In loving memory of Joan Hill who died on 21st August 2025 aged 77. Joan lived most of her life in Castle Donnington where she had many friends and was a strong supporter of the Methodist Church there.

Joan was a keen supporter of the Padley Centre and helped in fund raising activities in the Castle Donnington, Leicestershire location.

Donations in memory of Joan may be made here in support of the Padley Centre. Derby, which provides a variety of support including education, training, and housing advice to individuals and families at risk of experiencing poverty and/or homelessness.

To confirm, donations made online will be added to the donations made at the funeral on 8th October 2025 and to A W Lymn.

Padley@YMCA Derbyshire:

Padley has supported people at risk of homelessness, poverty and hunger in Derby and Derbyshire since 1985.

Our vision is that no-one in Derby or Derbyshire is affected by homelessness and the associated poverty and social isolation.

We achieve this by providing an accepting and safe environment with food, toiletry, and clothing facilities, and activities to develop self-confidence, relationships and wellbeing. We also provide support, advice, training, and volunteering opportunities to improve financial security and independence.

We work in partnership with other organisations and agencies so those affected by homelessness can access shared pathways of support and receive the most effective and holistic services.

Last year, over 800 people visited us over 9000 times, and we completed 415 one-to-one support sessions. We also provided over 21,000 meals at our day centre or in our food parcels, 1,600 toiletry parcels, and 525 clothing parcels.