NEWS from ANDREW HOUSE:
Co-Op Fund Raising Campaign ... andother news
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Co-Op Fund Raising Campaign ... andother news
Click on the link below for details:
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Please read the "CHANGING LIVES NEWS LETTER"
concerning Andrew House, part of Changing Lives Charity
concerning Andrew House, part of Changing Lives Charity
Photos of Residents taking part in activities
COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS:
"I'm starting to take responsibility and am proud of where I am in myself and my recovery"
"I've attended the Alpha Course and have helped set up a new meeting. This was a big achievement for me, and other people can see the change in me too."
Residents of Andrew House
"I've attended the Alpha Course and have helped set up a new meeting. This was a big achievement for me, and other people can see the change in me too."
Residents of Andrew House
Volunteer Plus (V+) Programme
Our first 18-week 'Life Course' is now drawing to a close. This course covers all aspects of mind, body and soul, bringing self-awareness and practical understanding of how to make changes in each of these areas for individuals on the V+ programme. It has been a powerful journey for all 9 attendees and has been facilitated by Clevedon Baptist Church who have allowed us to use two of their rooms from which to run the course (for which we are extremely thankful).
In addition, we now have 2 mentors matched to V+ participants, with a further 4 waiting for the right supported volunteer to walk alongside.
Meaningful activities that our V+ guys are currently involved in include redesigning a dedicated space in the warehouse for their upcycling projects to be displayed in and the creation of a workshop where power tools can be used safely on woodwork / carpentry projects. As always, if there is anyone out there with some expertise in any of these areas - and a few hours to spare - your input would be welcomed!
- Hasina Downie, Volunteer Plus Manager
Our first 18-week 'Life Course' is now drawing to a close. This course covers all aspects of mind, body and soul, bringing self-awareness and practical understanding of how to make changes in each of these areas for individuals on the V+ programme. It has been a powerful journey for all 9 attendees and has been facilitated by Clevedon Baptist Church who have allowed us to use two of their rooms from which to run the course (for which we are extremely thankful).
In addition, we now have 2 mentors matched to V+ participants, with a further 4 waiting for the right supported volunteer to walk alongside.
Meaningful activities that our V+ guys are currently involved in include redesigning a dedicated space in the warehouse for their upcycling projects to be displayed in and the creation of a workshop where power tools can be used safely on woodwork / carpentry projects. As always, if there is anyone out there with some expertise in any of these areas - and a few hours to spare - your input would be welcomed!
- Hasina Downie, Volunteer Plus Manager
Business & Retail
Within the trading arm of the Charity, we have some incredible volunteers undertaking a variety of tasks including supporting customers in our retail spaces, sorting donations and creating beautifully stylish items for resale. One such person is Kay, who has transformed a tired piece of furniture using Autentico's "Crete" coloured paint with accents in "Brilliant White", which really bring this piece (called "Greek Sunsets") to life, as you will see in the photo below:
Within the trading arm of the Charity, we have some incredible volunteers undertaking a variety of tasks including supporting customers in our retail spaces, sorting donations and creating beautifully stylish items for resale. One such person is Kay, who has transformed a tired piece of furniture using Autentico's "Crete" coloured paint with accents in "Brilliant White", which really bring this piece (called "Greek Sunsets") to life, as you will see in the photo below:
In addition, we are also excited to announce another collaboration, this time with an incredible lady called Rosie. Originally a volunteer with us, Rosie has decided to partner-up with us via her "Rose & Black" business initiative. You can see one of her fantastic pieces - entitled "Wednesday's Wardrobe" - below:
Both of the above pieces are currently available for purchase, either through our website or in-store at our warehouse in Kimberley Road, where you can also purchase 'Autentico' paints if you fancy having a go at your own upcycling project!
- Charlotte Bailey-Hooper, Business and Online Manager
- Charlotte Bailey-Hooper, Business and Online Manager
And finally, a word from our interim CEO...
"The 30th March this year marked the 8th anniversary of the incorporation of Changing Lives as a Charity and also (coincidentally) was the date of the retirement from the Board of Trustees of its first chairman, David Tomlinson.
Of our original trustees, only Chris Hibbs is still on board, having been involved for many years in a variety of capacities along the way. The wonderful Terry Mears, who was also one of the founding trustees, continues to serve us faithfully as Secretary.
The Charity was set up because of the need, which was first identified by Jeff Peacock, to sustain the work of Andrew House when North Somerset Council withdrew the funding for the service originally based there.
From this early initiative, lots of things have continued to flow, including:
As I work my way through a 'things to do' list - contributed to by both staff members and volunteers - and get used to the travelling to and from Clevedon, I would like to say that it has been a joy, thus far, to get involved with a team who are trying to build a bit of God's Kingdom, here in Clevedon!" - Ian Burnham
"The 30th March this year marked the 8th anniversary of the incorporation of Changing Lives as a Charity and also (coincidentally) was the date of the retirement from the Board of Trustees of its first chairman, David Tomlinson.
Of our original trustees, only Chris Hibbs is still on board, having been involved for many years in a variety of capacities along the way. The wonderful Terry Mears, who was also one of the founding trustees, continues to serve us faithfully as Secretary.
The Charity was set up because of the need, which was first identified by Jeff Peacock, to sustain the work of Andrew House when North Somerset Council withdrew the funding for the service originally based there.
From this early initiative, lots of things have continued to flow, including:
- The purchase of Andrew House through loans from Mullers and various trustees (many of which have now been 'gifted' by these trustees)
- The birth of the Volunteer Plus programme
- The acquisition of the Changing Lives retail and warehouse activities
As I work my way through a 'things to do' list - contributed to by both staff members and volunteers - and get used to the travelling to and from Clevedon, I would like to say that it has been a joy, thus far, to get involved with a team who are trying to build a bit of God's Kingdom, here in Clevedon!" - Ian Burnham
"God has led us thus far and as we try and do things with integrity and peace, He assures us of a future" - Psalm 37: 37