Are you homeless, sofa surfing
or at risk?
Please contact us via the homeless hub page
Are you looking to volunteer?
Please contact us using the form below
Interested in becoming a partner?
Please contact us via the Get Involved page
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Finding us

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps
39-41 Alexandra Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3DF
Tel: 01206 549 885

Get in touch

Please note – the CENS office is closed between 25th Dec 2024 and 2nd January 2025. There will be no new referrals in that time. Please phone and leave a message on 01206 549 885 to be added to the waiting list. If you are street homeless please refer yourself to Streetlink 

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CENS Essential Shopping List

  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Sugar
  • Hot chocolate
  • UHT milk
  • Squash
  • Vgetable oil
  • Gravy granules
  • Ketchup
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt & pepper
  • Stock cubes
  • Herbs and spices
  • Tinned fruit
  • Tinned/packet custard
  • Baked beans
  • Tinned tuna
  • Tinned vegetables & potatoes
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Kidney beans
  • Breakfast cereals
  • Jam, peanut butter, chocolate spread
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Men & women’s deodorant
  • Men’s razors
  • Shave gel
  • Shower gel
  • Toothpaste
  • Cloths
  • Scourers
  • Washing up liquid
  • Surface cleaners
  • Floor cleaner
  • Bleach
  • Bathroom cleaners
  • Bin bags
  • Food caddy liners
  • Loo roll
  • Washing tablets
  • AA batteries
  • NEW single duvets
  • Pillows/pillowcases
  • Single duvet covers/sheets
  • Clean/good condition towels

Please no soups!
Thank you