| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, grant overviews, newspaper cuttings, copies of published material and funding requests relating to the St Basil's Centre, Deritend. Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: In 1972 Les Milner founded 'The Boot' night shelter, opening up the St Basil's church hall area as a basic shelter. The area could sleep eighteen young men in dormitory style beds. This work established St Basil's as a youth homeless shelter. The Centre's work expanded with the employment of youth workers and the rental of additional properties. Nature of support: In 1987 the Trust approved a final grant to the St Basil's Court Worker Project of £1,974. Minutes: B&GSCT 6526, B&GSCT 6859. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered '5/18/5'. |