AN OSWESTRY community group has launched a campaign to raise funds for a homeless hub in its shop.

CHALK's Tree of Hope fundraiser aims to raise money for a hub for at the organisation's Legg Street shop.

The hub, which will be named the Tree Hub, will offer the homeless a safe place to be in the day, where they can lock their belongings away, use laptops to apply for housing and benefits whilst receiving support from CHALK.

A coffee machine and snacks will be available to the public but also to pre-pay for the homeless.

CHALK supports the homeless and those living in poverty in Oswestry and surrounding areas.

“Currently we don’t have the room for too many homeless to seek refuge in the shop at the same time and it’s important for us to make room for them. As a community project it is our job to recognise the need of our community and develop solutions.”

“With homelessness growing throughout the UK, Oswestry has also seen an increase. It’s important that we provide solutions to ensure people who find themselves homeless can access the support they need”

The Tree of Hope campaign is asking you to buy a leaf for £1 or a branch for £10. You can then write on that leaf and attach it to the tree or write your name on the branch.

“We’d really like to visit schools and organisations to explain homelessness, what we do and how purchasing a leaf or a branch can help us continue” said Gemma

Anyone interested in buying a leaf or branch can visit CHALK at 28 Leg St, Oswestry.

To organise a fundraiser, or to arrange a visit from CHALK, call 01691 671137 or email chalkcicshop@gmail.com