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Please pay Encompass Southwest:
How you can Help:
Volunteers:
We are always looking for volunteers to
support our projects, including:
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Fundraising
Gateway Soup Kitchens
Project Support work
In addition to this we are also looking for
volunteers with IT skills, marketing and
fundraising experience.
Fundraising & Donations:
Are you interested in supporting Encompass
then below are just some of the ways you
can do this:
Making regular donations through
direct debit
You can do this by completing the form
attached and returning to us.
Organising Fundraising Events
We can offer support with any fundraising
events you organise, such as sponsored
events or collections.
Food & clothes Donations
We accept all ambient food donations and
used or new clothes and shoes, which we
distribute to those in need.
ENCOMPASS SOUTHWEST
An independent community based
charity, working to prevent, reduce and
resolve homelessness, rough sleeping
and the impact of poverty and financial
exclusion.
Tel: 01271 371499 / 343111
www.bpag-encompass.org.uk
email: info@bpag-encompass.org.uk
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Ink Cartridges & Old Mobile Phones
We collect old ink cartridges and mobile
phones as we can exchange these for cash,
all of which goes towards supporting our
projects.
Registered Charity 1145286
Company Registration 07149873
Our Projects
Homeless & Rough Sleeper Projects
Financial Inclusion Projects:
All our projects can be split into 3 main
areas:
North Devon Rough Sleeper Outreach
Project:
Rural Outreach Projects:
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Working in partnership with North Devon Council
Housing Options Team. Encompass Southwest
engages with individuals helping them off the streets
linking them into local services
Homelessness & Rough Sleeping
Youth Homelessness
Financial Inclusion
Torridge Rough Sleeper Outreach Project:
“Living in B&B is pretty tough really, and I do get very
depressed at times. My drinking can get out of control,
I know. It’s hard to stay on track. Encompass SW have
always been my first port of call if I get confused or
frightened by things. They’ve got me registered with a
new doctor and are helping me to find a proper flat
away from the other drinkers.”
How are work is funded
All of our work is funded by both charitable trusts,
Local Authorities, Donations or fundraising events:
Over 55’s Outreach Advice Service:
Working in Torridge and surrounding rural areas,
funded by the John Paul Getty Charitable Trust, we
support the homeless and rough sleepers back into
suitable accommodation. We also provide food
parcels, tents, sleeping bags, travel warrants, and
help in completing forms and claiming benefits.
Smart Move Project:
Funded by Crisis, this project supports individuals and
couples over 18 who find themselves homeless or
insecurely housed support in accessing
accommodation within the private rented Sector.
Gateway Soup Kitchens:
Barnstaple parish Rooms
every Tuesday between 10.00—13.30
Ilfracombe Salvation Army
every Friday between 10.00—13.30
Youth Homelessness Projects
Streetwise Project:
Partnership Working
This project aims to provide an holistic
approach to the issues that are faced by those
living in smaller communities in rural locations.
Services include advice on debt & money
advice, welfare & benefits, fuel poverty and
signposting.
Streetwise is a joint partnership between North Devon
& Torridge Council and Encompass Southwest,
providing support to 16-18 year olds who are
potentially facing homelessness due to a number of
different issues, including abuse or domestic violence.
The Junction Project:
Funded by Children in Need this project provides an
holistic approach to youth homelessness. Working
with young people and their families, offering
mediation and advice service to 16-18 year olds at a
time of need.
Dream Catchers Project:
In partnership with Young Devon, this project works
to “change the odds” in favour of young people aged
16-25 that are leaving the care system, helping them
to realise their dreams.
Funded by Comic Relief the project aims to
improve the quality of life and financial wellbeing of older people (55 +) living in rural and
remote North Devon by developing a network
of advice and support service outlets across the
area, guided and delivered by older people. The
project will focus on Lynton and Combe Martin
initially, we are hoping to expand its coverage.
Court Advice and Support Service (CASS):
Offering advice and support at Barnstaple
Magistrates court every Friday.
How you can access our services:
All of our services can be assessed through a
self referral or through an external agency such
as:
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Housing Options
GP Surgeries
Children’s Centres
Other Charitable organisations.
All our services are free to access, and our
service is confidential and impartial.
To find out more information you can contact us
on: 01271 371499 or
email info@bpag-encompass.org.uk
‘Lynton & Lynmouth can become very isolated,
particularly in winter, and the costs of travel are
prohibitive. Many families just cannot journey to
Barnstaple to get support. Having access to
professional, practical help is vital. Encompass
has made a real difference to our community.”