{"id":5292,"date":"2018-07-18T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T08:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/?post_type=projects&p=5292"},"modified":"2023-07-31T09:02:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T08:02:13","slug":"crash-patrons-bring-colour-to-the-lives-of-young-homeless","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/our-work\/crash-patrons-bring-colour-to-the-lives-of-young-homeless\/","title":{"rendered":"CRASH Patrons Bring Colour to the Lives of Young Homeless"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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CRASH Patrons\u00a0have teamed up to use their professional expertise and quality materials to bring colour to the lives of some of London\u2019s most vulnerable young people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The need<\/h3>\n

Centrepoint\u2019s Farnborough House in South East London was in desperate need of a makeover.<\/p>\n

Farnborough House is an 11 bedroom short stay (three months) assessment centre for young homeless people.\u00a0Following the much needed refurbishment, which included new flooring from Altro, the residents are now able to benefit from Centrepoint\u2019s Lifewise programme which will enable them to start earning their own money through the centre\u2019s support. There is also a space for a Specialist Learning Worker to provide tailored information, advice and guidance to access and engage in further education and vocational training.<\/p>\n

The solution<\/h3>\n

CRASH called on patrons to help provide the assessment centre with the makeover it needed.<\/p>\n

How patrons helped<\/h3>\n

Dulux Trade and Taylor Wimpey got together to support the project. Centrepoint also benefited from Dulux Trade\u2019s generosity at their Berwick Street site when the company joined CRASH supporter K&M McLoughlin Decorating who provided an apprentice to redecorate the reception area on the ground floor of the building.<\/em><\/p>\n

CRASH had previously helped Centrepoint convert the entire premise, which had an awkward narrow and long layout, into a self-catering facility, with shared lounge and learning room.<\/p>\n

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The social impact<\/h2>\n \n
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\u201cAs a leading UK homebuilder, we are committed to tackling homelessness issues. Our staff are dedicated to supporting Centrepoint and our network of homelessness charities across the UK and are delighted to be able to provide more practical assistance like our construction expertise and materials wherever possible, in addition to financial support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maria Pifold<\/p>\n

Charity Committee Chairman at Taylor Wimpey<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\u201cIt\u2019s great to be able to work together with CRASH and\u00a0fellow Patron companies to add a bit of colour to these facilities that extend a helping hand to young homeless people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Cobb<\/p>\n

at Dulux Trade<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\u201cAs a leading UK homebuilder, we are committed to tackling homelessness issues. Our staff are dedicated to supporting Centrepoint and our network of homelessness charities across the UK and are delighted to be able to provide more practical assistance like our construction expertise and materials wherever possible, in addition to financial support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maria Pifold<\/p>\n

Charity Committee Chairman at Taylor Wimpey<\/p> \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\u201cIt\u2019s great to be able to work together with CRASH and\u00a0fellow Patron companies to add a bit of colour to these facilities that extend a helping hand to young homeless people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Cobb<\/p>\n

at Dulux Trade<\/p> \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n