Ascension Trust Initiatives
Street Pastors
Street Pastors engage with people on the streets to care for them, listen to them andhelp them. They work together with other partners in the night-time economy to make communities safer.
School & College Pastors
School & College Pastors assist schools with students as they leave the school gates, training peace-makers to bring support and guidance to vulnerable young people.
Response Pastors
Response Pastors are highly trained individuals who serve the community, in times of crisis or disaster providing physical and emotional support.
Urban Youth Mission
UYM is an opportunity for young people to be equipped, grow and develop into young leaders and people who are determined to show Christ’s Love in a practical way.
Rail Pastors
Rail Pastors are a reassuring presence to passengers on the rail network. They patrol where there have been a high number of suicide attempts and fatalities.
Overseas Mission
Each year we organise an overseas mission to developing countries to give people the chance to serve in schools, hospitals and local villages, being involved in social justice and action.
2gether1
Christian Marriage courses produced for churches, to encourage and enrich married couple relationships in all phases of marriage.
Synergy Network
The Synergy Network is a growing coalition of churches, para-church groups, Christian agencies and organisations working to end serious youth violence in Britain and Ireland.
60-40 Youth Project
The 60/40 project is an initiative of Ascension Trust, The Methodist Church and London City Mission that exists to care for, equip and empower teenagers in Lambeth.
Prayer Pastors
We have Prayer pastors who are committed to praying for Street Pastors and for incidents that arise in your town while Street Pastors are on patrol.
Synergy Network- Boy And A Blade
Singer/songwriter Jake Isaac encourages contributions to the Synergy Network with each purchase of new song ‘Boy And A Blade.
Five2Medics
Five2Medics is an initiative of Ascension Trust that was born out of the desire to build wellness and resilience in communities facing challenges, disadvantage and requiring support.
Equipping to Serve
Les Isaac
CEO Ascension Trust
“I want people to know that the mission of Ascension Trust is about longevity. We are here to serve humanity, be relevant to the community and to equip people to display the true meaning of the gospel.”
Chris Jewell
CEO, Ascension Trust (Scotland)
“Our aim is to work with likeminded people to implement practical and effective strategies that transform lives, promote community cohesion and advance social justice.”
Ram Gidoomal
CBE, Patron of Ascension Trust
With reference to Street Pastors, Ram Gidoomal says “I pay tribute to each and every one of you in this movement. You leave a legacy of excellence and a fine ethos and tradition for generations to come.”
David Burrowes
Patron of Ascension Trust
“Street Pastors is about Christians rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in practically responding to the problems of crime and safety. They are like beacons on our streets and I want to see them shining brightly in every constituency.”
Mission Highlight
Street Pastors was pioneered in the UK in 2003 by Les Isaac. On that first night, 18 volunteers took to the streets of Brixton, London, and since then this initiative has grown to encompass a network of volunteers who engage with people on the streets to care for them, listen to them and help them.