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Derby Churches Nightshelter - Year 5, Winter 2017/18

Organised by Derby City Mission

Raising money to support Derby Churches Nightshelter, which provides warm and welcoming shelter to homeless people in Derby during the winter.

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Closed 30/04/2018

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Five years ago Derby Churches Night Shelter was started in response to a cut of 85% to homeless beds funding over 2 years by Derby City Council under austerity measures. Several hostels closed and we are still seeing the effects of these cuts.

As well as dry, secure overnight accommodation, Derby Churches Nightshelter offers a warm welcome, an evening meal and breakfast and lots of support to help many people to find a more permanent solution to their homeless situation.

Over the last 4 years nearly 1000 different people have stayed in the Nightshelter, run by Derby City Mission. We are grateful to the 8 churches who offer their buildings for free, and the 300+ volunteers who offer their time to help. Donations of sleeping bags and food are very much appreciated, but as we  prepare for this coming winter, we are looking to raise the finance required.  

 

It costs £102,000 to run the Nightshelter for 4 months (Dec- March) 

£25 would provide a sleeping bag for a guest

£20 a rucksack for their belongings 

£2 for an evening meal and breakfast 

£10 a mobile phone to help them keep in contact with employers, accommodation options, and benefits 

£835 would pay for the Nightshelter for one night - it is open in total for 123 nights  

£11,700 would cover the cost of Night Staff salaries for a month.

We rely solely on donations and last year had a £20K shortfall in funding for the project. Your support to help those who find themselves homeless in our city is very much appreciated. 

About the charity

Derby City Mission

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Derby City Mission is a Christian registered charity established in 1989 which provides support and brings hope to those in need in Derby. We provide food and shelter for the homeless, food and debt & benefit advice to those in food poverty or debt and a helping hand to those partying in the city.

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£4,739.94
+ £696.30 Gift Aid
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£4,038.94
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£276.20
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£4,463.74

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