CENS History: 40 Years of Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Where it all began – 1984 Four decades ago in 1984 CENS (formerly known as Colchester Night Shelter), was a
Apr 1
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“Having older women to talk to helped me feel safe”
Supporting International Woman’s Day, we talk to one female resident about her experience of homelessness Jane* was only 19 when
Mar 8
Women and Homelessness: How CENS help
As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to shed light on the unique challenges faced by women without stable
Mar 1
Nowhere to stay?
What to do if you are facing a night on the streets in Colchester If you are facing the unfortunate
Feb 17
NEXT STEPS AT CENS
Ensuring our Resident’s Engage for a Positive Move On Finding more secure accommodation for our resident’s whilst giving them a
Feb 12
How we help the homeless in Colchester
CENS is a 16-bed night shelter for people in the Colchester and surrounding areas. But we provide more than just
Jan 18
Homelessness – but not as you know it…
Having a home to call your own is something we all strive for and if lucky enough we all had
Nov 5
RAMA and CENS working together to help refugees
The UK refugee crisis is worsening due to factors such as war, famine and poverty. RAMA (Refugee, Asylum seeker &
Oct 8
HOW YOUR DONATIONS HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT AT CENS
It goes without saying a charity relies on just that – the charity and kindness of others who can donate
Aug 14