March 4 CENS 2024
Thanks to all those taking part and everyone who donated. You have raised over £3500 so far. Everyone has hung
Apr 15
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.
Teaching children about homelessness
When, why and how should you tell your children about homelessness? As parents we tend to try and protect our
Apr 6
5 Ways To Help CENS In 2024
Happy New Year everyone. We are stepping into 2024 with the shelter and our move-on accommodation next door, fully occupied.
Jan 16
Fat Cat provides Christmas Dinner again!
After the success of last year’s delicious Christmas Dinner by the Fat Cat Pub, we’re really grateful that the family
Dec 19
The Paras bring Christmas to CENS
Being homeless at Christmas can be a bleak time for the residents at CENS, but with the time, effort and
Dec 2
More money from Local Authority for those in need
Last week Jeremy Hunt announced in the Autumn statement that the freeze on Local Housing Allowance will be lifted in
Nov 29
Breaking the stigma of staying at CENSÂ
The term ‘homeless shelter’ can conjure all sorts of stereotypes about our service and the people who use it. Here
Nov 19
From the army to the streets and back on his feet – this resident is an inspiration
“I was 18 when I went to Afghanistan. Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. I didn’t want
Nov 4
Colchester Engagement & Next Steps Annual Report
Our Annual Report for the year 2022-2023. Read it below or download a copy here!
Oct 27