By Eliz Hopkins On Wednesday 19 October 2022 I had the privilege of attending the WMCA Homelessness Taskforce NRPF and Homelessness at Birmingham Symphony Hall. The conference promised to be an insightful day bringing partners together to consider and explore regional approaches to designing out homelessness for non-UK nationals with no recourse or restricted eligibility […]
Nightstop Essex offers same-night, emergency accommodation for young people facing homelessness. This accommodation is offered in the homes of trained and vetted volunteers, who are supported by professional staff. This offers an accommodation option which may be more suitable for young people than traditional homeless shelters. If you are: Aged 16-25 Currently homeless Sofa surfing […]
CHESS (Churches Homeless Emergency Support Scheme) are a Chelmsford based homelessness charity. Their work is centred around ensuring that people who find themselves homeless are supported in ways that enable them to move forward purposefully and in good health. This year, on the 28th of October, they’re hosting a Big Sleepout! The event will be […]
Macaroons that Make a Difference programme was developed as part of Miss Macaroon’s work as a Social Enterprise. The scheme offers support for long-term unemployed young people, aged 18-35 years old, who have certain disadvantages when it comes to gaining employment. For example, some trainees are ex-offenders. Others have had a history of mental health […]
A 7 minute read Written by Soraya Sheikh, UK Network Manager Introduction Our most recent “Cost of Living Crisis” Network Event highlighted just how difficult things are across the country right now. As Gary said, “Listening to the Network brings three words to my mind: grim, challenging and inspiring”. Even though it’s a challenging time […]
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip the country, many households across our communities are feeling pushed to the brink. While families and individuals may be feeling the pinch, they may not feel that they are quite at the point at which they may need or be eligible to access a foodbank. However, they may […]
Natalie Allen, former Head of National Partnerships at Homeless Link has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer at SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham charity that supports homeless and vulnerably housed individuals in leading happy, healthier lives. Natalie joins SIFA Fireside from Homeless Link, where she has been working as the Head of National […]
The increase in the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment. Sadly, there are necessities that are no longer affordable for families, and this includes school uniforms. A survey of about 1,000 UK parents by The Children’s Society suggested those with children in state schools spent on average £337 […]
The Black Country Foodbank recently launched an initiative in the Sandwell area. Receipe Bags use the ambient food in the food parcels to create appetising and healthy meals. The recipe bag contains ALL the ingredients needed to cook a nutritional meal along with a step-by-step instruction recipe card, and a QR code which opens a […]
In these times of increasing financial stress, we are delighted to announce the addition of a new ‘money help services’ page to Street Support Nottingham. This comes as a result of the hard work of Emma Bates from the Nottingham financial resilience partnership. Emma has collated contact details for a huge range of advice services in […]
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