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News & Updates


New faces & exciting events!
This is your March update from Catching Lives. Spring has finally sprung, and this month, our clients have been busy preparing the day centre garden for warmer weather.
Mar 305 min read


Catching Lives Secret Postcard Event
On Thursday 14th May, Catching Lives is hosting a Secret Postcard event at BoConcept.
Mar 301 min read


Catching Lives appoints new Chair of Trustees
Catching Lives has appointed Teresa Pearce as Chair of Trustees
Mar 21 min read


Catching Lives Latest News: February 2026
Here's your February update from Catching Lives
Feb 274 min read


Rough sleeping snapshot autumn 2025 - Catching Lives responds
Snapshot data for Canterbury shows 29 people sleeping rough in the district on one typical night
Feb 261 min read


Catching Lives Latest News: January 2026
Here's your January update from Catching Lives
Jan 303 min read


New year, new challenge?
We're asking supporters to take on a fundraising challenge for homelessness
Jan 282 min read


Learning from the Creative Literacy project
Thanks to funding from The Lawson Trust, we’ve delivered a series of Creative Literacy activities
Jan 232 min read


Meet Outreach Nurse Theresa Tester
Theresa supports people who often face barriers to accessing mainstream health services
Jan 192 min read


Apply to be our next Volunteer & Kitchen Coordinator
Apply to join the Catching Lives team as Volunteer & Kitchen Coordinator
Jan 161 min read


New research reveals hidden barriers to exiting homelessness
New research carried out at Catching Lives has been published in the International Journal on Homelessness.
Jan 52 min read


Catching Lives Latest News: December 2025
Here's your December update from Catching Lives
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Cookery classes at Catching Lives
Catching Lives has welcomed several talented local chefs to our kitchen thanks to funding from Sainsbury's
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Meet Terrapy's Sebastian Tribe
Sebastian Tribe, founder of Terrapy runs Terrarium workshops with us
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Our Auction of Promises is live!
Place your bids and buy raffle tickets for exciting experiences and prizes!
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Catching Lives Latest News: November 2025
Here's your November update from Catching Lives
Nov 29, 20255 min read


Carols by Candelight with The Canterbury Singers
There will be a collection for Catching Lives at the Canterbury Singers’ Carols by Candelight on Saturday 20 December.
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Gifting with purpose this season
We’re asking supporters to take a moment at this busy time to consider gifting with purpose.
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Donate Christmas gifts to people who are homeless
If you’d like to support people who are homeless by donating treats and gifts, here’s how to help.
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Catching Lives appoints new trustees
We’ve welcomed four new Board members, and appointed Natalie Archer & Fran Ellis as interim co-Chairs
Nov 20, 20251 min read


How do you open a bank account without an address?
We're reducing financial exclusion by helping people who are homeless to open bank accounts
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Celebrating Trustees' Week at Catching Lives
We're saying goodbye to two long-serving Board members and appointing new trustees
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Catching Lives Latest News: October 2025
Here's your October update from Catching Lives
Oct 30, 20254 min read


Catching Lives launches Winter Appeal
Catching Lives has launched its winter fundraising appeal to help people who are homeless.
Oct 29, 20252 min read
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