Being part of the local community is an important aspect of Scouting and Guiding in Burley. It was enormously rewarding to see that the 2021 Santa Float around the village raised around £1400 in donations which is being shared between the Scouts & Guides as well as two local charities in order to spread some Christmas cheers and help those less fortunate than ourselves.
£500 is being given to both Homeless Hampers and BEACON (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern)
Homeless Hampers
Homeless Hampers provide essentials in the form of hampers to those who are in shelters or on the streets. As a charity they strive to challenge the public’s perception of the homeless and promote positive engagement with the vulnerable. Volunteers are always needed to help distributing hampers to those on the streets and to help in the local shelters and more information can be found on their web site
https://homelesshampers.co.uk/
BEACON (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern)
BEACON is a small charity which addresses the varied needs of the many people seeking asylum who find themselves in the Bradford district. They aim to foster a culture of welcome and hospitality alongside the provision of practical support such as:
- The Hosting Project offers accommodation in volunteer households to destitute asylum seekers who would otherwise be street homeless: guests are not entitled to claim benefits and are denied the right to work to support themselves.
- The McKenzie Friends volunteers support asylum seekers who have no access to legal representation – accompanying them to appeal hearings and supporting them to gather new evidence.
- The weekly CHAT English Conversation Club offers a place to practise English, gain confidence and combat isolation, in a fun and friendly environment.