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On average we receive 20 applications a week for life-changing backyard studios, from specialist support services trying to help young people avoid leaving home too early. They know the extra space of a studio will ease pressure in the household (from overcrowding or other challenges), keep the young person connected to family, friends, community and education. The young person's trajectory towards homelessness, out of home care, youth justice, educational disruption, limited opportunity has a chance of being steered instead towards a much brighter future - saving lives, saving taxpayer funds. Sadly, of the 20 applications per week, we are only able to offer a studio to one every 2 weeks. One-off Government funding for this year enables us to assist one applicant every 3 weeks and the extra assistance we provide is thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners. As I walk past the rough sleepers on the way into the office in the city, I often wonder what happens to the young people in the 39 households who miss out on the hope of a studio every fortnight, and those who don’t even make it to an application with us.  Evidence tells us that half of the rough sleepers first became homeless when young and they are the most likely to become entrenched in adult homelessness. Studios are such a simple and effective early intervention. There is good work being done to assist people off the street, one at a time, on a path to try and recover from the damage of often decades of homelessness. However, too little is being done to stop them being immediately replaced by the wave of people being swept towards entrenched homelessness. Kids Under Cover has some bold plans to disrupt more of these trajectories at an early age, to give young people the best chance of completing their education and reaching their true potential.  We will reveal our plans in the coming weeks to scale up our impact way beyond the 1,000 young people we currently house each night. In the meantime, if you are searching for something to do to help prevent youth homelessness and create brighter futures, please consider one of the following; Donating to our work https://lnkd.in/gtQu5ka3 Donating your car (or any other vehicle) https://lnkd.in/gucu4Q2K If you are looking for a life-changing experience of your own at the same time as raising money for our work to prevent and end youth homelessness, please consider; Buying a beautiful wooden yacht donated to us – https://lnkd.in/gNage-6X read more about it here https://lnkd.in/g4EX7MBp Going on an amazing hike https://lnkd.in/gvC365-F

Cornwall Community Foundation’s Housing Crisis Fund: As we approach this chilly but, for most people, festive time of year I wanted to take a contemplative moment, for all of us who are lucky enough to have a home, family and friends, to give a thought to those who are homeless. Homelessness is a systemic national crisis brought about by several factors over many decades; but is at its most critical in Cornwall because those national issues have been exacerbated by perceived remoteness from population surges so building and retrofitting of appropriate homes has been way adrift of what’s needed, poor quality housing causing health problems, a large number of second homes within an already tight stock and a relative lack of funds and urgency locally. Homelessness extends from the dozens of people in Cornwall actually sleeping rough to those on the Council’s waiting list who are crammed into their parents’ homes, in very poor quality housing, temporary accommodation and substandard B&Bs. CCF’s fund won’t be paying for building homes – that can usually be financed by the organisations that back bricks and mortar assets. CCF is working with Homes for Cornwall, St Petrocs and other charities in The Duchy to unlock some of the keys to open the process of housing Cornishpeople like pushing through the planning process, legal fees, research, the move and so on. Together we lucky ones can solve this problem. Please give what you can. Visit https://lnkd.in/ePriaZpv to donate. Thank you.

We’re delighted to report that the Berkeley Foundation is investing a further £300,000 into the fight against youth homelessness. The Berkeley Foundation has teamed up with five remarkable charities: ESTEEM Charity in West Sussex, Youth Concern in Aylesbury Vale, CARAS (Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) in South West London, Settle, working across London and The Foyer Federation which operates across the UK, each receiving a £60,000 grant over the next two years. These funds will strengthen their long-term resilience, empowering them to continue their life-changing work with young people facing homelessness. Last year, nearly 136,000 young people (aged 16-25) sought help from their councils due to homelessness. The reality is even more alarming, with many young people’s struggles going unnoticed. That’s where our incredible charity partners step in, tackling the root causes, breaking down barriers, and opening doors to brighter futures through education, work, and training opportunities. Local heroes like Youth Concern, CARAS, and Esteem are making a huge difference in their communities, while The Foyer Federation and Settle are providing online and in-person assistance to at-risk individuals across London and beyond. Alongside the grant support each charity will benefit from a learning programme with peer support and volunteer involvement from Berkeley Group staff.   In total, the Berkeley Foundation’s Resilience Fund is providing £900k in grants over 4 years, with a focus on small to medium sized charities. The fund was set up in the wake of the pandemic to help the voluntary sector recover from a sudden loss of funds and increased demands for their services.   Find out more about the Berkeley Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/e3H-hBUj #Communities #CharityPartnerships #ResilienceFund #Homelessness #YouthHomelessness

