The Christmas Dinner Young People’s Referral Form Background information Inspired by the Tope Christmas Dinner (2012) "The Christmas Dinner” is a celebrated the brainchild of Lemn Sissay MBE, care leaver, an established poet and writer. Lemn Sissay steered a similar event in Manchester in 2013, which was a resounding success with over 70 young people / children celebrating Christmas together in spectacular style. The preparations for the Christmas Dinner 2014” are currently underway and are led by Lemn Sissay and “Hackney Bobbi Byrne with the support of a team of professionals from across a variety of sectors & industries. As you are aware Christmas can be a lonely and dreaded time for many care leavers, especially those that are isolated, maybe living alone, living in temporary accommodation, B&B’s , Hostels, sofa surfing or even street homeless… Sadly for far too many care leavers Christmas time is a reminder of everything they never had… NOT IF WE CAN HELP IT! The Christmas Dinner” will be a magical day to remember for care leavers aged between 18 - 25 who live “Hackney in the Hackney area and beyond. This spectacular event will take place on Christmas Day from 12pm to 8pm at a secret location in Hackney, and will cater for up to 70 young people! people can expect to have a fun filled day, an exquisite home cooked Christmas dinner in a relaxed and friendly environment. This is an opportunity to celebrate the festivities together, let us entertain you! We would like to receive referrals from young people who are particularly isolated at this time of year. We welcome young people from all ethnic backgrounds and faiths and who are placed or have links with Hackney and beyond Referral Process In order to process any referrals we require you to provide the following information, please ensure that you have the young person’s consent prior to completing the form. Ideally the referral should be made by a professional in consultation with the Young Person being referred; however in exceptional cases self-referrals will be considered. All information will be stored in accordance with The Data Protection Act 1988 and will only be used in relation to contacting the young person in order to confirm arrangements if they are allocated a place at the event. *Full Name *Male/Female *Date of Age *Address including Postcode (Care of address for People who are NFA) *Telephone Number
The Christmas Dinner Young People’s Referral Form Background information Inspired by the Tope Christmas Dinner (2012) "The Christmas Dinner” is a celebrated the brainchild of Lemn Sissay MBE, care leaver, an established poet and writer. Lemn Sissay steered a similar event in Manchester in 2013, which was a resounding success with over 70 young people / children celebrating Christmas together in spectacular style. The preparations for the “Hackney Christmas Dinner 2014” are currently underway and are led by Lemn Sissay and Bobbi Byrne with the support of a team of professionals from across a variety of sectors & industries. As you are aware Christmas can be a lonely and dreaded time for many care leavers, especially those that are isolated, maybe living alone, living in temporary accommodation, B&B’s , Hostels, sofa surfing or even street homeless… Sadly for far too many care leavers Christmas time is a reminder of everything they never had… NOT IF WE CAN HELP IT! The “Hackney Christmas Dinner” will be a magical day to remember for care leavers aged between 18 - 25 who live in the Hackney area and beyond. This spectacular event will take place on Christmas Day from 12pm to 8pm at a secret location in Hackney, and will cater for up to 70 young people! people can expect to have a fun filled day, an exquisite home cooked Christmas dinner in a relaxed and friendly environment. This is an opportunity to celebrate the festivities together, let us entertain you! We would like to receive referrals from young people who are particularly isolated at this time of year. We welcome young people from all ethnic backgrounds and faiths and who are placed or have links with Hackney and beyond Referral Process In order to process any referrals we require you to provide the following information, please ensure that you have the young person’s consent prior to completing the form. Ideally the referral should be made by a professional in consultation with the Young Person being referred; however in exceptional cases self-referrals will be considered. All information will be stored in accordance with The Data Protection Act 1988 and will only be used in relation to contacting the young person in order to confirm arrangements if they are allocated a place at the event. *Full Name *Male/Female *Date of Age *Address including Postcode (Care of address for People who are NFA) *Telephone Number
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