The event was attended by volunteers, food collectors, sponsors, community leaders and partner organisations.
Source: Diocese of Nottingham
During a celebration attended by around 70 supporters and volunteers, Fr Jim Burke of the Immaculate Conception and St Norbert Church said: “Project St Thomas is a living expression of the Church’s mission here in Spalding,” he said. “It is built on generosity, compassion and service, and this event shows us just how strong the community is around that mission.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes to this work. This is my dream being realised.”
The event was organised by Tracey Carter, Relationship Manager at Project St Thomas, who said the celebration was about recognising the people behind the charity’s rapid growth.
“The last eight months have been an incredible journey for Project St Thomas, and none of it would have been possible without the people in this room,” she said. “From volunteers and food collectors to sponsors and partners, every single person plays a part in helping us support our community. This event was simply about saying a heartfelt thank you and reminding us all what we can achieve when we work together.”
The event was attended by volunteers, food collectors, sponsors, community leaders and partner organisations and provided an opportunity for stakeholders to come together and talk about their different contributions to PST.
Among the community initiatives which PST offers are, ‘Tom’s Kitchen,’ which is a weekly community café; Tuesday coffee mornings with crafts and conversation and a Men’s ‘Tools and Talk’ Group, which brings men together for conversation, card games and support with DIY projects. These are just a few of the weekly events launched by PST, which promote companionship, good and affordable food and a sense of welcome and belonging.
PST’s future plans include opening a CMA (Community Money Advice) Connect Centre, which is expected to welcome clients in late February or early March. This service is being supported by Seagate Homes Group, which has created a private office space within the building, to facilitate confidential, one-to-one appointments.
PST has partnered with many more local businesses to provide high quality services to its clients, including local supermarkets; Nestflex; Unirose; Bryan Morriss Funeral Directors, Burmor Construction and Moulton Bulbs to name but a few. In early 2025, B and Q redecorated the premises at Project St Thomas, having chosen it as their favourite local charity.
Project St Thomas is also partly funded by the diocesan Mission Enabling Fund, which is dedicated to cultivating Encounter; Discipleship and Mission, as envisaged by Bishop Patrick McKinney. Find out more about the Mission Enabling Fund here.
The event was further supported by the Chairlady of South Holland District Council, who has chosen PST as one of the three charities she is supporting during her term of office.
Representatives from the council’s Housing Team, who assist with food donations, also attended the celebration, alongside NHS partners and other community figures, including Jenna Withers, the Headteacher of St Norbert’s Catholic Primary School.
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