Colchester Engagement & Next Steps

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps Colchester Engagement and Next Steps is a registered charity which has been helping homeless people since 1984. www.cens4homeless.org.uk

The Shelter is wholly owned by the charity, having been purchased from Colchester Borough Council using funding from the National Lottery. We underwent a refurbishment last year and are now open and accepting residents. For more information, you can phone, email us, or go to our website.

   Today one of our lovely younger residents has been supported by a member of staff, with a housing application online,...
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! 🏡

    At CENS we provide home-cooked meals 365 days of the year!  This week's menu has gone down a treat. To learn more ab...
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🥰

    🥰If you are facing homelessness or know someone who is, please contact CENS on 01206 549885 or visit www.cens4homele...
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.

   Today we say goodbye to a wonderful warm and lovely resident who we have helped resettle into supported housing via S...
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. 💕😍💕

When creating a StreetLink alert, focus on:-Describing the person's appearance, clothing and belongings in detail.-Exact...
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.

   ❤️   5CENS to 70085PAY 5 TO HELP SOMEONE THRIVE!Can you help by donating just £5 to help pay for a resident's service...
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

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18/05/2026

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39-41 Alexandra Road
Colchester
CO33DF

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