Our new name
We have changed our name from Church Housing Trust to Church Homeless Trust. I’m Liz, the new Chair of Church Homeless Trust. Your donations are more important than ever as… Read more »
Surviving sanctions
To make it out of homelessness permanently, each person needs individualised support. In a recent study, different barriers to leaving behind homelessness were looked at in detail. The ‘Welfare Conditionality’… Read more »
Veterans create memorial garden
A sad event brought together residents of a veteran’s scheme and a young man’s family. When Aaron arrived at a supported scheme for veterans, he had left his family due… Read more »
Hostel gardening project grows and grows
Forging positive social networks is crucial for homeless people as they prepare to live independently. Studies on the effects of gardening on people’s welfare have shown significant reductions in depression… Read more »
Domestic abuse a major cause of homelessness for women
More than a third of homeless women said that domestic abuse or violence was a major factor in their situation, causing them to sleep rough or become one of the… Read more »
Depression and homelessness
Poor mental health remains one of the great unaddressed issues surrounding homelessness. In recent months, we have seen a marked increase in the number of applications for our grants that… Read more »
Support through difficult times
Khalid is one of many young people in the UK with no family to support him. He moved here alone from Afghanistan several years ago. He does not know where… Read more »
What does the Homelessness Reduction Act mean?
The Homelessness Reduction Act may be a vital step towards ending homelessness. The number of people sleeping rough in England has increased by 73% over the last three years and is… Read more »
Grant provides dignity to vulnerable woman
Lynn was a full-time carer for her partner, who was bed-bound. When he passed away, she became very isolated and had no one to support her through her grief. Living… Read more »
Easter celebrations at hostels
Thanks to our donors’ support this year, we are able to support lots of fun activities for people in hostels over the Easter weekend. Mums in hostels can struggle to… Read more »
Former alcoholic now loves life
Fran* is 51 and a recovering alcoholic. She drank for over 20 years of her life, estranging her friends and family in the process. After falling very ill, she was… Read more »
A Volunteer’s Story – Part Two
James’ story of personal transformation continues. 10 December 2016 I moved into my own flat, and while it was terrifying, with planning and sheer determination I boxed it all and went…. Read more »
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