Booth House, managed by the Salvation Army is celebrating its 10th anniversary of providing a homeless service in Swindon.
Booth House provides accommodation and support for up to 50 homeless single people at one time and also run two social enterprises, a ‘Recycles’ bicycle centre and a lunch delivery service ‘The Sandwich People’.
Recycles and The Sandwich People are both run by residents trained to take part in the services.
Booth House, replaced Swindon’s former Salvation Army building at Davis House in 2007 after it was deemed no longer fit for purpose and the site was earmarked for regeneration.
Since moving into the new building the Salvation Army have successfully helped between 50 and 100 residents move back into the community each year and have placed around 100 residents into employment, further education or training.
Jackie Tallack, Partnerships Manager, said: “Booth House offers more than a bed. Over the past 10 years, the Salvation Army staff have worked with, and continue to work with residents to help them build their self esteem, relationships and develop a sense of purpose, enabling them to move on with their lives.
“Booth House is a safe and supportive environment that helps people who are experiencing homelessness to achieve independent living, and I hope it continues to be so for the next 10 years.”
