PROVISION HOUSE ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOAVES N FISHES) LTD 

To enable Provision House to expand its role as a hub for social enterprise and business development in the St Thomas' Quarter of Dudley

This funding will be used towards core staff and overhead costs to further develop their service around providing help and support to disadvantage people asylum seeker victims of modern-day slavery ....more

This funding will be used towards core staff and overhead costs to further develop their service around providing help and support to disadvantage people asylum seeker victims of modern-day slavery victims of domestic abuse and those living in poverty due to the ill effects of cost-of-living crisis. The project aims to build a framework of support around people in need to help them live more stable and independent lives that will enable them to break free from the cycle of dependence poor mental health and poverty.Organisation Provision House (Formerly Loaves N Fishes) are a Dudley-based registered charity and a not-for-profit company that started in 2012 and was original spread over 4 locations in Blackheath. They work with vulnerable people in Dudley and Sandwell providing food recycled furniture household goods clothing and employability training. They support those who have fled domestic violence who do not have recourse to public funds or who have arrived in the UK (United Kingdom) to escape conflict. In 2019 the organisation took on the lease of an 80-year-old delipidated Art Deco Building the former Co-op department store on the Dudley High Street. As they found that being spread over different site was a barrier for people travelling to access provisions. This new location with it significant amount of space has not only allowed them to move all 4 of their locations/operations under one roof but also to realise rental income and greater partnerships working. However as the building had laid vacant for a lengthy period it is badly in need of renovations and consequently a large capital investment. Fast forward 3 years and the organisation has been great at securing funding from a range of funders to renovate the building in stages of which they have made substantial progress. This iconic three-storey building now functions as a community hub with a charity shop for donated goods a distribution hub woodwork shop for trainc. The crisis period varies in length for every individual and so there is no time limit on support given. As this is completely tailored to each individual with one main point of contact. Referral routes including; Job Centre Social Services local Churches and religious groups other charities eg the Samaritans as well as self-referring etc. This support also includes advocacy with other agencies and support services including NHS services to ensure that beneficiaries have help accessing to health care medical services. Often people in this crisis phase or breaking point present with various mental and physical conditions; poverty housing challenges and fleeing domestic violence. Etc. Stabilisation – In this 2nd phase after the initial crisis has been addressed PH would offer counselling energy advice budgeting help friendship and community as well as healthy food and education provision through their in-house Training Department. People would be supported on their journey over several months to get them back on their feet to start rebuilding their lives. The plan is to take a cohort of 10 learners through a vibrant mix of classroom-based skills training in the morning and then practical work experience in the afternoon. Their latest offering is a 12-week course in up-cycling run from our new craft workshop by the Operations Director. Progression – In the final phase PH will help beneficiaries to move on volunteering education training and work placement through PH in house pathway support programme. PH provides beneficiaries with course searches referrals to other agencies and a helping hand towards becoming self-sufficient. PH envisage that this program will provide people with the help they desperately need to break the cycle of long-term unemployment by providing both skill training and work experience that many employers are looking for thus making the beneficiaries very employable. PH will support beneficiaries to: * Implding this is not part of this grant request everything they do is complementary to this overall vision

The funding will be used to add a disabled toilet facility to a very busy building (approximately 1000 people visit the community re-use space weekly) that supports people leaving hostels fleeing ....more

The funding will be used to add a disabled toilet facility to a very busy building (approximately 1000 people visit the community re-use space weekly) that supports people leaving hostels fleeing domestic violence and those in housing crisis through the provision of food re-cycled furniture household items and clothing.

Traditional crafts and carpentry training centre

Provision House

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.

The project will see the recruitment of a dedicated member of staff to co-ordinate activity and bring partners together to champion the redevelopment of an area of Dudley High Street transforming it ....more

The project will see the recruitment of a dedicated member of staff to co-ordinate activity and bring partners together to champion the redevelopment of an area of Dudley High Street transforming it into a thriving space with community activity and opportunity for social enterprise. This will bring together people of all ages and backgrounds and make use of significant local sites creating a last legacy by improving employment and opportunities in the area.

The group will use the funding to convert scrub land in Dudley adjacent to a foodbank and low cost supermarket into a sustainable food garden. The project will also run gardening training sessions ....more

The group will use the funding to convert scrub land in Dudley adjacent to a foodbank and low cost supermarket into a sustainable food garden. The project will also run gardening training sessions for 50 people and will provide participants with a low cost starter pack so that they can practice their food growing skills at home.

The funding will be used to install an air extraction system and upgrade the security at the building which provides life essentials employment and mental health support for people leaving hostels ....more

The funding will be used to install an air extraction system and upgrade the security at the building which provides life essentials employment and mental health support for people leaving hostels fleeing domestic violence or in housing crisis. The project aims to enable the group to restart its services in a safe and secure environment.

Provision House

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment.

This project will deliver a training programme to young people experiencing homelessness and local deprivation in Sandwell and Dudley. The activities will result in improved confidence, improve ....more

This project will deliver a training programme to young people experiencing homelessness and local deprivation in Sandwell and Dudley. The activities will result in improved confidence, improve social skills and the opportunity to develop new skills.

The grant will pay for a cor-ordinator who will run the service and bring in food donations. Balance of costs is for equipment to make the food deliveries

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Emergency supplies and additional staffing

This funding will help the group to continue to offer free recycled furniture, household goods and clothing to those most in need, allied with employability training for their volunteers. This will ....more

This funding will help the group to continue to offer free recycled furniture, household goods and clothing to those most in need, allied with employability training for their volunteers. This will support those who have fled domestic violence, who do not have recourse to public funds, or who have arrived in the UK to escape conflict. A 'social supermarket' will also be set up so people can access food at a greatly reduced cost and learn basic budgeting skills.

Loaves N Fishes Provision House

The funding will be used to conduct a feasibility study for the organisations building plans. The project aims to develop a plan for the building to increase its capacity as a community space.

To supply individuals leaving hostels, fleeing domestic violence and others in housing crisis with a Make a house a home kit.

Funding will be used to develop and expand a project that aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable people who are most in need through the provision of household necessities. Beneficiaries ....more

Funding will be used to develop and expand a project that aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable people who are most in need through the provision of household necessities. Beneficiaries will also have access to skills and employability training, delivered through a volunteer programme.

This grant will provide consultancy support, training, planning and systems for a growing charity in Sandwell providing furniture, clothing, plus training and work experience to vulnerable and long ....more

This grant will provide consultancy support, training, planning and systems for a growing charity in Sandwell providing furniture, clothing, plus training and work experience to vulnerable and long term unemployed people across the area.

This is an expansion of a project by Loaves N Fishes that supports people in housing and/or personal crisis through the provision of free furniture, household items and clothing in Sandwell.The ....more

This is an expansion of a project by Loaves N Fishes that supports people in housing and/or personal crisis through the provision of free furniture, household items and clothing in Sandwell.The project will receive donations of clothes, furniture and other useable household items that will be distributed to families and individuals to enable them to set up home.