A fantastic initiative by BCARS (Bournemouth Christians Alongside Rough Sleepers) and Faithworks, (a registered charity) to help Bournemouth rough sleepers get off the streets and stay off the streets. Sleepsafe is a winter emergency bed scheme providing 12 beds each night over 22 weeks of winter. Sleepsafe as it’s name suggests, is a warm and […]
Sleepsafe in Bournemouth
Promoting Bradford Cares in Shipley
On the 7th September, in an initiative commissioned by Safer & Stronger Communities Bradford, representatives from Arch, a registered charity that seeks to enable individuals to find meaning in their lives, collaborated with the Shipley Ward Police and a Council Ward Officer on a mission to promote the recently established Bradford Cares initiative. They set up […]
Mylo
The next in a series of short interviews outlining homelessness in the Greater Manchester area and the many forms it can take. Thanks to Mylo for his courage and honesty in telling his story. @streetsupportuk @mylokaye
Free activities in Manchester
One little known problem that people experiencing homelessness face is a lack of activities to keep occupied. This can exacerbate other problems and affect mental well-being. There are a range of free daytime activities available to stave off boredom, loneliness and lack of purpose. These activities can provide a great source of emotional and physical […]
Raising Bee III
The buzz was amazing from the word go. At our Raising Bee Event last week, we split into teams, (Dev, App, Comms, UX). A fantastic mix of skills, experience, enthusiasm and personalities – all working together at breathtaking speed and ability towards a common purpose. (Missed it? Come to the next one!) Talk about being […]
Peter
The latest in a series of short interviews outlining people’s journeys to and from homelessness. Thank you so much to Peter for his honesty and courage telling his story. And a huge ‘big up’ to the Booth Centre here in Manchester. In particular, Amanda.
Dave
The next in a series of short films outlining homelessness in the Greater Manchester area and the many forms it can take. Thanks to Dave for his courage and honesty in telling his story.
Christine
This is the first of a series of short films outlining people’s individual stories of homelessness in the Greater Manchester area and the many forms it can take. Here’s Christine’s story… Thanks to Christine for her courage and honesty in telling her story. If you enjoy it, please share it.
What Manchester’s homeless charities need right now
Looking to help but don’t know how? Read on! As winter gets closer and temperatures drop, a lot of people are looking for ways of helping people who are homeless in their city. Street Support Network lets you find out what is needed in your area right now. Watch our new video to find out […]
Sports activities for vulnerable people
Sports programme for vulnerable people in and around Manchester. Manchester and Sport? They go together like bees and honey. However, now there is a new sporting project set to hit the streets of Manchester to help the most vulnerable. The suPORT programme brings together the likes of football sessions and boxing sessions. The programme is […]
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