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By Jill Dando News A flagship project helping provide homes for vulnerable people who would otherwise be sleeping rough in Derby has been selected as a finalist for a major national housing award. The Home4Me project is delivered by Derventio Housing Trust and places people into highly supported accommodation when
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By Jill Dando News Fundraisers are celebrating after the huge success of the Walk of Kindness challenge, which has raised almost £50,000 and involved Emmaus charities across the UK. An inspiring team of staff and people the charity supports, known as ‘companions’, made the epic 450-mile journey from St
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By Jill Dando News Emmaus UK has partnered with building materials supplier wienerberger to boost skills and employment opportunities for people with experience of homelessness. The partnership includes transformative financial support for people at Emmaus communities, known as ‘companions’, to learn new skills and gain qualifications which can lead to
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By Jill Dando News Emmaus charities across the UK have come together to support the 450-mile Walk of Kindness, organised by Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney. An inspiring team of staff and people the charity supports, known as ‘companions’, are making the epic journey from St David’s in Wales to
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By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News Prince William visited Aberdeen to meet with essential workers from across the homelessness sector in the local area and representatives from the Homewards Aberdeen Coalition. His Royal Highness used the opportunity to thank all those involved in supporting people experiencing homelessness across the local
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By Jill Dando News The charity, Somewhere to Go in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is featured in a recent promotional video produced by the Ascot Group, highlighting its vital work and the increasing need for support. Founded 24 years ago with a National Lottery grant, Somewhere to Go has become a lifeline
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By Jill Dando News Connor Blundell will be running this year’s TCS London Marathon after overcoming a brain injury which left him paralysed on one side and unable to walk and talk. 21-year-old Connor from London was studying abroad, when a fall left him with a serious brain injury
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By Jill Dando News Partners across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole have united to support local women experiencing homelessness. They have worked together over the last six months to find new ways to support women experiencing rough sleeping in the local area. Partners, including BCP Council and St Mungo’s participated
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By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News Musician Dan Tredget is on a mission to set a new record by becoming the first person to busk at every London Underground tube station. You can give to his cause via here. Dan, 27, from Perth, Australia, started the challenge of busking at
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By Jill Dando News It’s good news as a new homeless centre has opened in an empty block of flats in Grimsby, England. North East Lincolnshire Council has taken a long-term lease on Swan House in New Haven Terrace. The privately developed building, containing 29 flats, was empty when
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By Jill Dando News The Prince of Wales has announced plans to build 24 homes to provide temporary accommodation for local people experiencing homelessness on Duchy of Cornwall land in the south-west of England. The Prince of Wales' Duchy of Cornwall estate has plans to build the homes for
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By Grace, 11 , Jill Dando News Correspondent The Salvation Army is constructing NAPpads (Night-time Accommodation Project) to break the cycle of homelessness. Based in York, the Salvation Army is working tirelessly to end homelessness and are trying their best to make sure everyone has a warm, safe place to stay
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By Jill Dando News Many of us were shocked by recent negative descriptions of homelessness as a lifestyle choice. Norwich-based dog harness and accessory specialist Topdog have decided to respond with a more supportive act this Christmas! Over the festive period, proceeds from all Topdog harness sales will go to
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By Jill Dando news The Prince of Wales is touring the UK in his bid to beat homelessness. Prince William is speaking up to beat homelessness — just like his mum, Princess Diana, did. FULL STORY: https://people.com/prince-william-launches-homelessness-project-uk-tour-homewards-7553079 On Monday, the Prince of Wales visited Lambeth in south London
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By Jill Dando News Prince William is on a bold and brilliant crusade to end homelessness. His five-year plan will include building houses on royal land. FULL STORY: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1782031/prince-william-homelessness-plan-praise# Homeless charities thanked the Prince of Wales for committing to tackling the problem
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By Charity Correspondent A big hearted mortgage brokers have donated 17,425 days of clean water, 1,288 days of medical care and 1,325 days of quality education to individuals in need all around the world since July last year. They are are donating beds, hot meals and showers