The world has changed a lot in the last couple of weeks and the Open Hands guests are affected by the UK’s lockdown in different ways. As vulnerable people in our society, many resources are not available to them and services that would normally support them are being stretched by increased claims from others who… Read More →

On Monday 16th December we had our Monday meal where we welcomed friends old and new for delicious food, some party games and gifts. A good proportion of the current guests in our three houses came ,as well as former guests. For many the Monday meal has developed into a real community. We had a… Read More →

On Saturday 17th August 2019 we moved from Hinde House Crescent after 10 years in the house.   The owners of Hinde House have been so generous towards us. They bought the house for us to use, have never charged us any rent All we have had to do is pay the bills. Through their… Read More →

Ali is a relatively new guest in our property in the north of Sheffield. He is a keen boxer, but as a failed asylum seeker his opportunities to box are limited. A local boxing gym allows him to train free of charge. They recognise his talent. He was delighted to share with us at the… Read More →

A group from The Well in Sheffield kindly volunteered their time to give our house in Firth Park a spruce, on a surprisingly fine Spring day! The materials were all provided by Grace Fellowship. The three Open Hands guests who live in the house; Samuel, Ali and Sheerzad, all joined in – see them in some… Read More →