A place to call my home
Ron* moved into a hostel following a relationship breakdown which left him on the street. He suffers from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis in all his joints, is currently in remission from… Read more »
Help for homeless refugees
Church Homeless Trust supports asylum seekers in partnership with Housing Justice. While applying for asylum, people are not allowed to work or claim benefits, essentially making them homeless and destitute…. Read more »
Centrus donates at social media milestone
A company has celebrated reaching 500 followers with a donation to Church Homeless Trust. Financial advisor Centrus pledged to donate £500 to Church Homeless Trust when they reached 500 followers on LinkedIn…. Read more »
Skint but Mint band transforms lives
A music project for former rough sleepers has already produced its own rock band. The Beat Project is a music, arts, and film project based in a hostel that aims… Read more »
“I was in a dark place”
Chronic pain led to Tom’s* life falling apart. Tom suffers from pinched nerves and issues with his tendons. He also has several fused areas in his spine and suffers pain… Read more »
Young adult finds independence
Jonas* moved into a foyer for young people after a childhood of neglect. His mum was an alcoholic and often didn’t feed him. She couldn’t help him get ready in… Read more »
Football gets veterans ‘mingling’
Homeless veterans enjoyed a friendly football match. Residents of The Beacon, a scheme for homeless veterans, played a friendly match against Hardwick House at a professional sports facility. Life in a hostel can… Read more »
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 garden 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 »
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