HOPE 26 is a Christian social action initiative, overseen by Martham Community Church, which looks to provide support to individuals and households facing financial, social, and spiritual hardship.
HOPE 26 may provide information, signposting, and aid, with the aim of addressing a range of social/welfare needs. This may include the provision of household goods or store vouchers. Typically, those in receipt of help from HOPE 26, will primarily be residents of the northern villages within the Borough of Great Yarmouth.
Referrals to HOPE 26 can be made via a range of community organisations, including, but not restricted to:
• schools and nurseries
• NHS bodies
• Children’s and Adult’s Social Services
• criminal justice agencies
• Dial, Citizens Advice Bureau and other social/welfare bodies
• Churches
• Domestic Abuse agencies
• Housing and homelessness agencies
• Food banks, community larders etc
• Libraries
We will also consider self-referrals.
How To Support
Thank you everyone who has supported the Flegg food bank financially or through volunteering over the last 4 years. As you are aware the food bank closed at the end of December 2025. On the 1st of January 2026 HOPE 26 took over responsibility for providing support for local families either through food vouchers or by proving financial aid to replace large household items.
If you are able to support the work of HOPE 26 financially through standing order or direct debit, the bank account details are as follows:-
| Account name | Martham Community Church |
| Sort code | 08-92-99 |
| Account number | 67479946-00 |
Thank you for your continuing support for this vital outreach.
Apart from financial support, we are also looking for volunteers who might be able to be part of our team, visiting people in their homes and assessing their needs and how support might be offered.
The Trustees of HOPE 26
All referrals should be made by fully completing HOPE 26’s referral form. If you need a copy of the referral form, please contact HOPE 26 on 07510 558380 or by emailing hope26.enquiries@proton.me These contact details can also be used to seek further information or to discuss a potential referral.
