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Restructuring Burton HOPE

by Christian Kitchen | April 10, 2025 | Updates | 0 Comments

Hey everyone!

We have some thrilling news to share with you all! As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible service, we are embarking on a restructuring journey.

Why Are We Restructuring?

Our service is evolving rapidly, and we believe that restructuring will allow us to stay ahead of the curve. This change is designed to enhance our efficiency, foster innovation, and better meet the needs of our amazing customers and partners.

What Does This Mean for You?

Improved Services: We are streamlining our operations to ensure and more personalized service.
Enhanced Support: We are investing in our support teams to provide you with even better assistance.

Our Commitment to You

Throughout this transition, our priority remains YOU—our valued service users and partners. We are committed to maintaining the high standards of service you have come to expect from us. We understand that change can bring uncertainty, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Looking Ahead

We are incredibly excited about the future and the opportunities this restructuring will bring. We believe these changes will position us to serve you better.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Burton HOPE

HELP IS AVAILABLE

To find the help you need, please visit our services page or contact us for more information

Our Story

Our Chairman, John Anderson, has been dedicated to helping the homeless and impoverished in Burton for years. His efforts, alongside his family, led to the establishment of Burton Hope. Initially known as Anderson Aid, their work included providing food, legal assistance, healthcare, and outreach efforts. John’s experiences, including witnessing tragedies and dangers first-hand, spurred the formation of Burton Hope after viral social media posts caught the attention of the community.

What We Do

Our team, made up completely by volunteers, works to alleviate the effects of poverty in Burton on Trent. Whether it by providing 3-day-emergency-food-parcels, clothing, basic utensils, toiletries, sanitary products or help with obtaining identification documents, which are essential to have in the UK, our team of volunteers selflessly give up their time to help those in need. We also support people going through mental health or addiction problems: we do everything we can to help.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK

On Novemeber 14th 2023, Burton Hope was awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honor a charity can receive, and is the equivalent to an MBE. This is testament to the incredible work of our team, comprised completely of volunteers who work hard to provide services to those in need.

2023 In Numbers

On top of all of the meals and support provided last year; we delivered 24 presentations to local schools and colleges. Whilst we also provided nearly 300 training courses to our volunteers to equip them with the skills to support the community.

We took on Crossley House in Burton Market Place and made it into the biggest and busiest food bank in Burton, totally run by unpaid volunteers.

Want to help the cause in 2025? Read more about how you can donate or volunteer.