The Body Shop

We are a single homeless adult project in Bognor Regis supporting 25 vulnerable adults. We support our residents with resettlement, recovering from substance misuse, mental health and well-being. Our Trust owns and manages three supported housing projects for single homeless people in Bognor Regis. We offer a safe and supportive place to stay short-term which can make all the difference when you have no idea where the next night might be spent. Meanwhile, we empower residents to access mainstream social and economic activity and support them to move onto independent, stable accommodation. By helping them to improve their skills, we give them a better chance to build stable futures for themselves. We're always welcoming donations of food, clothing and toiletries. With your support, we will continue to bring hope to people who can’t see a light at the end of tunnel and give them advice and help to find a home of their own.

An essential part of our goals is to improve confidence and allow the homeless of London to integrate back into the community they are surrounded by. We plan to counteract any of their issues by beginning to offer classes at our Community Café we aim to recreate through this project in Islington. Another facet to our future goals is beginning one to one training and support for Rhythms of Life’s service users. Overall, we want to create an environment where the homeless and vulnerable can feel safe, secure and are able to discuss their problems and get the help they need and deserve. By creating a network of volunteers and partners, we are able to collect and distribute donations of food, clothes, hygiene supplies and everyday items. We believe in giving people something concrete on which they can build a solid base: we aim to bring a long lasting change in their lives, rather than occasional and isolated help. Our experience has taught us that a sandwich and a bag of clothes are more helpful than some money handed over every now and then. We try to achieve our goals by giving useful things, along with the sensibility to use them properly and make them last. We want to listen and get to know the problems homeless people face every day, spending time with them. We believe that if we do not gain an insight into their needs and problems from them firsthand, then we would not be able to do what we are doing. In other words, we work closely with our service users so that we can understand their emotional and physical needs. We love the challenge, and we’re always looking for help. You can take part too, donating food, clothes, equipment or even your own time to help Rhythms of Life helping others.

Skelton Grange is a centre run by The Conservation Volunteers. We welcome people of all ages to learn, volunteer and play in the natural environment at our award winning eco-centre and nature area in Leeds. We offer great educational visits for schools and groups and seasonal activity days for childminders. What's more, we support people to volunteer in conservation and education, and run lots of training and fun events for kids, adults, teachers, childminders and families… join in, feel good, that's our motto! Our Green Gym sessions on a Monday from 11am-2pm. They are great fun and they are open to anyone over 18 who is registered with a doctor in South and East Leeds. The emphasis is on people being outdoors, exercising and socialising. Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach remains consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone. The kettle is always on and we enjoy a good natter - so come along to one of our sessions and support our cherished hub of learning and conservation while having a memorable time and meeting new people from across South and East Leeds.