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inHope: Life Course Participant Feedback, Easter Appeal Total, Fundraising and More

 
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A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our easter appeal to renew and refresh the Wild Goose drop-in centre!

Together, you raised an amazing £14,345 (inc. gift aid), which will enable us to transform the Wild Goose into a more warm, inspiring, and trauma-informed space for people who are experiencing the trauma of homelessness.

The first step of the transformation will be happening next week as the walls will be painted using calming shades of green. 
 
 
Urgent items needed for the Wild Goose & Foodbank
The number of people needing hot meals and drinks at the Wild Goose, and emergency food for their families has remained steady. This has caused an urgent need for certain items. 
If you can, please donate any of the items listed below.
For Wild Goose items, you can easily donate online here: https://givetoday.co.uk/inhope/.
Herbs & spices
Dried cous cous
Tinned baked beans
Instant coffee
UHT milk
For Foodbank items, you can easily donate online here: https://givetoday.co.uk/sebfoodbanks/. 
Jarred pasta sauce
Tinned vegetarian meals
Tinned chickpeas
Tinned soup
Dried rice
Jars of jam
Tinned baked beans
Thank you for supporting people in the community who are struggling with food insecurity.
 
 
How is the spring Life Course going?

11 people are half way through the spring Life Course and here's what a few of them had to say about the course so far.
“I have found it relaxed and each segment is well explained and slow enough to take in.”
 
“I have been enjoying the course so far. Everyone is getting involved and it's a nice atmosphere.”
 
"I love how everyone talks. There’s no intimidating feeling."   
 
Today, the group are on a social together, having a meal created by the Provisions team and then going bowling. These social times are really important in building safe relationships
 
Find out more about the Life Course: https://www.inhope.uk/our-services/life-recovery/the-life-course/.
 
 
Renters' Rights Act

You may have seen or read in the news about the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into national law on Friday 1st May 2026. This Act will have a positive impact on a large proportion of the people who visit our services.
 
Headline changes for renters.
 
  • Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished.
  • All new and most existing tenancies in the private rented sector will become assured periodic tenancies or ‘rolling tenancies.’
  • Rent increases will be limited to once per year.
  • Rental bidding will be banned.
  • Requiring large amounts of rent in advance will be banned.
  • Discrimination against renters who have children or receive benefits will be illegal.
  • In the tenancy agreement you can request a pet and the landlord needs to provide valid reasons to refuse the request.
 
What you can do.
 
  • Keep up to date with the changes, especially for people who are privately renting their home.
  • Look out for anyone in your community / church who may be struggling with their landlord and help them to understand their rights.
  • Display a poster in your church or community group.
 
Find out more.
 
You can find out more about the Act and download resources here: https://we-rent.org.uk.
 
 
Job Opportunities

We have a couple of crucial job opportunities within the Income & People team, both with a deadline of next Thursday 30th April.
Individual Giving Lead - develop and grow our individual giving programme, increasing income and deepening engagement through regular giving, appeals and meaningful supporter experiences.
Senior Communications Lead - shape and deliver inHope’s communications, with a particular focus on building our media presence and telling powerful stories of transformation.
Take a look at the job adverts and description here: https://www.inhope.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/.
 
 
inHope's vision is of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential, free from injustice and insecurity. 

Your support will make this vision a reality.

Thank you for reading this edition of our monthly e-newsletter. Visit our website and social media to find out more about us and how you can get involved by volunteering, donating, praying, and spreading the word! 
I'd love to hear from you with any questions, comments or encouragements you may have to share with me or the rest of the inHope team. 

Sarah
Senior Communications Officer


Find out more about us: www.inhope.uk 
General enquiries:  / 0117 330 1230
 
Charity No. 298528 Company No. 2214 814
Easter Appeal - donate here
 
 
Posted: April 2026
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