“It strikes me that deciding to leave a legacy gift to a charity involves some of the same motivations as voting.”
Two lasting ways to help the stranger in need – guest blog
The common good will not be attained by excluding people.
On the eve of the election and with the beatification of Archbishop Romero of San Salvador taking place in a couple of weeks, some words of wisdom from the Archbishop in July 1977.
Centre team to hike for the homeless
A team from the Cardinal Hume Centre will be taking on the challenge of walking 54 miles in 24 hours and we are inviting our supporters to get involved too.
The national debate comes to the Centre
What separates the parties? Where do they stand on poverty and homelessness? To answers these questions and more we welcomed in three highly knowledgeable guest speakers.
CEO Sleepout 2015
The 2015 CEO Sleepout will be taking place on Monday 12th October, at The Kia Oval. Last year 90 sleepers raised £150,000 to help fight poverty and homelessness this year we hope to exceed that.
General Election 2015: What matters is our action
With just three weeks until the General Election, the Centre continues to encourage all volunteers, clients and staff to find out about the stance of candidates on issues that matter to them, and use their voice.
Election countdown
The General Election is five weeks away and we are busy encouraging our clients to get involved.
Justine’s Story
Thanks to the Centre Justine finally has security and a way to support her family, but her struggle continues.
Celeb chef passing on essentials
Homeless young people and parents from our nursery have been treated to a delicious meal and expert cooking tips from a Saturday Kitchen regular thanks to one of the Centre’s relationships with generous companies.
Saturday Kitchen comes to the Cardinal Hume Centre
Saturday Kitchen comes to the Centre as celebrity chef Ben Tish, comes to deliver a culinary master class for young residents from the Centre’s hostel and users of its family services.
Etcetera Choir – Lunchtime Concert
Tuesday 31 March, 1.05pm at St Johns Smith Square
Jenny’s Story
Read an account of our Welfare Rights Officer’s typical day helping the vulnerable people who come to the Centre for advice.
International Women’s Day
Sunday is International Women’s Day. Teresa who learn to read at the Centre is one of many stories of inspirational women connected to the Centre.
World Book Day – It’s not just for kids
A book can open up a new world, it can provide a window into the life of a stranger, it can delight and frustrate in equal measure.
Plater Trust Awards
Once again we were delighted to host the annual Plater Trust Awards, presented by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who is also a Patron of the Cardinal Hume Centre.
Come along and #BeOnline
#BeOnline15 is about holding events that inspire as many people as possible to discover the possibilities that open up when you’re online.
Expanding fundraising team
The Cardinal Hume Centre is very excited to announce that we are expanding our brilliant fundraising team and as a result of we are now recruiting for two new part-time roles; Major Donor Assistant and Trust Officer.
Did you see us in the Telegraph?
Did you see our insert in the Telegraph’s Saturday magazine this week inviting you to join the George Basil Hume Foundation? By giving regularly to the Cardinal Hume Centre you could help vulnerable people turn their lives around, offering them hope for the future. Committing to give a regular gift to the Centre provides long term stability to people in need and helps us […]
Yassir’s Story
When Yassir first came to the Cardinal Hume Centre for help he was demoralised, lacking confidence and fired up by a sense of injustice. His family were struggling, his father was sick, and Yassir needed to find work in order to look after them. “I’ve got a lot of responsibilities,” says Yassir. “At the end of the day it’s not […]
A hugely successful evening!
The Cardinal Hume Centre’s inaugural concert has been a definite success, with incredible performances invoking huge applause and over £25,000 raised.
