Bishop John visited CHADD on Monday of Enthronement week, and met with some of the residents who benefit from this great project. 

CHADD was formed in 1979 to provide homes for young men who were offenders or at risk in the community and people with mental health problems or learning difficulties.  It aims to provide safe refuges for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, and self contained flats for the elderly and young single homeless.

The Bishop of Dudley is chair of the CHADD board and commented, 'CHADD is a prime example of how Christians can come together to create something that really makes a difference to people in great need.  It is a very tangible expression of God's love in the community - one of the Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion.  It's also a great instance of churches working ecumenically - something we should always seek to do where we can.'