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I'm incredibly proud to be patron of FLACK ~ a social enterprise and registered charity based in Cambridge that benefits people who are or have been homeless. It's unique in that everyone - homeless, housed, staff, volunteer, service user -  pulls together to write and produce a great listings magazine for Cambridge with articles, poetry and reviews. 

I learned about the challenges faced by the homeless community in Cambridge when I starred in the film 'Stuart: A Life Backwards' which was a pivotal role in my career. Homelessness impacts people for life and in many cases causes mental health problems and drug and alcohol addictions. It's a cause that means a hell of a lot to me personally as I know from my own experience how tough it is to battle addiction. I am so proud of everyone at FLACK, including studio artist Toby Peters, who has been sober for 5 years after many years of alcoholism and homelessness. Toby has now gained full-time employment with FLACK and is involving its homeless members in making the most extraordinary films.

I've been supporting FLACK since it began as the dream of its founder Kirsten Lavers. Last year many of my fans helped to keep FLACK going with an amazing response to their urgent fundraising appeal and in February 2012 I drove across Siberia to raise money for three very special charities including, of course FLACK.

I'm so grateful for your support. FLACK's immediate future is secure for the next few months but they still need our help to ensure that their inspirational work with homeless people can continue for as long as it's needed. 

Here’s why in Kirsten’s words:

  "Most important is the investment and achievements of our 33+ homeless members which is so rewarding - I can't begin to tell you .. when we started I had people telling me you'll never get homeless people to turn up and give their time for free ... NONSENSE !! they are not only loving it, being involved with FLACK is making a real and noticeable difference to everyone's lives. Two heroin addicts are now COMPLETELY clean, two alcoholics have gone through detox and are sustaining their sobriety, we've got 4 people into employment, smiles on people's faces, opinions expressed, creativity flowing ... this really is ground breaking work. For every £1 invested in FLACK we're returning at least £3 of savings to the public purse and social value (eg Heroin addict costs £13,200 per year)!"

You can find out much more about FLACK on their website and do check out their YOU Tube Channel for some of Toby's inspirational films. If you can afford to give that’s fantastic but you can also really help by spreading the word – tell everyone you know about FLACK and if you live in Cambridge buy FLACK  magazine – it only costs £2 and you’ll find it’s an inspirational read packed full of great things to do and see in a fabulous city.

thank you

Tommy x

www.flackcambridge.org.uk

 

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FLACK is a charitable social enterprise based in Cambridge. We work with the potential of homeless people by involving them in the production of a monthly what's on magazine for the city. FLACK offers training, support and a voice, helping to rebuild self-esteem and break the cycle of homelessness.

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"Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege." ... that we do :)

Donation by Penny and NJ Zaki on 04/04/13

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to spread some love, hope, encouragement and help for those who are in need :)

Donation by Penny and NJ Zaki on 22/03/13

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we are happy to donate a little bit again (^_^)v

Donation by Penny and NJ Zaki on 20/03/13

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Luckily through your fans and the fans of Tom Hardy Portrait's artist Penny we are able to make another little donation to a great cause :)

Donation by Penny and NJ Zaki on 14/03/13

20,00 €

I think Tom is amazing Plan to donate again soon. Loved the Driven To Extremes made me fall in love with him even more Just an amazing man

Donation by Jeannie Williams on 13/03/13

$20.00

Donation by Nadja Arnautovic on 13/03/13

10,00 €

even the smallest things can make a big difference. so we try to help again and hopefully can do so in the future, too. we will try our hard(y)est :)

Donation by Penny and NJ Zaki on 12/03/13

10,00 €

Donation by James Sims Williams on 10/03/13

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 02/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

you're a great inspration to all of us! Tom Hardy Portraits' artist Penny and his lovely fans wanted to thank you. hope we could be of a little help

Donation by Penny and NJ Zaki on 28/02/13

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Donation by Christine Bennett on 16/02/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 16/02/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Tom Thank you for making me aware of this program. A very worthy cause.

Donation by Rob Eggers on 15/02/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you for all the good work you do.

Donation by Anitra Raybon on 02/02/13

$25.00

Thank you, Tom, for your brilliant portrayal of Stuart Shorter. It has changed my perspective and I'm now a volunteer here in the US.

Donation by Nicole Pearce on 01/02/13

$31.70

Watching Stuart, a Life Backwards, inspired me to volunteer at St Georges Crypt in Leeds.(A shelter for homeless people)

Donation by Glenda Graham on 01/02/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Dear Flack and Mr. Hardy, Thank you for inspiring us, I sincerely hope this organization is able to continue its work.

Donation by Sam on 31/01/13

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Tom Thank you for making me aware of this wonderful program. I wish I could do more. Wishing all spiritual peace.

Donation by Chris Grunewald on 26/01/13

$100.00

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Hi lovely to see that you are such a caring person. I know its not a very large donation but as they say every little helps xxxx

Donation by joanna cran on 21/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jamie Nowell on 16/01/13

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Tom, a little late to the game, just saw Stuart; A life backwards. You were brilliant as Stuart Shorter and such an important message. Cheers!

Donation by Antony McDonnell on 10/01/13

$32.03

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Tom, wishing you the best of everything this year in all aspects of life. You"re doing great things and making a difference in the world. Thanks

Donation by Phyl on 02/01/13

£10.00

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Happy Christmas Tom! Wishing you and FLACK a happy and successful 2013!:-)xx

Donation by Nuala McHugh on 24/12/12

24,52 €

Well done for promoting such a good cause, well done for being such a down to earth guy merry christmas! xx

Donation by Jenny Bulmer on 24/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£18,129.39
  • Offline donations£24,000.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£42,129.39
  • Gift Aid£1,683.94

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