We just want to say a big THANK YOU to the Metcalfe Smith Trust for the grants they have provided for several of our service users recently. These grants have genuinely made a huge impact to their lives.
Not all HEROES wear capes
Big shout to all the women of WYCCP on International Women’s Day.
The phrase has never been so fitting when summing up these women, that ‘not all heroes wear capes’. Each day they choose to come alongside those who need support, to be a voice for those who have no voice, to champion others in times of adversity and to give them another chance at a fresh start.
Compassionate, Reliable, Brave, Diligent, Gracious, Selfless, Encourager, Defender, Tenacious, Strong are just some of the qualities they possess. #internationalwomensday #WYCCPwonderwomen #girlpower #trueheroes
Spring has Sprung at WYCCP!
Spring is here early at the WYCCP office. These flowers were planted by Dave, who is one of our service users.
Fresh-Start head to the cinema
It was so good to be ‘out and about’ with some our Fresh-Start group last week. We enjoyed a trip to the cinema to watch the Bob Marley movie.
Fresh-Start Friday!
Our Fresh-Start group had a great time on Friday, we met for the first time at the New Wortley Community Centre. What a great facility in the heart of the community, offering so many activities and a welcoming environment.
Congratulations to us!!
Last week our Director and Office Manager attended the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund Awards and we were so pleased to receive a grant which enables us to continue our great work.
A lovely gesture!
A lovely gesture to the staff from one of our service users.
More Great Feedback!
It is always good to receive such positive feedback from our service users. We are making a difference one life at a time!
Resettlement Team Lunch
This week our resettlement team were out on their team lunch. They took some time to discuss their work and plan and prepare for the weeks ahead. We are so privileged to have a team who are so dedicated to supporting their service users.
Thoughts from a WYCCP Service User
More great feedback from one of our Service Users. We continue to do what we can, to help and support them in their life after prison.
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM WYCCP
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!
Wherever this season finds you, we hope you experience the fullness of HOPE, PEACE, JOY & LOVE.
A Massive THANK YOU!!
We just want to say a big THANK YOU to the Clothing Bank and to all those who donate to this amazing charity.
This service is so important to us and enables us to further support our service users in a practical way.
Sharing a little HOPE this Christmas
This week we have been handing out Christmas boxes to our service users and also toys for those with children.
We are so grateful to North Church and also Life Church Bradford for their generosity in providing the boxes and the toys.
A Massive THANK YOU!!
We just want to take a moment to thank the Trussell Trust and our local foodbanks for their continuous help and support.
We are so grateful for the foodbank service, as it plays such an important role in enabling us to support the practical needs of our service users.
Life After Prison
Some of our staff attended this session yesterday and it was so encouraging to hear from ex prisoners who have changed their lives. To hear them share so passionately that there is ‘life after prison’ was so inspiring.
FRESH-START FRIDAY!
FRESH-START is our service user peer support group. We have been meeting monthly but now ‘hot off the press’ we are meeting weekly. This is a great opportunity for the men to meet and chat in a social capacity but it is also designed to have a focus on community action. The group are looking for opportunities to volunteer and support local charities and organisations.
Please nominate us as your favourite charity
You can nominate us to help our charity be in with the chance to receive the vital funds we need to continue doing our great work.
Head to www.movementforgood.com and click on ‘nominate a charity’ then input West Yorkshire Community Chaplaincy Project to vote.
Thanks for your support, it is greatly appreciated!
Service User Feedback
It is humbling to receive feedback like this from our service users.
We can’t do ‘EVERYTHING’ but we can do ‘SOMETHING’ and that ‘SOMETHING’ can mean ‘EVERYTHING’
Leeds University - Criminal Justice Fair
Today some of our staff and volunteers attended the Criminal Justice Fair at Leeds University. It was so good to be able to share about the great work of WYCCP. It was also a privilege to share the space with some other great organisations and charities, who are working hard to make a difference.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Some of our staff have been supporting Baby Loss Awareness week through Abigail’s Footsteps. What an incredible charity which raises awareness around baby loss but also supports parents and health professionals.
Feel free to donate to this amazing charity via www.justgiving.com/abigails-footsteps or www.abigailsfootsteps.co.uk
