UK: men on the margins in Carlisle

8 January 2026

Over the past five years, mission partner Garry Ion has been supporting people on the margins, especially men, through practical work in Carlisle’s Community Shed.

At the end of October, the Shed closed down, making it harder to come alongside people in the community who need support.

Pray for conversations around relaunching the Shed, particularly for concerns around sustainability, running costs and staffing to be resolved.

Give thanks that Garry and others from the Shed are able to meet at the Restore Charity Shop in the centre of Carlisle in the meantime.

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