Havilah, St Andrew's Church in Arbroath

Started in 2006 and named after a place of abundance mentioned in the Book of Genesis, Havilah offers a drop-in service, providing simple food and drink, activities and a welcome to anyone seeking company and non-judgemental listening, five days a week. The service also offers practical assistance such as help making benefit claims, attending interviews, budgeting advice, guidance on residential rehabilitation and sign-posting to other services. It is run from the church's outreach venture, Community Spirit, on a central shopping street, and is supported by many volunteer workers. Havilah has received The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and has attracted funding from many sources. "Through Havilah the church expresses its belief that EVERYONE is a child of God and that no-one should ever be written off."