Are we one payday away from being homeless?

September 13, 2019

A blog from the CEO, Trevor Pickup. As the Chief Executive one of my tasks is sometimes to be part of an interview panel when we are recruiting.  When we interview candidates for a job in one of our housing projects, one of the interview questions we normally ask is why to do you think…

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Cross Channel Challenge to raise money for SSJ

August 20, 2019

Good luck to the Shirley Swimming Pool Sea Dogs Ashley Christopher, Team Leader – Saints4Sports and Re-Fit, is taking part in an unenviable task to raise money for The Society of St James. Ashley, alongside fellow swimmers Chris Cole, Dave Perry, Luke Perry, Steve Hansford, and reserve swimmer Natasha Bye-Brooks, all from Shirley Swimming Pool,…

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Enterprise Flex-E-Rent present cheque to SSJ

August 5, 2019

£2,000 raised to support new shared housing. Last Tuesday, (30th), Natalie and Helen from Enterprise Flexi-E-Rent presented SSJ chief exec Trevor Pickup and Operational Director, Nicky Wilsenham, with a £2,000 cheque to support the purchase of new shared houses for those with a history of homelessness. Trevor said “we are delighted that Flex-E-Rent have chosen…

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