News
Year: 2021
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29/11/2021
Litter picking in our local community
Thanks to funding from the Norfolk Community Foundation, we are able to do weekly litter picks encouraging the people we support to get out there and do something different as part of a 'greening our community' project
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01/10/2021
New book released: One’s man’s story of mental illness
Norwich resident Stephen Musk has published a book documenting a life of mental illness. Green Icing details his experiences of isolation, anxiety and paranoia. It also contains reflections on friendships and human interaction, which remained elusive for much of Stephen’s life.
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21/09/2021
Moving on: supporting people living in the community
We have a dedicated Community Housing team that supports people living in shared houses in the community and in temporary accommodation.
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15/09/2021
Lindsay's lockdown garden opens for St Martins
Norwich resident Lindsay Maher opened up her garden to raise funds for St Martins. The garden is a labour of love and is an incredible oasis of peace and tranquility.
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14/09/2021
Equipping the workforce! The experiences of our Apprentices in their roles at St Martins
St Martins is passionate about investing in people with potential. Hannah, our human resources administration apprentice and Briony, our level 3 business administration apprentice share their experiences of working at St Martins.
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07/09/2021
A quiet place to remember: St Martins memorial garden officially open
A memorial garden to remember people experiencing homelessness who have died was opened on September 6 by the Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich.
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06/09/2021
It's Remember a Charity week!
This week 6 - 13 September is Remember a Charity Week and people are encouraged to consider supporting a charity close to their heart – even after they’ve gone.
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31/08/2021
Funding award will boost successful tenancies
St Martins has received funding to provide tenancy training for 32 people to aid the prevention of homelessness.
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04/08/2021
All hands to the mop
St Martins CEO Jan stepped away from her office for the day and brandished a mop and bucket as she worked a shift alongside our domestic workers.
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22/06/2021
Tristan's Marriott's Way marathon for St Martins
Norwich resident Tristan Peddie will be walking 26 miles along Marriott’s way to raise funds for St Martins. Tristan, 36, plans to set off on his marathon walk from Norwich to Aylsham before sunrise, with his St Martins support worker Lloyd joining him along the way.