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# Hammersley Homes

Support for life for adults experiencing mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses

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- [Spinnaker Tower Abseil Challenge 2025 - They did it!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/spinnaker-tower-abseil-challenge-2025-they-did-it/) - They did it! Watch our brave volunteers take on the dizzying drop from the iconic Spinnaker Tower – all in support of Hammersley Homes and our mission to support adults living with enduring mental illness. Every step down was a step towards a brighter, more supported future for people who too often face loneliness and
- [January Newsletter, 2026](https://hammersleyhomes.org/january-newsletter-2026/) - January 2026 As we begin a New Year, we would like to thank everyone who continues to support and engage with the work of Hammersley Homes. Our purpose has always been to provide long-term, compassionate support for adults living with enduring mental ill-health – reducing loneliness, offering stability, and ensuring that no one is left to
- [August Newsletter, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/august-newsletter/) - What's going on? Without the safety, security, and sense of community that long-term housing provides, people living with mental illness are at risk of falling through the cracks and becoming hospitalised, homeless, or imprisoned. We have created a monthly round-up of news demonstrating how important it is to make sure that the right support is
- [October Newsletter, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/august-newsletter-2/) - Coming up NEW SERVICES Hammersley Homes is happy to announce its new support service for adults who live with enduring mental illness. Our first Outreach pod is up and running in the New Forest area and already proving to be much in demand, with referrals coming in from our local Community Mental Health Trust and
- [November Newsletter, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/november-newsletter/) - It's (almost) Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time to be truly thankful for everything that we have and celebrate with those we love. But unfortunately, not everybody’s Christmas will look as sparkly as our own. Christmas can be an extremely challenging time, with over half of those suffering with mental
- [December Newsletter, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/december-newsletter/) - It's Christmas! We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! To everyone who has supported us this year, be it through donations, volunteering or just reading and sharing our work, you have been absolutely incredible. An enormous thankyou for everything you do. We hope you have a lovely holiday and wish you a wonderful
- [January Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/january-newsletter/) - Happy New Year! We hope that 2022 brings you good health and happiness 🙂Thank you for your continued support in working towards our vision – a world where those suffering from mental illness can be safe and secure in the knowledge that they will always have a place to call home. We have some big plans
- [February Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/february-newsletter/) - Our First Hammersley Home Here at Hammersley Homes we are launching a huge campaign to raise awareness of the huge numbers of people affected by the day to day struggles faced by those suffering with mental illness, and raise £300,000 for the deposit we need to purchase a property for our first Hammersley Home.Severe mental
- [March Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/march-newsletter/) - Twenty two in 22 Support or be a part of our twenty two in 22 campaign where you walk 2.2 kilometers, 2,022 steps or 22,000 steps a day to raise funds for our community outreach project. Look after your own mental health whilst helping that of others as you explore what your local area has
- [May Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/may-newsletter-2022/) - Mental Health Awareness Week From the 9th – 15th May it is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year, the theme is loneliness, something that we can all relate to after the Covid-19 pandemic. It said that loneliness and poor social connections are as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day… so it’s
- [June Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/june-newsletter-2022/) - Much Ado About Nothing We are incredibly excited for the Troubadour Stageworks outdoor production of Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING next Wednesday, on 15th June 2022, in the gorgeous setting of Kingfishers garden in Lymington – overlooking the Isle of Wight. A perfect opportunity for a bit of family fun! We are extremely grateful to
- [July Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/july-newsletter-2022/) - Shakespearean success! We were delighted to welcome Troubadour Stageworks to perform Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” in Lymington in the middle of June. Our loyal Ambassador, Amanda Mann, offered her beautiful garden which provided the most glorious location for this production and we were so lucky with the weather. Tickets sold out quickly, and 300 local people
- [September Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/september-newsletter-2022/) - "I would walk 100 miles..." Angus Cadwallader, a loyal Hammersley Homes volunteer and nature lover, is walking the 100 mile Beacons Way to raise funds for us. During his many years as a volunteer, Angus has had the opportunity to speak with those suffering from long-term mental illness and their loved ones. He has written
- [October Newsletter, 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/october-newsletter-2022/) - 🎃 Spooky Season! 🎃 As part of our Halloween celebrations, we embarked on a pumpkin-themed adventure with some of our Outreach clients. Whilst the pumpkin pyramid and spooky skeletons might have sent a shiver down their spines, they had a brilliant time exploring the local community and spending time with our lovely volunteers. We've reached
- [May Newsletter, 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/everyone-at-hammersley-homes/) - Mental Health Awareness Week Well, it’s that time of year again – Mental Health Awareness Week! This year it is taking place from 15th to 21st May and is being celebrated by us with a BIG GIVE match-funded campaign. We are delighted to have had our application to this Campaign approved, and to have been
- [July Newsletter, 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/everyone-at-hammersley-homes-3/) - Hello Everybody! 👋 We are eager to share with you all of the things that have been going on at Hammersley Homes this month and the exciting things we have in store just around the corner. As always a MASSIVE thank you to those of you who have supported us in our recent endeavours. We are
- [August Newsletter, 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/everyone-at-hammersley-homes-2/) - Events 🥳 Our stand at the New Forest Show this year was a fabulous success, even with the weather being pretty grim – but the crowds came, nevertheless. We hosted a quiz to raise awareness of the effect of mental illness on our communities, and it garnered a great deal of interest – particularly with
- [October Newsletter, 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/october-newsletter-2023/) - Volunteers - you make the world go round We celebrate our volunteers here at Hammersley Homes at every opportunity, but the importance of volunteers across the globe came into focus for Louise during her frightful experience of the earthquakes that took place in Morocco in September. When people were fearing for their lives, volunteers came
- [January Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/january-newsletter-2024/) - Happy New Year We hope you all had a lovely holiday and are feeling refreshed and ready for 2024! Hammersley Homes’ 2024 goal: This year we aim to host more fundraising events and concentrate our funding on working towards building our first Hammersley Home. What’s yours? 2023 Highlights Student Innovation Programme The wonderful students of
- [March Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/march-newsletter-2024/) - New beginnings 👋 A goodbye from Avril and Emaline “I would recommend the “Telephone Support Volunteer” role to anyone, especially to those interested in helping people and/or wishing to go into a mental health career. The experiences that I have received from volunteering with Hammersley Homes have been unforgettable and have got me closer to
- [June Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/june-newsletter-2024/) - 🍂Autumn Walk 🍂 Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities, by taking part, you will be making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable
- [September Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/september-newsletter-2024/) - 🍂Autumn Walk 🍂 Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk! This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities. By taking part, you will be making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable
- [October Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/october-newsletter-2024/) - 🍂Autumn Walk 🍂 We were delighted with the turnout and publicity we received for our Golden Steps 5k New Forest Walk in September – it was a tremendous success! The weather was kind to us and it was great that some of our Outreach clients joined us. The event was organised largely by our Southampton University
- [November Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/november-newsletter-2024/) - NOVEMBER NOVEMBER - A MONTH TO REMEMBER! The first good news of the month was a terrific grant of £25,000 from the Postcode Society Trust that was made possible thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. We are enormously grateful, as are our vulnerable beneficiaries – so BIG thanks to the People’s Postcode Lottery players! Then –
- [December Newsletter, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/december-newsletter-2024/) - WOW! What a month! We told you last month that we were thrilled to have been selected to pitch to the amazing Funding Network Festive Connector on 3rd December … well it surpassed our dreams and the amazing group of philanthropists and donors there doubled our target and raised over £21,000 for us! We are all
- [February Newsletter, 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/february-newsletter-2025/) - We are delighted to be able to call ourselves an Award-Winning Charity!! We were thrilled to bits to win this Prestige Award Prestige Awards nominated us the Best Mental Health Clinic in Hampshire, 2025-2026 – this means such a lot to us, even though we aren’t exactly a Mental Health Clinic! Still – it’s a
- [July Newsletter, 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/july-newsletter-2025/) - Fundraising Successes! It’s been a while since our last Newsletter – and we have a lot to tell you!We have been busy organising some exciting and successful fundraising events! FIRST At the end of March we hosted a fabulous dinner in Mayfair which was a lot of fun, and included an online auction with some
- [November Newsletter, 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/november-newsletter-2025/) - Wow! It has certainly been a busy few months here at Hammersley Homes. Since our last newsletter, we have taken the people we support to activity days, been a part of some incredible events and, as always, been doing a lot of successful fundraising. Thanks to you, we have been able to make a real
- [July Newsletter, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/july-newsletter/) - In the news Segregation worsens mental illness symptomsIn a Scottish prison, women with complex mental illnesses were facing segregation for up to 22 hours a day. The average time spent in isolation was just over a month with the longest period of segregation being 82 days. Unsurprisingly, their symptoms worsened. A man with schizophrenia stabbed
- [June Newsletter, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/newsletter-june/) - What's going on? Without the safety, security, and sense of community that long-term housing provides, people living with mental illness are at risk of falling through the cracks and becoming hospitalised, homeless, or imprisoned. We have created a monthly round-up of news demonstrating how important it is to make sure that the right support is
- [Happy Volunteer Week!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/happy-volunteer-week/) - Happy Volunteer Week! ❤️ Our outreach volunteers are the heart of our charity, without their generosity and kindness we would not be able to offer such an amazing service to our members. They make a difference every time they visit or pick up the phone to support others in need offering their time and companionship, we are
- [Charity Report 2020](https://hammersleyhomes.org/charity-report-january-2021/) - Hammersley Homes Charity Report 2020 We are delighted to be sending out our first Charity Report, to tell you all how we have been doing so far. It can be downloaded by clicking the button below. Download
- [Charity Report 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/charity-report-2021/) - Hammersley Homes Charity Report 2021 We are delighted to be sending out our Charity Report for the year 2021, to tell you all how we have been doing so far. It can be downloaded by clicking the button below. Download
- [Charity Report 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/charity-report-2022/) - Hammersley Homes Charity Report 2022 We are delighted to be sending out our Charity Report for the year 2022, to tell you all how we have been doing so far. It can be downloaded by clicking the button below. Download
- [Charity Report 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/charity-report-2024/) - Hammersley Homes Charity Report 2024 We are delighted to be sending out our Charity Report for the year 2024, to tell you all how we have been doing so far. It can be downloaded by clicking the button below. Download
