SOUL Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that’s part of SOUL Church, Norwich. We believe that every person matters, and we want to show love, care and empathy to all. We give a helping hand to those who are most in need, within our city and internationally.
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Based in the heart of Norwich, Soul in the City reaches out to those facing homelessness, addiction, loneliness, and hardship. Each Wednesday night, a team of volunteers serve a hot two-course meal, offering not just food, but friendship, prayer, and practical help like sleeping bags, warm clothing and referrals to our wrap-around care and support services.
Previously known as SOUL Streets, SOUL in the City is our city outreach which takes place at St Stephens Church next to Chantry Place. Those who attend can access a free meal as well as additional support and advice from our team. These nights happen every Wednesday 6:30 until 7:30.
SOUL Haven is a weekly women’s group meeting at The Arc. Run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, it supports women facing isolation, recovery, or crisis. It’s a safe place to talk, explore faith, and build confidence through conversation, life skills, and practical care like hygiene access and showers.
Wellbeing is a growing discipleship community that walks alongside people facing life’s battles, whether it’s addiction, mental health challenges, or emotional struggles. Through weekly support groups, including addiction recovery, Ladies single parents, cancer and men’s and women’s connect groups, we offer a space for honest conversation, prayer, and practical tools for everyday life.
The Recovery Course is a free 15-week in-person programme for adults, that follows the 12 steps with guided teaching, practical insights, and a supportive community. It’s designed for anyone seeking freedom from addiction of any kind, helping people find lasting change and hope.
Our Well-being Wednesday Recovery Course provides a safe place where individuals and families can find the support they need. We believe that with the right help, recovery is possible for everyone.
At the heart of SOUL Supermarket is a desire to love people and support life transformation.
Through our membership-based social supermarket, we offer fresh food, long-life essentials, and household items at a fraction of the cost helping ease the pressure for those who need a little extra support.
But it’s more than just food. We’re here to walk alongside people through a range of wrap-around care services, offering hope, dignity, and practical help. Open to anyone in need across Norfolk, regardless of age, faith, or circumstance—this is what Christ's love looks like in action.
Our Community Coffee mornings take place every Friday in our cafe and is a welcoming space where SOUL Foundation members can slow down, connect, and enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake. Our dedicated team of volunteers create a place to chat, share stories, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting. Open to everyone regardless of age, background, or circumstance.
SOUL Grow is our community allotment project designed to bring people together, build friendships, and support well-being through the joy of growing your own food.
From planting seeds to harvesting produce and learning how to cook with it, members will gain hands-on experience, grow in confidence, and discover new skills in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
The garden is being developed with accessibility in mind, so everyone can get involved regardless of mobility. And any surplus harvest? It goes straight to support SOUL Supermarket, continuing the cycle of community care.
Our CAP (Christians Against Poverty) services offer practical support for those navigating unemployment or financial stress with hope at the heart of it all.
CAP Job Club is a welcoming, supportive space where job seekers journey together, guided by trained coaches. Through group sessions, one-to-one support, and encouragement, members build confidence, sharpen their skills, and take real, practical steps toward employment—all in a friendly, faith-filled environment.
CAP Money Coaching is designed to help people take control of their finances. From budgeting tools to long-term planning, it equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to manage money well.Whether someone is searching for work or looking to get on top of their finances, both FREE services offer the opportunity to explore faith and discover the hope and freedom found in Jesus
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There are around 300,000 children living on the streets of Mumbai – and even with all the help out there, it’s thought only 15,000 of them receive any kind of care and attention. Vision Rescue run four buses in the city, giving out food and non-formal education to 500 street children. They also have medical and dental vans, run outreach teams who offer counselling and support to the marginalised and provide shelter and a safe place for trafficked girls.
Aimed at ‘helping the helpless’, the trust provides resources and facilities to improve the lives, health and future of the underprivileged. They promote physical, psychological and socio-economic education for those in need, helping them turn their lives around. They run schooling programmes, health clinics, support those in poverty and generally look out for those who don’t easily find help through public or private sectors.
POC began in 1983 and has grown hugely ever since. Helping prisoners and their families, it offers shelter, food, education and a church community for the children of those in jail and those living in poverty, as well as for the ex-prisoners at the end of their sentence. Former inmates work at POC to visit those currently in prison, helping follow up cases, attending court hearings and sharing the hope of Jesus.
A school for ‘differently abled’ children, founded in 1974. Over the years it’s grown to 19 classrooms with offices, a medical bay and therapy rooms and is one of only four special needs schools in the Western Cape. They currently have over 180 students enrolled. Our giving helps fund school buses to transport the children between home and school each day, books, equipment and new technology.
We link people in the church with children living in poverty. Each sponsor helps provide for their child’s education, health checks and the care of a local church-based Compassion project. There’s no fix to global poverty but this programme does change lives, giving children a brighter future and impacting their families and community too.
We exist to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Across five continents, Hope for Justice operates a proven multi-disciplinary model based on years of combined experience.
