Remembering Marion: Honouring the Legacy of a Dedicated Volunteer
It is with such sadness that we share the news that our dear friend Marion, one of the co-founders of Cool to be Kind, died peacefully on Tuesday 12th March,…
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Cool to be Kind celebrates after receiving £20k of National Lottery funding to help rough sleepers in Essex
Local community group, Cool to be Kind, is today celebrating after being awarded £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with homeless people and rough sleepers in the…
Helen Wilkerson, High Sheriff of Essex Award
We recently marked a memorable moment for Cool to be Kind having the honour of hosting the 843rd High Sheriff of Essex, Charles Bishop, and his wife Nellie. The couple’s…
The Rucksack Project on Phoenix FM
Listen to Dan describe The Rucksack Project on Phoenix FM. This winter endeavour organised by Cool to be Kind invites local residents to fill rucksacks with essential items like warm…
Cool to be Kind: Addressing Homelessness in Essex
Challenging Misconceptions In response to the controversial remarks of former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Cool to be Kind vehemently asserts that homelessness is an urgent crisis demanding attention. By actively…
Rucksack Project returns for 2023 !
The Rucksack Project returns for 2023 We’re thrilled to announce that The Rucksack Project is back, and we’re reaching out to our wonderful community for your continued support. Ever since…
Volunteers Week
To celebrate Volunteers Week this year, we’ll be joining Chelmsford CVS and over 30 other local organisations on Chelmsford High Street for VOLFEST! Be it a day, a month or…
Cool to be Kind Remembers Brian McGovern on Chelmsford Community Radio
Helen, from Cool to be Kind (C2bK), recently joined Nita Jhummh on Chelmsford Community Radio to discuss Brian McGovern’s legacy and highlight the projects that C2bK and Street Support Chelmsford…
C2bK wins Essex High Sheriffs award for promoting ‘Street Support’
The team at C2bK has made a significant impact in the community by promoting and maintaining ‘Street Support’, an online app that provides immediate assistance to the vulnerable in the…
Helen on Phoenix FM !
Helen Wilkerson gave Phoenix listeners an update on the rucksack project currently run and organised by C2bK . References were made to the C2bK website for information regarding what to…