We recently invited all those who have been involved in Manchester Homelessness Charter so far to spend a day together to reconnect and look at how we are doing, on what to focus on next. We weren’t sure who would be able to come, considering it is such a busy time of year for everyone, […]
It’s hard to believe it is 6 months since Manchester Homelessness Charter launched, yet so much has happened that it feels like a lifetime. We are all very aware of the very difficult situation faced by those who are experiencing homelessness in the city, and are impatient to see change. However we also know how important it is […]
Finding somewhere safe to sleep in Manchester can be a daunting, challenging experience. Having nowhere to go can wear you thin, quickly, taking from every other aspect of your life. You can be homeless for a wide variety of reasons, not all of which are under your control. A safe place to sleep is vital. […]
For those of you that have a smartphone and like to have an app on your phone rather than using the website, you can now download Street Support from Google Play or from the Apple Store. Just search for ‘Street Support’ – downloads are free. You can find out what services are available to meet the needs […]
There are so many kind & generous people in the city that want to do something to help people they see on the streets, but it can be really hard to know what is needed. Homelessness is a complex issue, and beyond asking individuals what they need, it’s not as obvious as it might seem how […]
It is heartbreaking to see the rising numbers of people on the streets of Manchester, and really hard to know what to do to help. To add to the confusion, people who we see begging are not necessarily homeless, and others who are homeless may be in hostels, sofa-surfing, in squats or in substandard temporary accommodation. […]
The Homelessness Charter Mental Health Action Group met for the first time on 23rd September at 42nd Street, Manchester’s fantastic young people’s mental health project. Thirteen people attended, with a great mix of views in the room, including people with lived experience of mental health issues and homelessness, people working in support services and people […]
A key part of the Manchester Homelessness Charter mission is to look at gaps between services, and see where this partnership of organisations, business and the public sector can find new solutions. One of the issues that people experiencing homelessness have raised is that before day centres open, and at the end of the day, there are very few options […]
Since the Manchester Homelessness Charter launch in May 2016, there have been 127 pledges made from businesses, organisations and individuals. These range from major donations an offers of resources, to pledges to change how services are run. Here are some of the recent pledges that help us move towards ending homelessness in Manchester… St Ann’s […]
The Homelessness Reduction Bill could stop homeless people getting turned away when they ask their councils for help…but only if enough MPs support it. On 19th Octoer, less than two weeks before MPs are due to debate this crucial bill, Crisis are holding a mass lobby in Westminster. People from around the country will arrange to […]
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