Michaels Ltd & Michael House

 

Michaels Ltd
Michael House
46/48 Grosvenor Gardens
Bournemouth Dorset
BH1 4HH

Manager: Jim White

Telephone: 01202 393178
Email: michaelsltd@uwclub.net

 

History and Achievements.

Michaels pioneered the first ever night shelter in Dorset

Established as South East Dorset Night Shelter at a public meeting at St.Michael's Church on the 19th March 1992.

Michaels Night Shelter opened on the 18th January 1993 and closed on the 9th September 2002, after giving sanctuary to 5150 guests, including 652 women and 118 children (for a combined total of 67,954 nights) and re-settling 1563.

Michaels Day Centre opened May 22nd 1995 (closed 8th September 2002 having recorded 101,157 admissions).

Big Issue ( Bournemouth ) launched by `Diana Maddock M.P at Day Centre May 1996.

Michaels became a company Limited by Guarantee on the 30th October 1996.

Michael House, purchased by Lottery funding, was opened on 31st July 2000.

Number 46 Grosvenor Gardens , leased from The Valentine Charitable Trust on 6 th April 2004.

Open day October 12th 2005. Attended by the Mayor and Mayoresss of Bournemouth, councellor Ted Taylor BA and Miss Linda Bailey.

Michaels Mission

• To provide emergency and longer-term accommodation to Homeless people, and provide related day services.
• To provide encouragement, advice and support to our clients in an environment which enables them to gain a greater sense of self worth, and to move towards a more independent life.
• To work in a co-operative and a collaborative way with the relevant Statutory Agencies, and with other voluntary organisations.

Aims of the house

Preventing homelessness by early intervention

 Rebuilding lives

 Promoting opportunities for independent living

• Provision of accommodation, meals and amenities
• 24 hour support
• Friendly family environment
• Security / Counseling / Activities
• Education / Training / Life skills

Testimonials

"If it wasn't for these people I would be dead. They have fed and clothed me and now I sleep in a bed."

J.M. 2005

" I feel safe living here, all the staff are brilliant. For once in my life, I feel a different person. Everyone around me here are very friendly."

K.C. 2005