Chief Executive of Society of St James, charity and Housing Association working with homeless and vulnerable adults in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Hampshire County Council's proposed homeless support cuts may hit YOU❗ Funding cuts will cause a rise in those sleeping rough and more pressure on health, crime, housing services and the public purse.
💬 Speak now! https://t.co/HVa1D7z0ZG
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Shameful new @luhc data shows a record 142,490 children are living in temp accom.
It doesn’t need to be like this. A #PlanForHousing could end child homelessness by 2035.
https://t.co/PE7IDc3bqP
Hampshire County Council plans to cut funding for homelessness support services - despite a 28% rise in rough sleeping in Hampshire in 2022, surpassing the national average. Does this seem right?
📋 Have your say https://t.co/HVa1D7z0ZG
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Denying people access to housing is inhumane.
It seems trying to turn us against each other is easier than providing the social housing we as a country desperately need.
Let's build more social housing, not more division.
🏠 @SSJCharity believes everyone deserves not just a second or third chance, but as many as it takes. Help vulnerable people overcome challenges by empowering them to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life as #ChiefExecutive.
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🏠 @SSJCharity believes everyone deserves not just a second or third chance, but as many as it takes. Help vulnerable people overcome challenges by empowering them to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life as #ChiefExecutive.
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Pleased to contribute this @FT opinion piece, ahead of MPs considering Home Office proposals to criminalise rough sleepers.
‘New homelessness bill should not be more punitive than Victorian one’ https://t.co/UMUfVkFDSn
Chronic underfunding of public services is pushing charities to crisis point. Today, we’re calling on @Jeremy_Hunt to commit to properly funding public services delivered by charities in this year’s autumn statement. Make sure your voice is heard by co-signing our open letter �Chronic underfunding of public services is pushing charities to crisis point. Today, we’re calling on @Jeremy_Hunt to commit to properly funding public services delivered by charities in this year’s autumn statement. Make sure your voice is heard by co-signing our open letter 👇
PM has just sacked Housing Minister - her replacement will be 7th Housing Minister in just 2 years, and the *16th* since Tories took over in 2010. No wonder we're seeing rip-off rents, cold & damp homes, and a chronic lack of social housing - Tory incompetence created this mess.
Home secretary Suella Braverman sparked controversy this weekend by claiming that rough sleepers were making a “lifestyle choice”.
Founder of The Big Issue @johnbirdswords had this to say in response 👇
Read The Big Issue’s reaction here: https://t.co/n8nbIFZDpg
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
The housing crisis: what will happen if we don’t act?
Read the new report from @natfednews 👉 https://t.co/xuNTUBkNqs
We join the NHF in calling on all political parties to commit to an ambitious, long-term plan to fix the housing crisis.
We are thrilled to be taking part in #AlcoholAwarenessWeek2023.
Our events this week aim to provide support to those who need it in the community.
Keep an eye out for activities throughout the week: https://t.co/F5FuNSBcKA
We will be launching a new Academy in 2024 to provide activity, learning and employment pathways for individuals that we support who have a history of homelessness and other support needs. Find out more here...https://t.co/c2efeaXLxH @ssjchief
Short video about the work of The Big Difference - Cost of Living https://t.co/5ZMiuAiXeJ via @YouTube They have been a great help to us at @SSJCharity