JEWISH ISRAELI SOCIETY CHRISTMAS DONATION 2016
A big thank you to the Jewish Israeli Society at Warwick University, who raised a large donation of food for residents in our supported accommodations. read more...
THE MAYOR OF COVENTRY CHRISTMAS DONATION 2016
The Mayor of Coventry attended our Head Office to kindly donate Chocolate bars for our Christmas Appeal! read more...
THE JOB CENTRE CHRISTMAS DONATION 2016
For the second year running The Job Centre at Cofa Court did a Christmas Appeal for Cyrenians. This was organised by Tan Glendenning (JCP Work Coach Team) and Tony Kelly (Work Coach). They decorated and created a whole display in their office and asked collegues to donate items over the weeks leading up to Christmas. read more...
BISHOP ULLATHORNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DONATION 2016
On Friday 16th December, Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School arrived with a minibus full of Christmas donations! Many pupils arrived with teachers to drop off their donations, the number of which surprised us all. read more...
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2016
Our volunteer of the month for November 2016 was Somya Mishra. As an asylum seeker Somya was keen to gain some work experience in this country. She was a resident in one of our hostels for the homeless and has since successfully moved on into her own accommodation. read more...
LONG SERVICE VOLUNTEER AWARDS
On 30th November, Cyrenians held an awards ceremony for our Long Service Volunteers. Mike Fowler (Chief Executive) presented them with the Tracy Kite Award. This recent time-honoured award is in memory of the late Tracy Kite, a remarkable member of staff who worked for the Cyrenians for over 10 years and was passionate about supporting our volunteers. read more...
ORBIT'S BRIAN GRIFFITHS AWARD
The Brian Griffiths Award has been established in memory of the late Brian Griffiths, a former Orbit Board member and Chartered Institute of Housing President, who dedicated his life to helping others. read more...
WINDSORS AND REFRESHED 4TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
On Wednesday 30th November, staff, trustees, volunteers, and customers celebrated the fourth year anniversary of Windsor’s & Refreshed read more....jpg)
INSIGHT TO WELL BEING COURSE
These are images from the final day of the three day Insight to Well Being programme which teaches a simple understanding of how state of mind affects our reality and therefore our behaviour, and how we can access our natural wellbeing and resilience. read more...
THE ACCELERATE PROJECT
The Accelerate project, a pioneering £3 million initiative to help the most disadvantaged unemployed people find jobs in Coventry and Warwickshire, was launched on 29th November at the Central Hall in Coventry, with Coventry Cyrenians taking an active part. read more...
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER FAIR NOV 2016
On 15th November, Cyrenians attended the Volunteer Fair held at the Coventry University, in the Foyer of the Richard Crossman building .... read more...
WYKEN CROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL DONATION
We were invited to give a talk at Wyken Croft Primary School on 10th November 2016. This came about after two pupils saw our charity name on the side of a van and asked their teacher if the school could to do something to help Cyrenians. read more...
CARDINAL NEWMAN STUDENTS RAISE DONATIONS
Cardinal Newman pupils as part of NCS (National Citizens Service) delivered charity bags to local residents for Coventry Cyrenians. read more....jpg)
CYRENIANS CHARITY OF THE YEAR AT NEW SAINSBURYS
Coventry Cyrenians have been chosen as charity of the year at the new Sainsbury’s branch in Far Gosford Street, Coventry. read more...
VINCI UK FOUNDATION GRANT
West Midlands-based electrical, mechanical and ICT engineering services company, Vinci Energies, has donated £7,000 to Coventry Cyrenians .......... read more...
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2016
Our volunteer of the month for October 2016 is David Preston. David has been with volunteering for Cyrenians at Windsor's & Refreshed since the end of May this year for 4 afternoons per week, initially through the Jobcentre. read more...
HARVEST FESTIVAL DONATIONS 2016
Cyrenians gratefully received an abundance of Harvest Festival produce again this year from several Churches and schools ............ read more...
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016
The AGM (Annual General Meeting) was held on 19th October 2016. Our Management Team members were invited to meet with the Board of Trustees. read more...
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER FAIR OCT 2016
Cyrenians were invited by Coventry University Students Union to attend this year’s Volunteering Fair. This took place on 19th October in the Hub, Square One. read more...
SKA SOUP MUSIC EVENT
On Saturday 8th October a Ska Music Event was held at the Hen Lane Social Club in Coventry ..... read more...
BBC MIDLANDS TODAY - 5 YEAR OLD'S VIEW ON HOMELESSNESS
On Wednesday October 5th, we were visited by Brooke, a five year old girl from Coventry whose message to Teresa May about homelessness went viral. read more...
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY FRESHERS FAIR
On Thursday 29th September, Cyrenians attended the Coventry University Freshers Fair, held in their Sports Hall. read more...
CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT
On Tuesday 13 September, The Coventry (Building Society intermediaries department) organised a Charity Quiz Night (Back 2 School Quiz), attended by staff and their family & friends........ read more...
CLIENT REUNITED WITH HIS DOG
We have some really good news to share!! We have been working alongside Suki’s Canine Rescue Crew to help a young man and his dog Molly who found themselves homeless. read more...
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2016
Congratulations go to Wendy, our Volunteer of the Month for August 2016 .... read more...
VIRGIN TRAINS DONATION OF BIKES
Virgin Trains have donated 37 bikes to Cyrenians that members of the public had abandoned at the stations which had been stored in lost property. read more...
