A registered charity aiming to end homelessness, support recovery and create pathways out of poverty. Supporting the people of Wolverhampton since 1972.
Wolverhampton, England
Based in United Kingdom
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Wolverhampton is getting ready to walk for recovery🚶♀️
Next month the city will proudly welcome the UK #RecoveryWalk2025. Join us for a day of celebration at West Park on Sat 13 Sept. Everyone is welcome 💜
Full story at: gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/wolv…
#RecoveryIsPossible
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Save the date! Join us for the #RecoveryWalk2025 in Wolverhampton on Sat 13 Sept, 1pm at West Park. We’re walking together in celebration of recovery. Everyone is welcome. No registration required. facesandvoicesofrecoveryuk.o…
@RecoveryNearYou
@SUITeam #RecoveryWalk
ALT UK Recovery Walk Wolverhampton 2025, Saturday 13 September. Image of Wolverhampton skyline and FAVOR UK logo
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ICYM the #MolineuxSleepout is back for 2025!
Early bird registration is now open.
Let’s make this year’s sleepout the biggest yet, register today at:
wolvesfoundation.enthuse.com…
#MolineuxSleepout2025
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Our thanks to BBC Midlands Today @bbcmtd for spending the day with us to highlight the crucial role of services like Good Shepherd, particularly as many face the additional challenges of winter.
Catch up on iplayer and see Good Shepherd at 07:30 bbc.co.uk/.../midlands-today…...
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WE DID IT! 🎉
The results are in, and thanks to the incredible efforts of each and every one of you, Wolverhampton will proudly host the 2025 Recovery Walk! 🌟
Recovery Saves Lives
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It’s your last chance to vote for Wolverhampton ❤️
The future of the UK Recovery Walk is in your hands! Wolverhampton and Solihull have each put forward passionate bids to host the next UK Recovery Walk, and now it's time for YOU to decide where this vital event takes place in 2025.
Both cities have incredible communities and a deep commitment to supporting recovery. Wolverhampton offers a vibrant urban setting, with strong community partnerships and inspiring venues like West Park and Molineux Stadium. Solihull, on the other hand, provides a picturesque and accessible route through Malvern and Brueton Parks, right in the heart of England.
Your vote will determine which of these amazing communities gets to shine as we celebrate recovery, raise awareness, and challenge stigma. This is a democratic process—your voice matters, and your vote will shape this powerful movement.
Read the bids, get inspired, and cast your vote today! Together, we can decide where the journey to recovery will be celebrated next. This poll will run for 7 days and then we shall repeat it for a further 7 days. (Twitter wont let us Run it for 14 days 😚 #UKRecoveryWalk #RecoveryInAction #VoteNow
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It's been a busy Wednesday at Good Shepherd with 140 meals served this afternoon!
A very big thank you to Luke and his team from the Molineux Kitchens (@compassgroupuk & @wearelevy) for todays delicious dinner and the ongoing support towards our Food Services 💛
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We’re excited to announce that we are taking part in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!
Every donation made to our campaign from 3-10 December will be doubled!
Read about our campaign and donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
#ChristmasChallenge
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Vacancy: Key Worker - Employment Ready Project.
The deadline for applications for this exciting new role has been extended until 6th December.
Find out more at: gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/vaca…
#wmjobs #wolvesjobs #wolverhampton #hiring
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Good Shepherd Ambassadors Stu and Jack alongside CEO Tom and many others, braved a cold November night in the #MolineuxSleepout2024
If you can, the link to donate is below, where you’ll be supporting two vital Wolverhampton charities
bit.ly/GS-Sleepout
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This time tomorrow Team Good Shepherd will be getting ready for the Molineux Sleepout- an inspiring event which helps people experiencing homelessness and vulnerability across Wolverhampton.
Find out more and donate: bit.ly/GS-Sleepout
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Looking forward to our Christmas events at the @Cleveland_Arms with huge thanks once again to the popular sports bar for their continued support.
Clinton Baptiste has sold out but tickets are still left for the night with Mark Crossley, an award-winning after dinner speaker. 🙌
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As part of their education programme, the scholars at @WolvesAcademy organised a fundraising cake sale to benefit the Good Shepherd.
And Wolves' Head Coach Gary O'Neil also popped along to show his support and make a generous donation!
Thanks to all involved! 💛
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Alan is one of our fantastic service user volunteers - and this week he turned 50!
