Social Transformation
At HTB Social Transformation, our mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong. At Social Transformation, our four main areas of ministry are; prisons, homeless, displaced and women.
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Through the Bridge Programme, we provide a safe space for people leaving prison to explore and grow in their Christian faith and character and we help with practical needs as they arise, where possible.
We meet weekly as a Bridge Group community and individually through 1-2-1 coaching sessions. By walking side-by-side and shoulder to shoulder, we help people to find freedom in Jesus and connect into church communities where they are seen, known and loved. To join the team please email, hello@caringforprisonleavers.org
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The Shine women’s programme is about equipping women with the knowledge and skills to understand who they are and who they would like to become.
Spotlight is a monthly women-only safe community space, to find friendship and support while enjoying conversation. Women from all of our ministries are welcome, get in touch!
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The Spear Programme helps young people facing disadvantages into work or education. We equip them with confidence, motivation and the vital skills they need to succeed in long-term employment.
We run our Spear Programme from HTB Dalgarno Way. The programme lasts for six weeks and is specifically for people aged between 16-24. To get involved please click here.
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Crosslight Kensington is based at HTB Queen’s Gate and offers a free debt advice service with practical support to anyone who needs it. The service includes supportive ways to manage bills, help with building a budget, and money-saving tips.
Crosslight is reliant on volunteers and offers training and support to help equip you to get involved.
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The HTB Shelter is a resource centre, offering food, community, clothing, and case working and debt advice, by appointment.
All are welcome to come and receive practical support in a warm, welcoming and safe environment. The HTB Shelter is open on Wednesdays from 9am-12.30pm and Thursdays for the Community and Well-Being Programme from 10am-1pm.
The Night Shelters will be open starting in December 2023 on Wednesday nights from 6pm at HTB Queen’s Gate and on Saturday nights from 6.30pm at St Luke’s Earl’s Court. To get involved with our Earl’s Court shelter, please get in touch!
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The Community Café is a space for local asylum seekers and refugees to engage with informal conversational English with volunteers and to practice the skills they are developing in their courses throughout the week. The space is often a first touch point for new arrivals and provides a safe and welcoming space for our guests to get plugged in the community. To join the team please email, socialtransformation@htb.org
HTB is one of many Love Your Neighbour partner churches throughout the UK. If you live outside of London and want to get involved with your local Love Your Neighbour hub, you can find your nearest hub through the national campaign here.
Everything that happens through HTB is only possible because of your generosity. Thank you so much for your support.