Renew is an exceptionally simple yet effective volunteer programme, working in some of Nottingham’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

The initiative sees volunteers undertaking practical work at the home of families and individuals who need support in areas such as gardening or decorating.

The project has been launched in 2011 building on a previous 58i project; Saturday Serving. Through the work we will support, among others, pensioners, lone parents and refugees.

The message of the project is simple – someone cares and is willing to help.  Our teams always take time to engage with those we serve, providing an opportunity to signpost them to other services that may be able to help.

We’ve found time and time again that by improving the home or garden of an individual we’ve been able to have an impact on their wider outlook; transferring a sense of empowerment and ownership whilst in some cases also reducing a sense of social isolation.

Through Renew we also hope to carry out some "large scale" projects; perhaps doing up an old community centre or painting a children's ward. This project is simply all about community!