Mission

Transforming Lives Together

Getting help with my debt was only one part of the help I received. To be able to talk to someone when I couldn’t even admit to my family that I was struggling, gave me so much confidence. I felt so much better after a coffee and chat at clinic

Nikki, Jubilee Debt & Advice client

Who are we?

We are a Christian charity with nearly 30 years of experience. We started supporting the homeless, poor and needy in 1989, founded initially as a debt advice service and were the first food bank nationwide.

Uniquely, our strength comes from an army of over 300 volunteers who, often through the love of Jesus and strong compassion for the poor and most vulnerable, bring hope and support to those who need it most.

From delivering the good news of Jesus to children in schools to providing a meeting place for historic street drinkers or warm food and a safe place to sleep for the homeless, we aim to meet people wherever they are on their journey in life. Go to 'What We Do' to find out more.

We are a stepping stone in the right direction driven by prayer, compassion and action. We take a holistic approach in all we do so our partner churches and agencies are fantastic at supporting each client or guest, forging relationships and never giving up. We couldn’t transform lives without doing so in partnership.

Gerald from guest to volunteer - read more

Where have we come from? Read about our HISTORY

What drives us? Read about our VALUES

Together we can see lives transformed.

Latest

Opening Doors

We asked you to pray for more opportunities to deliver an exciting interactive Bible teaching programme called Walk through the Bible (WTB) in primary schools. In June, following training that was well received, there has been interest in WTB being used to give a grounding in Christian truth and values in schools.
Look what you have started

The success we’ve had in demonstrating God’s love and making a difference in the lives of homeless people in Derby, has inspired others to take action and, with the support of Phil Morton, Nightshelter's in Burton and Mansfield have emerged this year.
Building a Community

With our verse for the year 'Walk by faith, not by sight' firmly in mind, we have taken a leap of faith and out in an offer for a new building which has been accepted, and need £550,000 to complete the purchase
Phoebe and 172nd Scouts Sleep Out for the Homeless

Last year my mum took me to ASDA where people were sleeping out for the homeless. This year I made her PROMISE me that I could sleep out too so I can give money to the homeless.