Archer Project

“Going to the gym and volunteering at Archer Project is my structure… I'd never been at the gym before in my life but I enjoyed it that much I started paying for it myself after the first year… Things aren't going around in my head as much, you know?” This is Martin’s Story. At Archer Project, Martin has had the opportunity to build stability and routine through volunteering. From this, he has made great progress with confidence and independence. Martin felt safe and supported enough to try something completely new - going to the gym. Donate today at archerproject.org.uk/donate so we can provide the safe, supportive foundation people need to build a life beyond homelessness 💛 [Video description and closed captions at youtube.com/archerproject]

The cuckoo is a bird known for taking over the nests of others. In society, cuckooing is where someone takes control of a vulnerable person’s home for exploitation, control, or criminal activity. Individuals affected experience deception, coercion, and manipulation, with serious consequences for their mental health and wellbeing. At The Archer Project, we know that cuckooing and homelessness are closely linked. People with lived experience of homelessness are at greater risk due to overlapping challenges, including: - Housing insecurity - Substance dependency - Survival sex - Mental health needs - Neurodiversity - Traumatic brain injuries and cognitive difficulties On 12 May, new legislation in the UK came into effect making it a criminal offence to take control of someone’s home without consent for criminal purposes — an important step forward in recognising and tackling this harm. In support of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we stand in solidarity with everyone impacted by cuckooing.

📢 An important update for our supporters: we've had some issues with the bank. Please take a moment to check your account to see if your donation was affected. If it hasn’t gone through and you would still like to support us, please make a manual transfer using the bank details you currently have on your standing order. If you’d like any support with this please contact [email protected]. 📧 Alternatively, please follow the link in our bio to make a one-off payment. We’re truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued support. Without your kindness, we wouldn’t be able to support people to progress away from homelessness. If you have any questions or need any help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thank you so much, The Archer Project Team

📑 Studies show that at least 48% of people experiencing homelessness have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This #mentalhealthawarenessweek , we’re raising awareness of the impact that TBIs can have on wellbeing — and their link to homelessness. Evidence shows that many people experienced their brain injury before homelessness, highlighting a powerful and often overlooked connection. 📈 A TBI can significantly affect someone’s mental health and wellbeing, including: - Severe depression and anxiety disorders - Cognitive impairment - Increased impulsivity and mood swings - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Suicidal feelings At The Project, in addition to a consistent, listening ear, we help people manage their mental health with book club, days out, volunteering opportunities, animal therapy, and discussion groups in a judgement free, inclusive space.  We can only provide this life-changing support with your help. 💛 Please donate via the link in our bio. Take care, from us at The Archer Project.

Seeds for Change ball 🌱 Sunflower seeds, fresh flowers and over £20,000 raised – all to support people to rebuild their lives and progress away from homelessness. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the night - we are so grateful. A very special thank you to our sponsors @homesbyhoneyuk for helping make this evening, and the futures it supports, possible. 🌱 Thanks to @sgceltd for donating the seeds gifted to each guest 🌱Simon M. for being our wonderful MC for the evening 🌱Colin Beresford and his staff for supporting with a live and silent auction 🌱 @flowerbowlsheffield for their work on our beautiful centrepieces 🌱Illustrations drawn by an individual we have supported to progress away from homelessness 🌱 The Meadowhall @beaverbrooksthejewellers team for being the best volunteers we could ask for! 🌱 The @oecsheffield for being an incredible venue Together, we’re planting the seeds for lasting change. 💛🌱

We’ve run out of coffee at The Archer Project! ☕ For many people, a cup of coffee is just a hot drink. At The Archer Project, it’s so much more. It’s a listening ear. It’s a conversation that can be the first step towards recovery. It’s remembering how someone takes their coffee – showing they matter. If you’re able to help, we’d be so grateful for donations of coffee. You can drop off donations at The Archer Project, Church Street, S1 1HA (at the Campo Lane entrance behind Sheffield Cathedral) 📍 Our opening hours are 8.30am-1pm on weekdays except Wednesdays, which are 8.30am-10am ⌚️ You can also donate supplies through our Amazon wishlist at the link in our bio, using the address above 🔗 **Please ensure all food stuffs are well in-date before donating** Thank you for your support 💛

I’m happy to announce, I’m going to be in the @sheff.artcultureclub ‘s Any Four Wall’s Exhibit at the @kiac_studio in Gage Gallery. With my ‘Nostalgic Desire’ Piece. It will be on April 18th (5pm Onwards) & 19th (All Day)

We're looking for a Volunteer Hairdresser to join us at The Archer Project! 💇‍♂️ If you can spare a couple of hours every fortnight to come and offer haircuts to the people we support, we'd love to hear from you! If you're interested please get in touch at: [email protected] 💛

We provide life changing support for people progressing away from homelessness. But we can't do it without your help. Join us for the next Archer Project sponsored skydive Sunday 11th April 🪂 Jumping with us means your only cost is a £75 deposit and the rest is fundraising! Sign up today at archerproject.org.uk/events [Video description in comments]

When we tell you what we need, you show up every time 💛 Thank you to everyone in our beautiful, supportive community! Donations pictured were from our friends at @gutlevelsheffield – we can’t do this without you. Please donate what you can from our priority list: * Coffee * Sugar * Men's boxers (size S, M, L) * Men's coats and hoodies (size S and M) * Men's trainers (size 8, 9, 10) * Snacks (biscuits, crisps, chocolate, etc.) * Pot noodles * Laundry powder * Shaving razors You can drop off donations at The Archer Project, Church Street, S1 1HA (at the Campo Lane entrance behind Sheffield Cathedral) 📍 Our opening hours are 8.30am-1pm on weekdays except Wednesdays which are 8.30am-10am ⌚️ You can also donate supplies through our Amazon wishlist at the link in our bio, using the address above 🔗 Individual items are great for food parcels 📦 Wholesale items help keep our kitchen running 👩‍🍳 **Please ensure all food stuffs are well in-date before donating** **We can accept clean, used socks in good condition, but any underwear must be new and in its original packaging for hygiene purposes** [Image description in comments]

What a great start to the week ahead with a message from Costel ❤️🩵🧡

Excited to share our final poster for our Sidney night on the 12th of march with the killer line up!! We can also announce that we'll be giving away as much as the budget will allow (once weve taken off venue/equipment/musician hire!) to local charities supporting people find a home - City of Sanctuary Sheffield Womens aid and The Archer Project the more tickets sold the more we'll raise so get em while they're hot! on RA or link in da bio 19m