Category: "news"
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 »
Chris Height featured on BBC Radio Sussex for his fundraising song 'Would you Care?'
Chris Height has written a song 'Would you Care' where all download proceeds go to Stonepillow. Please listen below to him speaking to Danny Pike on BBC Radio Sussex about why he chose to support Stonepillow, and the harsh realities of the incoming winter months for rough sleepers. You... read more »
Stonepillow awarded the Sussex Police Award Divisional Commendation for supporting vulnerable people from the street and homeless communities during the Covid-19 Pandemic
We are very proud to say we have been awarded the Sussex Police Award Divisional Commendation for Stonepillow work supporting vulnerable people from the street and homeless communities during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The award was presented by the High Sheriff of West Sussex and the Chief Constable at Arundel Castle... read more »
Chichester Observer Feature: 'Relive this year's Big Sleep Out'
Chichester Observer feature us in their newspaper this week, discussing the events of our Big Sleep Out in pictures. Please click on the link below to read it. https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/people/the-big-sleep-out-2021-in-pictures-3423905?fbclid=IwAR1jElJe4PF3FaMtvw4dQv3cMPpjX0p4PFgLTVewKzKGT2ptxQULFrVS04I read more »
Hilary Bartle BBC Radio Sussex Interview
Stonepillow CEO Hilary Bartle discusses the Big Sleep Out, the effects that Covid-19 has had on homelessness, and World Mental Health Day. Source: Mark Carter - 09/10/2021 - BBC Soundsread more »
Stonepillow's Therapeutic Women's Service
Stonepillow are extremely proud to announce the opening of a new Therapeutic Women’s Service, providing a safe supported space, with access to therapeutic services helping single homeless women with multiple needs to rebuild their lives. #NationalLottery players have made this project possible, and consequently we are making a huge difference... read more »
V2 Radio feature the Big Sleep Out
V2 Radio feature Stonepillow's Big Sleep Out, discussing the context of the event and how you can get involved. Hilary Bartle (CEO) discusses the rise in homelessness and why it is even more important to raise awareness in our current climate. Source: Katie Lyons, V2 Radio. 22/09/2021.read more »
Chichester Observer feature our Hicks House press release
https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/people/chichester-homeless-charity-extends-hostel-to-help-people-transform-their-lives-3309016 We wanted to thank Chichester District Council, Homes England, The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Bernard Sunley Foundation for all their support with this project. Source: Chichester Observer, 15/07/2021, Sam Morton.read more »
Hicks House - BBC Sounds
Ben Weisz reports on our new service 'Hicks House' providing self-contained studio flats for rough sleepers with complex needs on the first stage of their journey to independent living. Source: Ben Weiz - BBC Sounds, 8/7/2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09lr0tx read more »