Wish Newsletter Vol 3, #1

Sustained research indicates a growing and under-resourced need amongst this isolated and vulnerable group and highlights problems that are exacerbated every Christmas. Feedback from rough sleepers at the roof highlights the need to provide contact, advice and assistance to the most lonely and overlooked members of our society.

Following research previously conducted by WISH, a detailed plan has been developed and awaits implementation, subject to sufficient and continuing funding becoming available.

None of this work would be possible without the invaluable support and assistance of you, the volunteers who help throughout the year.

Peter T Vaughan
Chair of Trustees

Bring your family and friends to the WISH barbeque from 3pm until late. There will be plenty of food, drink and entertainment including a live band. Adults tickets will cost £5 and children accompanied by an adult will get in free.

WISH will be entering this annual event so come along and support the team. For further details about how to get involved or to help fund raise for the event fill in and return the enclosed form.

This sponsored walk is 15 miles long, beginning at Putney Bridge and ending at Hampton Court. There is also the option to walk half of the distance - this walk would either begin in Putney and end in Richmond or begin in Richmond and end at Hampton Court.

DATES OF THE CHRISTMAS ROOF

REMINDER: All London phone numbers are changing in June 1999. WISH's new numbers are listed on the  contacts page

This service will bring to rough sleepers companionship, advice, hot food and a bespoke clothing service.

Having recently secured a grant from the Mackintosh Foundation, and in addition to some money from the WISH reserves, we are now able to engage in more detailed planning and to focus on implementation.

A working group has been constituted to bring this idea to fruition and we plan to have the service up and running this summer. It will be available every weekend throughout the year.