Celebrating CENS’ Volunteers
We couldn’t run as effectively without our loyal team of volunteers. Here are five ways their help means residents are
Jun 4
Text CENS to 70085 to donate £4
Your donation will cover 1 night’s service charge at CENS.
This is a contribution towards breakfast, evening meal, toiletries, laundry facilities, wifi access, water and electricity.
Beat Blue Monday with residents’ positive quotes
Today is Blue Monday – supposedly the bleakest day of the year. But did you know the day was invented
Jan 13
Colchester Engagement & Next Steps Annual Report
Our Annual Report for the year 2022-2023. Read it below or download a copy here!
Oct 27
Joyful October – Celebrating Success at CENS
Colchester homeless shelter Celebrates success with our annual AGM, some amazing harvest donations, and most importantly some amazing move-on stories!
Oct 26
MYTHBUSTER: Homeless shelters are run down and dirty!
People can be nervous when they arrive at CENS as the preconceived ideas of a ‘homeless shelter’ aren’t exactly encouraging.
Oct 21
CENS CHAMPION shares why she helps the shelter every month
In 2016, Tracy’s brother became homeless and ended up staying at CENS for several weeks. While he was here, he
Oct 18
Therapy for residents
Whilst the support workers at CENS are all mental health first aiders and trained to be conscientious of the residents’
Oct 11
A sober service
Going sober doesn’t just happen in October. Here’s how one resident is thriving thanks to our no-alcohol policy… “I started
Oct 1
MYTH BUSTER: “Finding accommodation isn’t difficult, just try harder!”
If only this were true, there wouldn’t be a need for charities like CENS! Whether it’s the state of the
Sep 20