SHARe Knowsley
SHARe (Support and Help for Asylum seekers and Refugees) Knowsley was set up to offer a hand of welcome and friendship to the growing numbers of asylum seekers and refugees being housed in the local area. The metropolitan borough of Knowsley is part of Merseyside, and comprises the towns and districts of Kirkby, Prescot, Huyton, Whiston, Halewood, Cronton and Stockbridge. A weekly drop-in at Prescot Methodist Church has available a selection of foodstuffs, toiletries, nearly new clothing and household items at nominal costs. Volunteers are on hand to help with advice, information and help, and they also support individuals with outreach and advocacy work, accompanying them to appointments at agencies for example. SHARe Knowsley also runs seven English language classes each week, and there are social activities organised throughout the year.
A contribution of £4,000 was offered to the charity at the February 2020 meeting of Trustees. This will help with the provision of English classes, and over the coming year will benefit around 150 asylum seekers and refugees.
During Lockdown SHARe Knowsley have continued to provide support during this difficult time by delivering food parcels as well as toiletry and house hygiene packs. English lessons have continued online and one to one support has still been available.
