Our Inspiration
chaThese two scriptures are the foundation of our work, the work is huge and hence the reason we ask for support from everyone to join.
Our name came out of Jeremiah 29:11. HHF is a registered charity in the UK that was set up to empower people and bring HOPE through charity.
We believe that when people are given the right opportunity, the necessary tools and with appropriate support, every individual can make a change.
Everyone can be the best they can be and give something back to the community. And this is our mission, to extend a hand of hope like Peter did to the man in the book of Acts chapter 3.
Who We Are
sHands of Hope Foundation (HHF), is a registered charity organisation with a Christian ethos in the United Kingdom. The Foundation’s focus is on assisting and supporting vulnerable people including ex-offenders and former drug & alcohol dependants by facilitating means that will help them integrate into their communities.
The foundation provides housing and educational support, information, advice and advocacy. HHF is also committed to assisting in any way possible, African Orphanage homes with resources to help keep their projects going through our ‘Poverty Alleviation Programme’.
When we started, we focused on…
Food Distribution
Supporting low-income families and feeding the homeless
Prison Ministry
We visited inmates in prisons under the umbrella of Prison Outreach Network and minister the gospel to them.
-Supporting Vulnerable people including Ex-Offenders
Supporting people by helping them re-integrate back into the community
Orphanage Project
This is a project we embark on in support of various orphanages
Food Distribution
Supporting low-income families and feeding the homeless
Prison Ministry
We visited inmates in prisons under the umbrella of Prison Outreach Network and minister the gospel to them.
Supporting Vulnerable People including Ex-Offenders
Supporting people by helping them reintegrate back into the community
Orphanage Project
This is project we embarked on in support of various orphanages
This need in Medway evolved and we started providing more support and services. We are not in this alone; we have great partners like the Kent Community Helpers, Gillingham Street Angels and the Nigerian Community in Kent & Medway. During this difficult time, we have been able to provide food to a lot of families in Medway who need our support for various reasons, including those who are shielding due to COVID- 19.
Since 2015, we have grown from strength to strength. In 2020 we celebrated our 5th year anniversary, and it gave us a real opportunity to see how far we have come. In the last 5 years, we have done so much in the community, shifting our initial focus, and evolving to provide more service.
We now also support the community with…
Housing & Educational Support
Signposting, Information and Advice
Training, Advocacy and Work Empowerment
Community Services such as filling forms and employment issues
Housing & Educational Support
Signposting, Information and Advice
Training, Advocacy and Work Empowerment
Community Services such as filling forms and employment issues
As a charity, our goal is to provide the necessary support to all service beneficiaries regardless of their race, background and personal history or circumstances. We are a non-judgemental and inclusive organisation. Our aim is simply to love and to do what God has called us to do.
Adeola Ogunade
FOUNDER HANDS OF HOPE FOUNDATION
Adeola Ogunade, Founder of Hands of Hope Foundation (HHF) based in the UK has a passion to motivate, inspire, support and empower adults that have low self-esteem due to their history. Adeola who is best known as Favour believes in the perspective of giving ex-offenders a ‘second chance’ and this will be delivered through the core functions of the foundation. She is a graduate of Criminology and Criminal Justice with the necessary experience gained when she worked as a Probation Housing Resettlement Officer with the London Probation Service offering the relevant support to newly released people from custody and the people serving their sentence in the community.
She has a Social Work background, a qualified PTLSS trainer/teacher, A1 Assessor and she is also a Housing Practitioner, member of CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing). She currently works in Housing as an Environmental Health Professional, with extensive experience with ex-offenders in one of London’s Borough and is dedicated to the well-being of the foundation’s cause. Her expertise extends to working with people inside and outside prison, and with socially excluded vulnerable adults. She was actively involved in the development of one of the Housing Surgeries specially tailored to the needs of the Asian Community in the Belvedere area of Kent.
Adeola Ogunade has a passion to motivate, inspire, support and empower people:
- She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Housing Management, Criminology and Criminal Justice & Master’s degree in Environmental Health with over 17years experience in Housing.
- She has Social Work background, qualified PTLSS trainer, qualified A1 Assessor and also a Housing Practitioner, member of CIH & CIEH (Chartered Institute of Housing plus Chartered Institute of Environment Health).
- She currently works in Housing as an Environmental Health Professional and is dedicated to the well-being of the foundation’s cause.
- She developed and leads a women’s only service established for Asian women in London.
- Her expertise extends to working with people inside and outside of prison, and with socially excluded vulnerable adults.
- She believes in the perspective of giving back to the community and giving people a ‘second chance’.
Elizabeth Smith-Mensah
TRUSTEE
A qualified Food Scientist and Technologist with 27 years experience in Food manufacturing and drinks industry. A registered member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), a qualified trainer in Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and Allergen training. A Trustee of HHF, a self motivator, excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal skills and a problem solver. Mrs Smith-Mensah has genuine passion to support people through life experiences.
Alex Babudoh
TRUSTEE
Alex Babudoh is a UK based Criminal Justice practitioner/ motivational commentator on human rights, global economic, international relations and children/women issues. Mr Babudoh has a genuine passion for supporting people in reaching their full potential through mentoring and advocacy.
He currently works with the London Probation Trust UK, as a Senior Probation Practitioner and has over 10 years working experience in criminal justice casework, strategic planning, offender management and implementation of court procedures/processes including the application of sentencing guidelines for effective offenders’ rehabilitation/integration into mainstream society. Mr Babudoh’s wealth of experience is a great advantage to Hands of Hope Foundation’s day to day activities.
Blessing Odebode
TRUSTEE
A qualied Social Worker with over 18 years’ experience working within Adults Social Services and NHS. Specialist in Mental Health and Approved Mental Health Practitioner. Experienced in forensic social work. A registered member of Health & Care Professional Council. Mrs Odebode has a large heart and very compassionate about supporting people at their level via advisory and mentoring. She loves singing and leads a choir group at her place of worship.