Right now, donations to Catching Lives mean more than ever. The government has begun to withdraw its support for homeless people during the pandemic and our focus is now on helping as many people as possible, both in the short-term by providing equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, a place

During the winter of 2020/21 Catching Lives worked alongside other agencies, such as Canterbury City Council to offer a form of emergency accommodation under Winter Provision to as many rough sleepers as possible. Thank you to everyone who made this possible including The Youth Hostels Association, our staff and volunteers

  Catching Lives, the independent charity based in Canterbury, that works with rough sleepers and the homeless, is looking to employ a part time Marketing Support Officer (MSO). Reporting to the charity’s Fundraiser and General Manager, the MSO will form part of a team to support and drive a variety

BOOKSHOP IN LOCKDOWN Courtesy of lockdowns 1, 2 and 3, our bookshop has mostly been closed since March 2020, but our wonderful, dedicated team of volunteers have ensured we are still generating income to help our charity support the homeless throughout the Covid crisis. The shop did manage to re-open

The Chartham String Band have written and produced a single entitled ‘Catching Lives’ to help raise funding and awareness of homelessness. We are delighted that the band have decided to donate all proceeds from sales of the single to Catching Lives. Please listen to the song but most importantly buy

Giving people sleeping rough somewhere warm and safe to sleep at this time of year has always been the top priority for Canterbury City Council and the district’s homeless charities. But, the arrival of the global pandemic and the need to enforce social distancing has made that task even harder

Herringbone Kitchens, a business based on Palace Street, Canterbury are great supporters of Catching Lives and this Christmas they wanted to do something that would encourage people and businesses to think about small things we can all do to make a difference. They have worked with us and Red Cape

6 Month Contract Hours:  37.5 hrs per week (normally 8.30 – 5.00 but some weekend and evening work will be required) Salary £19,000 Location:  Canterbury Open Centre, Canterbury, Kent Closing date: Wednesday 10th December at Midday Interview dates:  Friday 12th December CatchingLives are seeking to employ a Project Worker to