Press releases 2007

Local charity celebrates NPTC success

26th January 2007

Staff and clients at Barford Countryside Unit in Barford St Martin are celebrating after maintaining high standards in their second review by the National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC).  Accredited courses in subjects such as Woodwork, Pottery, Horticulture, IT, Cookery and Recycling have been running at the centre since 2004 and are aimed at local vulnerable adults.  Having received an excellent all round report in their first assessment in 2006, the whole team were keen to keep up their excellent record.

NPTC External Verifier Bee Esdaile visited on the 16th January described the Barford Countryside Unit as, “A well resourced, well run centre, demonstrating good practice all around.  Well done!”

The centre, run by Alabaré Christian Care Centres, aims to help homeless and vulnerable adults gain qualifications and offers advice and support in finding future employment.  Training can also help to alleviate the isolation resulting from social exclusion and poverty.

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For more information about Barford Countryside Unit please contact Jackie Moore, Centre Manager on 01722 742298.

Notes to Editors

Alabaré Christian Care Centres is a regional charity, providing a range of services including supported housing, floating support services, drop-in centres, information, advice and training services and a registered care home.  The charity works with the homeless, ex-offenders, young people, individuals with a learning difficulty, vulnerable women and people with drug and alcohol problems, aiming to assist them with realising their potential and becoming valued members of society.

To find out more about Alabaré Christian Care Centres visit our website at www.alabare.co.uk