Help YaB survive the Winter!

Hey there, its been a full 12 months since we last asked for community support, and we need it now more than ever. Unfortunately due to 2 funding bids being rejected which maybe naively we were confident in receiving, we have found ourselves in a position where we are close to closure - the bids were very time consuming and the decision processes took a long time, so we have been left with very little options at the moment - we had never asked for that amount before from the lottery and the local authority but we have always gone above and beyond for everyone in the community. We felt that the time had come to request funding for what we do, and we were really hopeful it would of come through. Sadly not....

Anyway - we keep going as long as we can!

Its no secret the amount of people we support, the YaB venue supports and how we react to the current needs of the community... From Andy man club, homeless and temporary housed, veterans, Learning disabilities, mental health and youth....

whether that be the individual support, the food larder, the group sessions, the children reduced meals, counselling sessions, IT hub, wellbeing and the endless support we offer throughout the winter. A warm hub for all, the Christmas presents for families in need and meals on Christmas Day for those in isolation and suffering from loneliness on their own....

we are unique in what we do, we open when others are shut, we welcome where others close doors and the vibe in YaB is we build longer tables and not higher fences - everyone is equal and asking for help is never frowned upon....

Overheads are £3000 a month without wages, and this is what we were applying for support with - high costs involved in such a large venue that predominantly supports others throughout the week, this and £3000 towards wages each month.... So the funding bid was in excess of £98000 for two years with us match funding it with £70000 through our own cafe and events etc. To give Wrexham one of the most supportive hubs in the centre of town with zero stigma to checking in and reaching out.

Myself (Pete) will more than happily volunteer to keep going, but others at the hub unfortunately have bills, and they are the core of the support to others, with solid relationships and knowledge in how to help and support others struggling we need to ensure they stay with us.

We are now working around the clock to secure funding and fundraising to raise £10000 to see us through the winter months... If we reach that amount we will be ever present, we will be running the Christmas family toys appeal again, we will be doing the Christmas food hampers again, the 12 nights of Christmas for those with learning disabilities and we will be the only open venue in town on Christmas Day with a hot meal and a welcoming face for those who need us. Andys man club can continue in their founding venue, the counsellors can still come, the hub will be warm and welcoming....

Can you help?

if not financially can you share this?

anything helps and it will and can be the solution to the immediate crisis YaB faces at this present time.

Thank you so much, we really do not want to end this journey yet - so many people will need our support throughout the winter.