The Hope Centre News

Herefordshire Council launches 2019/20 Budget

July 9, 2018 By Aaron Willoughby

Herefordshire Council has launched the 2019/20 #hfdsbudgetconsultation.
Feedback from the budget consultation will be used to inform the council’s budget.
If you would like to have your say, please follow this link:
.https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/…/hfdsbudget_consultation_

Stay safe in the sun

July 2, 2018 By Aaron Willoughby

Be sure to stay safe in the sun by following some of our top tips,

Winner revealed….

June 26, 2018 By Aaron Willoughby

Thank you to all those who took part in our competition to win afternoon tea for two at Oscar’s cafe. We are delighted to announce that you helped us to raise £107 and the lucky winner is Jax Walford. Thank you for your support

Cafcass award

June 22, 2018 By Sarah Eardley

We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in the tender process to provide a commissioned service on behalf of Cafcass offering Contact Centre Interventions. The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) is a non-departmental public body in England set up to promote the welfare of children and families involved in family court. It was formed in April 2001 under the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 and is accountable to Parliament through the Ministry of Justice. Cafcass is independent of the courts, social services, education, health authorities and all similar agencies.

We have been supporting children and families for over 5 years arranging, supervising and supporting families and children who see one another using our Contact Centre facilities. Managed by Louise Galloway and supported by a team of trained and experienced Contact Centre supervising staff, all children and families have access to a wide range of resources and space that provides a safe and welcoming environment.

This new contract will run for 3 years from July 2nd 2018. We are so pleased to have been awarded the contract, demonstrating the value and professionalism our Centre upholds and acknowledging the excellent service we provide. Sarah Eardley, CEO: “The bid writing and tender is always a very difficult and lengthy process. However confident you are about the services and people involved, you are never sure what the outcome will be. Writing about the services we offer at HOPE was made easy because I know the team provides such a thorough and excellent service and we all work really hard to ensure all children and families are safe here. We are nonetheless absolutely delighted that Cafcass have appointed us to deliver the service in the Hereford/Worcester area from our centre in Bromyard. We look forward to working with them on providing the service and helping children and families at what can be a challenging time.”

Bingo fundraiser success

June 22, 2018 By Sarah Eardley

On Monday 18th June we held a Bingo night at Bishops Frome Village Hall. We would like to thank everyone who was there and a big thanks to Wendy Roberts and the team that work with her who were amazing. We all had a great evening and enjoyed ourselves immensely. It was great to meet local residents and have an opportunity to tell people about what we do at the Centre.

We had amazing prizes and are really grateful to all those who donated them, including Bromyard Tyres; Hair by Rebecca; Myrtle’s Kitchen; Tyrrell’s Crisps and lots of others – too numerous to mention! – who gave so kindly. There was a really wide range of prizes from sports massage to bottles of fizz to toys for children and much more.

We raised over £400 on the night which will go to our project of the redesign of the outdoors play areas for children and families. Thanks to all those who played Bingo and also to the cake auction with the cakes baked by Hope staff. A really great night!