Brian Gibbons is fundraising for Northampton Hope Centre

"Journey for Hope"

(With permission Northamptonchron.co.uk)

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Raising money for Northampton Hope Centre

Charity Registration No. 1015743

Northampton Hope Centre began back in 1974 when local man Michael Mulligan started a free food handout for rough sleepers from the back door of Bishop’s House in Marriott Street. This grew over the years into the Northampton Soup Kitchen and finally developed in the Hope Centre, a Day Centre offering a wide range of services and practical support to Northampton’s homeless. <p> 35 years later, we are still offering life’s basics such as hot meals, showers and clothes. We now also offer a range of life skills workshops and activities to improve our clients self esteem and enable them to move on. Our client group include the street homeless and vulnerably housed along with those who are settled but have ongoing complex needs including drug, alcohol and mental health issues. <p> We offer practical support, friendship and a sense of community. Without the Hope Centre, many of our clients would have no-where to turn and no hope of improving their future. We see approximately 60 clients each day and it costs £12,500 each month just to keep our doors open. <p> We are a small friendly charity that relies heavily on the generosity of local people, churches, schools and businesses. Thanks for looking at our Just Giving page and thank you for your support – it makes a huge difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in Northampton.

Page owner

Brian Gibbons

Page closes

22/02/2015

Raised: 60%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,045.00

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On the 13th June 2010 I will be flying to Anchorage, Alaska to begin a year long motorcycle journey of approximately 25,000 miles which should take me from Prudhoe Bay on the tip of the Arctic Circle to as far south in Argentina as the Patagonian winter will allow! My objective is to raise as much money as I can for The Northampton Hope Centre. I`ve spent the last couple of Christmases working at the centre and they do a fantastic job of helping the homeless and disadvantaged. Any amount you would like to donate, no matter how small, will be really appreciated and put to very good use. I know I am one of very many people asking for your help so if you choose not to donate at the moment, that`s O.K. too!

You can follow my progress on www.bri-journeyforhope.blogspot.com

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the Northampton Hope Centre and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you very much for your contributions.

	What a marvel you are, Bri!! Donation by Julie Trengrove on 08/12/11	£25.00
	Well done Brian - great effort ! Donation by neil myers on 29/07/11	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Well done Brian, and congratulations from me and everyone at Malcolm Piper & Co Donation by Andrew Davis on 21/07/11	£35.00 + £8.75 Gift Aid
	Well done Brian, a major feat, Paul and Mave. Donation by Paul Taylor on 21/07/11	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Mission accomplished, Brian. Donation on behalf of my Mum, Barbara Gasby, who has been willing you on in the background and loved your blog. Donation by Anne Marrison on 08/03/11
	Well done Brian a great effort. Looking forward to meeting up in the not too distant future. Eddie Donation by Edward Clark on 18/02/11
	Really well done Brian. Respect Donation by Stephen and Jackie Walls on 18/02/11	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Kept meaning to contribute! Well done on getting there. Will miss the blog but hope to see you soon! Happy birthday. Sue x Donation by Susan Gibbons on 17/02/11	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	"Pain is temporary, quitting last forever." Lance Armstrong. Just knew that where there was a will, you'd find the way. Maria, Phil, Sam & Cam x Donation by Maria Dye on 11/02/11	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You're a true inspiration to me Dad and what a fantastic achievement so far!! Lots of love Dan & Gabi Donation by Daniel Gibbons on 23/12/10
	Hi Brian! I've been meaning to do this for months and now I've finally done it! I'm in Boston at a convention and hoping you're doing great!! Donation by Sally Fox on 20/11/10	£50.00
	Hope you're not too saddle sore! Best wishes from the team at Marcus Jordan Donation by steven peacock on 28/06/10	£375.00
	From your neighbours Margery &Janet &Jane &Jeff.Very best wishes for what should be an amazing trip. Donation by jeff stuart on 23/06/10	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Haven't seen or heard of you since I left St John Fisher in 1989 (I was particularly pathetic at sport) but this is a great cause - best of luck! Donation by Ian Bennett on 04/06/10	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andy Meakin on 04/06/10	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	He visualised it. He planned it. He's doing it! Donation by Mick Marrison on 14/05/10	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Brian, I have no doubt you will have a character building experience! Don't get saddle sore, and enjoy each day to the fullest. See you soon. Rob Donation by Rob Baxter on 11/05/10	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well well old Buddy - what an adventure you're about to embark on. Really hope it goes well for you and you achieve your goals. All the best, Terry M. Donation by TERENCE MANNING on 08/05/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Abdul Mansoor on 05/05/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Brian, have a good trip. You should be able to talk your way out of any problems. Donation by Colin Kightley on 04/05/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brian I hope you have a fantastic time and enjoy the incredible experiences you are sure to have and yes I am jealous as hell Regards Paul Mandale Donation by Paul Mandale on 30/04/10	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Don't forget your toolkit! Ewen and Charlie would be proud..... Donation by Russell Hope on 20/04/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Remember knowledge is to know that a tomato is a fruit but wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad! Ride safe. Donation by Paul Higley on 16/04/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You don't need luck, life and a certain amount of planning has prepared you for anything you might encounter :-) Have a great time. Donation by Michelle Craven on 16/04/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on having the guts to go for it... your dream, we'll miss you, but look forward to the stories. Keep upright and have fun! Donation by Sue Rae on 15/04/10	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid