Kelly Cunningham

[Changing Lives @ChangingLives__]

We are disappointed to hear of York Council's decision to look to bring housing & homelessness provisions in-house.

We have extensive experience delivering housing and homelessness services in York. Over the years we have and continue to provide specialised support to those experiencing the most challenging of circumstances.

[Households in Temporary Accommodation APPG @TA_APPG]

*NEW* data from @luhc

There are now 145,800 homeless children in Temporary Accommodation.

The government should launch a cross department homeless families task force immediately to tackle this crisis.

Further data for your own LA
https://t.co/FZbqPoAE2L

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

Pleased to be here today to represent @ChangingLives__ we couldnt agree more with @HomelessLink that ‘morally and financially, ending homelessness makes sense’ #endinghomelessnesstogether

[Rick Henderson @Rickviews]

We're on our way to Westminster together with hundreds of @HomelessLink members this morning to make sure that solutions to end homelessness are on the agendas of all MPs and political parties as the general election draws closer.

#EndingHomelessnessTogether

[Daniel Hewitt @DanielHewittITV]

Exc: As rough sleeping in England increases, we’ve discovered cash-strapped councils are being forced to cut homeless bedspaces - at least 1,150 are at risk

Our special report from Newcastle and Loughborough, where the warnings of what lies ahead are dire https://t.co/I1dnMK5eXp

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

Important research demonstrating the extreme end of the cost of living crisis, here @ChangingLives__ we are supportive of the policy recommendations esp an urgent review of existing/future contracts for funding homelessness services to ensure that they can meet ⬆️costs #poverty

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

@ISPHERE_HWU @oakfnd @DebraCowey @Laura_mc84

[NE Charity Jobs @VONNEJobs]

Bid Manager,@ChangingLives__ , £34K Per Annum

https://t.co/6EUDowgYR9

#CharityJobs #NorthEastJobs #NewcastleJobs

[Kim McGuinness @KiMcGuinness]

It was so uplifting to meet the fab team at @ChangingLives__ Athena Project. This innovative approach to homelessness and recovery for women shows what is really possible when people are put first above process and when everyone is treated individually. This is how it should be.

[Daniel Holland @danhollandnews]

Very strong words from @ChangingLives__ here about plans to slash the number of homelessness beds in Newcastle.

CEO Stephen Bell says decision would be "inhumane" and mean "more people rough sleeping, more deaths on the street".

https://t.co/WZC9H2qT0a

[Changing Lives @ChangingLives__]

Next week we will be hosting our North-East Regional launch of the Transforming Services for Women’s Futures Report - Dismantling Disadvantage ❗️

Opening the day will be @NorthumbriaPCC followed by a panel of voices from across the sector including @Agenda_alliance's @_NiaClark and more.

We would love to see you there at the fantastic venue @OneStrawberryLn Newcastle, 9:30AM, Wednesday 22nd 📍

Get your tickets here 👉 https://t.co/cUOPgIbFGk #dismantlingdisadvantage

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

No one should be sleeping rough in a tent in our country.

The Government could and should act but not by demonising and criminalising.

We can do so much better.
@ChangingLives__ #notalifestylechoice

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

Homeless Link have branded Suella Braverman's proposals to criminalise tent as "absurd". Read our reponse: https://t.co/hkM8OWNrO2

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

"With a month to go until the Autumn Statement, we join with the sector to ask the Treasury: uplift the Local Housing Allowance."

Policy Manager Cat Tottie writes on why the Government must uplift LHA in the upcoming Autumn Statement.

https://t.co/uI8Sv2q6Sm

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

Our YP accommodation services at @ChangingLives__ often have to act as a safety net so we are supporting this important campaign to shine a light on the plan for the 129+.
#preventioniskey #planforthe129 @NHyouthcentre

[Changing Lives @ChangingLives__]

129,000 young people approached their council as homeless last year & the true number could be double. What would society look like if we put them first?
Our Youth Homelessness Strategy, signed by 100+ orgs, could do this and solve youth homelessness 👉https://t.co/r0bLcekE2F

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

At @ChangingLives__ we support the 3 principles that should guide the governments approach. System change must form the basis of a robust response, rather than solely responding to people in crisis. #Kerslake2023

[St Mungo's @StMungos]

Launched today, the latest report from the Kerslake Commission shows the Government will not meet its goal to end rough sleeping by 2024.

The Commission urgently calls for an increase in housing benefit to cover local affordable rents.

https://t.co/GeDuviPjdx

#Kerslake2023

[Changing Lives @ChangingLives__]

The programme is showing success in tackling exclusion and health inequalities by improving access to healthcare, while at the same time reducing pressure on stretched public services.

Read more about our partnership working 👉https://t.co/2HMgCSexLT

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

Important to recognise and celebrate the powerhouse that is @C_Scott321 today at her final @YorkMCN meeting 👏 👏 👏

[Agenda Alliance @Agenda_alliance]

NEW: Our final #TransformingServices report with @ChangingLives__ shows the cost of women with multiple unmet needs being repeatedly let down by public services as women in the North East are dying avoidable deaths

Read in full ⬇️

https://t.co/aHGw83zxvT

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

You said ending rough sleeping was ‘crucial’ @RishiSunak, but it rose by 26% in 2022 while services are facing huge financial losses and potential closures. We @ChangingLives__ are proud to join 31 other organisations calling for action to #keepOurDoorsOpen

[Changing Lives @ChangingLives__]

It could be a young person who’s recently left the care system, a woman fleeing an abusive partner or someone who couldn’t keep up with rising rents.

@RishiSunak please listen to the homelessness sector and act to end rough sleeping. #KeepOurDoorsOpen
https://t.co/Rl1lenft0V

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

Thrilled to have one of our teams @ChangingLives__ recognised for all the hard work they do every day 👏

[Homeless Link @HomelessLink]

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Outreach and Rough Sleeper Provision are:

Single Homeless Project
The Spires Centre
Porchlight
Changing Lives
St Basils
Connection Support
Greater Change
Riverside

[Kelly Cunningham @KellyCu85]

We deliver services to support young people so we understand the need for change #Planforthe129k #strategyforchange @centrepointuk @NHyouthcentre

[Changing Lives @ChangingLives__]

129,000 under-25s approached their council as homeless last year, but the true scale is much larger.

We work on the frontlines with those young people, which is why we’ve joined the #Planforthe129k campaign, advocating for a governmental strategy to end youth homelessness.