CEO of @Porchlight1974. Trustee @justlifeuk @HNGFireStation. Passionate about building welcoming communities.
London, UK
Joined January 2009
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On 24th March, I’m raising money for Porchlight by sleeping out. Please sponsor me. Your donation will help ensure that people have a rough over their head. Details here: ceosleepout.enthuse.com/pf/t…
Most people who use drugs or have severe mental health problems do not experience homelessness and many people who experience homelessness do not use drugs or have mental health problems
Domestic abuse causes more homelessness than eviction.
We should be doing more to prevent domestic abuse and more to ensure that victims of domestic abuse are not made homeless
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With temperatures dropping, many councils are providing emergency accommodation for people who are homeless. We’re working with them to get everyone inside.
If you're concerned about someone who's homeless, please report them using the @Tell_StreetLink website.
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New investigation by me for @Prospect_UK with @PaperDispatch reveals that families are ‘forgotten’ in temporary accommodation for years – even decades.
prospectmagazine.co.uk/socie…
Pleased to announce I'm joining @Porchlight1974 as its new CEO.
It's a charity with a 50-year history of supporting people facing housing issues.
I'm looking forward to joining the team and working towards solutions that will create lasting change and keep people safe.
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Nearly £1bn is set to leave the homeless sector in April, putting vital services & people they support at risk. On #WorldHomelessDay we’ve joined 75 organisations to sign @HomelessLink's letter to @RachelReevesMP calling for action in the #AutumnBudget.
theguardian.com/society/2024…
Reflections on World Homeless Day and My Time at the 999 Club
I am thankful to the people who have used @The999Club 's services who have taught me so much about determination. I feel humble to have lead an organisation dedicated to supporting them.
999club.org/reflections-on-w…
Offical statistics confirm that over the past few years we have seen a dramatic and sustained increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness and the number of people living in temporary accommodation.
Average UK private rents increased by 8.4% in the 12 months to August 2024 while average UK house prices increased by 2.2% to £290,000 in the 12 months to July 2024
Check out the The Old Fire Station as part of open house this weekend: programme.openhouse.org.uk/l…
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We need a favour!! 🙏
We need to ensure that anyone who may be experiencing homelessness in #Islington, #Haringey & #Hackney is invited along to #StreetsFest
Please tell anyone you may know or meet on your travels about the event.
A fun day with LOTS of beneficial services.
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Council spending on temporary accommodation has hit £2.2bn a year, but many residents continue to endure unacceptable living conditions.
Our current approach isn't working. It's time to create a system where experiences in TA are short, safe and healthy. insidehousing.co.uk/news/cou…
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Breaking news: I am running the London Marathon for The Connection next year. Please do sponsor me if you can. 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthus…
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The UK construction workforce yet fell again in 2024 Q2 according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In 2024 Q2, there were 2.04 million workers in UK construction, 5.1% lower than a year ago & it was at its lowest level since 2000 Q1. (1/n)
#ukconstruction #ukhousing
After three and a half incredible years I am leaving 999 Club.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in the role, can you please share the ad, which is here: 999club-opportunities.org/
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Professor @DennisCulhane explains spike in homelessness in USA in last year.
✔️75% because of migration
✔️20% declining exits out of homelessness
✔️5% new homelessness
thesgnl.com/2024/07/record-h…
Our approach to preventing people from sleeping rough is straining and too often is failing people. If we are to end homelessness and prevent people from sleeping rough, we need to have systems in place to stop everyone, including people from Africa, from sleeping on the streets.
My new blog here: housingdreams.wordpress.com/… with data from app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrI…