Sanctuary Trust was formed in 2011 (under its original name The Caring Hands Charitable Trust) to provide services for homeless men in Jersey. The Trust is a charity offering shelter, support and a way forward for homeless men to enable them to re-integrate back into Society. At present we offer accommodation to a total of 24 men on two sites namely Sanctuary House in the High Street, St Aubin and Sanctuary Lodge at L'Hermitage Gardens, Beaumont. We also provide an outreach service for those of our residents who have moved on to independent living.

Mission Statement

To provide sanctuary, support and hope to homeless men in crisis.

Vision

To eradicate homelessness in Jersey.

Values

We are caring and supportive.  We treat everyone with respect and kindness.

We are non-judgmental .  We do not blame someone for the situation they find themselves in but encourage a desire for self-help to change their circumstances.

We are committed.  When we promise something we will not break that promise.  We also want our men to behave in the same manner.

We are encouraging.  We are positive and will provide support to help men find their own solutions to their problems and regain their confidence and self-esteem.  We help men help themselves.

We are challenging.  We will challenge behaviours and attitudes and positively motivate individuals who want to help themselves.

We are inclusive  We encourage community and mutual support.

Aims and Objectives

To give help, support and guidance to men in crisis
 
To provide accommodation to men in need
 
To work with external agencies to provide appropriate levels of specialist support  to our men
 
To assist in obtaining voluntary or paid employment for our men
 
To raise the profile of Sanctuary Trust for the benefit of the charity, our men and the community
 
To assist in finding independent accommodation for our men
 
To encourage our men and staff to work in community projects to encourage and increase understanding and support
 
To provide outreach services for men in the community
 
To help our men develop life-skills
 
To help our men solve their own problems, achieve their goals and move back into Society
 
To work with Social Security to provide work programmes and opportunities leading to open employment opportunities
 
To work with the Prison Service and Probation to provide accommodation and work programmes to former prisoners and those on remand and bail.
 
To encourage respect and self-esteem
 
To promote equality and diversity
 
To provide a compassionate, caring sanctuary to men in need