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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£105.4K
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Spending
£51.3K
Public benefits
Hope House is an apartment in Whitehead by the sea which will provide a quiet , stress free environment which would be beneficial to cancer patients during this difficult time. No one should suffer in silence or feel isolated. We hope to use Hope House one day a week to offer personal confidential prayer ministry and support for patients , and
their family or friends. This will be arranged through a private appointment . Some members of the Hope House team will have experienced a personal cancer diagnosis or will have been involved in the care of a family member or friend. We know the impact cancer has on families and the fears of dying , suffering and pain. We know what its really like to live with cancer and the life changing experience it brings to the mind , body and spirit. We know the impact cancer has on families and the suffering and pain that a diagnosis brings with it . Hope House aims to provide people who have had a recent diagnosis of cancer with complimentary , short stay accommodation . This would enable the users of the home to have rest and recuperation breaks. Our purpose will also be to help them cope with the emotional stress of a diagnosis of cancer and chemotherapy treatments. There will be no medical care given at Hope House . A relaxing stress free environment has been proven to help patients and families deal with the emotional stress that comes from cancer diagnosis and treatment. Feedback from those that use will Hope House will enable us to demonstrate the benefits to the people using the home. As there is no charge for using the home there can be no private benefit or potential harm from our aim.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The purposes of Hope House are to provide rest and recuperation to a section of the public (i.e. those diagnosed with cancer and their family / carers). The actual benefits: (i) the provision of accommodation by the sea (fully furnished including bed linen, kitchen utensils a welcome pack) improved health outcomes include improved mental, physical
and emotional well being, reduced levels of stress and isolation. Encouragement and feeling supported, cared for and valued at a very vulnerable time - giving hope! The benefits for beneficiaries include (ii) respite and peace (knowing that the loved one is in a safe and comfortable environment). Hope House is managed by local people, all of whom have been affected by cancer. These volunteers offer their service – washing, cleaning, transporting,care taking, administration and fundraising etc. Hope House has support 200+ direct beneficiaries and 400+ indirect beneficiaries in its short existence. Our vision is to extend services offering more support for patients, family/friends. Quotes from direct beneficiaries: What a wonderful place Hope House is!! On your journey with Cancer, everyone will travel differently. I felt like I was on an express train. Hope House has been a much needed and welcomed STOP on that journey. (M&A) This has been a real haven from the storm. I have felt so much peace in this place. It is special! Thank you Dawn for your vision. (S) Quotes from indirect beneficiaries: I have to say this house is the most tranquil place I have ever been, since losing my little 9 year old daughter (R). I never thought I would ever find any joy in my life! I was wrong, being here in Hope House has shown me that. I have learnt to smile again without feeling guilty and for that I am so very grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (L) My daughter and I enjoyed the comfort, peace and privacy during our stay here. Just what we needed at this time! God Bless all who stay here.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- General public
- Older people
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Counselling/support
- Medical/health/sickness
