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We are a charity in Plymouth
supporting the homeless & socially excluded
members of our community.
The Shekinah Mission has been working for the relief of poverty and distress since 1992, and has acquired both a local and national reputation for the excellence of its work, and for the non-threatening, non-bureaucratic and supportive environment it has created for it's clients. The Shekinah Mission is established as a company limited by guarantee and is a registered charity. Hitherto the Shekinah Mission has been a function of Plymouth City Mission, which has been established for over 150 years in Plymouth. Close links remain, and will continue, with Plymouth City Mission.
The objects of Shekinah Mission (Plymouth) Limited, as stated in its Memorandum of Association, are:
"The relief of poverty and sickness and the advancement of education particularly for those who are homeless or otherwise in need, with power to:
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Promote health, education, employment and independent living;
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Provide support, counselling and advice;
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Run social businesses to provide work experience, employment and affordable goods and services;
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Promote and support co-operative enterprises;
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Develop the capacity and skills of beneficiaries in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society;
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Enter into contracts with public bodies or other parties to provide services which are consistent with those objects;
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To encourage those who show an interest to understand and live the Christian Gospel through these activities, but without reference to denominational distinctions or peculiarities of Church Government."
The services of the Mission are open to all, irrespective of their race, age, religion, sexuality, gender, addictions, criminal record, ability or disability.
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