Mission Focus for April 2025
Concrete Rose is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a Christian ethos and a determination to both deliver, and equip others to provide, first-class care and support for the most vulnerable young people across the UK. They work alongside, and support, those of all faiths (and none), all ethnicities, all genders and all sexualities.
CONCRETE ROSE INITIATIVES:
Room to Spare (supported lodgings) is a network of host individuals, couples and families who are willing to open their home to a young person and provide support and guidance. Click here to read an introduction to hosting.
Mentoring In partnership with Cambridge University - Concrete Rose provides volunteer mentors to students who are care-experienced and/or estranged from their families. Mentors provide pastoral care, support, advice and guidance to students via one-to-one sessions and are expected to be able to commit to around 1.5 hours per week for a minimum of one year. Click here to read a job description.
Training - As a part of the induction process, hosts receive training in Concrete Rose’s therapeutic approach, and particularly trauma-informed care, as well as mediation and communication techniques and an introduction to the policies and procedures of Concrete Rose. Hosts are also able to access additional training, including first-aid, without cost.
FURTHER INFO:
Newsletter - Click here to read their latest newsletter which includes an article on embracing failure, findings from a survey of over 200 care experienced individuals, a practical support wish list and brief details of young people on Concrete Rose’s waiting list.
Website – Click here to take a closer look at Concrete Rose on their website. Read more about their vision, ethos and history.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Could you consider hosting? If so, click here to explore more.