- [Run for Hammersley Homes](https://hammersleyhomes.org/run-for-hammersley-homes/) - ULTRACK 50 - run for long-term mental health support Saturday 28 March 2026 Battersea Park Millennium Arena, London ULTRACK 50 is a unique endurance event that strips running back to its simplest form: repetition, focus and resilience. On Saturday 28 March 2026 at Battersea Park Millennium Arena, the challenge invites runners to complete 50km –
- [Read All About It – by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/read-all-about-it-by-bryan-woods/) - Read All About It by Bryan Woods Reading a book is often seen as just a pastime. We tend to regard it as an indulgence for our spare moments. But it can have far deeper effects on our psychological well-being. Reading is good for our mental health. When reading fiction, we can lose ourselves in
- [Lymington Times, October 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-october-2025/)
- [Music weekend in the garden at Kingfishers](https://hammersleyhomes.org/music-weekend-in-the-garden-at-kingfishers/) - Join us for two unforgettable evenings in September 2025! On Saturday 6th, enjoy the mesmerising sounds of Penguin Café, led by Arthur Jeffes. On Sunday 7th, experience a beautiful Evening of Opera. Both events will be held in stunning surroundings, with gardens opening from 3pm and performances beginning at 5pm. Tickets are £45 each, with
- [Music In Mind by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/music-in-mind-by-bryan-woods/) - Music In Mind by Bryan Woods Most of us have a favourite song or piece of music. Think about it now. How does it make you feel? Is it tied in with a memory, a loved one, a time or a place ? For me, it would be the music of the singer and songwriter,
- [Our volunteer Bryan Woods writes about Burnout at work](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-volunteer-bryan-woods-writes-about-burnout-at-work/) - Burnout at work by Bryan Woods Fifty-seven billion pounds is an eye-watering amount of money. It is an unimaginable sum to most of us. Yet that is the latest estimate of the cost of work-related stress to the UK economy. This is up from £45 billion in 2019 – a mere six years ago. So,
- [Brighterway.org.uk, June 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/brighterway-org-uk-june-2025/) - Mother Jo Harvey Abseils Spinnaker Tower To Support Hammersley Homes Click here to go to the article
- [Candis Magazine, July issue, 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/candis-magazine-july-issue-2021/)
- [Third Sector Magazine, Summer 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/third-sector-magazine-summer-2021/)
- [Lymington Times, 20th August 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-20th-august-2021/)
- [Hampshire Independent Magazine, 15th October 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hampshire-independent-magazine-15th-october-2021/)
- [METRO, 29th October 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/metro-29th-october-2021/) - “I was put on antidepressants and they made me manic” Click here to go to the article
- [Lymington.com, October 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-com-october-2021/) - Click here to go to the article
- [Daily Echo, 28th April 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/daily-echo-28th-april-2022/)
- [Charitable Traveller Magazine, 29th April 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/charitable-traveller-magazine-29th-april-2022/)
- [Westcoteswills.co.uk, April 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/westcoteswills-co-uk-april-2022/) - Click here to go to the article
- [Lymington Times, 13th May 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-13th-may-2022/)
- [Lymington Times, 27th May 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-27th-may-2022/)
- [Lymington Times, 10th June 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-10th-june-2022/)
- [Lymington Times, 1st July 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-1st-july-2022/)
- [Independent, 21st November 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/independent-21st-november-2022/) - Rebecca Thomas of The Independent tells of the desperate need for long term supported housing for the vulnerable sector we work with Read the article here
- [Yahoo!, 21st November 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/yahoo-21st-november-2022/)
- [iNews, 28th November 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/inews-28th-november-2022/) - Another article about the desperate need for long-term housing and solution Hammersley Homes is working on Read the article here
- [iPaper, 29th November 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/ipaper-29th-november-2022/)
- [Lymington Times, 31st March 2023​](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-31st-march-2023/)
- [Hammersley Homes in Numbers - Charitable Traveller Magazine, 1st May 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-in-numbers-charitable-traveller-magazine-1st-may-2023/)
- [Hamersley Homes is celebrating being awarded £327,062 over three years, in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, September 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hamersley-homes-is-celebrating-being-awarded-327062-over-three-years-in-funding-from-the-national-lottery-community-fund-september-2023/) - Click here to go to the article
- [The volunteers tackling loneliness this Christmas, 25th December 2023](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-volunteers-tackling-loneliness-this-christmas-25th-december-2023/) - Read on BBC News
- [Winchester student aids mental health via phone support, 21st March 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/winchester-student-aids-mental-health-via-phone-support-21st-march-2024/) - Read in Hampshire Chronicle
- [Lymington Times, 13th September 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-13th-september-2024/)
- [Spinnaker Tower Abseil Challenge 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/spinnaker-tower-abseil-challenge-2025/) - SPINNAKER TOWER ABSEIL CHALLENGE 2025 Join us on Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd June for an unforgettable experience – abseiling 100 metres down the iconic Spinnaker Tower! Join the Challenge
- [Bryan Woods introduces the therapeutic benefits of Neurographic Art](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-introduces-the-therapeutic-benefits-of-neurographic-art/) - But I can by Bryan Woods “Oh, but I can’t draw!“ I have heard this said so many times over the years. Sometimes it is said more wistfully by somebody as, “I really wish I could draw.“ Sadly in both cases the person concerned has already convinced themselves that they cannot draw. The ability to
- [Volunteer Graphic Designer](https://hammersleyhomes.org/volunteer-graphic-design/) - Location:RemoteHours:FlexibleReporting to:Volunteers Co-ordinator About Hammersley Homes Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is a charity that provides support for life, for vulnerable adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with living independently. Our aim is to establish a nationwide network of Day Centres, Outreach Services and Supported Housing schemes, to
- [Volunteer Office Administrator](https://hammersleyhomes.org/volunteer-office-administrator/) - Location:Office basedHours:6 hours per weekReporting to:Office Manager This volunteer opportunity is age restricted to 18+ and requires additional training which is provided. About Hammersley Homes Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is a charity that provides support for life, for vulnerable adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with living
- [Outreach Remote Volunteer Hampshire - Befriending Support](https://hammersleyhomes.org/outreach-remote-volunteer-befriending-support-hampshire/) - Location: Homes based – Supporting Outreach Members by telephone/video call Hours: Minimum 2 hours per Week Reporting to: Outreach Programme Manager Location: Hours: Reporting to: Homes based – Supporting Outreach Members by telephone/video call Minimum 2 hours per Week Outreach Programme Manager This volunteer opportunity is age restricted to 18+ and requires additional training which is
- [Outreach Home Visitor Volunteer Hampshire - Befriending Support](https://hammersleyhomes.org/outreach-home-visitor-volunteer-hampshire-befriending-support/) - Multiple locations in Hampshire: New Forest, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke and surrounding areasHours: Minimum 1 hour per week or 2 hours per fortnight, plus travel time.Reporting to: Outreach Programme Manager This volunteer opportunity is age restricted to 18+ and requires additional training which is provided. About Hammersley Homes Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is a charity
- [Where Care Meets Courage: Why I’m Facing My Fear for Mental Health](https://hammersleyhomes.org/where-care-meets-courage-why-im-facing-my-fear-for-mental-health/) - Where Care Meets Courage: Why I’m Facing My Fear for Mental Health When the idea of organising a Spinnaker Tower Abseil first came up, my gut reaction was: “Great for someone else – not a chance for me.” I do not like heights, and the thought of stepping off a ledge 100 metres above Portsmouth
- [April Award Magazine, 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/april-award-magazine-2025/)
- [Community is the Best Medicine - by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/community-is-the-best-medicine-by-bryan-woods/) - Community is the Best Medicine by Bryan Woods “No man is an island.“ So wrote the 17th century poet and cleric, John Donne. His words emphasise the feeling of interconnection and community that most of us are a part of. Though written centuries ago, they are as relevant now as they were then. The Mental
- [Do you ever send e-cards?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/do-you-ever-send-e-cards/) - Do you ever send e-cards? Or consider it? Whatever the occasion, have a look at what’s available here, and support us as you send your good wishes. VISIT THE PAGE
- [Vote for us on MyGivingCircle.org](https://hammersleyhomes.org/vote-for-us-at-my-giving-circle/) - Vote for us on MyGivingCircle.org We have signed up to My Giving Circle and are asking all our supporters to vote for us - that’s all, just an easy click and a vote: Vote Now
- [Westcotes Wills legal services are supporting Hammersley Homes!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/westcotes-wills/) - Westcotes Wills legal services are supportingHammersley Homes! Westcotes Wills offer services in:– WILL-WRITING, – POWER OF ATTORNEY– DEPUTYSHIP SPECIALISTS They are donating 10% of their fee for every referral they get from Hammersley Homes. Click the link below to contact Rosie, and find out more! Use the code HAMMERSLEY, and we will get our donation!
- [THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 2024!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-big-give-christmas-challenge-2024/) - THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 2024! We are delighted and proud to be participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year. From 3 – 10 December, every donation made to our BIG GIVE Christmas Challenge campaign will be MATCHED, so every donation will be DOUBLED! A donation of £5 will be worth £10
- [Hammersley Homes Wins Award of Excellence for Mental Health Support!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-wins-award-of-excellence-for-mental-health-support/) - We are absolutely thrilled to share that Hammersley Homes has been honoured with the Award of Excellence – Mental Health Support Organisation of the Year 2025! This national recognition comes from E2 Media, a platform dedicated to highlighting the outstanding work of organisations making a real difference in their communities. To be recognised in this way is
- [Stressed Out - by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/stressed-out-by-bryan-woods/) - Stressed Out by Bryan Woods This month is Stress Awareness Month. Its aim is to “raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic.“ Families and carers of people with enduring mental illnesses are often prone to anxiety and stress. According to the Mental Health Foundation, some 71% of carers have poor
- [Sternian Magazine, 2024](https://hammersleyhomes.org/sternian-magazine-2024/)
- [Louise Hallett was in Morocco when the earthquake struck;  she writes about the role of Volunteers in our world](https://hammersleyhomes.org/louise-hallett-was-in-morocco-when-the-earthquake-struck-she-writes-about-the-role-of-volunteers-in-our-world/) - The Vital Role that Volunteers play in our World I have been in my home in Taroudant, Morocco since the middle of August. The seconds when the world shook around me, and I thought the building I was in would collapse, were the most terrifying of my life. The noise was deafening; there was screaming
- [How Did You Sleep? On World Sleep Day, Bryan Woods talks about the importance of sleep](https://hammersleyhomes.org/how-did-you-sleep-on-world-sleep-day-bryan-woods-talks-about-the-importance-of-sleep/) - How Did You Sleep? by Bryan Woods A work colleague recently told me that she manages to get eight hours sleep every night. How I envied her! At the time I was suffering from insomnia. This had lasted for a month and it was really affecting my mental health. The insomnia eventually disappeared. Thankfully I
- [Hammersley Homes is an Award-Winning Charity!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-is-an-award-winning-charity/) - Hammersley Homes is an Award-Winning Charity! Hammersley Homes is delighted with this Award! It gives weight to the Charity, and is entirely thanks to all our hard-working staff and volunteers – without whom it would never have been possible to make the progress we have made. Prestige Awards gave us this terrific accolade earlier this
- [Despair - when a loved one has a SMI](https://hammersleyhomes.org/despair-when-a-loved-one-has-a-smi/) - DESPAIR ….. I have lived with Serious Mental Illness in my family for 50 years ….. it’s so hard. Can you imagine how it feels to love someone whose behaviour is unpredictable and appears to be irrational? Perhaps you know exactly what it’s like. Perhaps not. But believe me, it’s really hard. My sister has
