The future's bright

The SITC trustees were able to hold our quarterly meeting at Sherborne House last week. We are very grateful to DePaul for allowing us to use the meeting room and hear from their staff about the progress that this new facility has given them. We heard stories that even before the building was officially open, they had a young person turning up looking for help and they were able to react and find him somewhere safe to spend the night. From that moment on the teams that work out of Sherborne House have continued to thrive and support 100s of young people and their families through Nightstop and Alone in London. This has taken the form of finding safe places to stay while they get back on their feet, advice and mediation for families in difficult times, as well as being able to include the young people in future service development through Advisory boards and panels.

It was also fantastic and inspiring to hear how the design and services that have been possible within Sherborne House are now the template they are looking to roll out across the country. They have seen clear benefits from having a building within the community that can mix both their operational activities with their front line service. 

As trustees we look forward to the continuing to hear about the development and benefits that De Paul can deliver from Sherborne House.

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