Darren Armstrong CEO of Be Strong was made homeless at 14yrs old, was in prison at 16yrs old and then 12 years of violence, drugs and chaos followed. However at 28yrs old, Darren went to church, became a Christian and is now CEO of a successful charity investing time and energy rehabilitating broken men’s lives. Darren currently mentors and teaches vulnerable adults how to become great men of God and community leaders.

Homeless Project Fundraiser

Homeless Project Fund Raiser This kind of thing is so encouraging, humbling and also reminds me; that people do care, that people are watching how we treat vulnerable people, that social issues affect everyone not just the ones who are suffering; including the legends John McGinlay and Tony Kelly. To have a Bolton legend like…

MCG Award Blessings

  Be Strong were blessed to receive 2 accolades at the Manchester Gospel Awards at Chorlton last night. This was the 3rd annual Manchester MCG Awards which are made to recognise the contribution of some of the great people making a positive impact in our local communities. The scope of the MCG Awards spans 9…

New Beginnings

Aaron Jackson Aaron Jackson proudly displaying his Emergency First Aid Certificate of Competency that he achieved through Be Strong. Aaron has been at Mark II bathroom & kitchen distributors since the beginning of December 2011 and is now on nights working towards his NVQ in Warehouse and Distribution. Thank you Mark II for your kind…

Be Strong Baptisms – April 2013

John Hornby John came to Be Strong homeless and moved into the Be Strong House. He started attending church and see his mum again. His relationship with his girlfriend improved and is now living with her in their own apartment. What’s more, John now works as a security guard all over the Northwest! Kelly Farlow…

The Big Screen Event

Be Strong are holding their first Exclusive Event to raise funds for The Be Strong Workshop – a project to repair white goods and recycle them at low cost to a needy community whilst at the same time providing an opportunity of paid employment for vulnerable people in the community. We have the work lined…

Sponsored “Barefoot” Walk Bury to Bolton

The Be Strong “posse” walked 7.7 miles from Bury town hall to Bolton town hall and we were joined by the Bishop of Bolton who walked the whole way with us (with his shoes on though). Thus far we have raised £1000 and are still collecting. We hope to get close to £2000 to help…

Gary & Tony Do Time For Be Strong!

  Gary Sheader and Tony “Zico” Kelly kindly gave up their Saturday night to stay in a prison cell overnight at HMP Trafford to raise money for the Be Strong Social Enterprise ~ White Goods Recycling & Refurbishment Training Centre. Tools and equipment are needed for the new venture. Much thanks go to Gary &…