2022 marks the 120th anniversary of social care charity, Father Hudson’s Care. Established in 1902 by Monsignor George Vincent Hudson, the charity provides services for people who are experiencing a range of support needs. Initially founded to care for vulnerable children, the charity has since expanded its work and now supports people with a diversity…
A map of foodbanks will help make sure people living in Birmingham and nearby areas can get the help they need. Published by the Food Justice Network, the map contains a range of services, including foodbanks where no referral is needed. It also shows locations of food pantries, places offering low cost meals, and places…
Help Father Hudson’s to care this Christmas by supporting their Christmas Appeal. This Christmas most of us are looking forward to spending time at home, whether that is visiting family or friends or spending time in our own home. Unfortunately, for many of the people that Father Hudson’s Care works with this is not possible….
Pact – the Prison Advice and Care Trust – are looking for a volunteer for their Family Service. Pact Family Services provide support to families who have a loved one in prison. Their staff and volunteers meet and greet families as they arrive for a visit. They offer practical and emotional support including visitor information…
We are pleased to share the Advent Ecumenical Update from Churches Linked Across Staffordshire/Potteries (CLASP) and Black Country Churches Engaged (BCCE) People Bishop Mike Royal has been called as the next General Secretary of Churches Together in England. Birmingham-based Mike is currently Co-Chief Executive of The Cinnamon Network. He was consecrated Bishop with the Apostolic Pastoral Congress in 2016.Read…
Valentin, a guest at Tabor House – a 24-hour accommodation project for rough sleepers in central Birmingham – has been creating a masterpiece commissioned by the Heart of Tamworth. The six-foot long painting depicts Noah’s Ark and took only a week to create. With equipment provided, Valentin was able to paint whilst staying at Tabor…
Brushstrokes Community Project is supporting people in Sandwell and surrounds to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. There are less than 30 days until the EU #SettlementScheme deadline of 30 June 2021, if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or their family member (resident in the UK by 31 December 2020). Apply to the…
After conceiving the vision over four years ago of an extended and redesigned Sacred Heart Community centre and Church on the 27th of May 2021 the Lord Mayor of Tamworth, on his first official engagement, formally opened the new café and centre. The Heart of Tamworth logo is so good you can even taste it. The…
On 18 March 2021, Tabor Cottage, the new move-on project from Tabor House, was blessed by Monsignor Tim Menezes, Dean of St Chads Cathedral. The Cottage is a new move on house for guests from Tabor House which is run by Father Hudson’s Care and provides accommodation and support to rough sleepers in Birmingham. The…
Brushstrokes Community Project has received £45,000 to help prevent homelessness. The grant from Nationwide Building Society will fund their two-year project, Safe and Secure in Sandwell. Thanks to the grant, Brushstrokes will be able to help people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, and those experiencing problems with their housing. This includes EU…