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Guildford
Beginning as a cross-church initiative
in 2002, Guildford Besom serves members and groups from churches in
Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Ash and the villages around Guildford.
To most of us Guildford may seem like
an affluent town but there are many who are vulnerable and in need
through situations such as isolation, poverty, ill health,
homelessness and domestic violence.
Guildford Besom enables people to make
a difference through practical work such as gardening, decorating, or
DIY and through giving good quality items, such as furniture, white
goods, clothes, kitchen equipment and other household items.
The Guildford Besom Van goes out every
Thursday picking up and delivering good quality items. There are also
monthly van runs on a Saturday. In recent months items that have been
given include clothes, wardrobes, beds, bedding, washing machines,
cookers, fridges, freezers, cuddly toys, TVs, dining tables,
microwaves, sofas and starter packs consisting of crockery, cutlery,
kettles, and toasters.
Groups of people also get involved in
decorating and gardening for the elderly, disabled and single parent
families. Homes and gardens have been transformed in a day making a
tangible difference to the quality of people's lives.
At Christmas time, hampers are prepared
and delivered to homes that have been helped over the year.
Guildford Besom is in touch with over
30 social workers, health visitors and community workers who provide
the referrals for those in need.
How you can be involved
There are many ways
to get involved through:
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Giving good quality
things (new or nearly new)
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Decorating,
cleaning or gardening as a group (just tell us what you would like
to do, how many you are and we will arrange a project for you).
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Helping on the van
collections and deliveries each Thursday or monthly on a Saturday
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Sorting, washing and ironing clothes
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Sorting toys and household items
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Offering DIY skills
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Helping with the
operations of Guildford Besom to plan and prepare activities.
We’d love to hear
from you. Please call Guildford Besom on 07929 037101 or email us at
info@guildfordbesom.com.
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