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.
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.
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.
So, volunteering for homelessness organisations in Manchester. Is it all about ‘doing your bit’? In a way, yes. But it’s also about meeting new people, having a laugh, working as a team, getting some exercise, (trust me, a shift in a busy kitchen burns those cals) and mingling with the good people of Manchester who […]
Material needs aren’t the whole story. Daniel doesn’t blame his council for evicting him after a so-called friend wired his electric meter and lived rent-free while Daniel was in hospital after a heart attack. But he did not have the two weeks rent they demanded to let him back and he’s been sleeping on the […]
Thanks to extraordinary Big Change. In a way Craig is a typical rough sleeper. He has no long-term support needs. No mental health issues. No substance abuse. He doesn’t fit the rough sleeper stereotype – but he soon could. Anyone can have the bad luck to end up sleeping rough. Craig was “horrified” when his […]
To stay drug-free Les needs to be off the streets. For Les, ending up in jail again at 45, with a life of drug abuse contributing to his criminal record, was the final wake-up call. Les has finally agreed that he’s ready for change. He’s at last talking to the drug services he needs to […]
Independent living is a Big Change bonus. Simon’s dream since becoming homeless and spending 13 months in temporary accommodation has started to come true. He has at last found an unfurnished flat of his own. But, yet to find work, Simon was living without the basic ‘white goods’ which most of us take for granted. […]
Preventing homelessness with Big Change connections. Sue was full of hope last year when she left her settled life here to move in with her new partner in London. But her relationship soon became abusive and she had to flee Women’s Aid who found her space in a women’s refuge down south. This year, determined to […]
More than just the ticket. Robert is a Londoner. When things went downhill five months ago he found himself stuck in Manchester, far from his family and living on our streets. Discussions revealed that Robert believed he could call on and accept help – as a family member and an ex-serviceman – back in his […]
First steps to life off the streets. We thought this young man was rough sleeping, but the first two times we tried talking he didn’t want to discuss any of his circumstances. Next time we spoke – to ask how we may be able to help – he gave his name. John. John still didn’t reveal […]
How did you become homeless? I came out of a two-bedroom accommodation, which was full of drugs that weren’t mine, with people coming in and out. I had my son living with me, and then my son went to live with my brother, and I’d just come out onto the streets. You can’t bring him […]
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