We are thrilled to announce that four brave employees are taking to the skies on 10 July in an exhilarating skydiving challenge to support Herts Young Homeless, a UK-based charity dedicated to helping young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Please support our skydiving challenge by donating and sharing our Just Giving page with your networks: https://lnkd.in/ed8ihszD Herts Young Homeless provides essential services such as emergency accommodation, mental health support, and life skills training to empower young people and prevent homelessness. Your generous donations will not only encourage our team to take the leap but will also provide vital funds to support the ongoing work. Every donation, big or small, will make a significant impact. Together, we can help change lives and give hope to those in need. Meet Our Skydiving Heroes! 🚀 Lana (Cost Analyst): "I am taking part in a 15,000 ft tandem skydive to raise money for HYH along with the other crazy girls from Lupa. I’ve chosen to take part because the last time I jumped out of a plane, I threw up in the sky! So, I need to redeem myself, and what better way to do it than for an amazing charity like HYH!" 🚀 Hannah (Commercial Manager): "I’m really looking forward to raising some money for such a good cause. I’m sure the fear and unknown of jumping out of a plane will be nothing compared to what the young people that HYH help face. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to reaching new heights and our fundraising goal. Thank you for your kind donations." 🚀 Sonali (Technical Manager): "I am gearing up to free-fall through the sky, all in the name of supporting HYH, who are the real superheroes dedicated to providing essential services to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness. Who knew skydiving could be the cure for fear and the cure for homelessness? Let's hope my parachute opens and opens some wallets for this fantastic cause!" 🚀 Claire (Technical Director): "The thought of doing a skydive absolutely petrifies me! But HYH has shared with us some truly inspirational stories of the work they do and the young people they help in our community. I want to support them to continue their great work. 60 seconds of me being terrified jumping out of a plane is nothing compared to what some of the young people they help go through." We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and we are committed to making a difference in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support! #Charity #Fundraising #SkydivingForACause #HertsYoungHomeless #LupaFoods #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

Centrepoint- Youth Homelessness My Centrepoint 10:10 in support of National homelessness day is complete, running 10Km a day for 10 days although I did start with the Congleton Half- marathon to kick me off. When I decided to undertake this challenge, I thought it would be easier than it proved to be, after all 10Km (6.2miles) is not that far when you have run several marathons and an Ultra-marathon. This is what I learnt, running everyday without rest and recovery days is really tough when you’re training for a marathon you have a plan that builds in rest and recovery and whilst on the day you have to run 26.2 miles you are trained, fueled, hydrated and start refreshed knowing that at the end of your run your going to take it easy for a few days. Yes, a short gentle shakeout run but lots of recovery. I have a much-improved appreciation and huge respect for people that take on real challenges like back-to-back marathons, I really don’t know how they do it. Most importantly we beat our fundraising target, 110% this morning as a Thank You to everyone who donated I completed another 10K a bonus run thank you, but we don’t have to stop I will commit to running another 10K for every additional £100 over our fundraising goal. = Keep giving and I have to keep running. With the winter months approaching Centrepoint need our support more than ever. https://lnkd.in/e5mVHqV8

Today we're shining a spotlight on another of our incredible Sleepout attendees and fundraisers, giving their time, and mobilising the support of their community to get behind RESTART Lives and help to protect and empower the most vulnerable members of society. Theo will be there alongside the RESTART team and community, sleeping outside in potential sub zero temperatures on December 6th, and is fundraising to support the ongoing work of our charity. Check out his JustGiving page to see more of his story and incredible progress - he's set a whopping target of £25,000 so consider helping him get over the line by donating any amount you can spare today. You can also see all the other Sleepers getting behind this event and our charity over on JustGiving. A recent Amnesty study showed that 77% of people believe homelessness is a top priority issue to address in the UK, and at the same time new government figures showed that we now having the highest rate of homelessness in terms of households anywhere in the developed world. If you want to be part of positive change, consider sleeping out https://lnkd.in/gURekGdC or donating to the cause today.

