Remembering Spurgeons House Parent Rose
Old Scholar Hilary Salisbury has let us know that sadly her mother, Rose Beerensson, has passed away. Rose and her husband Ralph moved Birchington to become House Parents with Spurgeons in 1959. Hilary says, ‘They were in Brooklands House for…
New online multimedia exhibition encourages dads to get creative behind bars
A new online exhibition showcases the work between fathers and Spurgeons colleagues who have been creating projects that benefit their children outside the walls of the prisons. The work has been made into an online exhibition, entitled ‘The Art of…
Old Scholars Reunion 2022
“Old Scholars” are those who formerly lived in Spurgeons Children’s Homes. On 18th June, the day before Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s birthday, we hosted a reunion of around 50 Old Scholars and 8 of their spouses at Kearns Hall, Birchington. Karen…
What are you thankful for? Prisons Week of Prayer 2022
9th October marks the start of Prisons Week of Prayer 2022. Spurgeons helps to create resources for this annual week of prayer which is supported by over thirty Christian organisations working in prisons and post-release. What are you thankful for?…
A message from Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars to parents on supporting your child’s return to school
As children prepare to return to school next week, Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars shares how you can support your child with any concerns they have about walking through those school gates after their long summer break. Watch the short video…
Karaoke, rides and silent discos: How one festival provides life-changing freedom for Young Carers
In July, Spurgeons took 37 of our Young Carers to the Young Carers Festival at Fairthorne Manor. The annual festival is a huge event, with over 850 young carers from around the country coming together for a weekend of activities…
A message from Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars to parents on the eve of results day 2022
As children up and down the country prepare for A-Level and GCSE results day tomorrow and next week, Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars shares how he is preparing as a parent of a child due to receive their results and offers…
Over 70 organisations call for urgent need to safeguard unaccompanied children
1,606 children who arrived alone in England between July 2021 and June 2022 were placed in hotel accommodation directly by the Home Office, instead of in the care of local authorities where they could receive the support and protection that,…
Spurgeons colleague recognised for partnership working at national Youth Custody Service Awards
We are proud to share that Nii Anum of Spurgeons Prisoner and Significant Others Service at HMP/YOI Feltham has been recognised for his positive partnership working at the Youth Custody Service Staff Awards. The staff awards, held at HMPS Newbold…