“I was on self-destruct but now I want to get better and rebuild my life”
Jim’s* life spiralled out of control in a matter of months. With the help of CENS, he is starting over
May 21
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Myth-buster: The Council Can Easily Find You a Home
Here at CENS our main aim is to help people experiencing homelessness find suitable accommodation. Anyone in this situation deserves a
Apr 28
From the streets to stability
How the rest of the UK is tackling homelessness Colchester isn’t the only place that has a night shelter for
Apr 11
CENS History: 40 Years of Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Where it all began – 1984 Four decades ago in 1984 CENS (formerly known as Colchester Night Shelter), was a
Apr 1
“Having older women to talk to helped me feel safe”
Supporting International Woman’s Day, we talk to one female resident about her experience of homelessness Jane* was only 19 when
Mar 8
Women and Street Homelessness – The Struggle is Real
Supporting Women’s History Awareness Month The harsh truth is that the number of women facing street homelessness is on the
Mar 1
Nowhere to stay?
What to do if you are facing a night on the streets in Colchester If you are facing the unfortunate
Feb 17
NEXT STEPS AT CENS
Ensuring our Resident’s Engage for a Positive Move On Finding more secure accommodation for our resident’s whilst giving them a
Feb 12
RAMA and CENS working together to help refugees
The UK refugee crisis is worsening due to factors such as war, famine and poverty. RAMA (Refugee, Asylum seeker &
Oct 8