- [Michaela Fortunato talked to our Outreach volunteer Ebi, about some of her volunteering stories and experiences](https://hammersleyhomes.org/michaela-fortunato-talked-to-our-outreach-volunteer-ebi-about-some-of-her-volunteering-stories-and-experiences/) - Ebi’s story by Michaela Fortunato I have been volunteering at Hammersley Homes since June 2022. As an Outreach Volunteer, I offer support to people with enduring mental health challenges either through phone calls or text messages. My clients struggle with aspects of everyday life we all take for granted and require ongoing support. Hammersley Homes’
- [Michaela Fortunato writes about Libby’s story and what it’s like to be volunteering with our Outreach team](https://hammersleyhomes.org/michaela-fortunato-writes-about-libbys-story-and-what-its-like-to-be-volunteering-with-our-outreach-team/) - Libby’s Story by Michaela Fortunato Libby has been working for a year at Hammersley Homes, volunteering on their Outreach Programme, providing support to people who struggle with mental ill- health. She had started the process of completing her DBS Checks, First Aid and Safeguarding training in the beginning of last summer, and started volunteering during
- [Michaela Fortunato writes about Jennifer’s story and what it’s like to be volunteering with our Outreach team](https://hammersleyhomes.org/michaela-fortunato-writes-about-jennifers-story-and-what-its-like-to-be-volunteering-with-our-outreach-team/) - Jennifer’s Story by Michaela Fortunato Jennifer has been volunteering at Hammersley Homes for over two years. Mental health has been close to home for Jennifer as she watched her Mum and Dad struggle with mental illness without much support or funding. Then one day, as Jennifer was nestling against the soft pillows of her couch,
- [Bryan Woods explains the importance of take time for ourselves](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-explains-the-importance-of-take-time-for-ourselves/) - Time for ourselves by Brian Woods I do not usually make New Year resolutions. But this year I aim to make more time for myself. At first glance this might seem like a rather selfish statement – but is it? After all, we spend much of our time satisfying the needs and expectations of other
- [Bryan Woods gives us some tips on Coping At Christmas](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-gives-us-some-tips-on-coping-at-christmas/) - Coping At Christmas by Brian Woods Christmas can be a good time of year for our mental health. It is when we come together to share the positives in life with family and friends. It is a time to be grateful for the things that we have in our lives. However, many people struggle with
- [Gratitude At Christmas – by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/gratitude-at-christmas-by-bryan-woods/) - Gratitude At Christmas by Brian Woods Christmas is an ideal time to make a gratitude list. All you need is a pen and some paper. You can approach your gratitude list in different ways. You could perhaps write down all the good things that have happened in your life over the past year. The people
- [Bryan Woods asks – What is ‘The Perfect Christmas’?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-asks-what-is-the-perfect-christmas/) - Bryan Woods asks – What is ‘The Perfect Christmas’? Every year it’s the same. Several weeks before Christmas supermarkets and other businesses launch their big advertising campaigns. Though they may vary in approach, their aim is basically the same – to present a snapshot of the perfect Christmas. Then there are additional online and media
- [Loneliness At Christmas can be hard - by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/loneliness-at-christmas-can-be-hard-by-bryan-woods/) - Loneliness At Christmas can be hard by Brian Woods Christmas is traditionally a time when people come together to celebrate. However, that is not true for everyone. Some people will be alone this Christmas. This can be for a variety of reasons, including bereavement, ill health, or family and friends who live thousands of miles
- [Do You Understand? - Bryan Woods talks about Mental Health vs Mental Illness](https://hammersleyhomes.org/do-you-understand-bryan-woods-talks-about-mental-health-vs-mental-illness/) - Do You Understand? by Brian Woods What is the difference between physical health and physical illness? It is a simple question – and I bet you know the answer! However, when the same question is posed with regard to mental health and mental illness it is perhaps more difficult. In recent years there has been
- [Mental health challenges - Bryan Woods writes about how to start the conversation](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-challenges-bryan-woods-writes-about-how-to-start-the-conversation/) - Seeing Signs Amongst Blurred Lines by Brian Woods In my last blog I wrote about the difference between mental health and mental illness. The current way that we interchange these terms does have consequences. We are happy to talk about mental health, but conversations on mental illness seem to be more problematic. This means that
- [Food for Thought - 1. Introduction to Gut Health by Destinee Cushnie-Mason](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Food for Thought - 2. The Gut-Brain Connection: Superhighway of Communication](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-2-the-gut-brain-connection-superhighway-of-communication/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Food for Thought - 3. Fibre Fuel: Nourishing Your Gut and Mind](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-3-fibre-fuel-nourishing-your-gut-and-mind/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Food for Thought - 4. The Zoo Inside You: A Guide to Gut-Friendly Foods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-4-the-zoo-inside-you-a-guide-to-gut-friendly-foods/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Food for Thought - 5. Ultra-Processed Foods: What Are They and Should I Be Eating Them?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-5-ultra-processed-foods-what-are-they-and-should-i-be-eating-them/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Food for Thought - 6. Gut-Friendly Lifestyle – Beyond Food for Mental Wellness](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-6-gut-friendly-lifestyle-beyond-food-for-mental-wellness/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Move On Up - by Brian Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/move-on-up-by-brian-woods/) - Move On Up by Brian Woods To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, Brian Woods focuses on this year’s theme – MOVEMENT - by talking about the benefits of exercise for our mental wellbeing. A remarkable thing happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. During lockdown we were limited to just a short walk each day. It was
- [Food for Thought - 7. Exploring Food as Medicine for Mental Illnesses](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-7-exploring-food-as-medicine-for-mental-illnesses/) - Food for Thought by Destinee Cushnie-Mason Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood. We aspire to equip you
- [Bryan Woods writes about FINDING THE RIGHT HELP](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-writes-about-finding-the-right-help/) - Finding the right help by Brian Woods Where do we find help when we are concerned about a mental health issue? The answer to that question is not always obvious. It can depend upon a number of different factors. Among these is the severity of the problem. For example, the signs of mental health decline
- [Bryan Woods looks at how Ageism affects Mental Health](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-looks-at-how-ageism-affects-mental-health/) - Age Matters by Brian Woods The good news is that we are living longer and healthier lives. In 2014, the number of people aged 65 and older made up nearly 18% of the total UK population. Since 1974, the number of people in this age group has grown by 47%, (statistics from the Mental Health
- [Brian Woods talks about the benefits of journaling](https://hammersleyhomes.org/putting-pen-to-paper-by-brian-woods/) - Putting Pen To Paper by Brian Woods There are a number of tools that we can use to maintain and improve our mental health. Among these is keeping a diary or journal. Studies have shown that recording our personal thoughts, emotions, and insights can help to reduce anxiety and stress. We become more aware of
- [Food for Thought: Special Edition](https://hammersleyhomes.org/food-for-thought-special-edition-1/) - Mr.Cookfulness: bedridden to cook book writing by Brian Woods Ill health forced Ian Tavener to step away from his work and his family. The simple, profund act of cooking began an inspiring new journey. Ian was diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder, depression, anxiety and arthritis, ending a successful career in finance and life as
- [Building a Stronger Presence: Hammersley Homes’ Journey with Mattermore](https://hammersleyhomes.org/building-a-stronger-presence-hammersley-homes-journey-with-mattermore/) - Building a Stronger Presence: Hammersley Homes’ Journey with Mattermore Discover how Mattermore helped Hammersley Homes grow brand awareness, reach, and donations with a compassionate strategy focused on lasting impact: READ THE CASE STUDY
- [The effect of Rachel Reeves’ budget on inheritance – and charity legacies](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-effect-of-rachel-reeves-budget-on-inheritance-and-charity-legacies/) - The effect of Rachel Reeves’ budget on inheritance – and charity legacies We all knew that Inheritance Tax was going to be changed at the budget. The government had an opportunity to overhaul a complicated system, but sadly it, once again, decided to tinker around some the tax-free elements and retain the existing tax-free allowances.
- [Bryan Woods talks about the pleasures and benefits of giving](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-talks-about-the-pleasures-and-benefits-of-giving/) - The pleasures and benefits of giving by Brian Woods Christmas is almost upon us again. A time when we give and receive Christmas cards and presents. When charities appeal for financial donations. When local organisations provide a Christmas meal for those who are alone during the festive period. The act of giving is a rewarding
- ["Let’s stop pretending people with serious psychosis can be fully independent, and give them the support they need"](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lets-stop-pretending-people-with-serious-psychosis-can-be-fully-independent-and-give-them-the-support-they-need-2/) - “Let’s stop pretending people with serious psychosis can be fully independent, and give them the support they need” SPOT ON Patrick Cockburn says it all in this brilliant Independent article, and it’s the change we are striving for. “On 30 March last year, a man suffering from severe mental illness walked out of his
- ["Let’s stop pretending people with serious psychosis can be fully independent, and give them the support they need"](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lets-stop-pretending-people-with-serious-psychosis-can-be-fully-independent-and-give-them-the-support-they-need/) - SPOT ON Patrick Cockburn says it all in this brilliant Independent article, and it's the change we are striving for. "On 30 March last year, a man suffering from severe mental illness walked out of his flat in north London and stabbed a woman in the back with a knife, inflicting injuries that left her
- [The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-big-give-christmas-challenge-2/) - The Big Give Christmas Challenge How much do you know about mental health in the UK? Take our 2 minute QUIZ and find out! (With enormous thanks to Unleashed and Goodsted) We are delighted to be participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year and we would be extremely grateful for any support. All donations are matched, so every
- [The Southern Health Journal, April Edition 2020](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-southern-health-journal-april-edition-2020/) - The Southern Health Journal, April Edition 2020
- [Lymington Times, 24th April 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-24th-april-2021/) - Lymington Times, 24th April 2021
- [Lymington Times, 6th November 2020](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-6th-november-2020/) - Lymington Times, 6th November 2020
- [Lymington Times, 26th December 2019](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lymington-times-26th-december-2019/) - Lymington Times, 26th December 2019
- [Recycling For Good Causes](https://hammersleyhomes.org/recycling-for-good-causes/) - Collect together your unwanted watches and jewellery (anything from plastic beads to old broken gold chains); gadgets (such as cameras, games consoles, mobile phones, sat navs and MP3 players); old currency (UK & foreign) and used stamps - even ask your friends to give you their unwanted items too - and send them at no
- [Global Adventure Challenges](https://hammersleyhomes.org/global-adventure-challenges/) - Choose your own fundraising challenge. An exciting selection of great adventures are offered. UK or worldwide. Pick one that appeals and fundraise for us at the same time! Read More
- [Give as you Live](https://hammersleyhomes.org/give-as-you-live/) - Shop with your favourite stores online and raise money for Hammersley Homes. Sign up with GiveAsYouLive and each time you shop at a participating store (there are thousands!) the store will donate a percentage of the value of your purchase to us – at no extra cost to you! GO TO THE WEBSITE
- [Hallett Independent](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hallett-independent/) - A specialist firm of art and private client insurance brokers who will donate to Hammersley Homes for every successful introduction – ask them for a free home insurance quote. Hallett Independent Homepage
- [Hammersley Homes are now part of One Lottery - Buy your £1 ticket now and have a chance to win £25,000!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-are-now-part-of-one-lottery/) - Hammersley Homes are now part of One LotteryBuy your £1 ticket now and have a chance to win £25,000! Support us by joining in the fun! Buying a ticket through One Lottery means that we can continue to grow and provide our services. 50% of all tickets sold from our page go straight to us,
