Colchester Engagement & Next Steps

28/05/2026

Today one of our lovely younger residents has been supported by a member of staff, with a housing application online, and will hopefully soon be rehoused into a new home! 🏡

27/05/2026

At CENS we provide home-cooked meals 365 days of the year! This week's menu has gone down a treat. To learn more about CENS and how we support those facing homelessness visit - www.cens4homeless.org.uk🥰

27/05/2026

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If you are facing homelessness or know someone who is, please contact CENS on 01206 549885 or visit www.cens4homeless.org.uk to get help now.

26/05/2026

Today we say goodbye to a wonderful warm and lovely resident who we have helped resettle into supported housing via Sanctuary Supported Living. We wish you all the best for the future and may you continue to shine your positive energy wherever you go and settle well into your new home. 💕😍💕

26/05/2026

If you live in a shared house, it might be a house in multiple occupation, or HMO.

Landlords of HMOs have extra responsibilities when it comes to things like:
> repairs
> council tax

Find out more, including whether your home is an HMO and what your rights are, here:
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/houses_in_multiple_occupation_hmo

25/05/2026

When creating a StreetLink alert, focus on:

-Describing the person's appearance, clothing and belongings in detail.
-Exact location (street names, landmarks, or What3Words)
-Date and time you saw them

Your detailed alert helps local outreach teams to seek and offer support.

25/05/2026

❤️ 5CENS to 70085

PAY 5 TO HELP SOMEONE THRIVE!

Can you help by donating just £5 to help pay for a resident's service charge for one night 🛌 in Colchester's emergency night shelter for the homeless?
Text 5CENS to 70085 to donate just £5 to
help pay towards a hot meal 🥘, breakfast 🥣 and
shower💧for someone in need. Thank you! 💖💖💖
Texts cost the chosen donation amount plus one standard network rate message.

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

Welcome to CENS. We are here 365 days of the year for people facing homelessness in the local community.
To learn more visit www.cens4homeless.org.uk

18/05/2026

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