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
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.
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
MARCH 4 CENS 2024
Walk 1 million steps throughout the month of March 2024 and help put an end to homelessness Gather up your
Jan 16
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
Colchester Engagement & Next Steps Annual Report
Our Annual Report for the year 2022-2023. Read it below or download a copy here!
Oct 27
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