- [Join the Golden Steps Walk](https://hammersleyhomes.org/join-the-golden-steps-walk/) - SPARK CHANGE AND WALK WITH US THIS AUTUMN! Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities, by taking part, you will be making a meaningful
- [Support Hammersley Homes by booking your UK Summer Break through Charitable Travel](https://hammersleyhomes.org/support-hammersley-homes-by-booking-your-uk-summer-break-through-charitable-travel/) - Support Hammersley Homes by booking your UK Summer Break through Charitable Travel charitable.travel Charitable Travel are a fabulous not-for-profit Travel Company offering all sorts of wonderful breaks and holidays worldwide, supporting charities each time they receive a booking. But right now, as we ease out of lockdown, and international travel is still not really
- [Give A Car](https://hammersleyhomes.org/give-a-car/) - Donate your car through Giveacar - a not-for-profit social enterprise that can turn your old car into cash for Hammersley Homes. They will arrange free collection, then either sell your car at auction or scrap it with the proceeds raised coming straight to Hammersley Homes. GO TO THE WEBSITE
- [Mental Health Facts and Figures](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-facts-and-figures/) - Mental Health Facts and Figures From the Mental Health First Aid website https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/research-and-evaluation/mental-health-statistics With many thanks to MHFA England for this information Download
- [Here Comes The Sun Auction](https://hammersleyhomes.org/here-comes-the-sun-auction/) - 2 wonderful teachers are retiring after 32 years at Lord Wandsworth College, and are generously combining their retirement celebration with fundraising for Hammersley Homes! Part of that celebration is a small Charity Auction with some tempting treats .... Morocco holidays, Art works, New Forest indulgence Have a look and support us with a bid! Auction
- [Jeremy North: Weaving Threads](https://hammersleyhomes.org/jeremy-north-weaving-threads/) - Why we need your help To help us raise funds towards our first Hammersley Home,the amazingly talented guitarist JEREMY NORTH has recorded his first album – the album we have all waited so long for … with all proceeds being generously donated toHammersley Homes At last you can order your copy of WEAVING THREADS Choose
- [Caroline de Rothschild's Portraits](https://hammersleyhomes.org/caroline-de-rothschild-portraits/) - Why we need your help We are working towards setting up our first Hammersley Home,and to help us with our fundraising, we are extremely grateful to the fabulous and accomplished artist CAROLINE DE ROTHSCHILD who has very generously offered her extraordinary skills and expertise to create commissioned portraits from photographs sent to her – people,
- [Works of Art](https://hammersleyhomes.org/peter-blake/) - Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we are now able to offer some great original works of art, available from our webshop - have a look and see what’s there! You will find some real treats, including works by some of the best knows British artists, as well as some of the originals of images
- [We are making MASKS](https://hammersleyhomes.org/we-are-making-masks/) - Order and Donate We are making masks Would you like a fun and different mask, for a suggested donation of £10? During these uncertain times, we are offering to give away these beautifully made masks in exchange for a suggested donation of £10 per mask – but of course any donations are very welcome! The
- [We are delighted to have teamed up with Westcotes Wills - here is a note from their founder and CEO, Rosie O’Hanlon-Hills](https://hammersleyhomes.org/we-are-delighted-to-have-teamed-up-with-westcotes-wills-here-is-a-note-from-their-founder-and-ceo-rosie-ohanlon-hills/) - How you can make your will and support vulnerable adults There are a whole load of demands on your finances at the moment, so you might sigh when someone asks you to donate to charity. You know it’s important but it’s still a stretch. What if you could donate just by making your will? I’ve
- [Are we really aware of men's mental health?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/are-we-really-aware-of-mens-mental-health/) - Are we really aware of men's mental health? November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. Our PR volunteer, Tuba Yapa, ask us: Are we really aware of men’s mental health? You saw the title of the article. It’s obviously about men’s mental health. November is Men’s mental Health Awareness month and we should not ignore this
- [I am so proud to support the work of Hammersley Homes](https://hammersleyhomes.org/i-am-so-proud-to-support-the-work-of-hammersley-homes/) - Rosie O’Hanlon-Hills is the talent behind Westcotes Wills – one of our most valued partners. She tells us why she supports Hammersley Homes I am so proud to support the work of Hammersley Homes. I first met Louise by chance on a zoom, not long after I lost one of my dear friends. I was
- [A Universal Human Right By Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/a-universal-human-right-by-bryan-woods/) - A Universal Human Right by Brian Woods World Mental Health Day is on 10th October. Using the theme of Mental Health is a universal human right, it’s objective is, “to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.“ Perhaps it is also a time to
- [Bryan Woods tells us about the knock-on effects of cuts to Addiction Services](https://hammersleyhomes.org/ruinous-cuts-to-addiction-services-by-bryan-woods/) - Ruinous Cuts To Addiction Services by Brian Woods The Health and Social Care Act was passed in 2012. At the time it was hailed as, “…the most extensive reorganisation of the structure of the National Health Service in England to date.“ A bold claim indeed. However, the Act has had a catastrophic effect on people
- [Housing Report Hampshire](https://hammersleyhomes.org/housing-report-hampshire/) - Housing Report Hampshire Two of our amazing volunteers – Jenny Weston and Jill Stafford – researched the availability of supported housing options in Hampshire for us, to demonstrate the vital need for our Hammersley Homes project Download
- [Bryan Woods tells us about how Art helped him in his recovery](https://hammersleyhomes.org/bryan-woods-tells-us-about-how-art-helped-him-in-his-recovery/) - Bryan Woods tells us about how Art helped him in his recovery Art In Mind. It was while I was in a psychiatric hospital that I started to draw again. I had drawn nothing since leaving school many years before. Therefore my adult efforts were not very good! However, I was determined to
- [Our New Forest Show Quiz - answers](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-new-forest-show-quiz-answers/) - Our New Forest Show Quiz - answers Hammersley Homes is committed to raising awareness of the impact of serious mental illness on people and communities. During the New Forest Show 2023 we ran a competition to test visitors’ knowledge of mental health facts, with all correct answer sheets entered into a draw to win an
- [Bryan Woods celebrates Our Small Charities in Small Charity Week](https://hammersleyhomes.org/small-charity-week-19-23-june-by-bryan-woods/) - Bryan Woods celebrates Our Small Charities in Small Charity Week This week is Small Charity Week, (19th – 23rd June). It is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital contribution that small charities make to our society. With the backing of the NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations), together with Lloyds Bank Foundation, Small
- [As Loneliness Awareness Week begins, Bryan Woods talks about the importance of “Connection”](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lets-talk-about-loneliness-by-bryan-woods/) - As Loneliness Awareness Week begins, Bryan Woods talks about the importance of “Connection” Loneliness is a very personal emotion. But it is something that many of us will encounter at some point in our lives. It also has a broad spectrum; it can be anything from a temporary feeling of loneliness, to long-term chronic loneliness.
- [Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/celebrating-our-unsung-heroes-by-bryan-woods/) - Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes by Bryan Woods They give countless hours of their time to many charities – most of which could not function without them. Giving their time and effort, they selflessly help other people and society as a whole. They are our unsung heroes. Now in Volunteer Week (1st June to 7th June
- [NHS Mental Health care is in crisis by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/nhs-mental-health-care-is-in-crisis/) - Changing My Mind by Bryan Woods As a young man I gave little if any thought to my mental health. All the while everything was okay, I thought I had no need to. However, in my early thirties’ I was suddenly hit by severe depression and anxiety.That changed everything - including my outlook on Mental
- [Nipping Mental Health Disorders In The Bud by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/nipping-mental-health-disorders-in-the-bud/) - Nipping Mental Health Disorders In The Bud by Bryan Woods The statistics are shocking. In Britain today, one in six children aged from five to sixteen are likely to have a mental health problem. (That is up from one in nine children in 2017.). There has been a 77% rise in the number of children
- [Mental Health Awareness Week - Raising Awareness About Anxiety by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-awareness-week-raising-awareness-about-anxiety/) - Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15- 21 May. The focus this year is on anxiety, and in particular the anxiety caused by the current cost of living crisis.
- [Pets Benefit Our Mental Health by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/pets-benefit-our-mental-health-by-bryan-woods/) - Pets Benefit Our Mental Health by Bryan Woods April is National Pet Month. Running from 1st April to 1st May, it is a time to celebrate our four-legged friends and all the benefits that they bring to us. Take for example PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs. These dogs are taken into schools, hospitals, and care
- [Dar Louisa - be pampered in this heavenly setting, and support Hammersley Homes at the same time!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/book-a-moroccan-holiday-at-dar-louisa-in-taroudant-and-support-hammersley-homes-at-the-same-time/) - Book a Moroccan holiday at Dar Louisa in Taroudant, and support Hammersley Homes
- [Twenty-two in 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/walk-22-in-2022/) - Take the Twenty-two in 2022 challenge Walk 2,022 steps, or 2.2 kilometres a day or 22,000 steps or 22 kilometres in a week - or any distance you choose. Do something amazing and raise funds for our Hammersley Homes project and our Community Outreach Support service. Share the pictures from your walk with us on
- [Mental Health Matters by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-matters-by-bryan-woods/) - Mental Health Matters by Bryan Woods We often spend time and effort in looking after our physical health, which is of course important. But it is vital that we take care of our mental health too. Then we are well balanced in both body and mind. I manage my own mental health in a variety
- [Do you buy from Amazon?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/amazonsmile/) - Shop on AmazonSmile, and Amazon donates to Hammersley Homes, at no cost to you. Start Shopping
- [It’s Time To Talk by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/its-time-to-talk-by-bryan-woods/) - It’s Time To Talk by Bryan Woods This year Time to Talk Day will take place on Thursday, 2nd February. It is an annual event run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with the Co-op. Promoted as “the nation’s biggest mental health conversation,” it is a chance for people to come together to
- [We Need Change by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/we-need-change/) - Bryan Woods tells about the desperate need for change in attitudes towards and treatment of people who live with mental health challenges
- [Breaking The Cycle by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/breaking-the-cycle/) - One of the worst aspects of mental ill-health is the loneliness it can bring. When I was severely depressed I simply withdrew from society. It was my instinct to isolate.
- [Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from an A&E doctor](https://hammersleyhomes.org/why-hammersley-homes-is-needed-from-an-ae-doctor/) - As part of our Big Give Campaign this week, we spoke to a doctor about how people end up in hospital when they reach crisis point with the symptoms of their mental illness.
- [Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from our founder Louise Hallett](https://hammersleyhomes.org/why-hammersley-homes-is-needed-from-our-founder-louise-hallett/) - On day three of our Big Give campaign, we spoke to our founder, Louise Hallett, about why she formed Hammersley Homes: What led you to set up Hammersley Homes?
- [Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from an outreach client and volunteer](https://hammersleyhomes.org/why-hammersley-homes-is-needed-from-an-outreach-client-and-volunteer/) - On day five of our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign we spoke to one our wonderful volunteers and outreach clients, Jamie, about the services we offer.
- [Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from our Outreach Manager](https://hammersleyhomes.org/why-hammersley-homes-is-needed-from-our-outreach-manager/) - It’s almost the end of our Big Give Christmas Challenge Campaign! We spoke to our wonderful Outreach Manager, Crystal Bloomfield, about our outreach programme.
- [The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022 is here!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-big-give-christmas-challenge-2022-is-here/) - We are proud to be participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year. From 29 November - 6 December, every donation is MATCHED and DOUBLED!
