February - St George's and St Vincent's

‘The care you need for the life you want’

This local charity works with adults with learning disabilities, or with those who
have physical disabilities, or those who are (because of age, ill health or
infirmity) in need of more help and support at home.

St V’s and St G’s have a long established history of providing a high standard of
care and support to the people of Gloucestershire, which is attributed to long
standing relationships within the community that have developed over many
years. It is from this community that the charity has gained a strong and
effective workforce and volunteer base, and benefits from the generosity of
local stakeholders.

They say “We work with the people who use our services to empower them to
give, and gain, from the community in which they live. We believe that a truly
inclusive life is filled with opportunity and engagement with people from all
sectors of society. We seek to enable the people we support to find friendships,
job opportunities, relationships and social interaction, as well as giving back
through volunteering and peer support. We also actively encourage people to
engage in the future planning of the charity through a range of methods, in
order to ensure that the changes and plans we make reflect the needs and
aspirations of all who are involved with, and who are served by the work of the
association”

The charity supports 10 residents at Well Close House, 8 residents in supported
living flats, another 3 in a high dependency bungalow, and 10 more in 2 other
supported living houses. All this accommodation is local.

The Phoenix activity centre in Winchcombe Street is open on week days, and
some evenings and Saturdays, enabling members to enjoy a varied programme,
while socialising and having fun together. The programme is continually
evolving to reflect the needs and aspirations of those who use the service.
Dance and reflexology sessions have recently been added to art and craft,
music, cooking and poetry.

At the end of 2014 the decision was made to begin work on rebuilding the old
day care centre in Central Cross Drive. Plans have been passed to create 4
residential flats for local young people with significant needs, as a first move
towards independence. Fund raising is ongoing for this exciting project.
The charity is delighted to have such a long standing link with Highbury Church
and thanks everyone for their support.

For more information please look at the web site www.stvsandstgs.co.uk