1. 2015 / 2016
“I was hungry and you gave me nothing to drink. I was a stranger and you did not look after me. I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these; you did not do for me.”
Jesus’ words, Matthew 25:41-45
CARDIFF

2. Our Vision
We aim to fill in the gap in providing safety and refuge for those who do not have the option of temporary or permanent accommodation and continue to struggle with their cycle of homelessness and addiction.
Our vision is to offer a safe, warm and secure place that is welcoming to anyone over the age of 18 who otherwise would be forced to sleep rough on the streets of Cardiff.

3. Reasons for being homeless

4. Cardiff Churches Emergency Nightshelter 2015-16
18th December 2015 to End Mar 16

5. Who is involved? Monday – Room 4 You@Grangetown Baptist Tuesday – TBA
Wednesday – Tavs Centre – Tavistock St
Thursday – Rhiwbina Calvary
Friday – St Peters –St Peters St
Saturday – City Temple
Sunday - 7th Day Adventists

6. How do people get referred?
Meet Pastor Dave behind M&S
Existing Guests
Church Members
Local Community
Purple Bus
The Hub
Street Pastors
Prison service to Pastor Dave

7. Who is welcome? Anyone who: Is homeless or in insecure housing
Failed/Asylum seekers
Awaiting accommodation through the council
Just out of Jail
Has been ejected from their council accommodation
NB: Booking system
The existing guests need to reserve a place for the next night.
This will be reserved until 8pm, after which it will be opened up to anyone else who shows up.
Church Co-ordinators need to e mail ahead to the next church co-ordinator with the names of those on the list.

8. Who is NOT welcome? Couples wishing to share a bed Those with animals
Violent behaviour
Abusive behaviour
Taking Alcohol or Drugs on the premises
ICE: call 999

9. Rules For Guests
No alcohol or drugs to be consumed in or around the premises.
(We can label and look after bottles)
No violent, threatening, racist or other anti-social behaviour/language
No offensive weapons – Think about bag checks on entry.
No smoking inside the building. Only in designated area
No pets
Place is lost if not personally reserved and at the venue each night by 8.00pm

10. Basic Rules for Volunteers
Follow the Leader
Health & Safety
Use of Gloves
Personal Safety
Food Safety
No Drugs or Alcohol
Be vigilant at all times
First Aid who is qualified/where is the kit
Call 999 if in doubt

11. Rules for Volunteers
Gloves on while handling bedding, cleaning and administering first aid
Two Volunteers in a room with Guests at all times
Men & Women sensitivity
Ensure safe exit at all times
No Hands in Bins -empty bins into bags by tipping
If in doubt or difficulty – Dial 999

12. More tips for Volunteers
Fellowship and fun – not 20 questions
No giving Cash – do not bring it with you
No mobile phone numbers- guard your privacy
No addresses – e mail or personal – use the Church for contact
No giving out medicine
Careful on promises

13. Media

14. Examples to Avoid Sharing pictures
Allowing people to see family, friends and whole life
Sharing pictures allowing someone to think there’s more to it
What seems harmless to you may not be to others
Volunteers putting what seemed like harmless pictures of them with guests out drinking
A picture of a person that has been abused appearing on face book allowing perpetrator to find that person

15. Do Show kindness and hospitality Offer toiletries and spare clothing
Help with paperwork/advocacy
Offer to pray with folk if needed
Listen and empathise
Offer contact help and telephone numbers if needed

16. Dealing with difficult behaviour
Drunk
Loud and offensive
Asleep or unconscious?
Drugs?
Possession
Shooting up
Selling
Mental Health issues
Stealing
Violence
Amorous

17. How the Nightshelter Runs (Tweak timings for your shelter)
6.15pm – arrive and set up
7.00 – open up for guests
8.00 – Dinner
8.45 – Fellowship, games etc
10.00 – Lights down– night shift arrive
10.15 – Night shift take over
6.45 – Breakfast team arrive
Breakfast
8.30 – Clear up, clean down and close up
9.00 – Laundry to laundrette
9.30 – Usually finished

18. Log Book Date Name of volunteers on each shift Names of guests
Any issues or comments
Dietary requirements
Provisions we need to get
Confiscations/medications/incidents
Bookings for the following night – e mail on
Prayer requests

19. Homeless Provision in Cardiff
Assessment at Tresillion House –The Hub
Allocation & Signposting
30 Emergency beds at the Huggard
Paradise Run
Street Drinkers
Specialist Support
Healthcare

20. Admin DBS Checks – Church to arrange Rota’s – please sign up
Catering – food hygiene & cooking
Storage, clothing and culture
Hand outs

21. Any Questions?