Urban Impact Blog by Pat

COOKING FOR 200 ON THE ALPHA What a challenge, what a privilege to be part of the cooking team this Autumn! I was asked a few months ago, if I wanted to chef the Alpha for the following six weeks

Urban Impact Blog by Pat

COOKING FOR 200 ON THE ALPHA What a challenge, what a privilege to be part of the cooking team this Autumn! I was asked a few months ago, if I wanted to chef the Alpha for the following six weeks

Urban Impact Blog by Sophia

You have the opportunity this year to buy your Christmas Tree from Friends First and help transform lives!!  All proceeds go to Friends First who equip people in the Brighton and Hove area who are homeless, isolated and long-term unemployed,

Urban Impact Blog by Sophia

You have the opportunity this year to buy your Christmas Tree from Friends First and help transform lives!!  All proceeds go to Friends First who equip people in the Brighton and Hove area who are homeless, isolated and long-term unemployed,

Urban Impact Blog by Serena

I’m so thankful for all that is happening in the lives of our beneficiaries and for opening up some amazing opportunities! It has been a real privilege for some of the Friends First team and beneficiaries to learn more about

Urban Impact Blog by Serena

I’m so thankful for all that is happening in the lives of our beneficiaries and for opening up some amazing opportunities! It has been a real privilege for some of the Friends First team and beneficiaries to learn more about

Urban Impact Blog by Ruby – Work Readiness Trainee and Resident

Past My past was always a road of uncertainties, a mist shrouded me and kept me from seeing the way. I grew up not knowing my real mother or father, although I had family around me. There were always questions

Urban Impact Blog by Ruby – Work Readiness Trainee and Resident

Past My past was always a road of uncertainties, a mist shrouded me and kept me from seeing the way. I grew up not knowing my real mother or father, although I had family around me. There were always questions

Urban Impact Blog by Danny – Oct. 2014

There has recently been an increased focus on the ongoing need for good quality adoption and foster parents for children in unfortunate circumstances. In a nation where family consistency is really under pressure these good people and agencies are extremely

Urban Impact Blog by Danny – Oct. 2014

There has recently been an increased focus on the ongoing need for good quality adoption and foster parents for children in unfortunate circumstances. In a nation where family consistency is really under pressure these good people and agencies are extremely

Urban Impact Blog by Wendy – Oct. 2014

Last week some of our trainees and staff took a trip to Seaford head.  The purpose of the trip was to try and gather drift-wood to use in construction projects.  We have recently framed the pictures that the photographic competition

Urban Impact Blog by Wendy – Oct. 2014

Last week some of our trainees and staff took a trip to Seaford head.  The purpose of the trip was to try and gather drift-wood to use in construction projects.  We have recently framed the pictures that the photographic competition

Urban Impact Blog by Tim – Sept. 2014

Sometimes all you need is a ‘Nudge’ The past 18 months have, for the Friends First team, been an exercise in working through the challenges that uncertainty brings. This has been a lesson worth learning because despite our human desires

Urban Impact Blog by Tim – Sept. 2014

Sometimes all you need is a ‘Nudge’ The past 18 months have, for the Friends First team, been an exercise in working through the challenges that uncertainty brings. This has been a lesson worth learning because despite our human desires

Urban Impact Blog by Charmaine – 17 Sep. 2014

My time at Friends First has been a melting pot of experiences that in many different ways, have made such an imprint on my life! However the first thing that struck me and what I continue to love most, is

Urban Impact Blog by Charmaine – 17 Sep. 2014

My time at Friends First has been a melting pot of experiences that in many different ways, have made such an imprint on my life! However the first thing that struck me and what I continue to love most, is

Urban Impact Blog by Sophia

On 15 July 2014 a photo trip in and around Brighton was organised for beneficiaries who were keen to show their photographic skills! They – like no-one else, know this city like the back of their hand, but they can

Urban Impact Blog by Sophia

On 15 July 2014 a photo trip in and around Brighton was organised for beneficiaries who were keen to show their photographic skills! They – like no-one else, know this city like the back of their hand, but they can

Urban Impact Blog by Pat – September 2014

One of our latest residents at Friends First is a delightful lady from Greece, she is called Sophia and is in her early forties. She has been living in England for nearly ten years; Sophia became homeless after losing her

Urban Impact Blog by Pat – September 2014

One of our latest residents at Friends First is a delightful lady from Greece, she is called Sophia and is in her early forties. She has been living in England for nearly ten years; Sophia became homeless after losing her