Crawley West Sussex
Feeding the Homeless
Full Service
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday • Sunday
7pm to 9pm
Outside Choices Estate Agents • Broadwalk
Hot Food • Hot & Cold Drinks • Free Shop
Rough Sleepers • Temporarily Housed
Snack Service
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
7pm to 8pm
By Halifax Bank • The Martletts
Snacks • Cold Drinks
Rough Sleepers Only
Photo by Woodard Photography
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We are a small local charity that serves the homeless community. We operate in Crawley, West Sussex and we are entirely run by volunteers. Our primary focus is rough sleepers/street homeless, closely followed by temporarily housed and hidden homeless. We serve our guests a free hot meal and give them some of the essential items they need to get by. We regularly have paramedics attending to give advice and carry out basic health checks. Another incredibly important aspect is taking the time to talk to them and reducing the social isolation they endure. We give them respect and compassion, friendship and hope, no matter what their circumstances may be or what problems they may have, they are always welcomed at Giving Back Crawley.
We are a registered charity, number 1178136 and our official charitable objects are;
For the public benefit, to relieve the effects of poverty in the Crawley area, in particular, but not exclusively amongst those who are homeless by supplying them with food, goods and services.
Guest Testimonials
This service is great, it helps the less fortunate and homeless get food which they're deprived of. Thank you for a great service.
The foods good, the company is great and the help is fantastic. The staff are amazing.
The staff at Giving Back Crawley are amazing, they help out the homeless and people that have homes as well. The food is amazing and they even buy sleeping bags for the homeless. They chat to people if they are in bad ways and they have also just got a paramedic that is available every Thursday if anyone need to see her. They make you feel very welcome when you come down and they are open no matter the weather. So why don't you come down and see for yourself it is so amazing and helpful.
The most amazing people you can meet, the staff are so kind and caring and go out of their way to help you. The food is first class and the hot chocolate, wow you can't beat it. Everyone makes you feel so welcome.
If it was not for Giving Back Crawley I would not be able to eat. Everyone who works here are very helpful and kind., we are treated with respect regardless of our situations. The food has always been delicious and hot, we are fed well, we are not seen as destitute and we have the opportunity to meet new friends. Thank you to all the team.
Giving Back staff are very friendly and helpful they do a very good job of feeding and helping the people of Crawley town and surrounding areas, the food and drinks are always very nice. Thanks to all the team.
Giving Back Crawley are very wonderful people, I love coming here, they want to help you all the time. Thanks to all the staff of Giving Back Crawley.
Giving Back Crawley are a great team, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is brilliant. ( nice one) X
When I became downtrodden with very lack of money, I need to survive somewhere to eat. Giving Back Crawley gave me back what I needed at the time. But I still rely on this service as my situation has not changed. A big thanks to Giving Back Crawley.
Joe, Saj and the rest of the gang, Giving Back Crawley have really really helped me over the last few months. I've been homeless for 2 years and since I've known about them I try to come each night that they are in. They've helped me with a tent, bedding, gloves etc. As well as mentally. I love them all to bits and to be honest I don't know where I'd be without them. xxxx
Giving Back Crawley has helped me and my mates a lot, not just with food but shelter (tent) bedding, clothing etc but most importantly someone to talk to. All the people are kind, caring but above all are not judgemental. Thanks guys 😊 xx
Giving Back Crawley has helped me and my son so much. It makes such a difference having a hot meal in my stomach and the hot chocolates are a real treat. Everyone is so non-judgemental.
Thanks for all your help. Keep up the good work xxxx. We love you xx
To give to strangers who are in need is a valiant effort, to give people your time to chat is more important.
It's great service for strangers. Thanks for all the service
Think it's really great what you're doing, about time Crawley has something like this, been a long time coming. Keep up the good work.
Welcome to the initiative Crawley people deserve and need support as just Giving Back to Crawley can give. And if you need is only the poor and disregard homeless walking down the high street I’m sure you are thinking wrong because there are lots of people in need in that the abandoned homeless. There are shamed poverty in Crawley. There are people in need so an organization like the Giving Back to Crawley is like the hand that fall from the heaven for people in need. So congratulations for the volunteers and same for managers and helpers who help to be possible this dream become reality. Carry on with this initiative and god bless to everybody from the Giving Back to Crawley.
That sleeping bag you no longer use or little things like baby wipes, chapsticks or mouthwash can make daily life a little more bearable for someone sleeping on the streets. Money donations help us fund all of our services or maybe you have some spare time and some skills that could benefit us? Perhaps you could consider fundraising for us or even volunteering?
Donate Goods We Need
Apples
Crisps
Sugar
Hot Chocolate
Longlife Milk
Sleeping Bags (Good Condition, Second Hand)
Best Buys We've Found
Apples• Aldi • £0.69 (6)
Coffee • Asda Smartprice • £0.78 (100g)
Crisps • Aldi Snackrite • £2.49 (30 packs)
Hot Chocolate • Asda Smartprice • £0.70 (400g)
Longlife Milk • Aldi • £0.55 (Litre)
Sugar • Asda • £3.14 (5kg)
Water • Aldi • £1.49 (12 x 500ml)
Please let us know if you find anywhere cheaper!
We Don’t Need Right Now
Tea
Coffee
Baby Wipes
Chapsticks
Deodorants (Roll On)
Mouthwash (Alcohol Free)
Clothing
We Cannot Use
Any Clothing Not Listed
Duvets
Duvet Covers
Pillows
Tents
Shop & Support Us
Debit Card/Credit Card NO FEES
You can make a donation online using a debit card or credit card with Wonderful.org. We don’t pay any fees whatsoever for donations through Wonderful.org, so your entire donation comes to us. You can also complete a Gift Aid declaration within Wonderful.org so that we can claim an extra 25% from HMRC.
