Kemmyrk - The Manx Homeless Charity
About Kemmyrk

 

Kemmyrk is Manx for a place of refuge, shelter and protection. Kemmyrk was formed to prevent and help homeless people on the Isle of Man.
 

The Definition of Homeless ...

"Homeless people include not only those with no accommodation, but also those living somewhere that is unsuitable, unsafe or short term. Our vision is that everyone has the opportunity to access housing appropriate to their need."

The Aims and Objectives

  • To relieve hardship and distress amongst homeless people and those living in adverse housing conditions.
  • To establish partnerships and develop services in conjunction with public, private and charitable bodies
  • To raise funds and make monies available to support such activities.
  • To promote and support the provision of accommodation for homeless people and the provision of related services.
  • To conduct and procure research concerning homelessness.
  • To educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of homelessness.
  • To identify and promote potential opportunities for homeless people.
  • To work towards prevention of homelessness.

The People

Joanna Chapman - Project Manager - 675507 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Are you homeless?

Do you know what to do if you or anyone you know is Homeless?

Some of the things you could do is contact the Police Station 631212 or contact the Social Services Emergency Team on 686179 to declare yourself homeless.

On the Island we have a charity run emergency night shelter, Graih call on 304381 and for women who are or have suffered domestic violence we have the Womens Aid Refuge, 677900.

If you do find yourself homeless and declare yourself to either the Police or Social Services, they will then take steps to contact Kemmyrk who run NightStop for under 25's and emergency housing provisions for anyone else and can help deal with any problems you may have had.

 

Kemmyrk Family Fun Day

08/05/2012

kEMMYRK PRESENTS…   fAMILY fun day & car Boot sunday 15th july 2012     oNCHAN PLEASURE PARK   Officially opened by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of the...

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Homelessness a 'Silent Killer'

21/12/2011

  Homeless women 'die by age 43' on average Homeless men live to an average age of 47 while women who live rough generally die four years earlier, new figures...

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fundraising committee

20/10/2011

Dear All   We are looking to re start our Fundraising Committee and have proposed a new chair Mr Steven Webster. Steven’s background is in Public and Private Financial Sector...

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Charity Fundraising Market

17/10/2011

Charity Fundraising Market - Castletown   Thank you to all who donated wonderful prizes, to those who purchased tickets and a big Congratulations to all the WINNERS!!! Kemmyrk raised over...

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Kemmryk, 9 Myrtle Street, Douglas, IM1 1ED | 01624 675507 | " mce_href="mailto:"> | Charity No. 1007 (IOM)