Category: "news"
From Adversity to University
Please see the video below to see how Chichester University's bridging course is changing the lives of our clients at Stonepillow. The course is a 12-week programme that provides a foundation in the knowledge and skills you will need to access higher education. To support this initiative alongside others, please read more »
Volunteer welcome days
Recently, Stonepillow have begun running Volunteer welcome days once a month or so at our resource hub in Bognor Hostel. These sessions mean that anyone who is interesting in volunteering can come along and get more of an understanding about the opportunities available to them. There are many pros... read more »
'Create a brighter future' JustGiving page
One of our fundamental areas is to help clients self-actualise the potential of their future selves, and Stonepillow provides many educational programs for professional and personal development. read more »
Carol Singers annual fundraising for Stonepillow
Over the Christmas period, a group of friends sang carols as audiences left after performances of ‘Pinocchio’ at the Chichester Festival theatre. This group of fundraising singers have been doing this for many years to raise money for Stonepillow, their chosen charity. The group of singers are made up... read more »
Chris Height Charity Single 'Would you Care?'
Bognor Regis musician Chris Height highlights the plight of the homeless with a powerful new song ‘Would you Care?’ The song is available from the usual download sites – all in aid of homelessness charity Stonepillow. You can also enjoy the song on YouTube. Chris would encourage anyone to... read more »
Hilary Bartle BBC Sussex Radio Interview
Our CEO Hilary Bartle spoke to Mark Carter on BBC Radio Sussex to discuss the 30th Anniversary of Stonepillow, the challenges that are arising from the pandemic and how you can help this festive period. Source: Mark Carter, BBC Radio Sussex, 18/12/2021 read more »
Stonepillow 30th Anniversary
Stonepillow are celebrating 30 years of supporting and empowering homeless people throughout Chichester and Arun focusing on improving health and wellbeing, towards sustainable independence and wellbeing. On December 16th 1991, Stonepillow opened the doors of a night hostel at St Joseph’s House in Chichester. Since then, we have expanded our... read more »
Hilary Bartle BBC Sussex Radio Interview
Our CEO Hilary Bartle spoke to Allison Ferns this morning on BBC Radio Sussex discussing homelessness and the current challenges that we see arising. Please click the button below to listen. Source: BBC Radio Sussex, Allison Ferns, 6th December 2021.read more »
CEO Hilary Bartle features on 'Helping Organisations Thrive' podcast
Our CEO featured on Julian Roberts 'Helping Organisations Thrive' podcast discussing the work Stonepillow do and her role as CEO. Please click the link here to listen to the full episode. read more »
The Times Newspaper discuss Chichester University's Bridging Course
Please click the link below to read about how Chichester University's bridging course is transforming the lives of Stonepillow's clients, leading them to be able to access higher education. University helps homeless with degree course pledge | News | The Times Source: The Times Newspaper, Nicola Woolcock, 17/11/2021. read more »