There has been a lot of pottery themed activity at Restore the last few months: Hannah brought her potter’s wheel in to give a demo and taster session to a group of residents in early March, and Doe Bakehouse have kindly agreed to donate to Restore whenever anyone choses to paint a mini mug in …
Treasure in jars of clay: pottery and the work of Restore. Read More »
Several York churches have noted an increase in attendance among non-native English speakers of late. This is, in part, due to York being designated by the Home Office as a host city for asylum seekers and refugees [1]. Syrian, Afghan, Iranian and Ukrainian people have all arrived in York in recent months, fleeing from various …
York’s growing refugee community: how can we help? Read More »
As 2022 draws to a conclusion, it is helpful to reflect back over the year to celebrate successes and learn lessons from those areas that were more challenging. It is also a good time to think about plans for 2023 and beyond. Our desire is to support our residents who have experienced homelessness. I am …
I recently spent some time accompanying our maintenance officer, Christian, so I could see what he does. It’s a common misconception that Christian’s role is mostly painting walls and mending fences, but – in reality – it is much, much more than that. This blog aims to shed light on the vital role Christian plays …
Maintaining Restore: a day in the life of Christian Nowraty Read More »
Imagine the scene, it’s a boiling hot day and you’ve just jumped into the back of your colleagues’ car (complete with dog hair and no air conditioning) to get to the Hayes Centre in Derbyshire. Green Pastures Annual conference here we come for Paddy, Ali, and Hilary from the Restore team. Having been to the …
Image by Lonel Stanciu from Pixabay In York, over 100 Ukrainian refugees have arrived to be housed by generous local families. Those opening their homes to help those in acute plight are wonderfully kind and will make a real difference. Providing a home is only one part of the equation of support. York City of …
Photo: kevin-buckert-unsplash The atrocious situation in Ukraine has brought the awful plight of refugees close to home. These are people from Central and Eastern Europe that are being displaced by Russian military intervention. Nearly 4m people have been displaced, either internally in Ukraine or to neighbouring countries. The response of the British public has been …
I recently attended a seminar about gambling-related financial harm, hosted by GamCare. This blog focuses on the devastating impacts gambling addictions can have on family, friends, and colleagues. I will use the term ‘affected others’ to represent those most impacted by someone who is addicted to gambling. It is estimated that up to 6 affected …
I attended the Homeless Impact Forum #Impactforum2022, hosted by Centre for Homeless Impact on 27 January 2022, so thought I would share some of the pearls of wisdom. Homelessness remains a significant issue in many communities. For many it is hard to access subsidised long term housing support. For others there is too limited an …
What happened at the national Homelessness Impact Forum? Read More »
As I write, Christmas 2021 is only a few days away. Shops have been full of seasonal merchandise for weeks. The Christmas market in York is in full swing. Stalls full of fascinating gift ideas, all sorts of foods and drinks to tempt a curious purchase, and a vibrant mixture of visitors and locals enjoying …
During the recent summit at COP26 in Glasgow, over 30,000 delegates from around 200 countries convened to discuss solutions to global issues regarding the environment. Pledges were made to shift away from coal production and slash methane emissions. There was a drive to commit to reducing overall emissions to net zero. The UK government is …
At Restore we take pride in the quality of the accommodation we offer residents and are constantly working to upgrade facilities. Providing a lovely home makes such a large difference in our residents’ overall wellbeing. This in turn gives motivation to tackle complex needs elsewhere in their lives. Our focus is to help those who …
Poor quality housing affects health and increases risks of homelessness Read More »
