Christmas at the lay-by
Christmas arrived early at the layby, with an evening of festive activities and thoughtful gestures. Father Christmas visits A big thank you to Michael Hewett, who took on the role…
News & Events
King’s Award for Voluntary Service awarded to our charity
We’re proud to share that we have received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising the dedication of our volunteers who support homeless people and rough sleepers in Chelmsford. This…
The Rucksack Project needs your help to support the homeless
The Rucksack Project is back and Cool to be Kind is calling on the people of Chelmsford to donate much needed supplies for those experiencing homelessness this winter. As temperatures…
Cool to be Kind granted Charity Status
We are thrilled to announce that we have officially become a registered charity. This status marks an important milestone, enabling us to extend our reach and build stronger partnerships to…
Cool to be Kind at VOLFEST 2024
Chelmsford CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) is pleased to announce that National Volunteers Week will be celebrated with VOLFEST on Chelmsford High Street on Thursday, 6th June 2024. Cool to…
Fraser on Phoenix FM !
Did you miss Frazer’s recent chat on Phoenix FM’s ‘One2Three’ show with Patrick Sherring? No worries! You can catch the conversation right here: Frazer on Phoenix FM Frazer lends a…
Cool to be Kind Needs Storage Space
Urgent appeal for storage space to support our services This comes as our current storage unit in Braintree has become impractical due to its distance from our outreach team, Warm…
Remembering Marion: Honouring the Legacy of a Dedicated Volunteer
It is with such sadness that we share the news that our dear friend Marion, one of the co-founders of Cool to be Kind, died peacefully on Tuesday 12th March,…
Cool to be Kind celebrates after receiving £20k of National Lottery funding to help rough sleepers in Essex
Local community group, Cool to be Kind, is today celebrating after being awarded £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with homeless people and rough sleepers in the…
Helen Wilkerson, High Sheriff of Essex Award
We recently marked a memorable moment for Cool to be Kind having the honour of hosting the 843rd High Sheriff of Essex, Charles Bishop, and his wife Nellie. The couple’s…