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LONDON: Borderline "300 Club"
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Monday, 05 May 2008

The Borderline ‘300 Club’ offers you the opportunity to make a realdifference in the lives of homeless and insecurely housed Scots inLondon.

 
The Borderline ‘300 Club’ offers you the opportunity to make a realdifference in the lives of homeless and insecurely housed Scots inLondon. Sign up today - your commitment to a regular donation willenable us to help many Scots in real need. Details below and via ourwebsite www.borderline-uk.org ...
 
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On the 1st of May 1707 the newly united parliamentsof Scotland and England met for the first time. Following the Treaty ofUnion the flow of people and goods between the two countries resumedand increased.

There is still a constant flow of people coming to London fromScotland and as we know some have no home and no job. This is the pointat which Borderline can help - but we need your help.

In recognition of the 300th Anniversary of the Treaty of Union weare launching the 300 Club. What does this mean? We are looking for 300people who are willing to support Borderline by a regular monthlypayment.

We are looking for:

> 100 people who will give £10 a month
> 100 people who will give £25 a month
> 100 people who will give £50 a month

 

Make a difference, Borderline does
Borderline is small charity achieving big results

i361b_borderline.jpgWe aim to assist vulnerable Scots in London to establish a securetenancy and lead a healthy, independent life. At Borderline, backed bythe Ministers and congregations of St Columba’s and Crown Court Kirks,we believe that everyone has the right to a decent home at a price theycan afford.

Borderline offers a unique service in London, with an understandingof our clients’ particular problems and needs, and strong partnershipsand links with many different organisations in both London and Scotlandwho can help us find the best solution for each individual client.

How Borderline helps

Our advice team helps our clients with:

  • > Professional housing and benefits advice
  • > Assessment and referrals to specialist drug and alcohol agencies
  • > Referrals to resettlement options such as hostels
  • > Supportive resettlement in Scotland
  • > Priority access to bed spaces with partner hostels in London
  • > Planned resettlement into longer-term accommodation
  • > Subsidised travel to help with resettlement and essential visits
  • > Subsidised Birth Certificates for proof of identity
  • > Assistance to approach grant givers for essential items
  • > Free toiletries and clothing
  • > Free telephone advice line
By joining our ’300 Club’, you will be making a much-needed contribution to our vital work.

We see on average one new client every working day, from every areaof Scotland. If you sign up to giving us £10, £25 or £50 a month, wecan help more people like Emma.

Emma came to London from Glasgow, fleeing a violent relationship.She hoped to turn her life around and then bring her children to joinher.

Sadly Emma was the victim of a sexual assault in London whichshattered her confidence. Falling into depression, she developed a drugaddiction and ended up on the streets. Eventually, Emma found a hostelbed and started to get her life back together. She was devastated tothen discover that one of her daughters had committed suicide anddecided that she needed to return to Glasgow as soon as possible.

Her hostel key worker brought her to Borderline and we’re working tohelp her go back, but making sure she has the right support in place.We’ve contacted the council, sought advice from housing rights agenciesand contacted agencies in Glasgow who will be able to help her. We areworking with the Glasgow Association for Mental Health, the HomelessAddiction team and the Shelter Glasgow Families Project.

When Emma is ready, the Families Project will support her bid to berehoused with her children. Emma is doing well on a methadone programmeand with the right support, will realise her dream of being re-unitedwith her children.

We need your help to give Emma the key to her new home

Join Our "300 Club" Today!

 

Contact Us - Borderline

7/9 Belgrave Road, London SW1V 1QB

Phone: 0845 456 2190
Fax: 0845 456 2199
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.borderline-uk.org

Registered charity No 208437

 

Further Information:

> Borderline  

 

 

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Borderline do a great job and
siladmin 2007-10-13 17:46:20

Borderline are a great charity which do a marvellous job for Homeless Scots on a
limited budget. Your support is welcomed. Please remember Borderline and Scots
in need...image if we all gave £1 or 1 hour of our time to help - the
possibilities are endless! :idea:
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