The Damascus Road Experience

Nearly every month since the beginning of the year reports of fatal incidences of knife violence particularly among the under 16s has been a major cause for concern for the government, the community, church agencies, families and public services. In March the Home Secretary John Reid convened a meeting with community activists in a lateral effort to find a solution to the knife crime trend that has shaken London and though unreported, is often a daily occurrence for many young people and adults across the UK. More>

Organisation Profile:
Life for the World

Life For The World began almost 40 years ago, as a response to needs within the London area, where rough sleepers, and drugs users were becoming more noticed by the general public. Four decades on, and LFTW remains committed to working across the UK with thousands of addicts, their friends, families and projects who work alongside them - offering training, partnerships, support and advice. More>

Stories of Hope: Heidi Bentley

In 2 Corinthians 1 verse 3 – 4 the Apostle Paul encourages Christians to comfort one another with the comfort they received from God when they were confronted by problems and challenges in their lives. Many Christians working at the frontline in the community put this to practice by helping and supporting people – reinforcing hope that they experience themselves. One such worker is Heidi Bentley a Street Pastor and Youth worker for The Lighthouse Group an organisations providing alternative education to young people who have been excluded from school. More>

Organisation Profile: The Lighthouse Group

Award winning social enterprise, The Lighthouse Group (TLG) in partnership with The Salvation Army, have launched a new centre in the heart of Aston in Birmingham that provides alternative education for disaffected young people. More>

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