The Hope Foundation is a Christian Charity that was set up in 1995 intitially at ICI WIlton. It's primary aim is to show God's love in the Community.

Since 2000 it has been based at

Hope House, 1 Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5BA
Tel: 01642 232220
Fax: 01642 246970
http://www.hope-foundation.co.uk

Their mission is:
To provide the best possible opportunity for personal development and improvement of the quality of life for people in the Middlesbrough area that are excluded through individual, environmental, social or educational barriers. We seek to help people develop hope, love and a purpose for their lives through training, befriending, support and volunteering opportunities as an outward expression of our Christian faith.

Practical outworking of the need to be involved and impact upon our local community

Current Trustees

John Kearney (Chair), Harold Wilmshurst, Jeremy Simpkins, Paul Mogford, Raj Saha and Lynnette Sowerby

Founded on 2 main scriptures

Isaiah 61 & Jeremiah 29v11

They work with many local groups and organisations to ensure a quality service to the local community.

Currently over 120 people are accessed per week.

Main areas of current work

Training

• Computer Courses and Qualifications
• Ellis (ESOL English for speakers of other languages using IT)
• Basic Skills (Literacy & Numeracy up to National teats Level 1 & 2)
• Digital Photography
• Women only Courses
• Jewellery Making
• Employability Courses

Cafe

• Daily Lunches & Snacks
• Outside Catering
• Public Access

Drop-in Internet Access

• Free Internet access for the Community
• Social Area - free pool
• Create e-mail & Internet

Volunteers

• Administration
• Teachinhg Support
• Cafe
• Technical Volunteering Opportunities
• Befriending Support

Information Advice & Guidance Services

Partnership Work with other Groups & Organisations

Integration Work with BME Groups (black & minority ethnic groups)