The latest homelessness stats have been released and they paint a bleak picture. More children than ever are experiencing homelessness in England, including here in Greater Manchester. Too many young people are at critical stages of their young adulthood without the safety and security of a home. This disrupts learning, it disrupts relationships and it disrupts lives. We hope the new approaches that the new Government has tabled, especially their plans for housing, will provide some positive news in the months ahead, but as these figures show, there is a national crisis taking place. In the past five years, the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity has been able to fund over 78,000 nights of accommodation in our A Bed Every Night scheme for those who would otherwise have been sleeping on our streets, but we must do more. Everyone has a human right to have shelter and to feel safe. No one should be without a home, and we must continue to provide as much support as possible to those made most vulnerable by our society. Every donation we receive is vital to achieving this goal, allowing us to share funding where it’s needed most across each of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. Businesses can help support through corporate donations or by installing one of our ‘Tap to Donate’ machines at till points. To help us, please donate today: https://buff.ly/3uZMvs8

Once again, the number of children experiencing homelessness has risen. In Greater Manchester, that's 7,679 children living in uncertainty and disruption. At the same time, we've seen a rise in the number of households owed a relief duty by their local authority. In other words, a rise in the number of households who are currently homeless. Genuinely affordable housing, meaningful preventative work, and full wrap around support to people without a home or facing a night on the streets are some of the raft of measures needed to truly end homelessness, and truly eradicate the need for rough sleeping. Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity are proud to support so many dedicated organisations in the city-region working hard to bring about real change, but we depend on the generosity and support of the businesses and people of the region to do that. If you can, help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline. https://lnkd.in/eH-Y9J9R We'll keep advocating for them, supporting them, and getting as much funding to them as we possibly can. Together, let's end #homelessness. Ian Rutherford Erica Boardman Phil Kemp Bradley Russell Mike Gerrard Katie Robson Hannah Craig Lisa Morton Jess Gibbs Stephen Carr Stephanie Smith ✨✨ Alex Reuben Connor M. Rachel Chesters Alison Loveday Tim Heatley Charlotte Cordingley MRICS APAEWE

⏳ Every four minutes, a young person in the UK becomes homeless. That’s over 370 young people every day - 136,000 young people every year. And it’s going to get worse.   As the colder months approach, LandAid is launching the Every Minute Matters campaign aiming to raise £1.36 million, helping thousands of young people facing homelessness. The equivalent of just £1,000 for every young person, these funds will support charities working with young people in crisis, as well as those desperately trying to access move-on and independent accommodation. We’ll also be helping young people find and keep work too.   This is part of our new strategy to #EndYouthHomelessness, but we can’t do it alone. The #PropertyIndustry has a unique opportunity to step up and change lives.   It’s tough for many of us right now, but what those 136,000 young people are facing is a whole different kind of tough.   By supporting LandAid, you’re not just addressing an urgent housing crisis – you’re building long-term solutions that will break the cycle of youth homelessness and provide a better future for our young people.   Get in touch with me or the team at partnerships@landaid.org to find out how you can help. Together, we can ensure no young person is left without a home.   Now is the time to do something extraordinary. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eavKujn8   Alice Lamb, Neil Slater, Gareth Pettit, Tim Hudson Chart. PR Claire Bavister (nee Stone)

⏳Every Minute Matters! ⏳ Every four minutes, a young person in the UK becomes homeless. ⏳Have a read below 👇 to learn how you or your company can help LandAid deliver long term solutions that will break the cycle of homelessness and provide a a better future for our young people. #EndYouthHomelessnes #PropertyIndustry