Hampshire Trust Bank

Tonnes of fresh food are thrown away every day by supermarket across the UK. Children go to school hungry every morning, mothers skip meals to feed their family, elderly people and those with mental illness are under nourished. Gratitude collects fresh, nutritious food that cannot be sold by supermarkets. They make this into a scrumptious free lunch every Wednesday and redistribution surplus food to charities and shelters. We also collect non-food item and redistribution the surplus to charities, shelters and those who are in need in the community. We have now been serving for five years and have been helping feed an average of 250 people weekly.

We befriend people to relieve isolation and loneliness while informing of opportunities around them, supporting them to achieve potentials by improving skills already possessed through volunteering/ work experience and placements and or providing new skills for life chances and sustainability. Based in a rented shop unit in Grahame Park Estate, 7 The Concourse, NW9 5XB, used as a Church meeting place on Sundays, we provide Youth Club on Thursday and Friday evenings, warm space in cold weather and cool space in warm weather and provide health & wellbeing activities for people aged 55+. We offer seasonal parenting programme to strengthen families and our community. We provide daily good surplus food redistribution to relieve food hunger and to prevent wastage towards Net Zero 2050, and weekly food bank with fitness exercises, and monthly nutrition advice session with social prescribing. We offer advice and referrals as needed. We provide employment skills training towards self-sustainability. We also provide financial support funded by Acts 435 and household support fund in collaboration with BOOST of Barnet Group. We are a member of Barnet Food Partnership, led by the Health in All Policies, Public Health Communities, Adults and Health Directorate, London Borough of Barnet More information about Living Way Ministries and Barnet Foodshare is online at www.livingwayministries.net

YMCA Ventura House offers short-term supported housing for individuals who have faced the challenges of homelessness. We provide a safe, stable, and supportive environment for up to 106 residents, helping them rebuild their lives and work towards a brighter future. Our programme is designed to equip residents with the life skills they need to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and time management. We also offer access to volunteering, education, and employment opportunities to help residents gain confidence and reintegrate into the community. In addition to practical support, we provide in-house counselling services to promote emotional and mental well-being. Our team works closely with each resident to offer tailored support, ensuring they are empowered to overcome challenges and create lasting positive change. At YMCA Ventura House, we’re committed to fostering social inclusion and providing a pathway for individuals to regain independence, build meaningful connections, and create a better future for themselves.