October 2021

Recovery is for Everyone

The Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton is well known as a charity which, thanks to the generosity of the public and fundraisers, provides a daily supply of food to individuals and families from the city who are suffering from poverty. But, especially in recent years, the Good Shepherd, based opposite Molineux football stadium on Waterloo Road, […]

Homelessness: A personal story

After three years as Chair of Luton Homeless Partnership, Matthew Bushnell steps down and passes the baton over to Tim Archbold. Matthew was a great support to Street Support Network and his presence will be missed. However, after our last few connections with Tim and getting to know him more, we feel our partnership will […]

Coventry’s First Arts and Homelessness Festival

Arts and creativity can shine in the darkest of times. It can bring people together and provides opportunity for expression when other parts of life are challenging. Join us for a week-long celebration of arts and homelessness projects in Coventry, created and co-produced by people who have current or previous lived experience of homelessness. The […]

Intro to Coventry Citizens Advice

Coventry Citizens Advice makes changes to its advice model in anticipation of an increase in demand for independent advice services Coventry Citizens Advice (CCA) has changed the way that people can access its advice services, in anticipation of a predicted increase in demand, by transitioning to a ‘telephone first’ model. This was trialed in March […]

The Integrate Coventry Project

The Integrate Coventry project led by Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre is open and accepting referrals. We help Third Country Nationals to rebuild their lives in safety, become fully self-sufficient and establish themselves within the wider community in Coventry. We work in partnership with FWT, VAC, Belgrade Theatre and City of Culture to offer a […]

Hope into Action: Accommodation Available

Hope into Action: Black Country are a homeless charity who have been operating for 7 years and used to be a sub-division of Enterprises Homes Group. HIA parted in July this year and now HIA in the Black Country is led by MerylenPearce as the lead, supported by the head office in Peterborough. HIA are […]

Intro to Enterprise Homes Group

Enterprise Homes Group operates as a supportive family to enable those who are excluded, particularly through homelessness, to start new lives. Our vision is to make homelessness history. With our partners, we create places to belong, develop skills and find meaningful employment. Our approach of fostering and promoting “the heart of family” brings acceptance, belonging, […]

Alternative Giving Pre-Loved Boutique

On 10 October 2021 people around the world will mark World Homeless Day in many varied ways and change the lives of people experiencing homelessness in their local community. To mark this in our city, Wolverhampton BID will be hosting a pop-up boutique on 8 October 2021 in the Mander Centre to raise funds for […]