- [A Journey To Recovery by Bryan Woods](https://hammersleyhomes.org/a-journey-to-recovery-by-bryan-woods/) - A Journey To Recovery by Bryan Woods It was the end of a long journey for me. On the 21st January 2015, I was formally discharged from the care of my local Community Mental Health Team. It was a journey that had started back in 1996. It was then that I began to experience night
- [In October, Pedro Feitor ran the Bournemouth Half Marathon For Hammersley Homes.  Bryan Woods spoke to him.](https://hammersleyhomes.org/in-october-pedro-feitor-ran-the-bournemouth-half-marathon-for-hammersley-homes-bryan-woods-spoke-to-him/) - In October, Pedro Feitor ran the Bournemouth Half Marathon For Hammersley Homes.Bryan Woods spoke to him. On 9th October, volunteer Pedro Feitor ran a half marathon to raise valuable funds for Hammersley Homes. I recently spoke to Pedro about his amazing achievement. Pedro is studying psychology at Bournemouth University. He eventually wants to specialise in
- [Pedro Feitor is running the Bournemouth Half Marathon on 9th October to raise funds for Hammersley Homes](https://hammersleyhomes.org/pedro-feitor-is-running-the-bournemouth-half-marathon-on-9th-october-to-raise-funds-for-hammersley-homes/) - Pedro Feitor is running the Bournemouth Half Marathon on 9th October to raise funds for Hammersley Homes Pedro is one of our fabulous Outreach Volunteers, who has really made a difference to the lives of some of our vulnerable clients he’s been visiting. Through his work with us, he has built up some first-hand knowledge
- [Bryan Woods writes about Loneliness – the Hidden Epidemic](https://hammersleyhomes.org/loneliness-the-hidden-epidemic/) - Two years ago, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, people confronted loneliness on a massive scale. We were positively encouraged to keep away from other people.
- [Angus Cadwallader walking the 100 mile Beacon Way](https://hammersleyhomes.org/angus-cadwallader-walking-the-100-mile-beacon-way/) - Angus Cadwallader walking the 100 mile Beacons Way Angus is one of our most loyal volunteers – he’s done some valuable research for us and written some excellent blog posts which are on our BLOG page. We are enormously grateful to him for his ongoing support. “Next week I’ll be walking 100 miles solo
- [What makes us healthy?  We ALL need this.](https://hammersleyhomes.org/what-makes-us-healthy-we-all-need-this/) - What makes us healthy? We ALL need this. It is quite clear that for our wellbeing, comfort and ability to function well in society and in our lives, we all need stability – and to be free of anxiety, we need: Work Good environment Income The security of a nice home Education and skills Healthy
- [To mark National Schizophrenia Awareness Day on 25th July, our Social Media volunteer, Saoirse Osborne, enlightens us about some of the common myths concerning this illness.](https://hammersleyhomes.org/schizophrenia-awareness-day-25-july/) - Schizophrenia Awareness Day - 25 July 25 July is National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. This annual awareness-raising campaign about this illness is seriously needed: schizophrenia is perhaps the mental illness most plagued with stereotypes and misconceptions. So, this Schizophrenia Awareness Day we’re busting some common myths about schizophrenia… MYTH: Everyone with schizophrenia is alike. FACT: There
- [THE BIG GIVE - We reached our target!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-big-give-we-reached-our-target/) - We are thrilled to have reached our BIG GIVE target within 48 hours of the Campaign going live - a HUGE thank you to all our generous donors and supporters! We didn't aim high this year: it was our first year of participating in this Match Funding Campaign; we raised £1,000 of pledges by the
- [Caroline de Rothschild is making fabulous iPad portraits for us!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/caroline-de-rothschild-is-making-fabulous-ipad-portraits-for-us/) - Caroline de Rothschild has made this gorgeous portrait of one of our Trustees - Louise Hallett. This fabulously skilled and accomplished artist has very generously been offering her extraordinary talents to raise funds for our much needed Hammersley Homes project, and one of these wonderful portraits can be yours in exchange for a donation to
- [Some great works of art are now available in our Webshop!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/some-great-works-of-art-are-now-available-in-our-webshop/) - Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we are now able to offer some great original works of art, available from our webshop - have a look and see what’s there! You will find some real treats, including works by some of the best knows British artists, as well as some of the originals of images
- [Another agonisingly terrible story ...](https://hammersleyhomes.org/another-agonisingly-terrible-story/) - It's why our Hammersley Homes project is more important than ever. We need as much help and support as we can get, so please consider supporting us in whatever way you are able to. There are far too many families affected by mental illness homicides and it HAS to stop. Why is the care provision
- [Our Response to the Mental Health Act Reforms](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-response-to-the-mental-health-act-reforms/) - by Angus Cadwallader On 13 January 2021, the government unveiled its long-overdue plan to reform the Mental Health Act, which pledges to give individuals more control over their care and treatment and tackle racial disparities. Ministers intend to publish a Mental Health Bill in 2022, following a consultation on their plans. While these reforms are a welcome
- [A story about the importance of Supported Housing for sufferers of mental illness, by Priscilla Okoye - one of our wonderful volunteers.](https://hammersleyhomes.org/a-story-about-the-importance-of-supported-housing-for-sufferers-of-mental-illness-by-priscilla-okoye-one-of-our-wonderful-volunteers/) - How I never actually knew the real meaning of the words supported housing until I became a part of an organisation to which those words are commonplace.
- [At last - A report by two of our wonderful volunteers, highlighting some statistics about Mental Illness in Prisons, by Chris Reid and Gaia Giampietro](https://hammersleyhomes.org/at-last-a-report-by-two-of-our-wonderful-volunteers-highlighting-some-statistics-about-mental-illness-in-prisons-by-chris-reid-and-gaia-giampietro/) - Current research indicates that, globally, 1 in 7 prisoners are diagnosed with psychosis or depression - these figures have been relatively stable over the past 30 years
- [Hammersley Homes is delighted to participate in the Aviva Community Fund project - but we need your help.](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-is-delighted-to-participate-in-the-aviva-community-fund-project-but-we-need-your-help/) - We are excited to be part of the Aviva Community Fund project raising funds towards the cost of establishing a detailed and optimum Housing Model. What exactly will the first Hammersley Home look like? This will be a weighty, detailed plan – an in-depth, step-by-step description of exactly what we are going to do to
- [A fabulous new addition to our Art Webshop - by Katherine Lubar](https://hammersleyhomes.org/a-fabulous-new-addition-to-our-art-webshop-by-katherine-lubar/) - How lucky are we? A HUGE thank you to Katherine Lubar, who has very generously donated one of her fabulous paintings to Hammersley Homes, in honour of Dominique Lubar's big birthday - and we are thrilled to bits! It's available for you to buy from our Art Webshop for £160 including delivery within the UK.
- [Our 70 mile walk along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-70-mile-walk-along-the-isle-of-wight-coastal-path/) - At the ripe old age of 80, our most intrepid supporter, April Edwards, is joining our founder, Louise, to walk the 70 mile Isle of Wight coastal path in July.
- [Mental Health Awareness Week – Save the date for a Garden Get Together!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-awareness-week-save-the-date-for-a-garden-get-together/) - Mental Health Awareness Week – Save the date for a Garden Get Together! Either way, remember the dates 10th – 16th May, and get started on planning your Garden Get Together One of the biggest problems we face is not opposition to the idea of supported homes for adults with long-term mental illness, but simply
- [We are delighted to welcome Harriet Evans, our newest Trustee to enrich our Board with valued skills](https://hammersleyhomes.org/we-are-delighted-to-welcome-harriet-evans-our-newest-trustee-to-enrich-our-board-with-valued-skills/) - We are delighted to welcome Harriet Evans, our newest Trustee to enrich our Board with valued skills Harriet is a trained journalist and communications professional, most recently leading the engineering communications strategy for an automotive company. After taking a career break in 2020, she has since completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Law, with a view
- [The burden inadequate mental health funding places on our police](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-burden-inadequate-mental-health-funding-places-on-our-police/) - Article about the burden placed on the police by inadequate funding of our mental health services.
- [Meet Katherine Cook](https://hammersleyhomes.org/meet-katherine-cook/) - Meet Katherine Cook Katherine has been volunteering with Hammersley Homes since November 2020, helping us with our social media pages. To her and to all our volunteers – thank you! What do you do at Hammersley Homes? I’ve been volunteering with Hammersley Homes since November 2020 and I’ve been helping with their social media. I’ve
- [Meet Molly Wells](https://hammersleyhomes.org/meet-molly-wells/) - Meet Molly Wells For Day 3 of Volunteers’ Week, we’ve talked to volunteer Molly Wells. Find out what she does and why she chose Hammersley Homes in this video. https://www.linkedin.com/…/hammersley-homes… Happy #VolunteersWeek! #volunteersweek2021 #supportedhousing #charity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #donate #volunteering #volunteers Our People
- [Meet Emma Smith](https://hammersleyhomes.org/meet-emma-smith-2/) - Meet Emma Smith For Day 4 of Volunteers' Week, we've interviewed Emma Smith, who helps HH apply for funding grants from trusts and foundations. Happy #volunteersweek! Where did you come across Hammersley Homes? Emma: Louise [our founder] found my CV on the Reach volunteering website and contacted me. Because of my previous work experience
- [Meet Zanell Neethling](https://hammersleyhomes.org/meet-zanell-neethling/) - Meet Zanell Neethling It’s Day 5 of Volunteers’ Week, and today we spoke to volunteer Zanell Neethling, who writes for our blog and newsletter. Zanell is diagnosed with high-functioning paranoid schizophrenia. She runs PsyCope ‘Coping with Psychosis’, a support site for coping with psychosis. Zanell is also setting up a peer support group for young
- [Meet Gaia Giampietro](https://hammersleyhomes.org/meet-gaia-giampietro/) - Meet Gaia Giampietro For Day 6 of Volunteers’ Week, we spoke to volunteer Gaia Giampietro. What does your role involve? I am a researcher, specifically looking at the issue of mental illness and prisons. My role involves collecting relevant statistics, arranging and attending interviews with subject experts, and producing reports to support funding applications,
- [Meet Louise Hallett](https://hammersleyhomes.org/meet-louise-hallett/) - Meet Louise Hallett For the final day of #volunteersweek, we spoke to our founder, Louise Hallett. Find out about her experiences setting up Hammersley Homes in this video: https://www.linkedin.com/…/hammersley-homes_charity… #volunteer #charity #donate #volunteering #giveback #fundraising #supportedhousing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #schizophrenia #psychosis Our People
- [Volunteers' Week 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/volunteers-week-2021-p/) - Happy #volunteersweek! Volunteers’ Week takes place between 1-7 June every year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers. During an exceptionally difficult year, people from all walks of life around the UK have taken the time to volunteer and made a huge difference to people and their communities – just as they do
- [Christmas Card Competition - NEW DEADLINE: 15th August](https://hammersleyhomes.org/christmas-card-competition/) - Christmas Card Competition The deadline has been extended to 15th August HammersleyHomes Invites you toEnter our... Design your own card to be in with a chance of featuring in our 2021 charity Christmas Card campaign! Your designs must be square, and with a winter festive theme.We are looking for creativity, not perfection.Make your card stand
- [What it’s like to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia](https://hammersleyhomes.org/what-its-like-to-be-diagnosed-with-paranoid-schizophrenia/) - What it’s like to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by Zanell Neethling Today’s blog was written by one of our dedicated volunteers, Zanell Neethling. Zanell immigrated to the UK from South Africa with her parents at the age of 17. When she was 19, during a difficult period in her life, Zanellbegan experiencing visual and
- [Louise Hallett, our Founder, tells us about their walk around the Isle of Wight Coastal Path in July](https://hammersleyhomes.org/louise-hallett-our-founder-tells-us-about-their-walk-around-the-isle-of-wight-coastal-path-in-july/) - Walked 80 miles around the Isle of Wight coastal path, and returned home feeling a terrific sense of achievement, and managed to raise over £60,000
- [Homelessness and Psychotic Disorders](https://hammersleyhomes.org/homelessness-and-psychotic-disorders/) - Homelessness and Psychotic Disorders by Saoirse Osborne Homelessness in all forms – whether rough sleeping, sofa surfing or hostel living – is rising. In England, is estimated that that ‘core homelessness’– the most extreme and immediate forms of homelessness - tallied over 195,000 in 2018, a 44.1% increase from 2012. Rough sleeping has risen particularly
- [Our fun packs of 2021 Christmas Cards are now available from our WebShop!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-fun-packs-of-2021-christmas-cards-are-now-available-from-our-webshop/) - Our packs of 15 Christmas Cards (2021) are now available to buy from our Webshop - great quality laminated cards with envelopes, for £8.95 including delivery within the UK. All cards designed by children under the age of 15. Click here to place your order.
