I have lived with Serious Mental Illness in my family for 50 years ….. it’s so hard. Our founder Louise Hallett talks about why she set up Hammersley Homes.

I love passing positivity onto people like a fragrance dancing lightly from flower to flower; even after it has drifted away, its sweet scent still lingers on their petals.

Libby has gained so much from her experience as a volunteer at Hammersley Homes, which she hadn’t expected. Each experience is extremely different, especially with the main client she sees, Elsie.

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.

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?

The act of giving is a rewarding experience. Poor old Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” is imprisoned by his own greed - until he discovers the joy of giving to others.