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Join the Canterbury Community Shelter team this winter
Get experience working for a charity and help people who are homeless this winter
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Canterbury Community Shelter to go ahead this year
People sleeping rough will have somewhere warm to stay overnight this Winter as Canterbury Community Shelter is able to go ahead.
Oct 15, 20242 min read
World Homeless Day 2024: We need your help
How to support Catching Lives this World Homeless Day
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Homelessness portrait series to go on display for the first time
Photographer and filmmaker Jason Knott has captured Catching Lives clients, staff and volunteers over the past year for ‘Beyond The Margins’
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: September 2024
We're recruiting for our Winter Shelter
Sep 21, 20244 min read
Join our team – Peer Support Workers (fixed term)
We're hiring two Peer Support Workers - apply by 9am Weds 9 October
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Join our team – Shelter Coordinator (fixed term)
We're hiring a full time, fixed term Shelter Coordinator - apply by 12pm on Tuesday 8 October
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: August 2024
Welcome to your August update from Catching Lives.
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Harvest Festival: How to donate to Catching Lives
Harvest Festival is a vital time for Catching Lives.
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: July 2024
Catching Lives appoints four new Trustees This is your July update from Catching Lives. We are delighted to welcome four new Trustees:...
Jul 30, 20245 min read
People experiencing homelessness are building confidence thanks to creative workshops series
A series of creative workshops which aim to help our clients build confidence and feel connected to their community have begun. The...
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Catching Lives appoints four new Trustees to the Board
(L-R) Bernie, Phil, Fran, Jason, Tasmin, Matt, George, Gülen, Jerry, Natalie Four new Trustees have joined the Board at Catching Lives ....
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Join our team – new Fundraising Officer role
Catching Lives is recruiting to a new Fundraising Officer role, including study release to complete a Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship...
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Benenden teacher completes 1000 kms challenge for Catching Lives
A determined teacher will complete his 100 day challenge to run 10kms a day for Catching Lives on Saturday, July 6.
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Street Pastor embarks on second ‘7 for 70’ challenge
A Street Pastor who is turning 70 this month is walking the Pilgrims Way to raise money for Catching Lives.
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: June 2024
This is your June newsletter update from Catching Lives.
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Catching Lives appeals for donations as first Heat Health Alert of the year issued
The Catching Lives day centre garden in sunny weather Catching Lives is appealing for donations as the first Heat Health Alert of 2024...
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Parliamentary candidates visit Catching Lives ahead of General Election
Parliamentary candidates for the Canterbury seat have been visiting Catching Lives ahead of the General Election in July.
Jun 21, 20243 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: May 2024
This is your May newsletter update from Catching Lives.
May 31, 20243 min read
Catching Lives extended winter provision was a lifeline to people sleeping rough and insecurely housed
Figures show how Catching Lives’ extended opening hours helped people experiencing homelessness in East Kent this winter.
May 30, 20243 min read
Catching Lives saw 22 per cent increase in need for services in 2023
Visits to Catching Lives increased by 22 per cent to 11,040 in 2023, according to new figures
May 30, 20242 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: April 2024
This is your April newsletter update from Catching Lives.
Apr 29, 20243 min read
Street Pastor to take on seven challenges to celebrate turning 70
Denise Smith is hoping to raise £7,000 towards Catching Lives’ Winter Shelter with her ‘7 for 70’ campaign
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Catching Lives Latest News: March 2024
This is your March newsletter update from Catching Lives.
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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