by Ben Johnston | 5 Oct 2023 | Basis, Church, Events, Trustees
The Right Reverend Mark Bryant, former Bishop of Jarrow: I met Danny just before nine o’clock one spring morning as we were both waiting for the Basis Drop-in to open. “I’m buzzing” he greeted me “I’m getting my key at eleven o’clock and I am buzzing”. This was the...
by Ben Johnston | 5 Oct 2023 | Basis, Partnerships
The North East offices of Reed in Partnership have taken part in a variety of fundraising activities and collection drives to buy and subsequently donate clothes and essential items to support people facing homelessness. Clothes bought and donated by Reed in...
by Ben Johnston | 28 Sep 2023 | Events
Last month Catherine Riley, Chief Operations Officer at Northern Print Solutions, took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money to supporting our work in helping vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. To mark this incredible achievement we sat down...
by Ben Johnston | 20 Sep 2023 | Home
Abena’s* parents separated when she was just a young girl. Angry at the world and her situation she became isolated – one of the many young people with no place to call home. Watch Abena’s story in her own words here >>> Craving Stability Abena lacked...
by Ben Johnston | 13 Sep 2023 | Basis
“Rather than being unseen and being homeless, I’m now being seen.” After losing his son Davey spiralled into homelessness. From having his tent burned to the ground whilst rough sleeping in Gateshead to journeying out of homelessness, in his darkest hours Davey found...