Hope it was a belting day Alan, and keep up with he fantastic volunteering! 🎉
#GSMWolves
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🎟 Stand Up For Change. Pre-sale 10am today!
🔗 Click here and complete to be eligible for pre-sale - thehallswolverhampton.co.uk/…
🕰 General sale 10am tomorrow.
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Yesterday's walking group enjoyed a trip to Baggeridge including meeting a few new 'Halloween' friends, such as Stanley on this pic!👻
#GSMWolves
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Thank you so much for the funding support which allowed it to happen. Our patron Robert Plant even popped in as well!
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Stand Up For Change! Comedy night.
🗣Huge thanks to @TheHallsWolves and performers @JoshPughComic @LinzSantoro @powndland @Jack_Kirwan @indiebellend
🗓 Friday March 28th, 2025.
🔗gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/stan…
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We are currently recruiting for two roles at the Good Shepherd:
* Communications Officer
* Key Worker - Employment Ready Project.
🔗gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/vaca…
#GSMWolves
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Our fab admin staff Gorn and Molly gave a talk at last night's meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Sedgley and Wombourne.
And received an incredible donation of food for our harvest appeal.
Thanks so much for the invitation and to all who contributed. ❤️
#GSMWolves
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Many congratulations to @pedalsingh on winning the ITV Fundraiser of the Year Award at the @PrideOfBritain Awards for his incredible fund-raising efforts for @DementiaUK
And thanks also Manny, for all your support of the Good Shepherd over the years. ❤️
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Our fantastic trustee Hetty has come to the end of her second term on the Board of Good Shepherd, completing a total of six years. But she will be continuing to build on her 19 years of dedicated service as a volunteer, including with the Family Food Pantry.
Thank you Hetty! ❤️
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Today's walking group, helping to build up self-esteem and confidence, took a trip to Baggeridge.
Taking big steps forward. And what a lovely day for it. 🏞
#GSMWolves
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We are also looking to recruit a Key Worker - Employment Ready Project, to manage a caseload of clients who have experienced homelessness, addiction, or involvement in the criminal justice system.
Click the link and scroll down for full details -
gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/vaca…
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🚨WE'RE HIRING!
For a Communications Officer, who will play a key role in promoting the charity’s work, amplifying our mission, and engaging a broad range of audiences.
A full-time position, although we will consider part-time for the right candidate.
🔗gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/vaca…
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Our harvest shopping list, if anyone is happy to donate some food, is attached below. Donations can also be left in our collection boxes at supermarkets including Sainsbury's in Chapel Ash and the Compton Road, Aldi on Howard Street and Co-op at Great Wyrley.
Thank you! 🤝
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An ongoing thank you to everyone who is continuing to support us with our Harvest appeal. This is so important in carrying us through the winter months to help deliver our range of services.
Thank you to Rev Teddy Siwila and all Wombourne Methodist Church for their kind donation
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The opportunity to engage in art, whilst supporting each other every step of the way, delivered extraordinary results. A few pictures here from the Spoken Word section of the 'Friday Lates' takeover at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
#WorldHomelessDay #WorldMentalHealthDay
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We are so incredibly proud of our Recovery Arts group, who delivered such an incredible Arts exhibition recently following nine months of work on a project funded by Arts Council England. Homelessness & poor mental health are among the issues and challenges the group have faced.
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This is John Rushton, whose incredible story we shared this time last year, to mark #WorldHomelessDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay. John is still doing brilliantly well, and this week told his story on film, in a video to be seen in the future.
gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/stor…
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“Alex is a really likeable character, but anyone who is rough sleeping for any length of time is going to have mental health needs, to become overwhelmed with their situation."
This is Alex's story - gsmwolverhampton.org.uk/stor…
#WorldHomelessDay #WorldMentalHealthDay
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A delicious vegetable curry for our service users today, with a huge thank you to Nash Babber & the Babber family.
They funded the meals in memory of their parents Hansraj and Sheila Babber, as part of the Hindu Śrāddha ritual where families pay tribute to their ancestors. ❤️
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A huge thank you to the congregations from St James' Church in Lower Gornal and St Chad's Church in Coseley for such a generous Harvest donation.
Much appreciated. ❤️
#GSMWolves
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A few more pix from our 'Friday Lates' takeover Wolverhampton Art Gallery as the Recovery Exhibition came to an end.
These of the art workshop with Hannah Boyd-McKee and live art with Matt 'the artist' Lloyd.
We loved it. ❤️
#GSMWolves @ace_national
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📹 The Pomegranate Park Run!
