This time last year, Methodist Action North West were very concerned about the future provision at 'Fox Street', where we offer supported accommodation to 20 homeless men.  A large government grant had recently been stopped and nationwide many providers were in financial difficulty.  Indeed, we now know that some have closed their doors.  

We asked for your help so that our work could continue.  Many individuals, organisations and churches generously came to our assistance.  We are delighted to confirm that the work at 'Fox Street' has continued and that we have enjoyed what is probably our best ever 12 month period, achieving over 95% occupancy.  That stability has enabled us to maximise income from the very limited government funding that remains available.

We are truly grateful to announce that provision at 'Fox Street' has been secured for the next funding period, so long as we receive a similar level of donations and other gifts as in the recent past.  If you can continue to help us, we will be greatly encouraged.

Many of you will know that, in addition to Fox Street, Methodist Action North West also operates a scheme called 'A Place to Live'.  It is a way by which we currently support about 400 people, individuals or family groups, to live, to stay and to grow independently.  Many have been 'Fox Street' residents (move-on is a vital part of our work) and even more have been prevented from needing the specialist facility at 'Fox Street' because of their vulnerability.

Our priority always has been, and will remain, the provision at 'Fox Street'.  All donations to MANW are directed to the 'Fox Street' enterprise (unless otherwise requested) and the more secure its funding becomes, from regular sources of income including donations, the more it will be possible to grow 'A Place to Live' meeting needs in other places in Lancashire.

Please help us tackle the growing problem of homelssness in our area.