Taking the drama out of Crisis


Last year over 1,000 Croydon residents were formally accepted by the Croydon Council as homeless and rough sleeping levels across the borough have increased by 70% between 2014/15 Recognised as an area in need of support, Crisis, the


national charity for homeless people, began work in the area delivering classes and advice sessions at various drop-in centres. The need for a permanent location from which to support homeless people in Croydon more effectively was established early on and plans for the eleventh UK Crisis Skylight centre were put into motion. In 2016 Brewers began supplying this important


community project with significant donations of decorating materials, from the Brewers Charitable Foundation, to ensure that the finish was just as the Crisis team envisaged. The now modernised building is equipped with a multitude


of facilities to help those in need build confidence and skills to move out of homelessness. Ranging from an IT suite, training kitchen and art room, to showers and a laundry room, Crisis are able to help some of the most vulnerable members of society. “The plans for the build were impressive and with roots in


the area it immediately became a project that we felt we could make a difference supporting” said Simon Brewer, Director. John Drake, Brewers representative for the area, worked


closely with Chris Mills, project manager for the Crisis Skylight Croydon project, visiting the site at regular intervals to make sure the right products were specified. Liaising with Jack Mansfield, Croydon branch manager, from where the site was supplied.


The whole centre needed coating in


matt emulsion, from previously painted brick work to stud walls, making Brewers Contract Matt the perfect product for the job. It was particularly specified to seal new plaster on various walls and ceilings. The walls were then top coated with Albany Durable Matt to provide a durable and colourful finish with Albany Eggshell being used on all joinery. Three of the key worker rooms


were painted in bespoke colours chosen by clients of Crisis. Of particular


note for the


renovations was the concealment of a large black mural that had been previously painted on a main wall; a wall that needed to be returned to a brilliant white finish! John recommended Albany Primer Sealer for the job and


after just two base coats and a top coat of Albany Durable Matt, the black was completely obliterated from view. The vision for Crisis Skylight Croydon was to be a bright,


light and inspiring space for those in need, and this has most definitely been achieved. Brewers will be continuing to supply product to the painting and decorating course that makes up part of Crisis’ timetable of workshops to help develop skills.


For details of all the services Brewers Decorating Centres can offer or find your nearest branch, visit brewers.co.uk


y Before the refurbishment, the space was very open and one wall also had a large black-on-white painted mural which required fully covering.


To find out more about Crisis’ amazing work, visit their website www.crisis.org.uk


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