The Upper Room, which works in newly renovated space in the west end of our church building, has been helping socially disadvantaged people since 1990. The charity works with homeless people, ex-offenders and others who are vulnerable to improve their lives and conditions, and provide an environment which is welcoming, respectful and safe.
St Saviour’s and The Upper Room have a long history. The charity began when John Wheeler (our vicar in the late 1980s) and his wife Brenda sought to support individuals coming to them for help. They established a soup kitchen, and over the years the work developed and flourished to the point where The Upper Room became a charity in its own right. The work it does is hugely valuable in the life and wellbeing of our local community.
The Upper Room actively seeks volunteers for all areas of their work. There are lots of opportunities to get involved – preparing food in the kitchen, helping people with updating their CVs, carrying out basic online tasks, or mentoring a student in the innovative UR4Driving project. The driving project helps people gain a driving licence, which dramatically improves their self-confidence and employment chances.
Find out more on The Upper Room website, and apply to be a volunteer here.
Photos: The Upper Room
