The Haven Torbay

Donations to the Haven are always necessary and welcome, we depend on the generosity and support of local businesses and people.

Please click here to print our Gift Aid Form for financial donations, or contact us on haventorbay@gmail.com to find out what we are short of for donations of clothing or food. Thanks for your support!!

Committed to providing a Haven – a safe, welcoming and secure space of relaxation

• Ecumenical – the project was started in 1998 by Rev. Paula Mayer in Paignton as the result of a Lenten ecumenical group.
• At the heart of Paignton: We are in premises near Lidl , close by the town centre, and bus and train stations.
• Run by volunteers. The team is currently 10 and we need more. They cover a  range of skills, age and experience. The team is always changing as members move on to other fields, paid employment or simply retire.
• Committed to helping people move on from what are often troubled, chaotic, unhappy or lonely situations.
• Affirming dignity, creating hope: Central to our approach is the belief that every individual is unique. We offer physical, spiritual and social support in a non- judgmental fashion in order to help every visitor to change and reach a better place and have the life they hope for. We respect and honour their right to make their own choices.
• Accepting of all regardless of their history, race, gender, orientation or religion.
• Prayer based: The original Prayer group continues to meet on Wednesday afternoons in the centre.
• Financed entirely by gifts from local churches and individuals.
• Dependent on the churches and people of Paignton who make donations of money food and clothing, and who offer themselves as volunteers.
• A trust – a registered charity with a board of trustees. Registered charity no.07832748