
Guildford hostel residents take boat trip
A group of people recovering from homelessness have gone on a boat trip with their support workers. The Swingbridge narrowboats on the River Wey are staffed by long-term volunteers. They taught the group how to […]

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 provide activities or go places […]

Homeless young people enjoy night out
More than a quarter of homeless hostel residents in England are under 25. Young people can become homeless for a variety of reasons: due to relationship breakdowns, leaving care, mental health issues, or substance misuse. […]

Mountains to climb
Residents at the Park View service are all in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. They come from backgrounds that include homelessness, prison, and mental health units. Some have experienced abuse or neglect and have […]

Veterans visit Buckingham Palace
Veterans who have experienced homelessness were pleased to be invited to an annual party at Buckingham Palace. The event, hosted by Prince Harry and organised by the Not Forgotten Association, is held in honour of […]

Meeting the local wild life
Residents in one homelessness scheme we support decided that a trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park would be ideal for them by being both fun and educational. The scheme is for single homeless women, who represent […]

Mental Health Awareness Week
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mental Health Awareness Week, from 11-17 May, is approaching. Every year, people are encouraged to think about mental health issues, and how they might affect themselves, their loved ones and others around them. Mental health particularly […]

A break from the norm
As the weather brightens, it’s time for the homelessness schemes that Church Housing Trust raises funds for to start planning summer trips and activities. Fresh air and a break from their daily routine in supported […]

Full steam ahead
Lucky residents of Riverside’s The Boundaries scheme in Romford went on a day trip to Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, a steam and diesel-powered miniature railway that lets you explore Kent’s beautiful coastland, marshes and […]

Beside the seaside
A group of residents from New Beginnings in Doncaster were lucky enough to take a trip to Cleethorpes over the summer – we thought we’d remind you of some sunnier days, in the words of […]