Community Services in Sunderland, Tyne And Wear

“As always a warm welcome and the message of the Lord God and Jesus.Today was the Christmas Carol service. Band was fantastic, songs from the choir and stories of Jesus's birth . Good humour and of course Carol's. Cup of tea and a mince pie to finish off who could ask for more.”

“This is a refuge for the vulnerable, a place of safety for all who dwell here. It is a big surprise of a place. You reading this could find yourself homeless, fortunes change, jobs can be lost. Private Landlords are quick to realise their assets for all sorts of reasons. Death in a family & offspring or siblings need to gain access to the value of a rental property. Anybody can become homeless the young can have irreconcilable family difficulties, people fall out with their life partners and temporary homelessness can and does happen. People can find their their way to this rather wonderful facility. For an endless number of reasons. To enter here is to find a place where people live together with difference. It is welcoming sensitive and capable. Swan Lodge staff are caring responsible and delicate to those who enter for the myriad of reasons that bring people to the door. It warms people through, provides hot water to bath or shower and feeds them. It is not a male only facility their are women in this building too. If you are wondering what is that place? and what does it do? Spend some time looking it up. The Salvation Army is a Christian Charity without the help of generous Caring members of the public it would not be possible to provide places like Swan Lodge. Swan Lodge is a rescue centre reaching out to those who find themselves in tragic, and difficult circumstances. This is a home. A great place to call home. A welcoming place, and a safe controlled space from which people can rebuild their lives. And they do.”

“Live near here and had not visited, so decided to give it a try. Had a lovely lunch, clean, tidy cafe, very friendly and polite staff and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be visiting again.”

“Super lunch on wheels service provided for my mam by AgeUK Sunderland during the difficult difficult time. very helpful and friendly staff meal taste lovely and fresh I’d thoroughly recommend this charity thank you”

“I love a good hunt through the British Heart Foundation charity shop! In this particular branch I have bagged quite a few goodies over the years including a gorgeous prom dress which originally would have cost £100+... and I paid the pricely sum of £5 for it! The staff is made up mainly of volunteers who are always very pleasant and helpful. That was my best buy but there have been others including Next jumpers, Topshop bags and belts, and other designer accessories. Not only is it good to know that you are getting a bargain but you also get that warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that your money is supporting a great, worthwhile cause.”

“I was grateful to be able to watch last night your Singing Company and YP Band.You have a great number of young people who really brought blessing to me.Thank you for making the effort to bring it all together.Well done & Thanks.”