This winter more people than ever are facing the crisis of homelessness. Our teams are ending homelessness for people every day, helping them into safe homes, and giving them the vital practical and emotional support they need to rebuild their lives.
Simon sought help from our Chippenham homeless service after experiencing a period of rough sleeping due to the breakdown of his relationship, over time, Simon revealed that he was a victim of domestic abuse.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced plans to boost house building in the UK, reforming planning regulations and creating at least 1.5million new homes over the next five years.
The statistics show a 27 per cent increase in rough sleeping, 145,900 children are homeless and living in temporary supported accommodation and unwanted private rental moves in England are costing £550m per year.
Kieve had been homeless for 15 years, spending a couple of years sofa surfing before sleeping rough for the last 13 years, travelling across Wales and southern England without support.
Our partnership with Wiltshire Council has been renewed following a tendering process meaning we will continue to provide our professional support to homeless people for at least the next five years.
We have been informed that Wiltshire Council have triggered SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) If you see anyone street homeless during this cold weather, help is available.
Alabaré is delighted to have benefited from £10,000 in funding as a result of a partnership between Wiltshire Council and its contractor Tarmac.
As a charity committed to ending homelessness, we are alarmed by the Home Secretary’s statement in which she suggests that being homeless is a lifestyle choice.
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