St Francis supports a number of local, national and international missions through prayer, financial aid, volunteering or offering practical support. 10% of planned congregational giving is distributed amongst charities each year, as agreed by the PCC.
Local/National
Care Homes
Clergy conduct Services in the Care Homes in the parish, also visiting people in their rooms if they are unable to attend the service.
Food Bank – St Francis rep: Jacqui Cole
The Trussell Trust was formed in Salisbury over 20 years ago and today supports over 1,200 food bank centres across the UK to provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty.
Salisbury Foodbank fed over 4000 people last year and with your help continue to serve the community with food and signposting. Thank you so much for your donations and prayers.
For more info about the charity and ways you can get more involved please click here
Salisbury Women’s Refuge – St Francis rep: Colin Reed
The Refuge provides safe accommodation for up to 12 women and their children who have suffered from domestic abuse, with advice and support given to enable them to move on to new homes of their own in due course. St Francis supports the Refuge financially, through donations and volunteering their time and expertise.
Street Pastors – St Francis rep: Keith Leslie
A number of our members are Street Pastors going out on Friday and Saturdays nights to provide pastoral care to Salisbury’s young people enjoying the nightlife. Find more details here
CMS Anna and Chris Hembury – St Francis rep: Bill Wilson
Based in Hull in an area where people are known for their no-nonsense attitude and honest vulnerability, an area suffering from high unemployment, child poverty, addiction, mental and physical health problems, prostitution and increasing racial tension. People feel a crippling lack of self-worth. But it’s an area full of buried treasure, untapped potential and dormant creativity. For up to date information about Chris and Anna’s ministry please click here
Children’s Society
Helping to build a society giving a voice to children and campaigning for the change they need. The Society fights for the hope and happiness of young people when it is threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. Find more details here
Mothers Union
A national and international membership movement supporting families and communities in need of support. With active members in 84 countries, Christian care for families is offered, regardless of faith or background, with a focus on ending violence, poverty and injustice. St Francis hosts a monthly gathering on the second Wednesday. Find more details here