homelessness

There’s no place like home – a local Plymouth artist challenges the issues of homelessness through her own experience.

On Friday, March 8, Shelter Devon and Cornwall orchestrated a vibrant evening celebrating art, music, and activism. The event showcased a thought-provoking art exhibition addressing the pressing housing and homelessness issues in the city.

Plymouth-based women’s charity Trevi, a local beacon of support for women, seized the opportunity to champion one of their own, Carole, whose...

Plymouth based homelessness charity hosts world cup semi-final movie night for residents

A Plymouth-based Supported Housing Project hosted a movie night for its residents on Wednesday night with help from a local burger restaurant.

The World Cup semi-final movie night was planned by George House, a 46-bed Supported Housing Project, which offers temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness and couples with complex needs.

To help host this special...

£500k grant will help tackle rough sleeping in East Devon

A grant for more than half a million pounds has been awarded to help tackle rough sleeping across East Devon has been.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has successfully bid for funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities through the Rough Sleeper Initiative.

A total of £568,074 has been given to the district to tackle rough sleeping and contribute...

New Foyer Federation chief kicks off national tour in South West

As a leading regional housing association DCH has invested around £565m into the south west economy over the past five years.

DCH is committed to supporting growth in the region; from building thousands of new homes and working with partner organisations such as the Foyer Federation, to creating jobs and investing in communities.

In recognition of the great work being done in...

More than 2,000 South West children face a homeless Christmas

Charity launches emergency appeal after investigation finds children living in ‘shameful’ conditions.

Shelter has launched an emergency appeal after an investigation by the charity uncovered the shocking conditions that many homeless children will be living in this Christmas.

2,038 children in the South West which includes 111 in Plymouth alone, are currently homeless and...