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 […]
Big Change launched a new campaign today, asking people to ‘give differently’ to support people who are homeless in Manchester. The poster campaign will be seen publicised citywide on digital screens, to encourage people to donate money to Big Change to pay for practical items to help individuals get off the street, and also give items, time […]
‘Back Inside The Box’ present an art exhibition by the Manchester Homeless Community, held at Nexus Art Cafe from Monday 3rd to Sunday 23rd October. It is set to change perceptions of homelessness and poverty in Manchester. The opening night on Monday 3rd from 6:30pm until 9:30pm features Live Music, Spoken Word, Stand Up Comedy, […]
There is an opportunity for young people aged 16 -25 at risk of or with experience of homeless (or vulnerable and NEET young people) to get involved in a legacy project with Cardboard Citizens, in partnership with St Vincent’s Housing Association and Depaul. Cardboard Citizens has been making life changing theatre with and for homeless […]
Street Support has created a new website that’s the one place to go to find out about all homelessness services in Manchester, and do something to help. It has launched a new app too! Street Support is a not for profit organisation which helps over 40 frontline charities and volunteer groups improve co-ordination and boost their resources […]
Women’s Direct Access is a large 32 bed hostel for single women needing emergency accommodation. Opened about 30 years ago the building was in desperate need of updating and there was a need to think about the services provided. The current model was developed based on women staying there for a few days. The reality […]
It is now 12 weeks since the launch of the Manchester Homelessness Charter, and time to reflect on progress so far and the challenges ahead… Charter Pledges Over 100 pledges have been made from across organisations, businesses, faith groups and individuals. You can see some of the recent major pledges in the charter progress section of the website. Pledges range from […]
The Arts & Heritage group has met once to gain an initial understanding of what we may be able to achieve and where the opportunities lie for arts and homelessness organisations to work together in the city to combat homeless and its underlying causes for individuals. Our first workshop is planned for the 9th August at the People’s History Museum, […]
The Big Change fund has now supported 3 people into homes, and helped 12 individuals with items to support them to move away from the streets. A total of £3940 has been awarded through the grants so far. This week Big Change supported a person with travel so he could attend job interviews, whilst last week a […]
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