Bank Transfer NO FEES
You can donate through online banking. We don’t pay any fees whatsoever for donations through bank transfer, so your entire donation comes to us. If possible, please also complete a Gift Aid declaration so that we can claim an extra 25% from HMRC.
Giving Back Crawley
Barclays Bank
Sort Code 20 88 13
Account Number 53221830
PayPal FEES CHARGED (1.4%+20p)
You can make a donation online using your PayPal account. PayPal will charge us a fee of 1.4%+20p per transaction so Wonderful.org is a better option if you are using a debit card or credit card.
Cheque NO FEES
You can post a cheque, made payable to Giving Back Crawley to;
Giving Back Crawley
Flat 39 Tomlin Court
Commonwealth Drive
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1AH
If possible, please also complete a Gift Aid declaration so that we can claim an extra 25% from HMRC.
In Person NO FEES
You can donate cash, cheques, or by debit card and credit card, by visiting us.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 7pm to 9pm
We are happy to take any old or foreign currency as well, both notes and coins. We also have collection boxes in numerous places around Crawley, look out for them at the till!
Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate
If you are a UK taxpayer, Giving Back Crawley can claim 25% Gift Aid from HMRC.
If you would like us to claim Gift Aid on your donation, please complete the Gift Aid form.
2018/2019 Q1-Q3 Income
- Money £13,885
- Gift Aid £1,425
- Goods Sold £50
- Bedding £529
- Catering £5,643
- Miscellaneous £1,531
- Money £13,885
- Gift Aid £1,425
- Goods Sold £50
- Bedding £529
- Catering £5,643
- Miscellaneous £1,531
2018/2019 Q1-Q3 Expenditure
- Compliance £230
- Memberships £87
- Bank Charges £14
- Computer Software £105
- Equipment £1,309
- Building £1,440
- Bedding £361
- Catering £6,255
- Compliance £230
- Memberships £87
- Bank Charges £14
- Computer Software £105
- Equipment £1,309
- Building £1,440
- Bedding £361
- Catering £6,255
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Cash Only Balance
We are currently building our cash reserves so that we can rent our own building to operate from.
We are fanatical about financial transparency so please don’t hesitate to ask if there is anything you would like to know.
You can download our latest Statement of Financial Activities which is updated quarterly.
Notes:
Our financial year runs 27th April 2018 to 30th April 2019.
Income and expenditure figures include both money and goods values.
All figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
Bedding = Sleeping bags & camping mats etc.
Catering = Food, drink, plates, plastic cutlery, take away boxes, cups etc.
Miscellaneous = Equipment, website, insurance, memberships etc.
Compliance = Insurance, DBS Checks etc.
Memberships = Homeless Link
Building = Hire of buildings.
We also receive regular donations of food produce, clothing, toiletries and various other items. It is not possible to reliably value these items so they are not included in the above figures.
Financial Facts:
100% of donations will go on charitable activities.
We do not receive any government funding.
We do not receive any grants.
We do not spend any money on fundraising.
We do not spend any money on advertising.
None of our team is paid in any way.
None of our team can claim any expenses.
Volunteer clothing does not come from donated monies.
Volunteer drinks do not come from donations.
Our van is entirely funded by the trustees.
Sean Towers • Trustee • Honorary Chairman
We operate at the sharp end of the poverty problem, often dealing with people who have nothing more than the clothes they’re wearing. I’m a hands-on volunteer, so I get to see for myself just how much difference we make to some much less fortunate people. The things most of us take for granted are beyond the dreams of many of the people we serve. We constantly review every aspect of our service so that we can continuously improve and evolve.
Joe Dines • Trustee • Honorary Vice-Chair
Being a part of Giving Back Crawley is an absolute honour. The charity strives to support homeless members of our community who are vulnerable and in need. Every member of the GBC team gives not only their time but their love and compassion to the charity and its guests. Together we are an eclectic, joyful and often chaotic family and they have taught me so much about life and the sort of person that I want to be.
Kamal Vasdev • Trustee • Honorary Secretary
Volunteering has opened my eyes to the different types of homelessness that exist and the day to day problems experienced by those who fall within those types of homelessness. It’s a harsh reminder of how we can often take what we have in life for granted. Having witnessed what a difference we’ve been able to make to the lives of so many, I’m delighted to now have the opportunity, to work with the other Trustees to contribute towards and help shape the future development of GBC.
Tuesday
Volunteer Team
Alison C
Dan B
Laura M
Linda D
Ray S
Stephen Y
Sue F
Tammy L
Tracey B
Vicky J
Thursday
Volunteer Team
Abbie W
Crinnan G
Dharmesh L
Emilie L F
Jaine L
Jill B
John M
Kate M
Katie M
Saturday
Volunteer Team
Abbey O
Avis W-P
Jacqui W
Joe W
Kirsty M
Laura-Lee W
Michelle D
Sajid K
Samantha P
Vivien M
Sunday
Volunteer Team
Andres S
Anthony J
Daniel W
Hannah D
Laura K
Louise P
Lyndsay J
Nicky P
Sebastian G
Full Service
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday • Sunday
7pm to 9pm
Outside Choices Estate Agents • Broadwalk
Hot Food • Hot & Cold Drinks • Free Shop
Rough Sleepers • Temporarily Housed
Snack Service
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
7pm to 8pm
By Halifax Bank • The Martletts
Snacks • Cold Drinks
Rough Sleepers Only
Huge thanks to our corporate supporters
Feed the hungry and greet with peace those you know and those you do not know
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted
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