Find help from Daylight Centre in North Northamptonshire

Daylight Centre Fellowship provides services to families in poverty or that are in a one time financial hardship. The assistance is available for all districts in North Northamptonshire, though many of the clients come from the town of Wellingborough.

Based on an assessment from the social worker at the fellowship, the family may be provided food, signposting to benefits for paying their bills, housing, clothing, or other support. What exactly is provided will depend on the results of that assessment process. While they Daylight Centre will try to satisfy all needs of the resident, in some cases signposting is provided instead.

Free food is provided, or some parcels or meals may be served to the needy at a low cost. The fellowship operates as an independent charity and they are not part of any other network. This means that the organisation even depends more on donations and volunteers from across Wellingborough.

The parcel will contain a variety of items. Some people are given tinned meats or fruits, and others are provided baby formula or nappies if they have infants. Rice, tea, cereal, and other items are also passed out. All of the groceries given in the Daylight Centre parcel are provided for free to families with a low income.

Daylight Centre Fellowship will also provide a hot meal to the homeless. They can drop in at the centre five days per week before 1:30 pm to receive a hot drink or meal. When this occurs, the rough sleeper will also be provided other support, such as a blanket, sleeping bag, or clothing. The homeless in North Northamptonshire can also be referred to temporary housing, such as a hostel.

The charity also partners with many other agencies in North Northamptonshire on housing schemes. There is the Wellingborough Council Homelessness Team, which can offer deposit help for prospective tenants. Another key partner is the YMCA Northampton which also provides shelter and deposit schemes. This type of support is often combined with a parcel of food. This means the client can get something to eat as they learn about housing resources, and find additional North Northamptonshire rent deposit schemes.

The staff from Daylight Centre address other financial needs too. Two services that are under high demand include advice on applying for benefits or budgeting advice for debt arrears. The information provided by the fellowship is confidential and offered at no cost.

Volunteers will even go over the welfare schemes that are available in North Northamptonshire, which can help with paying bills such as energy. If a client is found to be eligible, or if they may be close to it, then the staff will provide free advice on filling out benefits forms. They will sit down and meet with the applicant to answer questions on the forms and where to send the application. There is also free Internet access for applying or even job searching.

People from all backgrounds call on the Daylight Centre Fellowship. There are individuals abusing substances, the homeless, people with complex mental health issues, and older people. Other clients are way behind on their bills and need budgeting help. Anyone can drop in and there are no requirements.

The centre has a post of 10 High Street Place, Wellingborough, Northants. NN8 4HP. The hours of the centre are Monday to Friday from 10am to 1:30 pm. For more information, ring 01933 446 490.