Get Help
We’re here to help! Find out about our streams of support below. For more information or to chat
or refer yourself or someone to any of our services fill out the form below or phone the team on 0121 820 5618.
Foodbank
Emergency food parcels for those in crisis.
Advice and support for those struggling with debt.
Members get discounted food & household items
Advice and support for finding and applying for jobs.
Courses and community for parents & carers of under 12s.
Craft club, community choir, community lunch
Most of our streams of supports are only available for people living with the B1, B5 and B15 postcodes
Give Help
Volunteer to be part of the LYN Team. From delivering food parcels, to making phone calls, and helping with Job Club and our Debt Centre, there are lots of ways to serve and get involved.
We’re also looking to support other charitable organisations across the city who are in desperate need of volunteers right now.
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Support Streams
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Foodbank
Our Foodbank is only available with a referral. We’re open for collection on Wednesdays between 12—3PM at Gas Street St Luke’s, B15 2AT. We are also able to offer doorstep deliveries to those who would struggle to visit the Foodbank in person.You need a voucher or a referral to access the food bank. You can get one from an agency or care professional, or contact the team on 0121 820 5618.
The Community Shop
Members of The Community Shop can get a shop for £4.50 from 9-11AM every Thursday. We use a ticket-based entry. Registration is required, please register here. To be eligible for The Community Shop you must live within a 1.6km radius of Gas Street St Luke’s Church building and be in receipt of means-tested benefits.
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Kids Matter run accessible and effective parenting programmes to parents and carers of children under 12. They come alongside families and equip them with practical parenting tools and ideas to help build strong families. The programme empowers parents, as well as offering friendship and community.
Find out more:
The Kids Matter team run is regular courses online and in person at Gas Street St Luke’s, B15 2AT. For more information and to sign up contact the team on kidsmatter@gasstreet.church -
CAP provide free and non-judgemental advice for those struggling with debt. The team help clients to access support from trained debt advisors at CAP Head office who then come up with realistic budgets and payments, as well as negotiate with creditors. The team also come alongside clients, committing to long-term support and befriending.
Find out more:
Freephone CAP on 0800 328 0006 or fill out the form above or give the Love Your Neighbour team a call on 0121 820 5618 and they can put you in touch with the CAP Debt Team. -
The CAP Job Club is a friendly place to get practical help as you seek employment. It’s a relaxed environment with the chance to meet other jobseekers, get support and gain the tools needed to find work. During the free 8-week course you can access 1:1 coaching, email and phone support.
Find out more:
Simply give the Love Your Neighbour team a call on 0121 820 5618 or email our Job Club Manager at jobclub@gasstreet.church for more information. -
Facing life alone is hard, and when you feel there is no one there to support you it is a scary place to be. Therefore, at Safe Families, they offer support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities. They link children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer them help and support.
Find out more
Visit Safe Families to learn more.
Try Alpha
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the big questions of life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. We intentionally create a relaxed and low-pressured atmosphere so no question is ‘off the table’ and everyone is welcome. Alpha has been running all over the world for the last couple of decades in churches, pubs, prisons & homes where nearly 30 million people have taken part and loved the experience.