Huge thanks to all @parkrun Wolverhampton for giving us the opportunity to do a 'takeover' of this morning's event.
We were able to raise awareness of our social enterprise cafe - Pomegranate - in Victoria Square.
Pop and see us when you can!
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Before attending last week's 'Friday Lates' at the Art Gallery, our patron Robert Plant took time to visit the Good Shepherd & meet the two trainee key workers Donna and Vicky, who are benefitting from his support. Great chance for them to say thank you & chat about their work🤝
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We are delighted to be supporting the @BlackCountryNHS IPS service by having a presence at their Jobs Fair next month.
Chance to meet a variety of employers as well as check out live vacancies across the local area.
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'Oh what a night.'
The 'Friday Lates' takeover at @WolvArtGallery was the perfect end to our two week Recovery Is For Everyone exhibition following nine months of workshops funded by @ace_national.
And our patron Robert Plant popped in to check out the work and chat to artists!
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...particularly the IPS (Individual Placement & Support) Employment Service who have helped Donna and another of our former service users into employment.
A huge well done to Donna - and thanks to the Employment & Recovery Services team for offering the opportunity.
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Our fantastic trainee key worker Donna visited the Wulfrun JobCentre Plus last week to talk about her lived experience and journey towards being employed here at the Good Shepherd. It also highlighted the partnership work between the Good Shepherd and @BlackCountryNHS....
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The film was created and produced in memory of Chris Manley, the Wolverhampton-based artist whose drive and determination has helped bring the experience of art to so many people via the Good Shepherd and other agencies.
Still sadly missed.
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📹 A spot of Sunday night viewing.
Nine months of workshops and exhibitions for our 'Recovery is for Everyone' project, condensed into nine minutes of this excellent film produced by James Weston.
"I've loved every minute of it."
🔗 piped.video/XOF95Ifrxjw?si=myda…
@ace_national
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'Go Manny, go' is the cry from a class of schoolchildren currently lapping the outskirts of Molineux with @pedalsingh as part of his 48-hour walking challenge for @DementiaUK.
Our Operations Manager Lee joined him for a lap this morning.
Good luck, Manny! 🤝
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The Molineux Sleepout raises funds to help us deliver a range of food & support services to people across Wolverhampton.
In partnership with @wwfcfoundation, it's always a powerful night full of community spirit & one which has a massive impact.
To book; register.enthuse.com/ps/even…
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⏳ Tomorrow night's the night with our 'Friday Lates' takeover at 6pm at the @WolvArtGallery.
Live art, spoken word, the first screening of two powerful videos, a DJ and musical performance.
Click the link to book free ticket or turn up on the night - wolverhamptonart.ticketsolve…
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A huge thank you once again to Dr Jenni Jones & the Business School from @wlv_uni who have donated the proceeds of their ‘Welcome Week’ challenge – where they are given £10 and put into teams to create a product/service to sell - a fantastic £1,500, to the Good Shepherd.
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🚨 New developments at the Pomegranate Cafe.
🕰 See the image for new opening hours.
💰 50% off all food and drink orders from 8am-9am from now until October 31st.
⚽️ Open this Saturday from 2pm-5pm before the Wolves match. Pizza, cakes and hot/soft drinks. Family friendly!
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🛒 Here’s a little selection of what’s on offer this week at Central Community Shop!
We have re-stocked our household goods section and had a fresh delivery of fruit & veg which is still on offer!
🤗 Pop in and see us in Victoria Square.
🕰 Open Tues, Weds, Thurs 10am-2pm
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Our LEAP volunteers and representatives from the HOPE service user forum were able to enjoy a couple of hours away from the office with a narrowboat trip last week.
Great time had by all travelling 'dahn the cut!'
#GSMWolves @oakfnd
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Well the group will be back with more Spoken Word as part of the Friday Lates takeover at @WolvArtGallery from 6pm-9pm next Friday. Also featuring live art workshops and the screening of two fantastic videos about recovery and mental health.
🎫 To book - wolverhamptonart.org.uk/frid…
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It's a week since launch night of the incredible Recovery exhibition @Newhampton, which runs in the Gallery Hall until Thursday.
How powerful were the examples of the Spoken Word from the Recovery Art Group? That's a rhetorical question! 😂🙌
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If horror is your thing for Halloween, check out this event being put on by Twisted Pumpkin.
We are delighted to be among the beneficiaries so a huge thanks to all involved.
Visit twistedpumpkin.co.uk for details and to book.
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