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    Colchester homeless charity opens painting and decorating hub

    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMIBy No Comments1 Min Read
    Colchester homeless charity opens painting and decorating hub

    It will be run by Chris Mengell, a former printer ink salesman, who became homeless in summer 2024 and was helped by Emmaus and another charity, Beacon House.

    “I have now secured a full-time role here, which is me back on my feet thanks to them. Full turnaround – I can’t thank them enough,” he said.

    He said the training room would provide people with the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to do their own decorating.

    “If you’ve been rehoused after being street homeless, why can’t you have a nice place and be proud of it?” he asked.

    “It’s expensive, it’s almost impossible, but you can get grants from the council once you’ve been rehoused to get paint. And we will be hiring out equipment for people to get started too.”

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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, is a recognised industry analyst and consumer-protection writer specialising in the UK home-improvement and trades sector. With over two decades of experience in business management, trade standards, and local-service markets, James brings a trusted, evidence-based voice to homeowners and professionals across Sussex and the wider UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, James is committed to promoting best practice, transparency, and fair pricing within the trades industry. His Chartered Manager status reflects his long-standing work advising SMEs, independent tradespeople, and emerging digital platforms on sustainable growth and customer trust. James serves as the Lead Research Editor for Sussex Trades Mag, where he writes in-depth guides, trade comparisons, expert reviews, and consumer advice designed to help both homeowners and trades make confident decisions. He is also a key contributor to MyTradeLinks, offering insight into digital transformation, local trade discovery, and community-driven service platforms. Across all of his work, James focuses on three principles: clarity, accountability, and empowering the local workforce. His articles aim to cut through jargon, expose industry myths, and highlight the standards that genuinely matter when choosing a tradesperson. When he isn’t analysing market trends or writing for Sussex Trades Mag, James mentors small business owners, supports community development projects, and continues his research into how technology can strengthen trust between homeowners and local trades.

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