Press Release

New contract raises profile of Alabaré

Alabaré is raising its profile when it comes to tackling homelessness in Bristol, thanks to a major new contract.

The Salisbury-based charity has won the contract to pilot the role of a T.R.E.E. Co-ordinator – a person who will be responsible for the co-ordination of training, recreation, education and employment for single homeless people living in Bristol.

The service has been commissioned by Bristol City Council and is funded by Supporting People.

The Co-ordinator will be based in the Compass Centre, Bristol’s new homelessness assessment centre, and will offer support to anyone accessing the facility. They will provide service users with information and advice in a wide range of areas and will also work alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations, community groups, colleges and businesses.   

Alabaré has recently recruited the right person for the pilot of this role, which will run for one year from December 07.  It is hoped that during this time the T.R.E.E. Co-ordinator post will be so successful it will become permanent.

Rachel Wetton, Alabaré’s Operational Manager for Bristol, said “Being awarded the contract to provide the T.R.E.E. Co-ordinator at the Compass Centre is an amazing achievement for Alabaré and really puts us up there with the bigger organisations operating in Bristol.” 

She added “Winning this contract is great testament to the hard work being carried out at all of the projects we run, not only in Bristol but across the whole of the South West.”

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For more information or to arrange an interview call Lara Higgins on 01722 344484

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.

www.alabare.co.uk

Bristol and North Somerset projects

Lazarus, Thomas and Shalom Houses are Supported Housing projects for ex-offenders making the transition from life in prison to life within the community.  Each house offers different levels of support but all provide a safe and secure home and offers a planned programme of support and practical assistance tailored to the needs of each resident.  Support plans can include life skills, relapse prevention, and education and employment training.

The Well is a Supported Housing Project for vulnerable women with a variety of complex needs.  The house provides them with 24 hour emotional and practical support in a safe and secure environment.  Each woman has a personal Support Plan, which is designed to help them work towards more independent living.

Andrew House is a Supported Housing project for men recovering from alcohol and drug dependency.  Men arrive at Andrew House having completed a rehabilitation programme and get the extra support they need to enable them to move into independent living.