- [Hammersley Homes e-cards](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-e-cards/) - Hammersley Homes e-cards Support our charity and help the environment! With DontSendMeACard.com every e-card you send saves time, helps our charity, and reduces carbon. See the difference you’ve made with donations in lieu of cards- Sending cards has never felt better! Send a card
- [Manns Cookies Random Act of Kindness](https://hammersleyhomes.org/manns-cookies-random-act-of-kindness/) - Manns Cookies Random Act of Kindness The wonderful Manns Cookies are supporting Hammersley Homes’ Big Give Challenge by offering you the chance to win a free box of cookies as a random act of kindness! The Big Give Challenge runs from 30th November until 7th December and every pound given will be match funded. To
- [Interview with a trustee](https://hammersleyhomes.org/interview-with-a-trustee/) - An interview with a trustee: Harriet Evans 1) What appealed to you about working with Hammersley Homes? Through my journalism training, I was passionate about challenging negative stereotypes in the media. I had researched and written about people living with long term mental illness, and saw first-hand the complex challenges faced by them and their families, particularly around housing and
- [Our First Hammersley Home](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-first-hammersley-home/) - OUR FIRST HAMMERSLEY HOME PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND HELP US TO RAISE THE FUNDS WE NEED FOR THE DEPOSIT TO PURCHASE THIS PROPERTY IN THE NEW FOREST FOR OUR FIRST HAMMERSLEY HOME NICE reports that “Severe mental illness affects around 0.9% of the population and numbers appear to be growing. Over 550,000 people registered
- [Children's Mental Health Week](https://hammersleyhomes.org/childrens-mental-health-week/) - Children’s Mental Health Week7th – 13th February 2022 By Saoirse Osborne This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week, an annual event organised by mental health charity Place2Be to spotlight the mental health of young people. This year’s theme is Growing Together. Development from childhood to adolescence and adulthood is a crucial period not just for
- [A Mother’s Story: Caring for a relative with severe mental illness](https://hammersleyhomes.org/a-mothers-story-caring-for-a-relative-with-severe-mental-illness/) - A Mother’s Story Caring for a relative with severe mental illness by Angus Cadwallader Note: Some of the names in this article have been changed to protect the individual’s identity. What does it mean to dedicate your life to caring for someone else? For many of us, the prospect of spending every day supporting another
- [Hammersley Homes announces new corporate partnership with local estate agent Hayward Fox](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammersley-homes-announces-new-corporate-partnership-with-local-estate-agent-hayward-fox/) - Hammersley Homes announces new corporate partnership with local estate agent Hayward Fox By Saoirse Osborne Hammersley Homes is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with local estate and lettings agent Hayward Fox. As the largest estate and lettings agent in the area, they have a wealth of knowledge and experience in
- [What’s the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/whats-the-difference-between-mental-health-and-mental-illness/) - What’s the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness? By Louise Hallett There has been so much focus on Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing in recent years; many people have commented to us that we launched our charity at a good time, because of this increased coverage that the press have been giving to these
- [International Women’s Day: Recognising the gender inequality of mental illness](https://hammersleyhomes.org/international-womens-day-recognising-the-gender-inequality-of-mental-illness/) - International Women’s Day: Recognising the gender inequality of mental illness By Saoirse Osborne As well as a time to celebrate society’s progress towards gender equality, today is also a moment to reflect on the areas in which there is still some way to go. Here at Hammersley Homes, we are aware of how mental illness
- [Young Carers' Action Day](https://hammersleyhomes.org/young-carers-action-day/) - Young Carers’ Action Day - 16th March 2022 By Saoirse Osborne A young carer is anyone under 18 who helps to look after a relative with a mental or physical illness, addiction, or disability. We think of care as only for the elderly or physically disabled. But in fact, 55% of young carers look after
- [Mental Health Awareness Week – Help fight the effects of LONELINESS!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-awareness-week-help-fight-the-effects-of-loneliness/) - It’s MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK A blog from our Social Media guru volunteer, Saoirse Osborne Struggling with loneliness? Ironically, you’re not alone. The Covid-19 lockdowns have created a ‘hidden pandemic’ of loneliness and mental ill-health, with 1 in 14 saying they ‘often’ felt lonely during the pandemic – up 40% from pre-Covid.That’s why the theme
- [Carers Week 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/carers-week-2022/) - 6th – 12th June marks Carers Week an annual campaign to raise awareness of the challenges unpaid carers face In the UK alone, 1.5m people care for someone with mental illness. The often-invisible nature of mental illness, and the fact that carers may not be helping with physical tasks, often means such carers, and those
- [Join us for a fun family outdoor event on 15th June 2022](https://hammersleyhomes.org/join-us-for-a-fun-family-outdoor-event-on-15th-june-2022/) - Join us for a fun family outdoor event on15th June 2022! A performance of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” by TROUBADOUR STAGE WORKS in the glorious setting of Kingfishers garden, overlooking the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Bring a picnic – doors open at 5:30 for 7pm performance. Ticket prices: Adult £20 – Child £15 – Family (2 adults,
- [Southampton Fair](https://hammersleyhomes.org/southampton-fair/) - HAMMERSLEY HOMES SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL TALENT! If you met us at the Southampton University Careers Fair and would like to talk further about internships or work experience with Hammersley Homes, or volunteer work, then please GET IN TOUCH. Get in Touch
- [Rome Marathon](https://hammersleyhomes.org/rome-marathon/) - Running for Hammersley Homes Diana Jenner and Mish Frampton was running the Rome Marathon on 7th April 2019, to raise money for Hammersley Homes. No beginners to marathon running, Rome was Mish’s eighth marathon and Diana’s eleventh, and they love supporting charities with each challenge. How lucky we are to have them running this one
- [Remembering Patricia Hallett](https://hammersleyhomes.org/remembering-patricia-hallett/) - Remembering Patricia Hallett Rather than send flowers, if people would like to, Patricia’s wish was that they would donate to her charity. We have set up a VirginMoneyGiving page especially to remember her. Donate in Remembrance of Patricia
- [Easyfundraising](https://hammersleyhomes.org/easyfundraising/) - Easyfundraising Raise donations for Hammersley Homes when you shop online: it’s simple to use, and it’s free. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk How does it work? Easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for Hammersley Homes. How? Just start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then shop as normal. The retailers will then make a small donation
- [The Bournemouth Marathon](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-bournemouth-marathon/) - The Bournemouth Marathon RUNNING FOR HAMMERSLEY HOMES – AGAIN On 6th October 2019, the gorgeous Diana Jenner was running the Bournemouth Marathon in support of Hammersley Homes again. We are honoured and thrilled by her continued support. THANK YOU! Bournemouth Marathon
- [Black & White Gala Dinner](https://hammersleyhomes.org/black-white-gala-dinner/) - 16th November 2019 A terrific evening, and huge thanks to all who supported us! We were overwhelmed by the generosity and support we received. Truly fabulous to have reached our £50,000 target. THANK YOU!!
- [Great South Run](https://hammersleyhomes.org/great-south-run/) - Great South Run Thank you Diana Jenner for running for Hammersley Homes again – what a star! Please support her. And please email us if you would like further information Contact Us
- [Online auction – over £40,000 bid](https://hammersleyhomes.org/online-auction-over-40000-bid/) - This online auction closed at 10.30pm on 16th November 2019. We are delighted to have reached the £30,000 target we set for our silent auction – bids totalled over £40,000! We are grateful to all of you for your continued support in raising funds to be able to provide homes for life for those who
- [Southampton University Students Business Innovation Programme](https://hammersleyhomes.org/southampton-university-students-business-innovation-programme/) - We were very pleased to have our proposal accepted by the Southampton University Business Innovation Programme in November 2019. Four students worked on our project: Hisham Harake, Nnena Kalu, Joshua Lawire and An Vu. Their task was to research and find ways to increase our profile, raise awareness and raise funds for Hammersley
- [Mental Health Awareness Week 2020](https://hammersleyhomes.org/mental-health-awareness-week-2020/) - #7strives TO RAISE AWARENESS OF OUR CHARITY HAMMERSLEY HOMES AND TO JOIN IN WITH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK WE ARE LAUNCHING OUR #7STRIVES CHALLENGE. Donate All we ask is that you strive to complete 7 things that you wouldn’t normally do, each day of the 7 days of Mental Health Awareness week from 18th –
- [Hammertime for Hammersley Homes](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hammertime-for-hammersley-homes/) - The Hammersley Hammers are running, walking or cycling to reach a combined target of 1,000 km by the end of August. PLEASE JOIN US!! Campaign Page Could you raise £100 in sponsorship for Hammersley Homes? Set your own challenge and ask your friends to support you with a pledge per mile. How to set up
- [Ryan Anderton Cycling Around Britain](https://hammersleyhomes.org/ryan-anderton-cycling-around-britain/) - “With 3 significant cycling challenges already under my belt, this year I return to cycling Around Britain for 5 amazing causes. After seeing how the world has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic I have decided to ride over 5000 miles Around the coastline of Britain for 5 wonderful charities that mean alot to me
- [ebay For Charity](https://hammersleyhomes.org/ebay-for-charity/) - Sell items on E-bay and donate a percentage of the sale price to Hammersley Homes.
