{"id":11835,"date":"2023-11-20T15:26:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T15:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/?post_type=projects&p=11835"},"modified":"2024-01-25T10:14:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T10:14:47","slug":"team-effort-helps-transform-london-day-centre-for-people-who-are-homeless","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/our-work\/team-effort-helps-transform-london-day-centre-for-people-who-are-homeless\/","title":{"rendered":"Team effort transforms London day centre for people who are homeless"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Manna is a day centre in Islington, London that supports people who are marginalised, vulnerable or homeless.<\/p>\n

With an average of 90 visitors a day, they offer a safe place where people can visit without judgment. Visitors can have a shower and wash their clothes; they can have something to eat and the chance to speak to a friendly face and receive independent advice.<\/p>\n

The need<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Manna project is based out of the church hall at St Stephen’s, Canonbury. The well-used building had faced years of wear and tear; with damaged paint work, broken doors and uneven flooring that caused a trip-hazard.<\/p>\n

The shower room is used up to 25 times a day and needed a complete transformation. The people who visit The Manna do not complain or take notice of the building\u2019s flaws, they are simply grateful to have a shower \u2013 this refurbishment project was about creating a higher standard that makes the people who visit feel valued.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Before & After:<\/h4>\n
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The Project <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Corporate Patron Arcadis joined CRASH on the initial visit to discuss the charity\u2019s needs, a subsequent report was put together, and a plan put into place!<\/p>\n

CRASH called on Corporate Patron, VolkerFitzpatrick to lead the project, and it was a true team effort with fellow Patron, Kilnbridge supplying a discounted asbestos survey and report. Geberit donated free of charge sanitaryware for the shower room, whilst Dulux Decorator Centre supported the project with colour specifiers, who designed and created a bespoke colour palette to suit the space and its needs, as well as providing the required paint free of charge.<\/p>\n

CRASH supporters Altro donated discounted flooring to the main dining area and office space, removing previous trip hazards and brightening the space up. Supporter, Mossford installed the new shower room whilst Pentalec completely fitted out the space with new lighting, both at a discounted rate.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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\n \"\"\n Corporate Patron Dulux’s donated paint being applied to walls!<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"\"\n The office area was spruced up; exposed pipes were boxed in, storage racking added and the floor prepared for new vinyl flooring.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"\"\n The brand new shower room is now fit for purpose, durable and easy to maintain.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"\"\n New flooring, lighting and fresh paintwork helps to brighten up the space<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"\"\n Featuring The Manna branded signage, gifted by Corporate Patron VolkerFitzpatrick<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"\"\n Those involved gathered to see The Manna in action; chatting with visitors & volunteers who are making use of the new space<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \"\"\n L to R, Mark Smith, Pre-Construction Director at VolkerFitzpatrick, Matt Pullen, Trustee at CRASH and Pip – who often visits The Manna with her owner<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n
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