News
Year: 2019
10/12/2019
Pay it forward concept at Norwich hair salon will benefit homeless people
People who are homeless or struggling on a low income can get their hair done free of charge, thanks to the way the cost of haircuts and treatments of paying clients is reinvested into the business at Hair Care Share
26/11/2019
Stress-busting visitors raise a smile at St Martins
There were smiles all round at Highwater House as two very special visitors came along for the day. Two mini donkeys joined the residents at Highwater House for a day for lots of attention and cuddles.
26/11/2019
Can you spare some time this December?
During December volunteers will be collecting for homeless people in Norwich. We will be collecting from Monday 2nd December until Tuesday 24th December and would appreciate your help.
18/11/2019
Winning idea sees development of game to improve understanding of the homeless
St Martins won the 'People's Choice' vote in the Sync the City event in Norwich to develop an idea for a gamification app to improve attitudes and understanding towards homeless people.
18/11/2019
St Martins shortlisted for Hopkins Homes’ vote
St Martins is among six Norfolk charities have been shortlisted for the Hopkins Homes Norfolk Charity vote. Voting opens today (Monday 18th November) and the charities could receive a share of £10,000.
05/11/2019
A traditional festival brings us together
We brought a little bit of Mexico to Highwater House by celebrating The Day of the Dead. Residents enjoyed the games and food – it was a chance to bring us together. Talk turned to family, our pasts and futures.
04/11/2019
Falling through the gaps
Some people are so vulnerable that they are not even on the radar of the services that can help them. There are people who live on the very margins of society who are so isolated that they have no network of support, no-one to look out for them or to notice their poor quality of life.
29/10/2019
Winners of the Great East of England Care Awards
St Martins are delighted to have won the category of 'The Care Home Team Award' for Highwater House in the Great East of England Care Awards
14/10/2019
Hundreds visit the Knitted House and over £2000 raised
There are still a few days to go to view the Knitted House in Norwich Cathedral – it is up until October 27. Find out how the idea came about and how it all came together!
11/10/2019
New homelessness hub approved
Our service to provide emergency accommodation and support for rough sleepers in Norwich has received planning permission from Norwich City Council.