FARESHARE AND TESCOS
Cyrenians were invited by Fareshare Westmidlands to attend a meeting back in June to see if we could make use of food that would otherwise be wasted. read more....png)
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAID ABOUT US
WHAT DO OUR CUSTOMERS AT WINDSORS & REFRESHED SAY ABOUT US? Well according to anonymous feedback over the last 6 months .......... read more...
NCS CHALLENGE VOLUNTEERS
Cyrenians have recently received a helping hand from NCS Challenge, the National Citizen Service for 15-17 year olds. It gives young people a chance to increase their confidence and skills and is something to put on their CV and also helps give them more of an insight about university. read more...
MEDIATION TRAINING CERTIFICATE AWARDED
On 8th July, Phil Smith who works for Cyrenians as a Young Person's Alcohol & Mediation Co-ordinator, attended the Mediation And Community Support Annual General Meeting, held at Nuneaton & Bedworth Town Hall, to be presented with his Mediation Course Certificate. read more...
CYRENIANS FURNITURE AND HOMEWARES EMPORIUM
Cyrenians have opened a new project called ‘Furniture & Homewares Emporium’ in Unit 4 next door to Windsor’s & Refreshed. read more...
WINDSORS AND REFRESHED REFURBISHMENT
Since the project opened in November 2012, the charity shop has gone from strength to strength. Thanks to recent fundraising efforts by The Coventry Building Society, we have been able to refurbish the inside of the shop to make it even better. read more...
DONATION FROM WARWICK UNI RAWKUS PROJECT
RAWKUS is a student-run volunteer group working alongside Warwick Accommodation .... read more...
SUKI'S CANINE RESCUE GRANT APPLICATION
The Chief Executive of Cyrenians, Mike Fowler helped Suki’s Canine Rescue Crew with their grant application to ‘Support Adoption for Pets’ for a much needed van. read more...
IKEA DONATE WORK BOOTS AND LOCKERS
Cyrenians have gratefully received a huge donation of lockers and 50 + pairs of work boots of IKEA in Coventry. read more...
WINDSORS AND REFRESHED BAKE SALE JUNE 2016
Thank you to everyone who attended our bake sale at Windsor's & Refreshed on Saturday 25th June. read more...
COMMUNITY INFORMATION FAIR JUNE 2016
The Positive Images Festival is in its 22nd year and recently won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2016. The community led festival celebrates diversity, promotes partnership working, creating awareness about the services and activities of its 200 plus members. read more...
VOLUNTEER SUCCESS STORY JUNE 2016
Maria, one of our volunteers at our charity coffee & retail shop, Windsor’s & Refreshed, has achieved a Certificate in Customer Service Knowledge Level 2 and an NVQ Retail Skills Diploma Level 2 through Derby College. read more...
COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY BIG RUN-WALK-CYCLE
Staff from Coventry Building Society have raised a fantastic £2,713 for their Community Partner, Coventry Cyrenians ......... read more...
SUKI'S CANINE RESCUE CREW 1
Coventry Cyrenians are very pleased to be working alongside Suki's Canine Rescue Crew to help a homeless man with his dog Molly. read more...
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY STUDENT VISIT
Student representatives from Coventry University attended Cyrenians to donate items that had been donated by students at Coventry University. read more...
FARGO VILLAGE DOG SHOW
On Sunday 1st May, Fargo Village, situated in Far Gosford Street, held a family friendly dog show which was attended by several charities throughout the City, including Cyrenians and Windsor’s & Refreshed. read more...
WINDSORS AND REFRESHED EASTER EVENT
Thanks to everyone who attended and made food for our our Easter bake sale event at Windsor's & Refreshed on 26th March ............ read more...
YAP RESIDENT ACTIVITIES 2
Residents at YAP (Young Accommodation Project) based in Nuneaton, regularly plan activities together with the help of their Project Worker Teresa Fitzgerald. read more...
HELP SAMANTHA RAISE MORE MONEY FOR CYRENIANS
Last September Sam Hale nee Raybould's dad dad passed away from liver failure caused by alcoholism. read more...
HOMELESS LINK C.E.O VISIT
On 10th February Rick Henderson, C.E.O of Homeless Link London visited Coventry Cyrenians. read more...
COMMUNITY SUPPORT MEDIATION COURSE
Phil Smith attended the ten week Community Support Mediation Course ............ read more...
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH EVENT 2015
Cyrenians held their annual event on Christmas day, at the Methodist Church, Central Hall, welcoming all that may be homeless, lonely, vulnerable, or would have gone without a Christmas dinner. read more...
ST JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
In December, pupils Eva & Harry from St John Vianney Catholic Primary School in Coventry............ read more...
ST MARYS AND ST BENEDICT'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pupils from St Marys & St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Coventry attended our Head Office, along with their teachers. read more...
VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PRESENT WRAPPERS
With all the wonderful donations that we received this Christmas, we needed help to wrap them up .... read more...
MIDLANDS TUC WOMENS COMMITTEE CHRISTMAS DONATION
Before Christmas, Jane Nellist delivered a huge donation.... read more...
THE JOB CENTRE CHRISTMAS APPEAL
In December The Job Centre, based in the City Centre decided to set up their own Christmas appeal on behalf of Cyrenians. read more...
BISHOP ULLATHORNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Pupils from Bishop Ullathorne Catholic Secondary School in Coventry attended our Head Office, along with their teacher, Mrs Smith. read more...
CHILDREN DONATE CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES
Two kind and very thoughtful children asked their mum if they could fill shoe boxes and give them to the needy this Christmas. We are very grateful that they chose Cyrenians. read more...
