Soul Food Spaces is a registered charity based in North-East England. It was set up in 2014 by a small group of friends who wanted to make a difference to the lives of local people.
Soul Food Spaces principles are based on a radical Christianity which believes in the absolute worth of all people, their ability to love and be loved and their capacity to change and develop. We believe in the counter-intuitive wisdom that the way to greatness is through service, to keep something you have to give it away and that we are largely powerless to solve our social and personal problems alone.
Soul Food Spaces principles are based on a radical Christianity which believes in the absolute worth of all people, their ability to love and be loved and their capacity to change and develop. We believe in the counter-intuitive wisdom that the way to greatness is through service, to keep something you have to give it away and that we are largely powerless to solve our social and personal problems alone. Several foundational principles underpin our work:
We welcome people of all faiths and none who would like some support.
People need to be fed physically, emotionally and spiritually to be healthy.
A small amount of money in the right hands can make a real difference.
Everybody has strengths and assets and any work we do or support seeks to value, use and develop these strengths rather than focussing on their problems and difficulties.
Partnership is the best and most productive way to work to help people in need.
Open, respectful relationships are essential to building good partnerships.
People who are in need deserve the very best we can give – if it’s not good enough for us and our families, it’s not good enough for them.
We are all needy in some way and by helping other people who are in need, we in turn are blessed by them.
The Charity is managed by a group of Trustees, all of whom also serve as volunteers in different roles. The Trustees are responsible for developing and implementing policies, including Health and Safety, Volunteering, Safeguarding, Data Protection, etc.
For more information about the Charity, please contact us at:
For information about the Bensham Food Co-op or to donate food please contact us at: Benshamfoodcoop@gmail.com
Support us
If you wish to donate money to the Charity you may donate via the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) or contact us on the above addresses.