As Christians we are challenged to look after our neighbours and those in need. At St Mark’s we try to take this seriously. Over the last few years we have built a special link with the Sherwood Street Day Centre (SSDC), our neighbours just round the corner from the church.

The building comprises Sherwood Street Day Centre managed by Framework Housing Association and also a quick access hostel managed by the YMCA.  Both aim to help the homeless and vulnerably housed in Mansfield.

The Day Centre offers a range of services throughout the week. These include a breakfast for rough sleepers, lunch and a time to talk for other young homeless people, showering and laundry facilities, access to medical services, drugs advice, counselling and much more. Overall, staff there provide a very supportive and welcoming environment for a significant group of people in our town.

But – it all costs money and this is where the folk of St Mark’s can be good neighbours. Each year we collect various items of food, clothing and toiletries as well as several thousand pounds from the annual BIG SNORE held on a winter's night in St. Mark's car park.  We meet with the staff regularly both at the Centre and at St Mark’s and do what we can to help.