About
Sun Rays
Creating brighter futures, restoring hope, and uplifting vulnerable lives through compassion, dignity, and community support.
Who We Are
Sun Rays is a charitable organisation dedicated to helping people during their most challenging moments.
Whether it’s homelessness, financial hardship, mental health struggles, loneliness, family difficulties, or the need for guidance - we walk alongside individuals with understanding, respect, and unconditional support.
Our Mission
To impact lives in local communities by embracing everyone with equal opportunities - empowering individuals through life coaching, guidance, and employment creation.
Our Vision
To provide essential activities of daily living - such as shelter, food, wellbeing support - while working hand in hand with the NHS, GPs, social services, and other multidisciplinary health professionals.
Our Story
Sun Rays began from a simple yet powerful realisation - many people suffer in silence, unseen and unsupported.
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What started as small acts of kindness - offering meals, providing essentials, spending time with someone who felt alone - transformed into a mission to bring hope into the darkest moments of people’s lives.
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Over time, Sun Rays has grown into a trusted community organisation where individuals can find:
​Safety
Companionship
Guidance
Support
Our story continues with the same heartbeat it began with:
To help people rise again with hope and dignity.
Meet Our Trustee
Guided by empathy and purpose, our Trustee ensures every step we take brings hope to those in need. Their leadership inspires our mission to light hearts and impact lives.
Dr Patrick Mpande
Chief Executive Officer
Coach/Counselling
Rossa Mabengo
Trustee
Elderly Care Lead
Precious Gaba
Chair/ Trustee
Homelessnes/Young Adult/ Child Lead
Loice Mhlanga
Trustee
Women’s Lead
Aquila Kadembo
Trustee
Mental Health Lead
Our Values
Compassion
We respond with kindness, empathy, and understanding in every situation.
Inclusivity
We welcome people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life.
Dignity
Every individual deserves respect, care, and acceptance - always.
Community
We believe positive change happens when people unite with purpose.
Integrity
We are transparent, honest, and accountable in everything we do.
Hope
We strive to rebuild confidence, courage, and optimism in every life we touch.
Working Together
to Make a Difference
We proudly partner with:
NHS Services
GP Practices
Social Care & Social Workers
Mental Health Teams
Local Councils
Community Organisations
Other Charities
Volunteers & Local Groups
Our Approach
to Care
We support every individual through a warm, step-by-step process:
Listen
Understand their story, needs, and challenges
Support
Provide immediate help and emotional reassurance
Guide
Connect them with services and resources
Empower
Help them rebuild confidence and stability
Follow-Up
Continue our care as long as needed