Thankyou to Michelle, Tracey, Sally, Marion, Stephanie, Christine, John, Bonnie, Julianne and Sallyanne, Tom, Kate and Steve for popping in to bid us farewell on Saturday. It was a sad day, but they have all promised to support us and wish us well in our new shop location.
Our grand opening of CCA Home is just around the corner! Stay tuned for the release of our opening date.
CCA Reading retweeted
It's back to school in the UK, but only in Scotland, Wales and London will all primary kids get access to free school meals.
What about the rest? Tell your MP to end the school food postcode lottery!
👉 bit.ly/3sOdy8J #feedthefuture #SchoolFoodforAll
CCA Reading retweeted
Last week, we shared new research on experiences of poverty in later life
We know people from Black, Asian & minoritised ethnic groups are more likely to experience poverty in later life, reflecting long-standing discrimination many have faced. Read more: independentage.org/policy-an…
ALT Grey graphic featuring a circular infographic split into different fractions to illustrate statistics which read: 29% of Asian people and 25% of Black people over State Pension age are living in poverty.
A less obvious problem of temporary homelessness is people usually lose access to the majority of their goods. This means essential furniture, bedding & kitchen items all need to be re-established when they have a home.
CCA provide this support in Reading but demand’s increasing
CCA Reading retweeted
An excellent presentation from our recent AGM
Our CEO Patricia Vella talking about Information Governance challenges for Charities at the @ARARMIG AGM held at School Oriental and African Studies in London
Our CEO Patricia Vella talking about Information Governance challenges for Charities at the @ARARMIG AGM held at School Oriental and African Studies in London
CCA Reading retweeted
Reuse charities are in need of your unwanted household goods to help tackle furniture poverty!
Find your nearest charity to donate today: buff.ly/2GMJe1q
Previous research by @turn2us_org has estimated that one in seven low-income families are missing at least one essential household appliance.
If you have any items you can donate to our charity to help local families, please get in touch to arrange a free collection. 💜
ALT A megaphone resting on a chalk board, with "We Need Your Help!" written in chalk.
Please nominate us, demand for our services is growing and sources of funding are reducing
Our charity number is 1065627
Nominate a charity to be in with a chance of winning £1,000! The deadline to be included in the next draw is the 6th of September so be sure to get your nominations in before then! fal.cn/3AxXJ
With more people struggling in the #CostOfLivingCrisis organisations able to provide advice like this are invaluable
Debt can happen to anyone. But what does getting advice look like? 🤔
Our colleague Kimberley shares important information so you know what to expect if you need support with your money worries:
#CheckItTrustIt
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CCA has opened a pre-loved baby equipment shop at 369-371 Oxford Road adjacent to our existing charity shop
ALT Four pre-loved pushchairs in the shop window
ALT Baby equipment including a couple of bassinets, a bedside cot and a baby bath together with small items of furniture
