It has been so helpful, thank you. It has helped transform the girls bedroom from a shell back to a bedroom. I’ve also managed to get them some bunk beds and carpet.

2nd June 24

We have another OUTREACH Success last Wednesday 29th May… Here are Anne, Outreach Worker words: “So pleased to announce the GOOD News from our Outreach today. Previous Friday, I met a gentleman Mr H, homeless since December 2023 because of Domestic Abuse. I accompanied him to Trinity House (MBC Housing/Homeless Outreach) and was told he doesn’t reach the threshold for priority housing. I then spent 4 hours giving him mental support to share the misery he had been through, we represented this to Trinity and he doubled his points and meet the threshold and was rehoused yesterday. We are so Happy for him that he can now rest and rebuild his life. GOD is GOOD”

For the last 3 weeks every day at MADM Outreach, a homeless male in his early 60’s, who has for the last 20 years been working night shift at the same company, sleeps in one of our quiet prayer rooms during the day in order to help him keep his job.  Two nights a week, when he is not working, we book him in a B&B so he can really catch up on much needed sleep & rest ! 

Mr J found himself homeless after he had to move from his room rental & has struggled to find another rental. We are hearing of this more and more.  Here we have a respectable & well presented mature man who has a sterling work record, does not smoke, have any addiction habits or pets & yet he faces a challenge as he is up against a barrage of others also seeking a single room. 

For those of us actively working with street homeless or those in temporary accommodation /sofa surfing there is such an incredible lack of affordable accommodation but a huge increase in those needing a home. MADM has for years held a vision to acquire its own accommodation & we feel that now with years of experience we are ready to act, yet what a huge financial leap of faith this will be for us, so we want to start sowing seeds. If anyone would like to partner with us then contact us to see how we can impact even MORE lives in our town.

07th February 25

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you to yourself and the team at MADM for the food package that was put together for my Client and her children at such short notice yesterday! The client was incredibly grateful for your service and the food provided “

What a great story about our charity Bridal Boutique and the blessing it was to Sarah. Thank you to Cora our Senior Sales Assistant for helping Sarah find her perfect dress.

In November, I visited your shop, not realizing that I should have made an appointment to look at wedding dresses. However, a lovely lady took me to look at them. As an older bride, and very short and petite, I was looking for something that wasn't full length, but which would cover all my bumps and wrinkles, but I had been unable to find anything suitable in any of the other bridal boutiques. I found my dream dress in your shop that day, but sadly it was too small, and at first I thought I would have to walk away from it. However, I talked to another lovely lady at Perfection Bridal, who thought she would be able to alter it for me. So I went back to your shop and bought it. Perfection Bridal altered it for me, and it was indeed perfect for my wedding on Saturday. I have attached a photo for you.

All the guests were impressed and surprised at the story of my dream charity shop dress!So I just wanted to say thank you so much to you for my dress, and to the lady who took care of me in November.