In 2021 we launched Friends of Elizabeth House as a way to recognise those individuals who help keep our critical services going around food insecurity, wellbeing, social isolation, childcare and children, youth and community activities despite funding cuts and increasing needs.
Friends of Elizabeth House is a network of individuals and families who give regularly to the Community Centre. We set it up after the phenomenal response to our Covid-19 emergency response, seeing more volunteers in 6 months than in the whole history of the Charity. When most people went back to their ‘normal life’, we wanted to create a way for us to stay connected, but also make it very simple to help your local community centre as many people still need our support.
Our friends are past volunteers and service users, or community members who want to see that their charitable donations go to a great cause, making an impact locally.
We hope you get a great sense of pride knowing that any contributions no matter how big or small are spent directly on our services which in turn help change lives. But it also includes:
Since 2021, we have worked really hard to maintain our regular programme of activities and we have been able to grow our food provision and adult community services. However, many charities are competing for much fewer and smaller funding opportunities, making it even more challenging to raise income through grants.
Plus, the cost of living is affecting our community in so many ways, and we are working with more people every year. More than ever, we need the support of the local community to offer free activities, direct support and an inclusive space for everyone, with a committed team. We can’t help people without your help!
Thank you for your support.
Donate today to help Elizabeth House Community Centre to continue to provide vital support to individuals and families most vulnerable in our community, through our food provision, wellbeing services and more.