Whitehaven Community Trust

04/06/2026

06/05/2026

Hi lovely people, we have just signed up to easyfundraising.org.uk
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30/04/2026

The amazing students at St Benedict's Catholic High School have been supporting us with fundraising and donations and so yesterday they came to look around our Lowther Street Hostel and meet the staff and the young people we support. Polite, interested and just all round lovely caring people!! Thank you for your ongoing support and we hope to see you guys soon!!! 🩵

29/04/2026

24/04/2026

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CGM is currently recruiting a reliable and professional Security Officer to join our team in Whitehaven. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual holding a valid SIA licence who is available for an immediate start.

Key Requirements

Valid SIA licence (essential)

Availability to work night shifts (22:00 – 04:00)

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and carry out duties responsibly

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the safety and security of the premises

Monitor CCTV systems and conduct regular patrols

Respond promptly and professionally to security incidents

Accurately report any suspicious activity or security breaches

What We Offer

Competitive rate of pay

Immediate start for suitable candidates

Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive environment

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are available to start immediately, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a copy of your valid SIA licence to:
📧 [email protected]
📩 [email protected]

For further information, please contact us on:
📞 01946 444116

10/04/2026

Join us! We have a new opportunity for a Senior Peer Supporter to join our Hope Haven team based in Whitehaven, Cumbria.

This is a unique chance to work as part of a brand new and transformative service working alongside local partners including Home Group, Everyturn, and others.

This job would be great for someone who has experience of using their own recovery journey to help others. You’ll guide a small, dedicated team of peer supporters and ensure lived experience is included in each part of Hope Haven.

Find out more and apply: https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7878751

09/04/2026

Every young person deserves a safe place to call home.

At Whitehaven Community Trust, we support young people facing homelessness, helping them rebuild their confidence, gain life skills, and move towards independent living.

🩵 You can help by sharing this post
🩵 Donating
🩵 Raising awareness in your community

Whitehaven Community Trust is a registered charity that relies on donations and fundraising. We have two homeless hostels in Whitehaven, one for 18-28 year olds and the other for young mothers fleeing from domestic violence with their child.

31/03/2026

We are absolutely delighted to have been selected as a finalist for the Pride of Cumbria Awards! 🎉

This recognition means so much to us and reflects the hard work and dedication behind Whitehaven Community Trust.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support what we do - we truly appreciate it.

Kerry.

30/03/2026

Hope Haven - new opening times (based on King Street).

Don’t forget your Hope Haven is open this weekend! 🩷💚

We’re here Saturday and Sunday, 4:00pm – midnight, offering support both in person and online.

If you’re 18+ and living in Copeland, you’re not alone—we’re here to help, whatever you’re going through.

📍 Visit us at: 40 King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JN

🕘 Open Monday–Friday: 9:30am – midnight
🕓 Weekends: 4:00pm – midnight

Or to book an online appointment , click here
https://wcmhp.org.uk/hope-haven/

No referral needed - just drop in when you need us.

24/03/2026

Would you like to know how we support the community, here are some Statistics from January 2026 until today we have had:

*17 young people in our Lowther Hostel

*11 young women in our Mother and Baby Hostel and 4 children all under 2 years old.

36 years we have been here, we are still in huge demand in our community. Here is a case study from Alfie who began his journey in our Lowther hostel:

Case Study – Alfie

Alfie came to us due to having a toxic relationship with his mother, he didn’t know who his father was and he had got in with the wrong crowd and was sofa surfing.
To fit in he would do drugs and alcohol with older men and women, he would then lash out in bars and public places, he would also go on to shoplift to feed his lifestyle. Alfie was 18 years old and spiralling.
He came to us polite, yet we could sense he was unpredictable, we knew he would be a challenge. He settled in well and followed the rules, the first 2 weeks were the most frustrating as he was detoxing, he was paranoid and thought people were looking for him, he was also very pale and tired and had no appetite. However, with support staff keeping a close eye on him, he started to look better, he started to engage more with staff and became a very likeable young man.
In support sessions he claimed he has decided to change his life, he didn’t want to be that person any longer and with that he cut ties with his old friends and decided to apply for jobs, he wanted part time to start with as he was having therapy sessions and wanted to concentrate on his sobriety and his own well-being, which we completely agreed with.
Alfie was a model service user he always followed the house rules, was polite and chatty with support staff and he contributed with cleaning and cooking.
After Alfie had secured a job at Centre Parks, we decided he may be ready to live independently, we had a “move on” flat available and this way he could have more freedom, yet he was still supported by us should anything go array. Alfie thrived in the flat, he kept it clean and tidy, he attended every appointment and support session and paid his rent and bills without prompting, he was ready for his own property.
After 8 months of being in our “move on” flat Alfie was successful in bidding on a flat just outside Carlisle, which was the perfect location for work and it was close to the city centre, he was delighted.
Support staff helped Alfie with a list of things he needed for his new flat, we were able to provide some things from our donations, but he needed a hoover and an air fryer, which with the help of funding we were able to provide for him, it made his transition that much easier.
It was wonderful to watch Alfie leave, off on his new start as an independent young man with such a positive future ahead of him. We have kept in touch with Alfie, he is still in his flat, he now works full time and attends college in the evenings. We are all very proud at how he has turned himself around.