Russ Edwards

Architect and housing expert working in Development. Trustee with social injustice housing charity Commonweal. Views my own...

[Clarion Housing Group @Clarion_Group]

“The #WilliamSuttonPrize has been instrumental to my firm’s growth.”

Before applications close on 8 April, we spoke to past winner @jas_bhalla about the difference the Prize has made and the importance of this year's scholarship initiative. https://t.co/zcKFDT75N3

[Russ Edwards @russedwardsLDN]

#proudtrustee

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

📢We are excited to announce Russ Edwards as Commonweal's new Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees!

Russ has over 25 years of experience in architecture and development roles and has been an engaged Commonweal Trustee since 2017.

Find out more: https://t.co/9rs59tpVee

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

📢We are excited to announce Russ Edwards as Commonweal's new Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees!

Russ has over 25 years of experience in architecture and development roles and has been an engaged Commonweal Trustee since 2017.

Find out more: https://t.co/9rs59tpVee

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

The @CommonsPAC's Tackling Homelessness report examines rising homelessness and various local/national government responses.

Our submitted evidence focused on our research into homelessness and the private rented sector.

Read our response and insights⬇️
https://t.co/MQ2ByqT7Xe

[Imtiaz Mahmood @ImtiazMadmood]

Standing tall vs the Islamic regime. In laying down her life, she exposed regime afraid of independent women.

[Dilan Esper @dilanesper]

This story has been haunting me a few days. And I think there's something here about our own discourse that is worth talking about.

It has to do with how people say very dumb things about levels of freedom in countries. 1/

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

📢 Calling frontline organisations working with survivors of human trafficking.

This #AntiSlaveryDay, learn more about the funding we're offering to test new housing model ideas to address the injustices survivors face.

The aim is to bring your idea to life by delivering a multi-year housing pilot in partnership with Commonweal.

Find out more and get in touch: https://t.co/t0yMdWYDlA

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

📢 New report explores the housing challenges faced by:

🟣migrant groups
🟣those in the asylum system
🟣survivors of human trafficking

It identifies the specific cohorts and key areas where housing insecurity is most prevalent.

Full details ➡️https://t.co/XSlJGgK0DT

[Russ Edwards @russedwardsLDN]

#NoAccessNoWayOut, another powerful report by @CommonwealTweet highlighting the harsh realities of the PRS for single homeless people. From rocketing rents to unethical landlord practices, it’s time to address the issues faced by the most vulnerable. https://t.co/T7nrKAt6Nx

[Ashley Horsey @CommonwealCEO]

"There are plenty of people in night shelters right now ... ready to go - we just can't find a place that is acceptable and able to move in."
Thanks to @rice_becky @CommonwealTweet & all those who participated in this research #NoAccessNoWayOut new report https://t.co/VQdVylVlaL

[Housing Digital @housingdigital_]

Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of @Clarion_Group, has awarded £45,173 in funding to support projects across the country offering free activities for children and young people over the summer.

#ukhousing #socialhousing #communitynews

https://t.co/CQvkUPLgFi

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

New data show school exclusions have surged 44% in a year.

There are close links between exclusions and homelessness, with young people frequently absent from school more likely to experience future homelessness.

Latest Department for Education figures: https://t.co/elxyHABKfw

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

ICYMI:🎓@UoBSocialPolic students awarded Commonweal's Jane Slowey Bursary presented their dissertation findings.

🔎Their research focused on issues facing BAME renters and Ukrainian refugees, as well as the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Research summaries➡️ https://t.co/6OQPRcP935

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

🏡Today is one year since Commonweal joined the #RuralHomelessnessCounts Coalition.

We are pleased to fund and support @EnglishRural's research investigating how a Housing First model could operate in rural areas.

This research is set to launch by autumn.

#RuralHousingWeek

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

This #RuralHousingWeek, @EnglishRural highlights alarming statistics on the growing rural housing crisis.

📈 Due to high house prices and a shortage of affordable housing in rural areas, there has been a surge in rural homelessness, with a 40% rise in the last five years.

[Clarion Housing Group @Clarion_Group]

We’re delighted to be working with @Essex_CC to deliver free #Multiply maths courses for local people through #ClarionFutures.

One of those to benefit is Alan, a paramedic and father of two who wanted to boost his skills working around his busy schedule. https://t.co/qv9xToyEMz

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

📢 New research by @STOPTHETRAFFIK, funded by Commonweal, identifies how Albanian and Romanian nationals are being exploited in London.

The report explores how this exploitation is linked to their housing situations, placing them at high risk of homelessness and re-exploitation.

Read here: https://t.co/tne4zeLsmS

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

⏰ THREE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! ⏰

Up-to £10k is available for frontline organisations keen to devise housing model ideas that address specific injustices facing young people.

💡Think you have an original idea?

📝 There is still time to APPLY here: https://t.co/TYSrb9uqd8

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

💡💷 Up to £10,000 is available for not-for-profits keen to devise housing model ideas that address specific injustices facing young people.

Think you have an original idea?

📝 Our Call for New Ideas can help bring your idea to life.

Find out more: https://t.co/tou23d15Kf

[Commonweal Housing @CommonwealTweet]

🚨 Sign up for our youth homelessness webinar tomorrow!

We've got excellent panellists from @NHyouthcentre and @HomelessLink looking at the drivers of youth homelessness and the solutions.

Key details:
🗓️09 April 2024
⏰12-1pm
✅ Register now: https://t.co/2lGdWCLcdE