St Chad’s Sanctuary celebrates end of term with a party for ESOL students

St Chad’s Sanctuary celebrates end of term with a party for ESOL students

Abi Martin of St Chad’s Sanctuary writes: At the end of July we had the most wonderful celebration with our ESOL students and tutors. We hired the space at the beautiful Martineau Gardens just off the Pershore Road, which is an oasis of calm in a busy city. We welcomed the guests with tea, coffee,…

Garden and guests flourish at Fatima House
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Garden and guests flourish at Fatima House

In the heart of Birmingham, amidst the bustling city streets, guests at Fatima House have created a little oasis of calm where they can relax, spend time in nature, and see the fruits of their labours flourish. Women staying at Fatima House have transformed the area behind the building from a plain courtyard into a…

Whispers of Hope

Whispers of Hope is an organization supporting vulnerable women and children based in Stoke-on Trent. Our vision is: To preserve and protect health and relieve the needs of women in the UK who are victims of domestic abuse or sexual trafficking who also have immigration issues and no recourse to public funds. Whispers of Hope…

Ukraine refugee support from the Archdiocese

Ukraine refugee support from the Archdiocese

With the ongoing war in Ukraine, many people are wanting to help refugees by offering accommodation in their own homes. The Archdiocese of Birmingham and Caritas Archdiocese of Birmingham have asked Father Hudson’s Care to work with Ukrainian communities to co-ordinate such offers of help, working alongside matching agencies, local councils and CSAN. This is…

Help change lives for the better – become a Trustee for Father Hudson’s Care

Help change lives for the better – become a Trustee for Father Hudson’s Care

Do you want to use your skills to support an incredibly diverse charity as a Trustee? Are you a qualified accountant, or working or have worked at a senior level in Adult Care in a Local Authority or Adult Care charity (Dementia/disability)? Are you driven to create a more just, more diverse, more inclusive society?…

Lenten Retreat 2022

Lenten Retreat 2022 – hosted by the Birmingham Diocesan Justice & Peace Commission This year’s retreat will focus on the theme of Praying With Scripture. It takes place on Saturday 5 March 2022, 10am to 3.30pm, at St Paul’s Convent, Selly Park Road, Birmingham, B29 7LL. It will be led by Sr Olivia, of the…

Father Hudson’s Care celebrates 120 years

2022 marks the 120th anniversary of social care charity, Father Hudson’s Care. Established in 1902 by Monsignor George Vincent Hudson, the charity provides services for people who are experiencing a range of support needs. Initially founded to care for vulnerable children, the charity has since expanded its work and now supports people with a diversity…

Map of foodbanks to help vulnerable people in Birmingham

A map of foodbanks will help make sure people living in Birmingham and nearby areas can get the help they need. Published by the Food Justice Network, the map contains a range of services, including foodbanks where no referral is needed. It also shows locations of food pantries, places offering low cost meals, and places…

Help Father Hudson’s care for people in need this Christmas

Help Father Hudson’s to care this Christmas by supporting their Christmas Appeal. This Christmas most of us are looking forward to spending time at home, whether that is visiting family or friends or spending time in our own home. Unfortunately, for many of the people that Father Hudson’s Care works with this is not possible….