The most significant step forward was developing a community space where people could belong and receive support, beyond that moment of crisis - where they could stay for a cuppa or a free hot meal alongside collecting their food parcel and be listened to. This “HUB” was so impactful it again was replicated in the Food Bank points across the town, and a network of community spaces was birthed, which still exists today.

Over the coming years, Re:store explored opportunities to address emerging needs related to poverty, including DIY projects to support those in substandard accommodation, cookery courses to help people cook nutritious meals on a budget, the ALLOTMENT to empower individuals to grow their own food and a variety of short courses for adults out of employment to build skills and confidence.

In 2014, Re:store began to respond to a felt need of families accessing the services. 1/4 children in Northampton were recorded to be living in poverty, and over the following few years free services for families in the town declined at a shocking rate, including many library services and Surestart Children’s Centre’s closing their doors. In partnership with like-minded family focused charities and local health professionals, Re:store has stepped in this gap and provided a range of projects focused on 0-5yrs and their families, including The Nest and Growbaby.