Recycling lives as well as furniture ....
The Resource Centre has a wide remit.
It’s not just about recycling furniture, but about recycling people’s
lives. It’s about seeing the potential in people. It’s about giving
people hope and a chance to live. It’s about being interested in people
and being part of a team.
The
Resource Centre has a very committed team of staff and very valuable
volunteers, dedicated to helping people. With a non-judgmental attitude we
try to be Jesus Christ in all that we do.
Functions
The BCM
Resource Centre is located just down the street from Washington Court, near
to the centre of
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collection and distribution of furniture, clothing and bedding to those in need
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sorting of items to go to the Care shop for sale to the general public
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the building up of volunteers, many of whom are ex-homeless
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and discipling those who have become Christians through the work itself
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Basics Bank debt relief scheme.
Throughout the year we are continually overwhelmed by the generosity of so many people who supply us with food, clothing and furniture.
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During the past year we have...
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Not to mention all the people who we meet on a day to day basis who come in all sorts of conditions to buy, have a chat, be given stuff or to be counselled.
General running
General
running of the centre can be somewhat
troublesome because of the backgrounds of many volunteers. It's not unusual
for someone to just not turn up. After not having a job for so long some
people take time to readjust to having a working schedule. Our vehicles are
constantly on the road clocking up miles. Storage space and maintaining a
balanced warehouse are constant issues.
Volunteers
There
is always a great need for volunteers all year round but particularly during Harvest and
Christmas when the work load is increased incredibly by the shear volume of
food and toys from