FreeShop Crawley is a supermarket providing food, toiletries and baby essentials without any associated costs. We know first-hand how hard life can be, especially as the cost of living is rising and the impact of COVID-19 seems to be ever-growing. If like so many of us, there is more month than money and you do not know where to turn, we are here ready to welcome you with a friendly smile!

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.

We are a small local charity that serves the homeless community in Crawley, West Sussex and we are entirely run by volunteers. Our primary focus is rough sleepers/street homeless, closely followed by hidden homeless and those in temporary accommodation. We serve our guests with a free meal and give them some of the essential items they need to get by. We also recommend other organisations that can help with their specific challenges. Another incredibly important aspect is taking the time to talk to them and reducing the social isolation they endure. We give them respect and compassion, friendship and hope, no matter what their circumstances may be or what problems they may have, they are always welcomed at Giving Back Crawley. We are a registered charity, number 1178136 and our official charitable objects are; For the public benefit, to relieve the effects of poverty in the Crawley area, in particular, but not exclusively amongst those who are homeless by supplying them with food, goods and services. For more information please visit our website https://www.givingbackcrawley.org