What Will I Do?
ACT network supports Mission Year host churches to replicate proven and effective social action ministries and ensure long-term growth in areas where they are needed most.
Mission Year participants receive training and equipping to help serve their host churches As a passionate and energetic Mission Year participant, you will make a lasting difference for good by meeting the needs of your neighbourhood.
During the year participants reach out to their community and make a tangible difference through the ACT network -approved ministries at their host church. Current participants are also involved in homeless night shelters, local sports and youth clubs, children’s holiday clubs, teaching English as a foreign language and even planting an inner-city
orchard.
“foodbank network”
Act Network has supported the foodbank network’s growth from 4 initial centres to 23 London bases, through creating awareness, developing a sustainable financial model and raising over £115,000 match-funding for churches in areas of high deprivation.
“ACT network’s support has had a catalytic effect on the growth and establishment of foodbanks in London. Foodbanks have been established across London at a critical time as a direct consequence of ACT network’s support.” Chris Mould, Director of Trussell Trust
“cap money centres”
Christians Against Poverty is an award-winning, national debt counselling charity working in partnership with local churches across the UK. CAP provides top quality debt counselling and practical support in a way that enables people to experience and respond to the love of Jesus.
“xlp”
XLP stands for “The eXceL Project”; a registered charity at the cutting edge of urban youth work in the UK. It was started by Patrick Regan in Peckham, South London, in 1996 after a stabbing in a school playground. They needed someone to speak to the kids and address the issues they were facing. Patrick, a local youth worker, answered the call. XLP now serves young people in schools and communities across seven inner-London boroughs. XLP is working to create positive futures for young people living in our inner cities and make a serious and sustainable impact upon poverty and educational failure. To find out more please visit www.xlp.org.uk
“the lighthouse group”
The Lighthouse Group (TLG) is a Christian charity that works with young people who have been excluded from school, at risk of exclusion or are at crisis point in their education.
Our vision is to help teenagers that are growing up in some of the toughest circumstances. By combining education with personal development we address behavioural difficulties and the issues that have put a young person in crisis.
“regenerate”
Regenerate run a variety of programs for children, young people and their families in Roehampton and partner with other London estate communities to initiate similar projects. Regenerate also run trips to Africa for young people from London to support projects working with street children.
Click here to apply or here to find out more about the support and training offered on Mission Year.