- [We Buy Books](https://hammersleyhomes.org/we-buy-books/) - Turn your unwanted books, CD’s, DVD’s and video games into cash that can provide valuable support to Hammersley Homes. GO TO THE WEBSITE
- [World Mental Health Day 2020](https://hammersleyhomes.org/world-mental-health-day-2020/) - Each year, on 10th October, we come together as a community on World Mental Health Day. It’s a moment to shine a light on the mental health struggles that so many face every day, and a day to come together to create a brighter future for mental health.Help us raise awareness of these issues, and
- [Welcome to our new Patron - Nigel Planer, The Young One!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/welcome-to-our-new-patron-nigel-planer-the-young-one/) - We are delighted and honoured to announce that Nigel Planer has kindly agreed to lend us his support. Nigel’s been an actor, singer and writer since he started in the early 80s as an original member of the Comedy Store and Comic Strip clubs. He played Neil in the Young Ones and has gone on
- [Another Patron lends his support - cricket legend David Gower](https://hammersleyhomes.org/another-patron-lends-his-support-david-gower/) - Another fabulous Patron joins us to support our Hammersley Homes project - thank you and welcome! English cricket commentator and former cricketer David Gower, was captain of the England cricket team during the 1980s, and has been described as one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of his era. “I’m proud to be able to
- [Our fun packs of Christmas Cards are now available from our WebShop!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-fun-packs-of-christmas-cards-are-now-available-from-our-webshop/) - Our packs of 15 Christmas Cards are now available to buy from our Webshop - great quality laminated cards with envelopes, for £8.95 including delivery within the UK. All different, the images have been generously given to us by 15 artists: Barry ThompsonDavid ClarkEdward HutchinsonFrancis MartinFrançois GillesHenrietta HellardJane PickanceJohanna HalfordKate ScottLinda ChewMolly VerityPeter SeyTracy DoveyViktoria
- [Lifestory Masks for Local Heroes!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/lifestory-masks-for-local-heroes/) - Some of the wonderful benefits of a valued partnership ... The Lifestory Group has very generously donated 50 of these fabulous stylish masks to us, to help us with fundraising for our Hammersley Homes project - LOCAL HERO on one side, LIFESTORY on the other. Delicious rich aubergine in colour, with black trim and adjustable
- [Hallett Independent insurance brokers offer their support](https://hammersleyhomes.org/hallett-independent-insurance-brokers-offer-their-support/) - We are thrilled that Hallett Independent have offered a donation to Hammersley Homes for every new client we introduce to them! Lucky us! They are the best private home insurance brokers, so we have no hesitation in suggesting you ask them for a free quote; they will find you the best package for the best
- [Do you buy from Amazon?](https://hammersleyhomes.org/do-you-buy-from-amazon/) - Shop on AmazonSmile, and Amazon donates to Hammersley Homes, at no cost to you. Start Shopping
- [The Big Give Christmas Challenge](https://hammersleyhomes.org/the-big-give-christmas-challenge/) - The leading online match funding platform | 1-8 December 2020The Big Give brings charities, philanthropists and the public together to multiply their impact, and we are delighted to announce our participation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020. AND - very exciting news: in addition to the Pledges promised to us by kind supporters, we
- [Christmas Shopping to benefit us - at NO COST TO YOU!!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/christmas-shopping-to-benefit-us-at-no-cost-to-you/) - Retailers who are signed up to The Giving Machine - and there are hundreds of them - will donate a percentage of every £1 spent to us - costing you nothing! So PLEASE sign up! It's so easy .... click here to get going; easy to set up a reminder so you'll be redirected to
- [Welcome to our newest Trustee - Jerry Goddard](https://hammersleyhomes.org/welcome-to-our-newest-trustee-jerry-goddard/) - We are delighted to welcome Jerry Goddard to our Board of Trustees. Jerry has spent most of his career working in risk management in financial services. An accountant, he hopes to bring business planning skills to the Board, along with an understanding of all things related to risk. A keen supporter of mental health charities, Jerry once

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- [Hammersley Homes - Support for life for adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses](https://hammersleyhomes.org/) - Our mission is to provide support for life for adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with daily life.
- [static ventures 50k run](https://hammersleyhomes.org/static-ventures-50k-run/) - Hammersley Homes Support for life for adults experiencingmental health challenges andpsychotic illnesses Home About Us Our Story Our Work Our People Our Services Supported Housing Outreach Programme Day Centres Press Get Involved Fundraise For Us Fundraising Campaigns Corporate Partnerships Leave a Gift in Your Will Volunteer with Us Vacancies Blog Shop Resources Newsletters & Reports
- [Our People](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-people/) - Our People PATRONS Nigel Planer Nigel’s been an actor, singer and writer since he started in the early 80s as an original member of the Comedy Store and Comic Strip clubs. He played Neil in the Young Ones and has gone on to star in many other TV and theatre productions. He is very aware
- [Newsletters & Reports](https://hammersleyhomes.org/newsletters-reports/) - Newsletters & Reports January Newsletter, 2026 As we begin a New Year, we would like to thank everyone who continues to support and engage with the work of Hammersley Homes. READ MORE November Newsletter, 2025 Wow! It has certainly been a busy few months here at Hammersley Homes. Since our last newsletter, we have taken
- [Reports](https://hammersleyhomes.org/research-reports/) - Research Mental Health Facts and Figures With kind permission from Mental Health First Aid READ MORE Housing Report Hampshire Two of our amazing volunteers - Jenny Weston and Jill Stafford - researched the availability of supported housing options in Hampshire for us, to demonstrate the vital need for our Hammersley Homes project READ MORE Homelessness
- [Vacancies](https://hammersleyhomes.org/vacancies/) - Current Vacancies Staff Watch this space Trustees Watch this space Volunteers Volunteer Graphic Designer Do you have Graphic Design Skills and Canva Knowledge? We are looking for a skilled graphic design volunteer who can help us achieve our aims… READ MORE > Volunteer Office Administrator Hammersley Homes is staffed by a small multi-skilled team of
- [Referral Platform](https://hammersleyhomes.org/referral-platform/) - Outreach Programme Secure Referral Platform Visiting people living with enduring mental illnesses, in their own homes and/or out in the community. Who is eligible for the service? Adults who live with enduring mental health challenges, who are not dangerous or high risk – we have a duty to keep our staff safe from risk of
- [For Families and Carers](https://hammersleyhomes.org/for-families-and-carers/) - Links that offer Help to Families and Carers This page offers pointers to help for carers and families - those of you who could benefit from some direction Where to find help? Where to find answers? What help is out there for you? What can you do to help your loved one who suffers from
- [Make Your Will For Free](https://hammersleyhomes.org/make-your-will-for-free/) - With a Will you can have a say in who gets what Without a Will Strict Government Rules decide where it all goes for you Protect and Secure Your loved one’s Inheritance With the Right Protective Will and Good Planning, you could help ensure that the maximum possible goes to those YOU choose... and not
- [Online Shop](https://hammersleyhomes.org/online-shop/) - Web shop Back to web shop home Works of Art Jeremy North Weaving Threads Christmas Cards REDUCED! Face Masks
- [Tickets](https://hammersleyhomes.org/tickets/) - Hammersley Homes Support for life for adults experiencingmental health challenges andpsychotic illnesses Home About Us Our Story Our Work Our People Our Services Supported Housing Outreach Programme Day Centres Press Get Involved Fundraise For Us Fundraising Campaigns Corporate Partnerships Leave a Gift in Your Will Volunteer with Us Vacancies Blog Shop Resources Newsletters & Reports
- [Our presence in the media](https://hammersleyhomes.org/press/) - THIRD SECTOR MAGAZINE, CANDIS MAGAZINE, LYMINGTON TIMES, THE SOUTHERN HEALTH JOURNAL, ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO, BBC SOLENT, UNITY 101 FM
- [New Homepage](https://hammersleyhomes.org/new-homepage/)
- [Coming Soon, Watch This Space](https://hammersleyhomes.org/coming-soon/) - Coming Soon, Watch This Space
- [Spinnaker Tower Abseil Challenge 2025](https://hammersleyhomes.org/spinnaker-tower-abseil-challenge-2025/) - Hammersley Homes Support for life for adults experiencingmental health challenges andpsychotic illnesses Home About Us Our Story Our Work Our People Our Services Supported Housing Outreach Programme Day Centres Press Get Involved Fundraise For Us Fundraising Campaigns Corporate Partnerships Leave a Gift in Your Will Volunteer with Us Vacancies Blog Shop Resources Newsletters & Reports
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- [Fundraise For Us](https://hammersleyhomes.org/fundraise-for-us/) - Fundraise For Us Create your own fundraising campaign to raise funds to support our work! We will always do all we can to help with any fundraising campaigns and would welcome your support, for which we and our beneficiaries would be extremely grateful! FUNDRAISE FOR US
- [Home Visit Support Programme](https://hammersleyhomes.org/outreach-services/home-visit-support-programme/) - Home Visits Support Programme This Outreach Service involves Home Visitors meeting you in your own home and out in the community. Who is eligible for the service? Adults who live with enduring mental illness, who are referred to us by NHS teams. What happens when I meet my Outreach Visitor? You will meet with the
- [Outreach Volunteers](https://hammersleyhomes.org/outreach-services/outreach-volunteers/) - Outreach Home Visit Volunteers What do your volunteers do? Our Outreach Visitor Volunteers offer companionship and support for our members, who are adults living with enduring mental illness. Our outreach services include supporting members either in their own homes or remotely by telephone or video call. Our focus is to help our members live their
- [Policies and Procedures](https://hammersleyhomes.org/policies-and-procedures/) - Policies and Procedures Welcome to our Policies and Procedures page. This section is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive guidelines on how we operate, ensuring transparency, consistency, and fairness in all our practices. DOWNLOAD Adult Safeguarding Policy
- [Volunteer with Us](https://hammersleyhomes.org/volunteer-with-us/) - Volunteer With Us We are looking for interested people to join us; we need lots of help in all sorts of areas, including Board Members We are always looking to add relevant skills to our Board of Trustees If you are interested, please contact us Admin If you are good at general office work and
- [Leave a Gift in Your Will](https://hammersleyhomes.org/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/) - Leave a gift in your will Will you make a lasting difference? When you write or update your will, you can also do something incredible: leave a legacy to help us build our network of Hammersley Homes, providing a Home for Life for vulnerable adults suffering from enduring mental illness. In years to come, a
- [Corporate Partnerships](https://hammersleyhomes.org/corporate-partnerships/) - Corporate Partnerships Amplify your community values while aligning your company with Hammersley Homes. We firmly believe that businesses and charities can achieve more by working together to address the health and social issues of our time, and that a strong, ongoing partnership has the power to make a sustainable, long term impact. We work creatively
- [Fundraising Campaigns](https://hammersleyhomes.org/fundraising-campaigns/) - Current Fundraising Campaigns There are many ways you can help us to deliver our mission to build a nationwide network of supported Homes for Life, for the large and very vulnerable group of people who suffer with enduring mental illnesses. Join the Hammersley Homes community and help us create a world in which they are
- [Outreach Services](https://hammersleyhomes.org/outreach-services/) - Working with a team of volunteers, we visit vulnerable people in their own homes in the Lymington and New Forest areas
- [Supported Housing - Mental Illness Support](https://hammersleyhomes.org/supported-housing-mental-illness-support/) - Supported Homes for Life for adults who live with enduring mental illnesses. | Mental Illness Support
- [Our Work - Mental Illness Support](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-work-mental-illness-support/) - Support for life for adults who live with enduring mental illnesses, through Outreach Services, Day Centres and Supported Housing | Mental Illness Support
- [Our Story](https://hammersleyhomes.org/our-story/) - Our Story Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is working to provide a home for life for adults suffering from enduring mental illness – specifically those whose condition cannot be cured, those who will not recover. Founder Louise Hallett has first hand experience of what it’s like to watch a family member with enduring mental illness
- [Terms and Conditions](https://hammersleyhomes.org/terms-and-conditions/) - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALES Last updated: October 29, 2020 AGREEMENT TO TERMS These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Hammersley Homes (“Company“, “we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the http://www.hammersleyhomes.org website as well as
- [Contact Us](https://hammersleyhomes.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Office Address: Suite 113, Lymington Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9ZG First Name Last Name Name of Organisation Town Telephone Number Email Comment or Message By submitting your information, you're giving us permission to email you. You may unsubscribe at any time. I agree to the terms and conditions laid out
- [Christmas Card Shop](https://hammersleyhomes.org/online-shop/christmas-card-shop/) - Back to web shop home Christmas Cards (I) REDUCED! Christmas Cards (II) REDUCED!
