Today, I volunteered with Elmbridge Rentstart, a local charity which houses and supports the homeless, newly-housed and vulnerable in our communities.
I went out with Patrick Tipping in Walton and Hersham, delivering food and other essentials to former rough sleepers who have now been rehoused, and need a bit of support at this challenging time. I was really impressed by the Elmbridge Rentstart’s operation under the energetic Helen Watson, and I was given a tour of their new hub on Walton High Street. (All of our deliveries were socially distanced.)
Elmbridge Rentstart usually houses and supports around 150 people each year, so the team have done a great job adapting to the difficult circumstances presented by Coronavirus and a surge in demand for support. You can find out more about their work on their website, here.
