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Donna King 15 May 2012 0
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DAAT Awards

Not one but two members of St Paul's Team recognised for the work they do within recovery- well done !

Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) Awards
Georgia Hobby- Substance Misuse Link Worker & Kim Robson- Team Leader at our Dry House Project are recognised for the work they do working with clients in recovery. Read More
Donna King 03 April 2012 0

PSSST – Please Stay Safe and Sober Together

PSSST – Please Stay Safe and Sober Together St Pauls Hostel were invited by Safer Worcestershire to work alongside them in an education project called PSSST – Please  Stay Safe and Sober Together. Other partner agencies include DAAT, Healthy Schools, Health Improvement coordinator, Sporting Chance Project and ASB Detached Team.
The aim of the project was to raise awareness amongst young people in... Read More
Donna King 03 April 2012 0

Borderline DVD

Borderline DVD Article The YMCA in Worcester received a grant to network with other agencies and a professional production company, DRP Group, to produce a DVD called Borderline. St Paul’s Hostel, Maggs and Asha centre were invited to take part in this project in October 2009.

The aim of this project is to raise awareness about homelessness within the city and to inform young people of Worcester... Read More
Donna King 30 March 2012 0

Worcestershire Ambassadors

Worcestershire Ambassadors

The Worcestershire Ambassadors are a groupof individuals who care passionately about the future health and prosperity of the county. The Membership is made up of individuals from different walks Of life including Commerce and the public sector.

The Group are supported by Worcestershire County Council in achieving its aims and objectives.

The Ambassadors share a commo... Read More
Donna King 30 March 2012 0

Big Sleep Out 2011

The fundraising group did such a good job 2011 was the biggest sleep-out to date, this years will be the fourth one. There were about 30 sleepers, a live band and a quiz. Some of the staff also did a street collection assisted by the BSO mascot.
A total of £3269 was raised! A tremendous effort, thank you to everyone who took part.
The money will be used directly to benefit the residents, for examp... Read More
Donna King 28 March 2012 0
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Numeracy & Literacy at St Paul's

Numeracy & Literacy Lessons – St Paul’s Hostel  In the UK today, one in six adults do not have the literacy skills expected of an 11 year old and one in two adults do not have these levels of functional numeracy. –Learn Direct Website. 2004 DfES (Department for Education and Skills) figures showed the following statistics: It is estimated that adults with poor LLN (Language Literacy & Numerac... Read More
Donna King 27 March 2012 0

Homeless World Cup

The Homeless World Cup is a UK based social enterprise which exists to end homelessness. Since 2003 the annual Homeless World Cup football tournament has taken place across four continents. The Paris 2011 Homeless World Cup took place at the Champ de Mers, Paris fron 21st - 28th August. The winners were Scotland. On eof our residents was chosen to play for England.

Gavin (pictured) played in goa... Read More
Donna King 27 March 2012 0

Big Lottery.

Press Release Life Skills Project
A grant of £192,698 from BIG Lottery fund has been awarded to St Paul's Hostel (Worcester) to continue its Life Skills Project which is a programme of support for homeless people.
St Paul’s Hostel is a registered charity and has been working with the Homeless since 1977. St Pauls Hostel is committed to supporting the individual needs of people faced with homeless... Read More
Chris Ashcroft 09 February 2012 0

Night Assessment Centre 2011 -2012

The Night Assessment Centre (also known as the NAC and Night Shelter) is one of St Paul’s most vital winter services.  It was held this year between November 2011 and March 2012 at Worcester’s YMCA . Open 9.30pm to 7.00am it provides immediate shelter and support for the homeless during the coldest months of the year, with much of the bedding, food and refreshments donated by local well wishers.  ... Read More