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The Spitalfields Crypt Trust • Introduction • The Crypt • Our Clients Ongoing projects and Initiatives • Drop-In Centre • Acorn House • Downham Lodge • Bridge House Fundraising • Charity Shops • How You Can Help • Volunteering Future Plans • Training and Education Centre Links • Hanbury Community Project |
The Hanbury Community Project Meeting the needs of the whole person and providing training and counselling within a community of care and support What is the Hanbury Community Project? We are a non residential community that aims to create a safe environment in which people can acquire new skills and discover their self identity, abilities and goals while learning to relate to others at a deeper level. Who is it for? The project is run for those recovering from life controlling problems, mental illness or major life traumas. Referrals are taken from GPs, social workers, hostels and churches. Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible though priority is given to those living in the east of London. The project also aims to help: • the unemployed towards finding a job or entering further training • people moving into independent accommodation What happens at the project? The sessions run between 10.30 and 3.00pm every week day except Wednesday. Wednesdays are put aside for assessments, counselling and administration. All or some of the modules can be selected. Certificates are given at the end of some of the modules. We offer: • personal development skills • communication skills • arts and crafts classes • promoting living skills • basic pre-employment training • IT/word processing/numeracy • exploring spiritual issues • group recovery from life-controlling problems • hostel sessions • counselling support available • gardening classes • woodwork sessions • occassional painting and decorating classes • help with literacy and numeracy • occassional drama classes • creative writing course • spanish classes • on going advice and support What happens on referral? People are invited to come for an initial visit when they will receive a whole person assessment. This, along with the person's individual goals, determines their choice of sessions. Their progress will be monitored continuously. Our guidelines We do not discriminate against people on any grounds other than prioritising those from East London. Each person's individuality is respected and encouraged. There is no charge for services as all funds are raised through gifts and donations. Each day begins with a time of worship to which all are welcome. Although the project is based on Biblical foundations, students are not expected to be familiar with or to confess the Christian faith. The rights of students are encouraged and respected. "I now believe that it is possible for me to recover." HCP student "I can now see that becoming homeless is not the end of the line. Since attending the project I have received renewed hope. The project is not just a stepping stone but a place I can take with me." HCP student "This is the first project my client has been able to settle at. We have noticed a marked change in the way he is taking a more active part in the life of the hostel." Key worker Who are the staff? The staff include local Christians, and have/have had strong links with Youth with a Mission, Pennyfather Christian Medical Trust, local doctors and church leaders who have backgrounds in counselling, adult education and medicine as well as arts, crafts, practical skills and IT. Until lrecently, the Hanbury Community Project was a seperate Charity. However, we merged in late 2005, to the mutual benefit of both organisations Address The Hanbury Community Project is located at; 22a Hanbury Street Spitalfields London E1 6QR Tel: 020 7377 2497 Fax: 020 7377 9181 hope@hanbury35.fsnet.co.uk www.hanbury.org |
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