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.
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.
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…
St Martin’s Homeless Charity: Real Impact Stories from 2024
At St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we believe that everyone should have a safe place to call home. Over the past year, thanks to the dedicated work of the frontline workforce and emergency grants from the VRF, we’ve been able to make a real difference for individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness, allowing more than 7,500…
Breaking the mould: Why our homelessness charity is different
At St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we prioritise working with frontline workers and funding projects that provide services to support the specific needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Maximising your impact: The latest work from the homelessness charities we’re funding
Homelessness remains a broad and complex issue, affecting thousands of people across the UK. The cost-of-living crisis is making this worse, with homelessness rates continuing to rise in 2024. Tackling this challenge effectively requires a unified approach, with different charities and organisations working together to create meaningful change. At St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we fund and…