In case you hadn’t noticed, Christmas is just around the corner. Supermarkets are already selling huge tins of chocolates, stores are displaying Christmas decorations and …
People can be nervous when they arrive at CENS as the preconceived ideas of a ‘homeless shelter’ aren’t exactly encouraging. They imagine grimy interiors with …
In 2016, Tracy’s brother became homeless and ended up staying at CENS for several weeks. While he was here, he managed to stop using hard …
Whilst the support workers at CENS are all mental health first aiders and trained to be conscientious of the residents’ emotional needs, they are not …
Join us in a brand new role for CENS
Job Description
Title: CENS Day Support Worker
Reports to: Manager
Based at: CENS sites
Hours …
Going sober doesn’t just happen in October. Here’s how one resident is thriving thanks to our no-alcohol policy…
“I started drinking as a young teenager, …
Times are tough for us all right now, and donating to a charity may be way down your list of priorities. But if you want …
If only this were true, there wouldn’t be a need for charities like CENS! Whether it’s the state of the economy, rental prices, or the …
Being evacuated from Sudan, homeless in Colchester and now giving back to CENS, Musaab’s story is quite incredible
“I was born in the UK, but …
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