Stronger Together

Action Homeless is delighted to have opened a new housing project designed to offer Veterans affected by homelessness in Leicester a safe and stable home. The project is now open for referrals, and we are keen to hear from you if you are working with or know of veterans who may be at risk of …

Great session today at Crafty, St Martins We discussed with amazing success of Sabina and her team with Falcon Services (Loughborough) in supporting the homeless community with smoking cessation sessions and how Public Health have adapted their approach service delivery to the clients varying and sometimes complex needs. There was some discussion of how, in …

The Police and Crime Commissioner – LLR have launched another grant round that is designed to support local communities in tackling serious crime and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Applicants can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to support projects that aim to reduce Violence Against Women and Girls and support victims and survivors of abuse to help …

Leicester’s Homelessness Charter was founded on the principle that we can achieve much more together than we can in isolation. Efforts to tackle homelessness in Leicester are much more effective when we work in partnership. With this in mind, we’ve established some regular events which bring people together to share learning, expertise and information.   …

Nominations: We now have a online version of the Nomination Form to assists with making referrals: Pre-tenancy Training Nomination Form (General) – There is NO criteria/requirement around ‘existing or previous substance use’ – Its open again to any individual/s who ‘have an offer of a tenancy, or have moved into their own tenancy within the …

Great attendance considering my bad planning during Easter holidays! Thanks to Leicester City Council for talking about forthcoming apprenticeships in the Housing Team and the currently advertised Craft Apprenticeships advertised. We discussed how we can encourage those with lived experience to apply . Also some good news regarding investment into a further 250 housing units …