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CRASH usually has around 40
active projects
at any one time. Voluntary agencies request our assistance and, subject
to our approval, we then liaise with our supporters and help to co-ordinate
the necessary supply of materials, services and knowledge required
by the voluntary agency.
There are case studies for the projects listed
below, most recent first.
The degree of support that CRASH can mobilise for a project often
depends on agencies contacting us sooner rather than later. See our
Guide to Agencies for how to apply
for CRASH support.
| Amber Project, Ashley Court |
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| The Amber Foundation |
Devon, South West |
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Residential training centre - Ashley Court helps unemployed people aged 18 to 30 affected by substance misuse, on probation, or just released from prison to gain the self respect, motivation and skills to gain sustainable employment. They provide accommodation and life skills training to young people. CRASH assisted this project with the supply of materials.
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Supported by: Buildbase
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Knauf Insulation
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Lafarge Plasterboard
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| Bradford Cyrenians Emergency Hostel & Flats |
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| Bradford Cyrenians |
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Direct Access Hostel - The project had a large basement room which required converting to two, providing a new laundry room for residents. CRASH Patron HBG carried out the work and they now have a much cleaner, brighter environment which the clients can use at their own convenience and do not have to wait for staff to give them access. Also, operating the machines provides the residents with different skills. HBG also connected an extra washing machine and tumble drier so clients do not have to queue to do their laundry. The room is now light and has been decorated making a more pleasant environment.
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Supported by: HBG UK North
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| Booth Centre Kitchen |
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| The Booth Centre |
Manchester, North West and Merseyside |
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Day Centre - Day centre adjacent to Manchester Cathedral which required help with the design and build of a new kitchen. CRASH supported with funds raised from the CPA luncheon and Brick Development Association Awards dinner. Officially opened in May 2004.
[case study] |
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Supported by: Brick Development Association
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Construction Products Association
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Zantec
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| Bina Gardens Youth Unit Repaint |
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| St Martin of Tours |
SW5, London |
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Direct Access Hostel - Four storey building with 18 rooms for clients urgently required repainting. CRASH arranged for works to be undertaken by a team from Bovis Lendlease.
[case study] |
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Supported by: B&Q
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Bovis Lend Lease
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| Bridge Trust Properties |
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| The Bridge Trust |
Kent, South East |
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Hostel - CRASH helped two of the Bridge Trust properties - one in Tunbridge Wells and the other in Tonbridge both of which required new kitchens fitted. The projects were provided with replacement kitchen units, flooring, re-tiling, new sink, taps and wiring. Heat detector alarm units and extractor fans were also fitted and the whole area completely redecorated. Before the refurbishment staff felt demoralised as they could make little progress in improving resident's life skills. Clients have now taken pride in their home and started to ask for the rest of the property to be redecorated and morale has improved as there are more services to go round. A number of residents have said that their feeling of self worth has improved. CRASH patron United House undertook the work and the project commented on their efficiency and workmanship. They were also very accommodating to the challenges the clients could present. Saved project c. £10,000
[case study] |
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Supported by: B&Q
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| St John's Beacon Project |
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| The Beacon Management Group |
Nottingham, East Midlands |
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Day Centre - The project has a church hall which they wanted to convert to supply a drugs and alcohol dependency unit for homeless people over 25. CRASH were asked to help with central heating, disabled toilet and shower facilities. CRASH sourced an architect and Patron HBG Construction organised the refurbishment of the church hall and provided materials either free of charge or at greatly reduced cost. The homeless people themselves were overwhelmed with the finished project and at least 16 people have been housed and changed their lifestyle. Clients are provided with 3 meals a week and can have showers and the ability to launder clothes. They also have a regular nurse using the doctor's surgery.
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Supported by: Altro Floors
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Baxi Group
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British Gypsum
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Eclipse Design
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Falcon Foodservice Equipment
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HBG UK Midland
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MK Electric
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Windsor Half Marathon
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| Centrepoint Derwentside |
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| Centrepoint |
CountyDurham, North East |
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Short Term accommodation - The building was completely refurbished from a derelict state including total internal and external redecoration. New showers, new windows, security system, IT/electrical infrastructure, new bathrooms and carpets. The main living room was reconfigured. CRASH provided £20,000 and introduced George Wimpey who provided labour and materials at discounted and cost rates. The renovation provided a clean, light and airy space which provides a positive atmosphere for staff to work and provides a safe, calm and conducive environment for young people to take control of their lives.
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Supported by: Altro Floors
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Emap Construction
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George Wimpey
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Heckmondwike
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Knauf Insulation
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Lister Locks
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Marflow Engineering
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Saniflo
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SigmaKalon
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| Crag House Farm Resource Centre |
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| Caring for Life |
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Food distribution - Caring for Life at Crags House Farm is a day centre for homeless people in the Leeds area, elsewhere in the city they provide short stay supported accommodation. At the farm training is provided in a wide range of topics and required extending to provide additional toilet facilities and installation of shower, laundry and changing rooms. Work was carried out by the Leeds office of CRASH Patron Wates who have now adopted the charity for their fundraising activities.
[case study] |
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Supported by: CRASH No Xmas Card Campaign
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Divertimenti
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Hunter Plastics
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Illuma
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Knauf
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No Xmas Card Campaign
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Stelrad
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Wates Group
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| Emmaus Bristol Workshop |
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| Emmaus Bristol |
Bristol, South West |
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Workshop - The Emmaus site in Old Market takes unwanted household items, such as furniture, bicycles and electrical goods, and repairs and restores them. The items are then sold to the public and the money earned is used to support the organisation. By using plasterboard partitions, CRASH Patron Lafarge created two new self contained rooms and they also provided the labour to carry out the work. Creating the workshop has improved the quality of the refurbished furniture and has contributed to higher sales. Having a safe, properly designed and equipped workshop is a great motivator for the people who use it and has helped raise the level of skills of the workforce. A few of their companions are enjoying working in "their space" and are keen to stay.
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Supported by: Alfred McAlpine
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B&Q
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Dohn Prout
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E H Smith (Builders Merchants)
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Lafarge Plasterboard
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Travis Perkins
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| Haines House - Garden |
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| Cricklewood Homeless Concern |
NW2, London |
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Horticultural - This is a 7 bed hostel which provides alcohol and drug rehabilitation. CRASH engaged the services of Chelsea garden designer to redesign their garden so that it could be used to develop interpersonal skills amongst their clients.
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Supported by: Aggregate Industries
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B&Q
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Paul Cooper
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Story of Christmas
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| Lodging House Mission Internet Café |
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| Lodging House Mission |
Glasgow, Scotland |
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Day Centre - Church hall being used as a day centre required the design and fit of an internet café for use by clients. CRASH contributed towards design fees and sourced materials. Officially opened August 2002.
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Supported by: BMF Millennium Fund
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Newey & Eyre
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22 case studies listed
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