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
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.
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
A day in the life of… a project worker
Debbie gives us the lowdown on a night shift at Colchester Engagement and Next Steps 4.30pm I pull up and
Jul 19
A day in the life… of a CENS resident
Here one resident gives us an insight into what life is like at CENS 8.30am First knock of the morning
Jul 1
Let’s talk…
National Conversation Week 2023 is all about the importance of face-to-face conversation. We are highlighting it because so many of
May 27
Volunteer at CENS
National Volunteering week takes place 1st-7th of June this year. It highlights the inspirational work people do to support charities
May 20
The lowdown on our move on house: Al’s Annexe
Al’s Annexe is CENS’ move-on house we aquired in 2017 and is situated next door to the main shelter. It
Apr 22