We are pleased to announce that our 2023 Christmas Appeal is now live! We know that times are hard and are very grateful for any donation, no matter how large or small. Without you, we could not continue the life-saving work that our dedicated team carries out every day. With snow already on the ground in some parts of the country, finding a safe and warm bed for those who have been forced onto our streets is an urgent priority. Find out more about our Christmas Appeal and how you can help us to help those who need it most this Christmas here. Thank you. The post Christmas Appeal 2023 appeared ..read more

If you would like to read the Housing Justice Cymru Autumn Newsletter, please click here. The post Housing Justice Cymru Autumn Newsletter appeared first on Housing Justice ..read more

If you would like to read the Housing Justice Autumn Newsletter, please click here. The post Housing Justice Autumn Newsletter appeared first on Housing Justice ..read more

Welsh Minister Julie James Commends Citadel’s Efforts in Helping People Bridge the Gap from Homelessness to Belonging Citadel, an impactful project dedicated to helping people establish homes after experiencing a period of  homelessness, achieved a significant milestone during a recent event attended by Welsh Minister Julie James. As Minister for Climate Change, among many other housing-related responsibilities, Julie James MS recognises the importance of projects like Citadel in addressing the pressing issues surrounding housing and homelessness. Citadel’s success can be attributed ..read more

We are delighted to share a chapter in the journey of a Ukrainian family of four who contacted Housing Justice Cymru in July 2023. Their story serves as a testament to the strength of community and cooperation during times of new beginnings. The husband of the family had been offered a job in Derbyshire, while their oldest son had been enrolled to undertake A-levels in Staffordshire. The wife, who was working part-time in Pembrokeshire where the family had been staying, hoped to find employment in an area convenient for everyone. With a monthly budget of £1,000 – £1,200, the family were on the ..read more

As you may know, our much-loved CEO Kathy Mohan OBE is retiring from Housing Justice at the end of the financial year after seven years of dedicated service. If you or anyone in your networks are interested in applying for this role, please see the job spec and information on how to apply for the role here. Many thanks! The post Recruitment underway for new Housing Justice CEO appeared first on Housing Justice ..read more

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We are delighted that our Chair, Bishop Rob, was invited to be a guest on the Joint Public Issues Team’s ‘Politics in the Pulpit’ podcast as part of our Homelessness Sunday campaign. The podcast asks how the justice issues present in the Bible inspire us to be good news in the world today. Each week, Rev Chris Upton welcomes a different guest, discussing the political dimensions present in the Bible readings explored by many churches the following Sunday, and reflecting on how they connect with the week’s current news and our calling to be justice seekers. You can watch Bishop Rob’s podcast he ..read more

Our Emergency Accommodation team has been hard at work providing advice, training and funding for Winter Night Shelters so they can do what they do best: providing shelter to those who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets. Below you can read a selection of case studies: NEWdawn Winter Night Shelter CD went to NEWdawn when their belongings were stolen while they were sleeping. They did not have any ID, record of their National Insurance Number, or GP. NEWDawn supported them to retrieve the National Insurance Number, registered them with a GP surgery, and helped with getting their ID from ..read more

I grew up in Wales until I was six years old when my family (Mum, Dad sister and I) moved to Scotland. A few short years later, my Mum passed away from breast cancer and my family dynamics started to change. My Dad remarried and had my half-sister a few years later. After a while my Dad decided to move away with his small new family, leaving myself and my sister in Scotland. I stayed with family friends, and my sister (who told my Dad she had sorted accommodation) ended up in a hostel. A short while later, I ended up moving to live with my grandparents (Dad’s parents) back in Wales. A year lat ..read more