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The Nomad Trust Mission Statement

The Nomad Trust is a Christian based registered charity which provides welfare services in the City of Lincoln for those who are homeless or otherwise in need. The Nomad Trust upholds the worth and dignity of all individuals and asserts that everyone should have the basic essentials of life, not least companionship.

Business in the Community Sieff Award

The Business in the Community regional Sieff Award, an award given to organisations for their contributions in benefitting society. The 'Seeing is Believing' visit brought help from local businesses such as KDJ Haulage and Jackson Building Centres and together with other local companies, vital refurbishment work was undertaken on the Night Shelter. This involved decorating bedrooms, erecting shelving, building a dog kennel and fitting an extra shower. The visit also inspired Siemens, who attended the visit along with their Photographer, Phil Crow. After seeing the work and commitment within the Trust, it was felt that Nomad needed a wider exposure and Phil then approached the Trust with a view to producing a book, with the aim of showing the 'light at the end of the tunnel'. The result was the 'who's there for me?' book.

Lincoln Civic Award - 2004

In 2004, the Nomad Trust was presented with one of the most prestigious of awards, 'The Lincoln Civic Award' in recognition of its work with the homeless.

History of The Nomad Trust

• 1984 - The Day Centre opened on Free School Lane. Originally serving soup and sandwiches. It offered a great service to the community and offered main meals, warmth, companionship and advice. It closed in November 2005.
  
• 1986 - The Nomad Trust became a Registered Charity.
  
• 1984-1992 - Running of men's hostel, initially for three men increasing to eleven. The hostel was staffed for 24 hours, offering for a period of three months, short term accommodation.
  
• 1990 - The Charity Shop was opened in order to raise funds for the Trust and also to supply goods free of charge to Nomad clients. The Administration office moved to the Charity Shop from the Day Centre premises.
  Opening of a pilot project women's hostel to accommodate twelve.
  Lincoln Accommodation Project, another city charity, undertook the day to day running of both the men's and women's hostels. The hostels have since closed and re-opened as smaller units around the town, supported by daytime workers.
  
• 1992 - The Nomad Furniture Project was established.
  
• 1993-1997 - The Emergency Night Shelter was created at St Swithin's Vestry from 1st December to 31st March. Mattresses were put on the floor in the Day Centre.
  No permanent Night Shelter was available until the winter of 1997.
  
• 1997 - As the result of a National Lotteries Board grant and a public appeal, a permanent Emergency Night Shelter, The Nomad Centre, was opened at 15 Monks Road, Lincoln on 18th November 1997.
  
• 1998 - The Nomad Trust Office moved into 15A Monks Road, a building adjacent to the Night Shelter. During the year the Trust introduced new policies and procedures to reflect the size and complexity of the charity. Three year funding was secured from the charity 'Crisis' in June, allowing 24 hour opening in the winter months. New staff required comprehensive training and by the end of the year an effective team had been established. New impetus was injected into the re-settlement work in order to avoid the revolving door effect for clients who repeatedly became homeless.
  
• 2001 - The Furniture Project was disbanded due to lack of funding and a massive increase in demand, which the Trust could not handle.
  As a result of the 'Seeing is Believing' visit from a group of 'Businesses in the Community' representatives, a book called 'who's there for me?' was produced by Alstoms (now Siemens).
  A further £10,000 grant from Barclay's enabled us to set up a Life Skills Project within the Night Shelter and paid for a part time tutor for one year.
  
• 2003 - The Nomad book won the 'Sieff' Award for outstanding collaboration with business. A representative from the Trust attended a luncheon at Highgrove and was presented to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
  As a result of a large legacy, the offices at 15A Monks Road were refurbished and a new communications system was installed.
  
• 2004 - A new Manager was finally engaged in June.
  The Trust were the proud recipients of the prestigious Lincoln City Council 'Civic Award'.
  
• 2005 - In January the Trust held a 21st birthday Thanksgiving Service in Lincoln Cathedral, presided over by the Bishop of Lincoln, and was attended by many City and County dignitaries, including the Lord Lieutenant, Bridget Cracroft-Ely. In February a 'black tie ball' was held at Branston Hall to celebrate the 21 years of the Trust and the event raised £800 towards funds.