Woking

The Besom in Woking started in September 2006 as a result of many conversations about helping people in our local area, and as a result of attending the annual Besom Conference, which we found inspiring and activating!

We form a bridge between the churches in Woking and the local community. We take what people want to give, their time or money, skills or things, and we find someone in need, referred to us by Social Services, who would love to receive those things.

We also have a brand new red van which has been given to us, and our warehouse was kindly given by one of the team - a single garage.

The core team meet every week to pray for the needs in our area. We also have an information and planning evening on once every month. This is for anyone interested in finding out more about us and the opportunities available over the next month. This meeting is also for the simply curious.

How you can give through The Besom in Woking

Giving Time

Individually - Come out on the van with us for collections and deliveries and see how Besom works. Or help sort the bags of clothes etc. ready for sending out. Our van days are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.

As a group - Decorating, cleaning or gardening - just tell us what you would like to do, how many you are, and we will arrange a project for you.

Giving things

You can give anything, things from sofas to beds, kettles to cutlery sets, clothes to vacuum cleaners to carpets, and a whole lot more! We can collect from your home. We only accept things that are in good or excellent condition, because we want to give the very best to those who have no choice.

Giving skills

Are you a carpenter, an electrician, a decorator, a carpet fitter or just a dab hand at DIY? We'd love to use whatever you have to offer.

Contact us

Call us Monday to Friday on 07847 162971. Do leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP or e-mail us: wokingbesom@hotmail.co.uk

“I can’t believe the work you have done – thank you so, so, much! The bedroom carpet looks gorgeous and I like the way the room is! Thank you so much! Please thank your friend for the photos they are great! Its all wonderful and my spotlights – fantastic. Thank you so very much”

Recipient

"As a Small Group we worked together on a decorating project for a single mum with three children. It was great fun getting stuck in together, and helped to build relationships within our Group outside of the normal church environment. Perhaps more importantly, the project is helping to transform the house and, thanks to the grace of God and the hard work of the Besom team in Woking, the lives of the people living it, who have recently come to our church for the first time.”

Time Giver

Ways to give

  • Give your time
  • Give your money
  • Give your skills
  • Give your things

Annual Conference

Our conference was on Saturday 20 March 2010 at The Besom warehouse in London. If you want to find out about other conferences that might be happening near you or how to set up a Besom in your local area please call Claire and Noomi on 020 7223 6522.

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