Crispin House re-opens after £100k upgrade
Homeless facilities upgraded
WORK has started on a £100,000 refurbishment of Chester's only emergency homeless shelter.
Chester Aid to the Homeless runs Crispin House, an eight-bed short-term and emergency facility, and is delighted funding has become available to upgrade and refurbish the property.
Chief Executive Robert Bisset said: "Crispin House is Chester's only direct access homeless hostel which has been kept going through the generosity of the people and businesses in the area who support us.
"It has six short-term places and two emergency beds which, until now, have been in shared rooms.
"The refurbishment will see all beds moved into single rooms, additional shower rooms, an activity space for learning and leisure, an upgraded kitchen and a dedicated utility area.
"It means that only are we providing a much better standard of accommodation, we will also have more space and facilities to continue our vital support work with clients to help them move back into mainstream housing, offer educational opportunities and improve their employability.
"Crispin House has been in constant use for more than a decade to provide shelter and support to homeless people so is due for a thorough refurbishment in line with the government's Places of Change initiative."
Funding for the programme has come from Communities and Local Government, Cheshire West and Chester Council and CATH's own funds.
