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Housing crisis? More people made homeless than bought their first home in England. Source: Generation Rent (Oct 2022 - Sept 2023) In the 12 months to Sept 2023, homelessness increased with 164,630 families becoming homeless, up 11% from 148,110 a year earlier. In the same period 126,100 bought their first home, down 52% from 264,400 a year earlier. Both demonstrate the crisis in UK housing, with no strategic plan and many challenges ahead. The role of charities, housing associations and lenders (typically building societies) who support Shared Ownership has rarely been greater. #housingcrisis #homeownership #charities #housingassociations #generationrent #sharedownership #buildingsocieties #homelessness #makeadifference #ukhousing #costoflivingcrisis

What do we want? More affordable and social housing When do we want it? NOW! Read our plea to the political parties about the priorities we want the new government to focus on. #generalelection #4thJuly #useyourvote #yourvotecounts #housing #affordablehousing #socialhousing #homelessness

Almost 136,000 16–24-year-olds were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK in 2022-23. This week everyone at Andrews is involved in various fundraising activities to raise £5,000 for [establish], a project that provides high quality, safe and affordable housing to young people vulnerable to homelessness (often care leavers), helping them grow into fully independent adults. Andrews Charitable Trust partner with local youth support organisations who provide ongoing weekly support to the residents. We find suitable properties that Andrews Charitable Trust purchase to become [establish] homes, and our teams provide housing management services and liaise regularly with the [establish] tenants. The money raised this week will fund deposits for [establish] tenants when they move on to the private rental sector. We’re proud to be charity owned and we’re incredibly proud of the amazing work of [establish]. #propertyandpurpose

Please sign this and share if you can - it has just two days to go. 1 in 52 people aged 16-24 were experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness last year. We need a national strategy that will provide the direction and support needed to address: (1) the many forms that homelessness can take - from rough sleeping to sofa surfing to unsafe homes; (2) as well as the specific needs and challenges faced by young people - from the increased likelihood of family breakdown as a cause of homelessness to the decreased likelihood of receiving support from local authorities. We need a national strategy to end youth homelessness.

We know it is possible to end rough sleeping. But we also know it takes collaboration across the sector and serious political will. We use the power of our clients’ voices and our operational expertise to influence change at a national level to end homelessness. Read more about our influencing work and collaboration with other homelessness organisations: https://lnkd.in/eM6YhqU5 #EndHomelessness #Charity #UKPolitics

Agency: C B and H H Taylor 1984 Trust Closing: 22nd April 2024 Region: #UK (Birmingham & West Midlands County), #Africa, #South Asia #Funding: Multiple Summary: CB and HH Taylor Trust is funding religious base charities with Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) network. Charities with well defined link to Quakers Concern across the globe, can apply for following thematic areas: a. Social Welfare b. Education c. Penal Affairs Peer Review by Friends for Development The donor prefers mid level grants ranging from $20-50k from charities that are new and innovative. The proposal needs to focus on small interventions within a program as the grant is not covering any operational expense. Skill development, Adult Learning can be successful themes. https://lnkd.in/eFBbSbep #Grants #funding #ngo #sdgs2030

Expanding Housing First initiatives can significantly support charities like Newbury Soup Kitchen in housing our clients. Housing First offers a pathway to more sustainable outcomes for our clients. Rather than solely providing temporary relief, Newbury Soup Kitchen can collaborate with Housing First programs to facilitate the transition of our clients into permanent housing. This allows us to focus its resources on other essential services, such as providing meals and outreach. Sadly, this service is required now more than ever with the increasing rise in homelessness across England. Through collaboration and a shared commitment to housing as a fundamental human right, Housing First can support our clients find a long-term solution to homelessness. #notjustsoup

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With millions of dollars being cut from non-profits and public services in #SanFrancisco, this impactful quote by Leilani Farha reminds us of the true importance of housing as a right for all. San Francisco's Emergency Rental Assistance Program faces a significant 50% budget cut, and many more local organizations are being defunded. We cannot let our essential services be reduced without a fight. Join us in demanding change for the protection of San Francisco's people, and join our fight to increase & defend affordable housing for San Francisco's most vulnerable. Donate today: www.bishopsf.org/donate Volunteer with us: www.bishopsf.org/volunteer ----- #nonprofit #philanthropy #socialimpact #givingback #dogood #housing #affordablehousing #publicbudget #california #budgetcuts #rentcontrol #sanfrancisco #bayarea #bayareahousing #sfhousing #sfbayarea #community #socialjustice #equity #accessibility #digitaldivide #housingcrisis #aapi #forthepeople #withthepeople #filipino #sfgov #mayorbreed