St Charles Borromeo Church has always been more than a building. It is a place of welcome, of listening, and of practical care. Out of that same spirit, a new parishioner-led initiative has grown — SCAFFOLD Mission CIC — with its public-facing online hub soon to be launched as Jigsaw Hub.
This page introduces both the mission and the online gateway that will support it. SCAFFOLD Mission is a newly formed Community Interest Company (CIC). Its purpose is simple but ambitious:
To provide clear, compassionate signposting to trusted sources of support — helping people navigate life’s challenges with dignity and hope.
Many people struggle not because help does not exist, but because it is hard to find. Services are scattered. Information can be overwhelming. Knowing where to begin is often the greatest obstacle.
SCAFFOLD exists to become that starting point. It is not replacing existing services. It is not competing with charities or agencies. Instead, it aims to connect people to the right support at the right time.
What is Jigsaw Hub?
Jigsaw Hub is the online portal through which SCAFFOLD Mission will operate. The name reflects the reality that life’s difficulties rarely come one at a time. Physical health affects mental wellbeing. Financial pressure impacts family life. Loneliness affects both body and spirit.
Jigsaw Hub brings the pieces together. Through a clear, accessible website, it will act as a gateway to:
Physical Health Support
Signposting to NHS services, condition-specific charities, preventative health guidance, and local community health initiatives.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Connections to counselling services, crisis support, community groups, practical self-help resources, and local and national charities.
Financial & Practical Support
Information about debt advice, cost-of-living assistance, benefits guidance, employment support, and local help networks.
Spiritual & Faith-Based Support
Links to faith communities, pastoral care, prayer groups, listening services, and opportunities for accompaniment and spiritual encouragement.
The aim is clarity. Calm navigation. Trusted information.
A place where someone can begin.
How is St Charles Involved?
This initiative has grown from the lived experience of parish life. Whilst, the church has no involvement or direct connection with Scaffold Mission. it is led by a parishioner. Inspired by the example and works of our Patron Saint St Charles Borromeo Scaffold Mission is open to anyone in need of support with an initial focus on Hull and East Yorkshire.
At Scaffold Mission, we see daily how complex modern life can be. We encounter families dealing with illness, anxiety, loneliness, financial strain, grief, and uncertainty. Faith communities often become informal first responders — people come to a church before they know where else to go.
SCAFFOLD Mission builds on that reality in a structured and sustainable way, offering a wider network of signposting beyond any single parish.
While rooted in Christian values, the support portal is open to everyone.
A Public Consultation: Your Voice Matters
Before full launch, Jigsaw Hub is opening a public consultation survey. This is not a token exercise. It is a genuine invitation.
We want to understand:
What support people struggle to find
What barriers prevent access
Which areas of need feel most urgent
How an online gateway can be made clearer and more helpful
Whether faith-based signposting should sit alongside practical support
The survey will directly shape how SCAFFOLD Mission develops. By taking part, you help design a resource that could serve many — within our parish, across Hull, and beyond.
How It Will Work
Jigsaw Hub will not deliver medical treatment or financial advice directly. Instead, it will:
Curate reliable organisations
Present information in plain language
Signpost to trusted providers
Highlight both national and local support
Encourage collaboration between community and faith groups
In time, it may also support local initiatives, partnerships, and community engagement activities — guided by consultation findings.
A Quiet but Serious Commitment
SCAFFOLD Mission CIC has been formed with a clear governance structure and a community-focused purpose. As a Community Interest Company, it exists to benefit the wider public.
Its development will be steady and careful. It is designed to grow responsibly, informed by real need rather than assumption.
What You Can Do
Take part in the public consultation survey
Share it with others who may have insight
Offer feedback
Pray for its development
Encourage those who may one day need a starting point
In the Spirit of the Gospel
The word “scaffold” suggests support — something temporary but essential, allowing rebuilding and restoration.
Jigsaw Hub aims to be just that:
a framework of connection,
a place to begin,
a signpost toward hope.
Further details will be published here as the launch approaches.
If you would like to know more in the meantime, please contact us at info@scaffoldmission.org