Become a CENS Champion this festive season
​​​In case you hadn’t noticed, Christmas is just around the corner. Supermarkets are already selling huge tins of chocolates, stores
Oct 24
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.
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
Musaab’s story
Being evacuated from Sudan, homeless in Colchester and now giving back to CENS, Musaab’s story is quite incredible “I was
Sep 13
August at CENS – Lots Going On!
There’s always lots going on at Colchester Homeless Shelter CENS. Check out our monthly update. Read on for some great
Aug 31