Winter Night Shelter Update

After a turbulent few months for many, we are heading into a busy winter and expecting to be supporting many homeless people. Sadly, due to Coronavirus we will not be able do this in the usual way through the Winter Night Shelter.

We are still appealing for your help though!

We are going to be working closely with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to help people off the streets into private accommodation as well as running an extended daytime Drop-In.

Special Support volunteers

We are appealing for 10-20 special volunteers who will provide support to guests by taking them to accommodation and working closely with the staff team, to help them weigh up their options and sustain a tenancy. Training will be provided.

You will need a driving licence and the role will be subject to a DBS check as you will be spending time alone with a guest. If you’d be interested in this type of role, please get in touch on this email address or call us 01737 886997 for more information.

Extended Drop-In

We want to extend the hours of Drop-In at the chapel to offer a late breakfast, hot meal at lunch and a sandwich parcel to take away in late afternoon. This is all dependent on the number of volunteers we have as we will need two shifts working in bubbles, as currently happens.

The weekend sessions and foodbank will also continue throughout working with our partners to reach many needy families and individuals.

As we do every year, we would be grateful for any financial donations, gifts of food for both the Drop-In and Foodbank and good quality or new clothing (especially for men). Please contact us in advance for a list of our immediate needs.

Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers as always.

Best wishes

Anna, Yvonne and Mary-Anne

Thank you to Reigate & Banstead Council

By supporting us through funding Reigate & Banstead Borough Council have enabled us to by new stackable chairs for the Drop-in and to pay towards the salaries of our three hard-working staff. It is local funding such as this that allows us to continue our much-needed work.

Thank you Jason!

We want to say a special thank you to Jason, once a guest and now a volunteer with Renewed Hope. As well as volunteering at the Winter Night Shelter, Jason helped to fit our new kitchen and sorted out our plumbing. He is a valued and much appreciated part of our community.

RH Write of Reigate & Banstead Supports Renewed Hope

Reigate and Banstead Writes is a community site aiming to support and celebrate local authors and writers and to celebrate the joy of writing and culture in our local area.

RH Write have chosen Renewed Hope as one of their charity beneficiaries for the RH Fringe 2020 Rock&Write 13-20 June event. Here is a link to their website to explore this amazing community space

And tickets are now on sale for the band night at the Harlequin, featuring a very up and coming band Apollo Junction.  They are supported by HELVE a Redhill band with ex St. Bede’s alumni.

http://www.harlequintheatre.co.uk/whats-on/on-stage/apollo-junction-reigate-fringe/

Thank you RH Write for supporting Renewed Hope.

Renewed Hope Business Dinners at Shrewsbury Chapel

Renewed Hope are inviting local businesses to learn more about what our charity does, whilst enjoying an informal dinner prepared by volunteers.  Dinners will take place on 26 February and 5 March from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Places are free of charge but must be booked in advance.  If you and your business would like to take part in the dinner and find out more about ways in which your business could support Renewed Hope, please contact Hugh Serjeant on info@rhtes.org.uk

Moved to new address, new phone number

We have moved to Shrewsbury Chapel with the new phone number – 01737 886997 – pop in and see us.

Shrewsbury Chapel, Shrewsbury Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6BH

Volunteering at Winter Night Shelter

Article by Mantra Magazines published October 2019