Author: Caleb
A Century of Hope: The History of the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin’s
Discover how the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity began more than 100 years ago - and how your support continues to help people across the UK find a safe place to call home.
Support for Care-Experienced Young People Facing Homelessness: What Works?
Care-experienced young people are at greater risk of homelessness. Learn why, explore the barriers they face, and discover how organisations are stepping in to support them.
St Martin’s Charity Joins Sector Call for Urgent Action on Local Housing Allowance
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) determines the maximum amount of housing benefit people can claim to help cover rent in the private rented sector. It is designed to make renting more affordable for families and individuals on low incomes across the UK, ensuring that people claiming benefits can access suitable housing. Years of freezes to…
Listening to the Frontline: Our CEO on What Needs to Change
Our CEO, Duncan Shrubsole, reflects on what frontline workers are telling us, and why turning their insights into action is key to ending homelessness.
Access to Accommodation Fund: Grants for Local Housing Solutions
We are excited to share details of a funding opportunity, designed to enable smaller and grassroots organisations to unlock and create housing solutions they have identified within their local communities.
Not All Homelessness is Visible: How the System Overlooks Women
Learn how women experiencing homelessness are often left out of official figures, why the system fails to meet their needs, and how we can change this.
How the Frontline Fund supported LSA to disrupt cycles of homelessness in prison
With support from the Frontline Fund, LSA is bringing vital housing advice into prisons across Scotland.
Young, Undocumented and Unseen: The Hidden Struggles of Young Migrants Facing Homelessness
For many young people living in the UK without legal immigration status, homelessness is not just a risk, but a reality. These young people, often undocumented or forced to navigate long and costly immigration processes, face significant barriers to education, employment, housing, and public support.
Youth Homelessness and Mental Health in 2025: Challenges and Solutions
A closer look at how mental health issues contribute to and are worsened by youth homelessness—and what we can do to address this crisis.
Homelessness Support Across the UK: Does It Matter Where You Are Based?
Homelessness affects individuals and families in every part of the UK, but the type and level of support available can vary massively depending on where you are. This disparity raises the question: does it matter where you are based if you’re looking for help with homelessness? St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity works to tackle homelessness across all…