Our member churches have effective working relationships with the following charities and organisations that actively serve people living within Horsham District.
Horsham Matters
Horsham Matters was originally established by Horsham Churches Together as an independent charity, providing a range of major projects which support the local community across the Horsham District. Horsham Matters provides the Horsham District Foodbank, alongside a broad range of critical services from counselling and budgeting advice, to providing furniture. Horsham Matters also operates the ‘Love it Again‘ store in West Street, Horsham.
Horsham Eco Churches
Horsham Churches Together is committed to caring for the environment with our Horsham Eco Churches network leading the way. Horsham Eco Churches is passionate about encouraging and inspire others to share ideas and find out more about caring for God’s world. Over a dozen HCT member churches are registered with the A Rocha Eco Church award scheme which recognises their work in caring for creation.
Discover more at the Horsham Eco Churches page or follow them on Facebook.
Horsham Debt Advisory Service
Horsham Debt Advisory Service seeks to come alongside people who are facing financial difficulties. They provide practical support and advice using trained advisors who will listen with understanding, compassion and in complete confidence. This service is provided free of charge to clients. The charity was founded in 2002 by the church community in Horsham, and over the years have helped over 2500 individuals.
Christians Against Poverty
Lifespring Church is a regional centre for Christians Against Poverty, providing debt counselling for those struggling with debt, money coaching courses to help with budgeting and practical life skills courses for those on low income. The service is completely free.
The Oasis
The Oasis offers trained advisors who will provide compassionate and independent advice and support to those facing decisions associated with unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy loss as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion.
Southwater Youth Project
The Southwater Youth Project helps children and young people, in Southwater, to be the best that they can and to believe in themselves, by supporting mental wellbeing and promoting positive self-esteem. Operating in Southwater since 2006, the project provides indoor and outdoor activities for children and young people between the ages of 8 to 19 in the Southwater area.
StreetlightUK
StreetlightUK is a Christian outreach and front line support project working with women at risk of or involved in prostitution. Offering a choice for change through practical and emotional support, befriending and mentoring, it aims to empower women involved in prostitution or at risk of sexual exploitation, including those trafficked into the sex trade. Streetlight aims to encourage women to find sustainable routes away from prostitution and to new life.
Keys Community Detox
Keys Community Detox is part of a national organisation which works with churches to provide a holistic, community-based programme of medical, spiritual and community support, helping people escape drug and alcohol addiction. Contact details are here.
YMCA
The Horsham Y Centre is part of the YMCA Downslink Group, and provides housing for 50 young people in the heart of Horsham town. They provide advice and support to residents, encouraging them to develop the skills and confidence to enable them to move on from supported accommodation to independent living.
Turning Tides
Turning Tides is the biggest provider of services for single homeless people in West Sussex. Offering residential and outreach projects, Turning Tides bring together compassionate individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to transform the lives of people in our local community and to change perceptions of homelessness. They provide a warm, safe space and offer real pathways out of homelessness, with the commitment to support people at every stage of their journey.
Anchor Counselling
Anchor Counselling offers confidential, compassionate and professional counselling for adults in Horsham and in Reigate. Offering qualified and experienced counsellors, Anchor offers adults face to face or on-line counselling.
Horsham Refugee Support Group
Working with refugees or asylum seekers in Horsham District, Horsham Refugee Support Group have a team of volunteers who offer befriending services and support with learning English.