In Lament of Homelessness
A service in lament of homelessness was held at Leicester Cathedral on 17 October this year. Led by the Revd Canon Alison Adams, the worship included reflective music, prose and prayer, offered by members of our communities who have experienced homelessness, and in remembrance of those who have died homeless in our city and county. …
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Charter Monthly Network Event Wed 5th Nov Crafty (upstairs), St Martins Sq.
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. Monthly …
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World Homelessness Day 10th Oct
On October 10, 2025, people around the world will celebrate World Homeless Day, while working to prevent and end homelessness and alleviate the suffering of those experiencing it. World Homeless Day also aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering and …
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Eye Tests at Inclusion Healthcare Friday 10th Oct
On Friday 10th October we are partnering with Vision Care and Specsavers to hold free eye checks for the homeless population, with provision of glasses if needed. Appointments will be available by contacting Inclusion. 0116 464 7008 Please note : This session is only available for patients registered with Inclusion Practice.
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Charter Monthly Network Event Wed 1st Oct St Martins Coffee Shop (upstairs), St Martins Square
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. Monthly …
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Action Homeless Open House Sept 2025
On Wednesday 24th September Action Homeless will be holding our second Open House event, opening up the doors of some of our key projects and providing an opportunity for professionals from partner agencies to visit our range of projects, meet our team and learn more about our services which are designed to break the cycle of homelessness. A member …
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Free Emergency Dental Clinic : Friday 12th Sept at The Bridge
Still a few spaces left.
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Recovery Festival September 2025 Timetable
Full monthly timetable of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Recovery Festival
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Recovery Week 1st to 5th Sept Falcon Centre
The Recovery Festival 2025 will be in full swing from Monday and we are pleased to work with partners on offering a wide range of opportunities.
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Community orchards : pick your own fruit and nuts for free
You can pick your own fruit and nuts for free at our community orchards in parks and open spaces across the city. It is a great place to enjoy freshly picked fruit, fun for all the family to be active in the fresh air, and learn about locally grown produce too! Please see the attached …
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Charter Networking Event, Wed 3rd Sept, John Lewis
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. Monthly …
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Vodafone grant helps Raising Health support homeless families through digital connectivity
Raising Health, the registered charity of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), has been selected for Vodafone’s Digital Inclusion Programme to help expand digital access for homeless families. (please see link for full story) Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) cares for people at all stages of their life, in their own homes, in the community and as inpatients …
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Bitesize PIE Training for all Homelessness Services Staff
Summer 2025 Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs) for people who are homeless are places where the emotional and psychological needs of service users at the centre of the service provided. The PIE approach aims to take into account psychological thinking about issues which are over represented in this population, including histories of neglect, abuse and trauma, …
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Homeless Mental Health Service Families Event, Tuesday 12th August
Event this summer to bring families in temporary accommodation together.
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Charter networking event Wed 6th August, John Lewis
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. Monthly …
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Temporary housing plan for student flats approved
Plans to convert an empty seven-storey block of student flats in Leicester into temporary accommodation have been given the go-ahead. The building in York Street, which comprises of 134 self-contained flats, has stood vacant since 2020. Plans to turn the building into 118 units to “alleviate some of the short-term homeless need” in Leicester were …
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Funded workshop for volunteers: providing practical support regarding immigration and housing
This workshop is part of our Supporting Homeless Migrants training package funded by MHCLG. It is the first of our events aimed specifically at the voluntary sector, volunteers and community groups with no prior understanding of the topic. Additional live events and elearning packages will be added soon, all free to eligible organisations. What this …
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School Holidays 2025 free things to do this summer
Courtesy of Visit Leicester, free things to do in the Leicester school holidays
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