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Main Aims of The Wellspring

Fundraising
Our main campaign, is to raise funds to buy a new building for The Wellspring. We have been raising money for a number of years now and hopefully sometime in the near future this goal will be achieved.

The Wellspring has several fundraising events every year including The Spirit of Christmas concert at Stockport Plaza and The Wellspring Factor quiz, both these events are hosted by The Wellsprings patron BBC televisions Mr Gordon Burns. Both these events are usually very popular and sell out fast, to book early please use the online enquiry form

Fundraising events            New Building update Back to top
Public Awareness homelessness
A lot of our public awarness comes from the fundraising we do. The Wellspring supports Homeless people in a number of ways including providing referals to accommodation. Staff at The Wellspring would like to raise public awareness of homelessness and the issues that effect homeless people. Many people put themselves at risk by sleeping and living in derelict unsuitable accommodation. Others brave the eliments and sleep rough on the streets.

Many people believe that you need an address to claim benefits. This is not the case, homeless people can claim income support and The Wellspring will continue to support people to apply for it. Back to top
Volunteers needed
The Wellspring is always looking for new Volunteers if you are interested then please follow the link at the bottom of this page and download The Wellspring application form. Alternatively contact  Mr Jonathan Billings on 0161 4776344 or 07515698751 or email Jonathan @ jonathanmcfc@o2email.co.uk Back to top
Donations of warm clothing
The Wellspring is always in need of warm clothing that we can give to our members. Although not all of our members are homeless, we always make sure that people who are homeless get the warmest clothing from us. If you would like to donate clothing to The Wellspring things that we are most in need of are : Jeans, Trainers, Jumpers, Fleece's, Waterproof clothing, Underware and socks, flasks, sleeping bags and blankets.

Unfortunately we are mostly not able to get out and pick up donations of clothing. Most people donating clothing bring it to The Wellspring. Back to top
Placements
Students are welcome to come and work at The Wellspring on student placements. In the past we have had many Social work students and Medical students working at The Wellspring on placements. For more information please contact The Wellspring or use the online equiry form. Back to top
Housing
Staff at The Wellspring have made a database of supported housing projects that we can make referrals to on behalf of our members who are sleeping rough or are in need of housing. We also support our members to make applications with all the housing providers in the area, staff at The Wellspring reguarly support people to compleat forms and give advice on gaining secured tenancys. We can also advocate for our members at offical meetings with housing providers. Over the last few years the staff at The Wellspring have supported over 300 people to gain either a supported housing placement or there own tenancy. Back to top
Education
Over the last 18 months staff at The Wellspring have started a number of courses that members of The Wellspring can attend. These include Maths and English provided by Stockport Education services. Several of our members taking part in this group have gone on to gain recognised quailifacations.

There is a Creative arts group every Tuesday afternoon at The Wellspring examples of work from this group can be viewed by following the Art Gallery link.

Staff at The Wellspring have secured funding for computers so we can now run Computer courses including basic word processing and introduction to email and the internet. Members are free to use The Wellsprings computers to make C.V's and to type offical letters. Several members have made contact with lost friends and family by using our computers.

Staff at The Wellspring plan to be starting more courses in the future including Food hygien certificates and basic first aid training.

We are currently running a Photography courses. Also new computer courses will be starting soon. Back to top
Ex-Servicemen
Any Ex-serviceman who has served in any of the British Armed Forces can be reffered from The Wellspring to the British Legion who can offer support in many differant ways. Several people have recieved grants and support with furniture from the British Legion. Other people have gained support with Mental Health & other health issues. The Wellspring allways makes the British Legion aware of any Ex-Serviceman sleeping rough. Back to top
Harry Town School Christmas Party
Every year on the last Saturday before Christmas Harry Town School in Stockport have supported The Wellspring by arranging and providing a Christmas Party for the members of The Wellspring. The party is always very well organised & enjoyed by everyone. Many pupils from Harry Town School attend the Party & either sing in the Choir or work as Waiters & Waitresses serving Christmas dinners to people who are homeless or disadvantaged. The Christmas party is always a highlight of Christmas at The Wellspring. Many thanks to all the staff, pupils & parents of Harry Town School for providing such a great party every year. Please see the news and stories section for pictures from the party. Back to top
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