The Booth Centre Explained

The Booth Centre
Founded Date:1995
Location:England
Area Served:Manchester
Focus:Homeless community

The Booth Centre is a registered charity which provides a day centre for homeless people in Manchester. The centre is located on Pimblett Street in the city centre.[1] The centre provides a place for homeless people to access support and advice, and also runs activities that homeless people can get involved in.[2]

History

The Booth Centre was established in 1995 to help support homeless people in Manchester.[3] Initially the charity operated from a room within Manchester Cathedral, but in March 2014 the charity relocated to a new premises on Pimblett Street in the city centre.[4] The new building was named Edward Holt House and allowed the charity to offer improved facilities for the homeless community, including shower and changing facilities and IT equipment.[5]

Awards and recognition

In 2010 The Booth Centre was a runner-up in the National Day Centre of the Year awards and received Champion status from the Department of Communities and Local Government in recognition of its hard work to reduce the number of rough sleepers in Manchester.[6] In 2015 the charity was honoured with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.[7]

References

  1. Web site: About us . Booth Centre . 19 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Homeless man plucked from the streets to star in Scuttlers at the Royal Exchange Theatre . O’Leary . Abigail . Manchester Evening News . 24 February 2015 . 19 August 2015.
  3. Web site: The Booth Centre . Manchester City Council . 20 August 2015.
  4. Web site: Homeless charity opens new premises with a little help from their friends . Shadbolt . Kara . Shoosmiths . 16 May 2014 . 19 August 2015.
  5. Web site: Booth Centre – Activities, Advice and Support for Homeless People . Dial2Donate . 19 August 2015.
  6. Web site: Booth Centre . Manchester Cathedral . 19 August 2015.
  7. Web site: Three cheers for our volunteers! Community groups across Greater Manchester honoured with Queen's Award . Hibbert . Alex . Manchester Evening News . 2 June 2015 . 19 August 2015.