Partnering to tackle homelessness this winter

By Rob Payne, director of homeless services At HOPE worldwide UK’s Two Step programme, building good relationships with landlords and referral partners is vital — trust allows us to move quickly when people come to us needing urgent help. One of our key referral partners is Glass Door Homeless Charity, who a run a network of […]

Despite experiencing homelessness in the UK, Caleb emerges even stronger

By Simon Oxton “I didn’t see it coming. I wouldn’t wish it on my enemy,” Caleb said. Caleb’s life took an unexpected turn when, at 33, he found himself homeless during the early days of the pandemic. While staying with a friend in east London in April 2020, a misunderstanding led to his friend asking […]

From homelessness in London to hope for the future

By Simon Oxton Nora couldn’t help but weep as she remembered her experience with homelessness, a time marked by rough sleeping and uncertainty. “It’s not a good feeling. It’s very terrible. You’re very vulnerable,” she said of her time on the streets. “You feel like you may die at any moment.” Nora was working in […]

How you can provide a lifeline for those experiencing homelessness

By Rob Payne The ability to close a door and sleep in peace was “heaven” for Tigist. One of many refugees referred to our homelessness programme, Tigist had been rough sleeping after having to leave Home Office accommodation, then managed to access a winter night shelter run by one of our partners. However, she found […]