homeless prevention grants
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…
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.
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…
How Homeless Prevention Grants and Funds Make a Difference
All too often, people fall into homelessness simply because they are unable to afford a month’s rent or the cost of a deposit. Homeless prevention grants play a crucial role by providing short-term, emergency funding which helps people secure or keep a safe place to live. In the longer term, homeless prevention funds aim to…