It’s been a busy month at Catching Lives as we’ve continued to see an increase in demand for our services due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Emma McCrudden, Catching Lives Manager, pictured with Miriam Ellis, Activity Coordinator This Loneliness Awareness Week (12th to 18th June), Manager Emma McCrudden explains how Catching Lives is reducing social isolation. Emma, who has worked for Catching Lives for eight years and specialises in outreach work, says helping people who are sleeping rough is so much...

The Catching Lives day centre garden in sunny weather Catching Lives is appealing for support as the first Heat Health Alert of 2023 has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency.   People experiencing homelessness, especially rough sleepers, are among those most vulnerable to the adverse effects of hot weather and are at higher risk...

Empty shelves (Canterbury Food Bank) Catching Lives and Canterbury Food Bank are forking out more cash than ever to meet rising food bills due to the impacts of the cost-of-living. At the same time, both charities are seeing an increased demand on their services as those most in need turn to them for help. Canterbury...

Catching Lives is looking for a new Secretary to the Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary role working closely with our Chair and Chief Executive, and supporting our highly engaged Board of Trustees. You’ll support the smooth functioning of the Board and assist in all aspects of administration relating to the Trustees. We’re looking...