Who is The Mustard Tree Project For?
We provide services for men and women of 18 years and over, normally
who are receiving statutory help under the care programme approach
and who are in need of supported accommodation.
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Where did The Mustard Tree Project Get its name?
The Mustard Tree draws its name from one of the stories (or Parables) told by Jesus to his disciples.
The Bible refers to this story as "The Parable of the Mustard Seed" and, although Jesus used the story
to describe the Kingdom of Heaven, we felt that it described the birth and purpose of the project and
also prophetically speaks of how we hope to help each of our clients grow to independence. To read the parable
click here.
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Do I have to be a Christian or have a
Faith to Apply to or be a Client of Mustard Tree?
No. Not at all. Although some of our staff are Christians, not all are.
Of those staff that are Christians, not all are part of Heartlands Church.
The same is true of our clients - church and Christian activities are external to the project and available if anyone asks.
Refer to our application process and
equal opportunities policy for more info.
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How is The Mustard Tree Project funded?
As an organisation we raise funds to support each residential client's
place from different sources which are basically as follows:
Each client signs a Licence Agreement to live in a Mustard Tree
Project property. This licence gives a liability for a
charge equivalent to rent and allows a client to claim
Housing
Benefit, with our help, to meet some or all of this charge. The Mustard Tree Project has a contract with
Supporting
People through Warwickshire County Council to deliver support
services. This contract effectively pays for much of the
support clients receive and some of the administration costs
that we have in running the project. Certain charges are not eligible for either housing
benefit or Supporting people funding. These will be
charged through a client's Personal Contribution. Each client's Personal
Contribution is negotiated individually depending upon the services
that are supplied routinely, the extra services a client may
wish to take and the level of entitlement they have to benefits.
Many of our additional activities are not funded by
the ways listed above. Donations from members of
the public towards our work are always welcome. To find
out more about how you can donate, please
contact us.
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How can I Apply?
Although we encourage applicants to make self-enquiries and
obtain application forms, at present we do not accept self-referrals. We send out application forms to "referring agents". A referring agent will
normally be someone like a GP, Consultant Psychiatrist, CPN or
social worker. They will complete the form with the applicant and
send it to us complete with supporting documentation such as CPA
documentation.
We review each application and decide on an applicant's suitability
based upon criteria such as:
Suitable applicants are usually interviewed with a view ti
joining our waiting list.
When a vacancy does arise, we will select an applicant based upon
whether or not they are likely to fit in to the particular shared
house. We do not discriminate against race, religion, gender,
marital status, sexual orientation or disability (although all our
bedrooms are located on the first floor).
Download an application
form here (pdf file)
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Where Can I Find Out More About Mental Health?
Visit our Quick Links section on
the home page for more information on Mental Health and
Mental Health Services
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Where Can I Find Documents That are Related
To
This Site?
To download a Free pdf Reader, click this logo
The Mustard Tree Project/Heartlands Church
- Equal Opportunities Policy
(pdf file)
-
Annual Report
(pdf file)
Our accounts, along with other details are available from the Charity Commission website, just follow the link to see our page on their website.
The page will give a description of the organisation and give income and expenditure summary details.
For detailed accounts follow the link above the income and expenditure summary or
click here.
- Application Form (pdf
file)
Supporting People
-
What is Supporting People?
(pdf file)
Department of Health
-
No Secrets
(website)
Mental Health
-
Warwickshire Mental Health Directory
(pdf file)
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