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WHAT’S COMING UP
We’re delighted to share the ways you can see what’s going on here, connect with other supporters and influence the way we work.
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In June, we completed a piece of research exploring the lived experience of families living in temporary accommodation, in partnership with Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham, the Westminster Foundation and an independent researcher.
Over 3,500 children were living in temporary accommodation provided by Westminster City Council in 2021. We wanted to better understand the impact this has on their lives. Sadly, our findings confirm a growing evidence base that demonstrates the harmful impact that living in temporary accommodation can have on children and families. It is far more than a housing problem; it impacts on health, education and child development. It adds financial pressures and it is a cause and consequence of inequality.
We will continue collaborating with other community organisations to raise awareness of the issue and better protect these families.
ADVENT CONCERT
Our Cardinal Hume Centre Advent Concert will take place as usual later this year.
We will announce the venue and date online via our website and e-newsletters in the coming weeks. Alternatively, you can get in touch to reserve complimentary tickets in October. Telephone 020 7227 1650 or email
events@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk
ORDERING CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM THE CENTRE
In a few weeks you may be thinking of ordering charity Christmas cards. If you’d like to order from the Cardinal Hume Centre, get in touch phone or write to us to request an order form. You can call us or write to request an order form. Phone us on 020 7227 1650 or use your freepost envelope to write to us. Packs of ten, £5 each.
Next year marks the centenary of Cardinal George Basil Hume’s birth. We will be honouring our founder’s legacy in making sure the work of the Centre helps even more people especially as the cost of living rises, pushing more people into poverty. You will hear more in the coming months about how you can be part of the celebrations and be part of his legacy.
YOU’RE INVITED
We want to extend a warm Cardinal Hume Centre welcome to all our community. It has been a pleasure to see small numbers have been able to attend talks and tea in the garden in 2022. So any time you plan to be in central London, please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit.
Photo: Lewis Neck
MATCHED GIVING CAMPAIGN
In the first week of December we are launching an online matched giving campaign. We are aiming to raise £100,000 for our work with vulnerable families and children (see page four). If you are planning a christmas donation and like to make it online, your gift could be doubled to have twice the impact.
To sign up to our mailing list to be reminded when the campaign starts on 29th November, email supporters@cardinalhumecentre.
