homeless prevention
The impact of frontline funding in Northern Ireland: Extern
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity provided funding to Extern over a three-year period, ending in 2025, to support their work offering counselling to people who are unable to access many mainstream services. This could be due to having more “complex” experiences of mental ill-health, or due to past engagement within the criminal justice system. We asked the…
Young people’s mental health and housing: MAC-UK
Since 2023, St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity has supported MAC-UK through funding via our Mental Health Fund. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we spoke to MAC-UK about the vital support they provide to young people experiencing mental-ill health. The theme for the week this year is community. The Background For years, insights from frontline workers and…
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.
How the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal Helped Reunite a Family
For most, Christmas is a time of joy and togetherness, but the reality is very different for people at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. When Mikael experienced homelessness, it was an extremely isolating time, not least because it meant he was unable to see his children as much as he would like to, or…
The Long-Term Benefits of Homeless Prevention Grants
Homeless prevention grants are among the most effective ways to help people keep their home or secure alternative housing, and therefore avoid the crisis of homelessness. While these grants are single, one-off payments, their impact often extends far beyond the initial intervention. By addressing urgent financial challenges, they can provide individuals or families with the…