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If you tuned in to Comic Relief a couple of weeks ago, you might have noticed that CTS made a brief but brilliant appearance! 57 minutes into the show, during a clip thanking the KFC Foundation, a snippet of a video about our ex-client Dandi’s experience was shown – you can watch the full version here. Dandi became homeless after her …
Over the last 3 years, Emma and her group Rogue Runners have raised an incredible £8,818 for us through marathon runs and other challenges. These funds have made a huge difference to our work supporting young homeless people in Brighton. Heading down to the seafront to cheer Rogue Runners on in the marathon is always a highlight too! The group …
Last Friday, the wonderful George from Angel-i Barbers returned to the centre for the first time after the pandemic to offer our clients free haircuts. George, who is based at Richmond Barbers in London, is a passionate about using his skills to make a difference, and regularly works with charities and other community groups. He is involved with Haircuts 4 …
Since I recently joined The Clock Tower Sanctuary as a Trustee, I have been learning about how young people find themselves in a situation where they are homeless. Through this research, I have found that there are a lot of people who find they are homeless and hide that fact. There are also lots of ways in which people can …
As part of this year’s Volunteers Week, Volunteer Support Coordinator, Vicky, shares her reflections on her time at The Clock Tower Sanctuary. So, Vicky, tell us how you got involved with volunteering at the day centre. I came to Brighton as a student but had been out of the area for a couple of years. Since coming back I was …
We know our supporters love a challenge, so we are asking you to clock up 87kms – the distance between London & Brighton – to raise vital funds for our services with young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove. You can run, swim, cycle, jump, skip or hop your way all from the capital to our fantastic city over …
Two of our amazing volunteers, Paul & Mark are being recognised by Brighton & Hove Buses in their new campaign ‘Above & Beyond’ which celebrates people and organisations who go the extra mile in our local community, with images and information featured on the buses on Route 1 in the city. CTS volunteers like Paul & Mark help to …
Today is World Kindness Day, and despite it falling on Friday 13th we are certainly feeling lucky reflecting on the kindness that surrounds the Clock Tower Sanctuary. The young people that use our services prove that kindness and resilience go hand in hand; there’s strength in putting the needs of others before your own. Due to current health and safety …
June 2020 – as the lockdown began, our clients who were rough sleeping were quickly triaged into accommodation with little time to prepare themselves. Some were placed in unfamiliar parts of Brighton and some further away in Newhaven or Eastbourne. Many told us they were pleased to be accommodated but found this new, unplanned change of circumstances difficult. They didn’t …
