The Branch Club
What?
The Branch Club is a members club raising funds for the homeless in the Southampton area by supporting the City Life Deposit Scheme as well as other homeless charities in the area.
The scheme assists families and individuals with rental deposits removing a significant hurdle to entering the private rental sector and ultimately securing long term rented accommodation.
https://www.citylife.org.uk/neighbourhood/
How?
Membership is on an invitational basis providing access to a number of social events and opportunities, the showpiece being the yearly auction.
All funds raised go directly into the charity fund.
When & Where?
An online auction takes place in autumn around October/November while other events are held throughout the year.
All activities are in and around the wider Winchester area.
Why?
Southampton homelessness rates are significantly higher than the national average and the lack of available housing is a huge challenge. Our primary goal is to help homeless individuals and families secure rented accommodation through financial support.
The City Life Church Rent Deposit Scheme is the main beneficiary from the Branch Club Fund. Over the years they have helped a wide variety of people – individuals, families, refugees (including Ukrainians and Afghan families), those experiencing homelessness, those at risk of homelessness and those who are unsuitably housed.
The Branch Club aims not only to raise money for the scheme but also to create a community where we can all come together to help this cause. Your membership fees contribute directly to the fund as well as all monies raised from events.
Any questions please contact Esmie or Alex at the email addresses below.
"Thank you so much. This is fantastic news and such a brilliant thing to receive right before Christmas. I really appreciate the support and opportunity to move forward with this."
