Turning lives around
The variety of people who walk through our doors and the variety of stories that have led them to that point, means there is no such thing as a 'typical Cardinal Hume Centre client'. However, if you take a few minutes to read some of the incredible stories on this page you will hopefully come away with an idea of the people who come to the Centre for support and the many ways the Centre's services work together to turn lives around.
Mani’s story
Preventing mental health causing homelessness.
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The Big Bed Down
Three reasons to take on the Big Bed Down challenge
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James’s Story
By age 17, James had nowhere to live.
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Annabelle’s story
Annabelle and her baby were facing lockdown in complete isolation until they came to the Cardinal Hume Centre.
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Karima’s Story: Lockdown update
"No one has helped me as much as the Cardinal Hume Centre"
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Brenda’s Story
Where I am now, I am so blessed and so happy. Many people are on the streets. But me, I’m somewhere!
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Martina’s story
From client to volunteer
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Hanan’s story
A bright career for Hanan
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Fatima’s Story
With no place to sleep at night, Fatima turned to the Centre for help
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Afia’s Story
"I got letters and phone calls from the Taliban; they said they would kill me and my family”
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James’ Story
“Sometimes you start to lose confidence, wondering if you can do that anymore"
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Ross’s Story
A Volunteer Story
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Helen’s Story
"The Centre became my lifeline"
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Aaron’s Story
“I was ill but it got to the level where I had to find work, because I couldn’t see my mum struggle like that.”
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Elena’s Story
“If I hadn’t come to the Centre I wouldn’t have had the chance to gain work experience"
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Oliver’s Story
"Not knowing where you’re going to sleep or when you’re going to eat are constant worries when you’re homeless"
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Leila’s Story
“At first I was shy and didn’t speak to anyone. But the staff are so good here, they are friendly and respect you. I started to feel safe.”
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Jamila’s Story
“My dream is to be a civil engineer, because my dad is a maritime engineer.”
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Efe and Osa’s Story
“I kept telling my children that everything was going to be fine, I didn’t want them to see that I was down or worried.”
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Safia’s Story
My children have suffered a lot but the support that Natalie gave me took the burden from my back.
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Veronica’s Story
"In the three months that I’ve been living at the Centre I feel like my life has changed drastically"
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Khaltom’s Story
“The Cardinal Hume Centre has helped me so much. The teachers here are very nice."
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Muhammad’s Story
“Before I came to the Centre I had no hope and I felt there was no life for me. The Centre has helped me a lot"
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Abayomi’s Story
Abayomi is fiercely protective of her daughter and is determined that she will have a better life.
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Paul’s Story
Volunteering as a one to one English coach
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Dona’s Story
Learning at the Centre enabled her to support her son's dreams
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Joewell’s Story
Secured her dream job thanks to the employment team
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Geogina’s Story – video
The hostel gave her both the independence and support she craved.
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Kathy & Evelyn’s Story
Volunteering on the Centre's frontline
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Darryl’s Story
Helped in so many ways by the Centre, now he wants to create more successes.
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Nadeisha’s Story
"I can see where the young people are coming from because I’ve been there."
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Abiola’s Story
The fight to remain in the UK is a long and arduous process
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Lavonne’s Story
Starting a new life with her daughter thanks to our legal support.
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Josef’s story
A new family needs a new home.
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Jenny’s Story
A day in the life of a welfare rights officer.
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