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A study by Young Minds of over 2,000 young people with a history of mental health needs has revealed the pressure that the pandemic and lockdown has put on young people.The survey shows that 83% of respondents said that their mental health was worse during lockdown. Key factors stated included: school and…

This year has felt a lot like wading through treacle. Our world has changed. This disruption has taken its toll – it is physically and mentally draining and of course there are many who have have experienced the loss of a loved one during this time.What if there was always…

Earlier this year, Waterways Chaplaincy (Church Army partners) were given the name of a boater who was new to living on the water. The canal authorities were worried about this newcomer and particularly concerned about the condition of his boat.A couple of Waterways Chaplains visited his boat and realised it…

Debs (52) left London to start a new life for herself in Sheffield but struggled to let go of the ghosts of her past. By taking a big leap of faith, she finally found healing and empowerment. My life was hell when I was growing up. My father was an alcoholic…

Jane Emson, moved to become Lead Evangelist for the Middlesbrough Centre of Mission last autumn, and wasted no time in building relationships. Jane lives on Brambles Farm estate, ministering here and on the adjacent Thorntree estate. Both these neighbourhoods are in the top 1% of the most deprived areas in…

According to data released by The Trussell Trust, there’s been a shocking 81% increase in emergency food parcels being distributed by food banks in the last two weeks of March compared to this time last year. Alarmingly, there’s also been a 122% increase in parcels for children during the same period.…

Imagine having to choose between getting your baby enough fresh nappies and eating three meals a day. This is sadly a decision many parents have to make when their financial situation is unstable, or money is tight. But Church Army’s partnership with Baby Basics is ensuring that families in North…