Basingstoke ObserverTHE Camrose Centre for the Homeless in Basingstoke will be able to open its doors on Sundays in addition to its three usual operating days, for at least the next year, thanks to a grant of £10,000 from the Linbury Trust.
The Linbury Trust, established by Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG and his wife Lady Sainsbury CBE, funds a wide variety of charitable projects including projects that improve the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and inequality. Staff at the Camrose Centre, based at Glebe Hall in central Basingstoke were delighted to hear that they had been recently chosen to receive the support of the Trust.
Mike Browning, Chair of Trustees at the Camrose commented: “I am delighted to be able to say that, thanks to this donation and matched funding from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, the Camrose will be able to open every Sunday this year, bringing much needed additional help to those most in need within our borough. It makes a huge difference to the level of support we are able to offer.”
The Camrose Centre offers a hot meal, rough sleeper food packs, showers, clothing, practical help and advice, as well as a friendly shoulder to lean on to local homeless and vulnerably housed people who need support. The Centre is open four days per week run by a small team of staff and volunteers.
