Welcome Project Ilford

05/10/2026

The Welcome Centre has been working with Feast With Us to support our clients in learning about nutrition and healthy eating through practical cooking sessions. On 21 and 23 September, our second set of sessions covered topics including the Eatwell Guide, carbohydrates, food labels, fats and portion sizes, while clients prepared a variety of healthy meals, including baked aubergines with chickpeas, quinoa salad, stuffed sweet potatoes, chicken or chickpea curry and Shakshuka.

The sessions were a fun and relaxed opportunity to build cooking, food hygiene and teamwork skills, encourage independence and confidence, and bring members of our community together over a healthy meal.

02/10/2026

As part of Women’s Rough Sleeping Census Week, our Women’s Group enjoyed a special session at the Welcome Centre on Thursday 24 September. We created a safe and welcoming space for women to enjoy lunch together, including fresh fruit, vegetable crudités and sweet treats, while qualified massage therapist Jennifer-Marie Irving offered relaxing hand and scalp massages. We also decorated plant pots, listened to music and enjoyed time together sharing food, conversation and laughter. 💜🌿

16/09/2026

Today, we were delighted to welcome SATSUNG UK org back to the Welcome Centre.

They prepared and served a wonderful meal for our clients, including chickpea curry, rice, roti and cake. What made the visit particularly special was not only the delicious food, but the time, care and hospitality they shared with our clients.

Sharing a meal can create moments of connection, dignity and togetherness — and today was a lovely example of that.

Thank you, SATSUNG UK Org, for once again bringing your time, generosity and warm hospitality to the Welcome Centre. We truly value your continued support and partnership. 💛🙏

Together, we are Giving Hope to the Homeless.

09/09/2026

07/09/2026

Today, we were pleased to receive another lovely contribution from Asif and Nafisa, who brought water packs, muffins, fresh fruit and crisps for our clients.

It is wonderful to see kindness expressed in such simple but meaningful ways. These refreshments will be enjoyed by our clients and are a thoughtful reminder that people in our community care.

Thank you, Asif and Nafisa, for thinking of the Welcome Centre and for sharing your kindness with us.

02/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome SATSANG UK organization back to the Welcome Centre yesterday, where they took the time to prepare and serve a delicious meal for our clients.

Their wonderful hospitality, care and willingness to spend time with our community made the visit especially meaningful. It is more than just a meal — it is the warmth, respect and human connection that comes with it.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at SATSUNG Organization UK for continuing to share your time, energy and kindness with our clients. We truly value your ongoing support.

13/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Shiloh Parish Church for once again thinking of our clients and bringing a wonderful selection of essential groceries, including tinned food, cooking oil, biscuits and other everyday essentials.

Behind every item on this table is a simple message: someone cares. These donations help us provide practical support to people who may be facing some of life’s most difficult circumstances.