The last of this year’s volunteer training sessions was very well-attended with around 50 of our volunteers, staff and trustees getting together on Saturday 19th October. With an important continued focus on safeguarding training, the event allowed Rosemarie Hegarty, our new Charity Manager & Lead Volunteer Coordinator, to meet a large cohort of volunteers and … Continue reading Last volunteer training for 2024
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Exploring Creativity with the SiC Art Group
The weekly drop-in art club, set up by sculptor Kate Viner, aims to provide a creative outlet for some of the children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence. Kate has invited other artists to lead sessions and share their skills with the children. We have recently welcomed SiC supporter Katie Sollohub … Continue reading Exploring Creativity with the SiC Art Group
Volunteer Training Session
Mike Mansergh, Trustee and Befriending Lead, recently facilitated our latest training session for volunteers. Here he describes how it went and the team’s findings. Thanks to all the volunteers who attended the first training session of 2024 on 12th April, that focused on our safeguarding policy, its application and how to respond to safeguarding disclosures … Continue reading Volunteer Training Session
Hotel Update
The situation at the hotel continues to evolve, with support sessions and various activities to enrich residents’ lives and help them integrate into the local community. Legal and Asylum Advice Group Once a week, volunteers Paul and Hilary Featherstone and Graham Hart, and Trustee and Befriending Lead Mike Mansergh, have been providing crucial assistance with … Continue reading Hotel Update