During 2009 The Cyrenians achieved a 50% increase in turnover to over £6m. This scale of increase is forecast into 2010.
Part of a planned strategy, our growth reflects the delivery of a wider range of services over a longer period of time to more people across a greater geographic area.
The Cyrenians now employs around 200 people, has a volunteer team of over 150 and provides support to over 800 individual people each week.
During 2009 over £5 million capital investment was delivered through improvements to the infrastructure of a number of projects. These include Virginia House, a flagship stabilisation project, Brighter Futures which specialises in construction skills training and Oaktrees, an alcohol dependency rehabilitation centre.
Over recent years we have succeeded in raising awareness of the positive difference we make to individuals in particular, and society in general, both regionally and nationally.
Our commercial performance has reflected these successes as we have attracted record levels of funding from both regional and national sources. We plan to continue to grow where we see need.
Whilst we have achieved much, we recognise that there, sadly, still much to do. We are committed to driving forward and succeeding. The skill and dedication of our staff team is pivotal to this work. They are the real force behind our goal of breaking the cycle of recurrent homelessness. We thank all those who support us; we value and appreciate your commitment, support and faith and we are grateful to you all.
