Press releases 2007

New programme tells local residents 'It's Your Move'!

30th March 2007

On Friday 23rd March nine local residents collected certificates for completing the It’s Your Move tenancy training programme being piloted by Salisbury based charity Alabaré Christian Care Centres.  The course is aimed at vulnerable people, teaching them the skills they need to obtain and maintain their tenancies and live independently within the community.

The series of 20 modules covered in the It’s Your Move programme include communicating, dealing with rent, welfare benefits, managing on a low income, healthy eating and safety and security.

As well as hosting the presentation, Friday’s event also included a seminar on the beneficial outcomes of the It’s Your Move programme.  Those attending included other local agencies and the Wiltshire Supporting People Team.

Alabaré are extremely grateful to Wessex Water for funding the purchase of the It’s Your Move programme.  The course will continue to be available to Alabaré’s service users, and the charity is seeking funding to expand the project and widen it’s availability to other groups.

If you would like more information about the It’s Your Move programme, please contact the Alabaré Community 4 Team on 01722 742191.

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For more information, please contact Mel Greenstock on 01722 742191.

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