The Rainbow Centre, Scarborough

The Rainbow Centre provides support and encouragement for the homeless and other vulnerable families and social groups in the Scarborough area.

Established as a charity in 1997 it now offers practical and pragmatic support - dealing with challenges of homelessness, substance misuse, poverty and other social action.

Support offered ranges from provision of emergency food and clothing, access to a phone and the internet, the provision of donated furniture to those entering into new accommodation and advice regarding tennancy and benefits.

The Centre also offers formal advice on debt and family finance through the Rainbow Money programme.