- [Face Masks](https://hammersleyhomes.org/face-masks/) - Back to web shop home Face Masks The masks are completely machine washable, made from colourful fabric scraps and double lined with plain white cotton. Elastic around your ears keeps it in place. Comfortable, easy to wear and safe. (Prices are including P&P within the UK. Overseas postage costs upon request.) Face Mask £11.00 Add to basket
- [Works of Art](https://hammersleyhomes.org/works-of-art-2/) - Back to web shop home Works of Art Filters Sort results Reset Apply Bryan Woods: Barn Door Barn Door Watercolour on Paper, 2022 8 x 20 inches Signed lower right £95.00 (Including P&P within the UK. Overseas postage costs upon request.) Add to Basket Bryan Woods: Doodle On! Doodle On! Ink on Paper, 2023 8
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- [Donate in Memory](https://hammersleyhomes.org/donate-in-memory/) - Remembering Patricia Hallett Rather than send flowers, if people would like to, Patricia’s wish was that they would donate to her charity. We have set up a TotalGiving page to remember her. Donate in Remembrance of Patricia
- [Tutorial for Hammertime - DONT HAVE](https://hammersleyhomes.org/tutorial-for-hammertime-dont-have/) - If you DON'T have a Just Giving account To join our fundraising page, just follow these steps: 1. Click on this link: https://www.justgiving.com and click ‘Sign up’ in the top righthand corner. You’ll be prompted to set up an account here where you need to enter your information 2. Click on the ‘Start Fundraising’ orange
- [Tutorial for Hammertime - DO HAVE](https://hammersleyhomes.org/tutorial-for-hammertime-do-have/) - If you DO have a Just Giving account To join our fundraising page, just follow these steps: 1. Click on this link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hammersleyhammers 2. Click on the ‘Start Fundraising’ orange button 3. Navigate down to ‘Doing your own thing’ Select ‘Doing your own thing’ 4. Give details about the event in which you are taking
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- [Christmas Cards 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/online-shop/christmas-card-shop/christmas-cards-2021/) - Back to the web shop Filters Sort results Reset Apply Christmas Cards (I) Pack of 15 cards, with envelopesCard size: 14.5 x 14.5 cmPrinted on 300gsm silk with a gloss lamination to the outside of the cards.Greeting inside: “With all good wishes for this festive season”All cards designed by children under the age of 15.
- [Christmas Cards](https://hammersleyhomes.org/online-shop/christmas-card-shop/christmas-cards/) - Pack of 15 cards, with envelopes Card size: 15 x 15 cm Printed on 300gsm silk with a gloss lamination to the outside of the cards.
- [Article2 - Mentally ill killer was plotting to mow down schoolchildren](https://hammersleyhomes.org/blog/article1b/) - Police had warned doctors mentally ill killer was plotting to mow down group of schoolchildren. Doctors knew Emily's killer was threat to children...
- [Article1 - Mentally ill killer was plotting to mow down schoolchildren](https://hammersleyhomes.org/blog/article1a/) - Police had warned doctors mentally ill killer was plotting to mow down group of schoolchildren. Doctors knew Emily's killer was threat to children...
- [Return Policy](https://hammersleyhomes.org/return-policy/) - RETURN POLICY Last updated: October 29, 2020 Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, conditional upon all returned items being in their original packing and in the condition they were received; the purchaser is liable for the cost of return postage or shipping.
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## My Templates

- [Single Post template](https://hammersleyhomes.org/?elementor_library=single-post-template) - They did it! Watch our brave volunteers take on the dizzying drop from the iconic Spinnaker Tower – all in support of Hammersley Homes and our mission to support adults living with enduring mental illness. Every step down was a step towards a brighter, more supported future for people who too often face loneliness and
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- [Golden Steps Walk homepage banner](https://hammersleyhomes.org/?elementor_library=golden-steps-walk-homepage-banner) - The Golden Steps walkIn the New Forest13th September 2024Click here for the details
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- [Testimonials](https://hammersleyhomes.org/?elementor_library=testimonials) - Testimonials From an Outreach Member: "I have the upmost gratitude for the staff under my care." From an Outreach Member: "Hammersley Homes are the helping hands you need to keep you afloat." From a parent: " I am so pleased that Hammersley Homes Outreach Support is providing my son with some much needed company and
- [Download document](https://hammersleyhomes.org/?elementor_library=download-document) - Download Leaflet for Members
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- [Christmas shopping homepage](https://hammersleyhomes.org/?elementor_library=christmas-shopping-homepage) - CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!! When you are making your online purchases, doing all your Christmas shopping without leaving home this year, you can support us at no cost to you, by signing up toTHE GIVING MACHINE and AMAZON SMILE!
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- [Sticky Menu Mobile](https://hammersleyhomes.org/?elementor_library=sticky-menu-mobile) - MENU Me
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## Products

- [Christmas Cards (II)](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/christmas-cards/) - Pack of 15 cards, with envelopes Card size: 14.5 x 14.5 cm Printed on 300gsm silk with a gloss lamination to the outside of the cards. Greeting inside: "Happy Christmas and all good wishes for the year ahead" Artists: Barry Thompson David Clark Edward Hutchinson Francis Martin Henrietta Hellard Jane Pickance Johanna Halford Kate Scott Molly Verity Peter Sey Tracy Dovey Viktoria Matthews François Gilles Linda Chew Zoë Flanagan
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- [Francis Martin](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/francis-martin/) - Christmas Still Life Oil on canvas, 2020 22 x 22 cm
- [Bryan Woods: Barn Door](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-8/) - Barn Door Watercolour on Paper, 2022 8 x 20 inches Signed lower right
- [Face Mask](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/face-mask-a/) - (Including P&P within the UK. Overseas postage costs upon request.)
- [Christmas Cards (I)](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/christmas-cards-2021/) - Pack of 15 cards, with envelopes Card size: 14.5 x 14.5 cm Printed on 300gsm silk with a gloss lamination to the outside of the cards. Greeting inside: “With all good wishes for this festive season” All cards designed by children under the age of 15.
- [Edward Hutchison: Snowfall](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/snowfall/) - Snowfall Watercolour, 2020 18.2 x 18.2 cm, mounted, unframed Website: www.edwardhutchisonart.com Generously donated by the artist
- [Molly Verity: Peace on Earth](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peace-on-earth/) - Peace on Earth Embroidery and Appliqué, 2018 14.5 x 14.6 cm, mounted, unframed Generously donated by the artist
- [Kate Scott: Three Trees](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/three-trees/) - Three Trees Monoprint and Collage, 2020 Paper 29.5 x 29 cm Image 17.8 x 17.7 cm Unframed Website: www.katescottart.co.uk Instagram: katescott7251
- [Linda Chew: The Christmas Feast](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/linda-chew/) - The Christmas Feast 5-colour screen print, 2020 Paper: 24.5 x 21 cm Image: 14.4 x 14.4 cm Courtesy Chalk’s Gallery (www.chalksgallery.com) Edition of 5 - 4 copies available at £45 each
- [Peter Sey: St. Marks Basilica](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey/) - St. Marks Basilica Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2015 420 x 297 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Peter Sey: Lymington Quay](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey-2/) - Lymington Quay Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2019 297 x 420 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Peter Sey: Beach Huts – Hengistbury](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey-3/) - Beach Huts – Hengistbury Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2018 297 x 420 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Peter Sey: Mont Saint Michel - Normandy](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey-4/) - Mont Saint Michel - Normandy Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2000 297 x 420 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Peter Sey: Lymington Quay](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey-5/) - Lymington Quay Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2019 297 x 420 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Peter Sey: Waiting for the Tide - Mevagissey](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey-6/) - Waiting for the Tide - Mevagissey Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2005 420 x 297 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Peter Sey: Mevagissey Harbour](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/peter-sey-7/) - Mevagissey Harbour Print from original ink drawing on paper - 2005 420 x 297 cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Katherine Lubar: Channel Z](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/katherine-lubar/) - Channel Z Acrylic on paper, 2009 Image size 15 x 15cm; paper size 25 x 23cm Generously donated by the artist
- [Bryan Woods: Meteor](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods/) - Meteor White pen and white pastel on black paper, 2022 11¾ x 16½ inches Signed and dated lower right
- [Bryan Woods: Landscape with Pond](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-2/) - Landscape with Pond Wax on Card 11¾ x 16½ inches Signed lower right
- [Bryan Woods: Balancing The Nukes](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-3/) - Balancing The Nukes Collage on Red Paper, 2022 16½ x 11¾ inches Signed and dated upper right
- [Bryan Woods: Flight of Fancy](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-4/) - Flight of Fancy Wax on Card, 2023 11¾ x 16½ inches Signed and dated on verso, 17-04-2023
- [Bryan Woods: Space Oddity](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-5/) - Space Oddity Collage and Mixed Media on Black Paper, 2022 11¾ x 16½ inches Signed and dated lower right
- [Bryan Woods: Doodle On!](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-7/) - Doodle On! Ink on Paper, 2023 8 x 10 inches Signed lower right
- [Bryan Woods: Branching Out](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/bryan-woods-6/) - Branching Out Ink on Paper, 2023 8 x 10 inches Signed lower right
- [Golden Steps Autumn Walk Standard Registration](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/golden-steps-autumn-walk-standard-registration/) - Pay the full event cost of £5; fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline.
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- [2 Nights for £300](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/2-nights-for-300/) - 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bathroom New Forest at it’s best. Peaceful base to explore NF. 2 king-size beds (one is a 4-poster, the other a sleigh bed) + 3 sofas to plonk kids. Kitchenette has sink, micro, fridge, toaster, kettle. Walkable to 2 pubs, Monty’s in Beaulieu & Royal Oak at Hilltop. Fairweathers (walkable)mdoes brekkie. Separate entrance via keypad lock on terrace. Actual postcode is SO42 7YT. More guests ok.
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- [Lifestory Face Mask](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/lifestory-face-mask/) - (Including P&P within the UK. Overseas postage costs upon request.)
- [Jeremy North - Weaving Threads](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product/jeremy-north-weaving-threads/) - Jeremy North has recorded his first album – the album we have all waited so long for… with all proceeds being generously donated to Hammersley Homes. Choose to have the CD sent to you or download the album. If you choose the download option, the link will be emailed to you within 48 hours. Click here to listen to a preview of the album
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## WC Donation

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- [Christmas Cards 2021](https://hammersleyhomes.org/product-table/christmas-cards-2021/)

## Categories

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- [Volunteers Week](https://hammersleyhomes.org/category/volunteers-week/)
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