Who we are
Kemmyrk was formed to help homeless people on the Isle of Man.
Homeless people include not only those with no accommodation, but also those living somewhere that is unsuitable, unsafe or short term. Our vision is that everyone has the opportunity to access housing appropriate to their need.
Kemmyrk is Manx for a place of refuge, shelter or protection.
Our aims and objectives
- To relieve hardship and distress amongst homeless people and those living in adverse housing conditions
- To establish partnerships and develop services in conjunction with public, private and charitable bodies
- To raise funds and make monies available to support such activities
- To promote and support the provision of accommodation for homeless people and the provision of related services
- To conduct and procure research concerning homelessness
- To educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of homelessness
- To identify and promote potential opportunities for homeless people
- To work towards prevention of homelessness
The work we do
Nightstop: This provides emergency short term accommodation with host families and appropriate support for youngsters who find themselves homeless. Under this scheme volunteer hosts will be asked to provide up to three night’s accommodation for 16 - 25 year olds, with the young person and other agencies to resolve issues, either to return home or find suitable accommodation. Qualified Mediation is offered to resolve family issues.
Drop In Support: We are pleased that we are now offering the services from our office at 9 Myrtle Street at the times indicated -
Wednesday: Benefits - 11.00 am to 12.00 noon and Community Health - 11.00 am to 12.00 noon, Thursday: Careers and Social Care Advice - 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm, Friday: Dentist - 11.00 am to 12.00 noon and Hairdresser - 9.30 am to 11.30 am.
Mediation: Qualified Mediation is offered to resolve differences between tenants and landlords to reduce levels of eviction.
Housing Support: Support and advice is offered to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Drop in 9.00 am - 12.00 daily, afternoons by appointment only.
Life Skills: Clients can drop in for help and support to develop those skills required to sustain a successful tenancy (eg. budgeting, shopping, meal planning and house maintenance) leading to AQA Certificates.
How you can help us
Host Families and Volunteers: We are looking for host families to help with the Nightstop scheme. Anyone wishing to get involved or would like to know more please contact Fiona Robinson.
Donations: Kemmyrk is reliant upon donations to continue its valuable work with the homeless. We welcome any donations or ideas for fundraising. A donation can be made via our PayPal 'Donate' button.
Kemmyrk have set up an account with www.easyfundraising.org.uk, please take a look at this site. You do your normal shopping through the internet and retailers donate money to your chose charity, ie Kemmyrk. For further information please contact [email protected].
APPEAL
Fundraiser required -
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer fundraiser to raise funds for Kemmyrk and to coordinate events where necessary. The position will be part time (hours to suit), and would be ideal for someone with an interest and a passion for the ethos of Kemmyrk helping to raise funds for the preventions and projects we are currently running. Please telephone Joanna Chapman on 01624 675507 for further details.
Volunteer required -
Do you have a few hours a week to spare? We are looking for a volunteer to help with basic administration in our office. Please contact Joanna Chapman on 01624 675507 or email [email protected] for further details.
Anyone wishing to contact Shaun Morgan about the Nightstop scheme can do so on 01624 675507 or email [email protected].
Joanna Chapman, the Homelessness Projects Manager, can be contacted on 01624 675507/07624 263476 or email [email protected].
All other queries about homelessness should continue to be directed to Joanna Chapman, Homelessness Projects Manager, at 9 Myrtle Street, Douglas IM1 1ED, Telephone 01624 675507 or email [email protected]
