Helping one another is a piece of cake

Homelessness has been shown to negatively impact on children’s lives in a variety of ways such as being associated with poor school attendance and performance or by increasing the risk of physical and mental health problems. However, it can also have a negative impact on other, softer, aspects of children’s lives that may sometimes be overlooked when authorities focus on providing help and support for the ‘big issues’ facing homeless families.

In addition to providing essential services, such as laundry facilities, Doorstep supports their users in a range of ways, sometimes by teaming up with other charities. One of these is Free Cakes for Kids, which is made up of nearly 60 volunteer groups across the UK who help maintain a sense of normality for children by baking for local families that would otherwise struggle to provide a birthday cake for their child.

Over the past year, Doorstep and the local Free Cake for Kids Camden provided wonderful birthday cakes for Doorstep’s Children. All the cakes were personalised, ensuring it was their favourite flavour and themed according to their interests.

What might seem like a small gesture can help make a child feel special and appreciated and support parents in providing their child with the birthday celebration that every child deserves.

If you want to learn more about how you can volunteer and help your local community, please contact Free Cakes for Kids Camden ([email protected]) or consider supporting Doorstep by donating goods directly to the centre or by donating funds via our donation button on this site.

Our sincere thanks!

Children playing in water

Doorstep AGM set for 21st May

We are pleased to announce that Doorstep will host its AGM on the 21st May, 2018 at its 13 Broadhurst Gardens residence to report on its performance for 2017-2018 as well as its future plans.

If you would like to attend please get in touch.

Aviva community fund vote

Vote for Doorstep in the Aviva Community Funding Contest

We’re really excited to be participating the the Aviva Community Fund programme this year

 

 

 

 

 

We’re in with a chance of being awarded up to 25k, yes 25k of funding that will help us to continue in the work we do to support homeless families.

In order for us to be successful we need votes… That’s where you wonderful people can help 

If you would like to help us secure a place in the finals please click on the link below and cast all of your 10 votes for us and share this blog post with your friends and family.

Click here to vote for Doorstep in the Aviva Community Fund

Thank you for your continued support,

Zoe | Doorstep

Boat trip and birthday!

10 children attending Doorstep enjoyed a gifted RIB boat trip last Saturday – complete with James Bond music playing. Also – happy birthday to the ten year old birthday boy. They loved it and haven’t stopped talking about it!