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Private landlords in Norwich looking for a long-term regular income could be reaping the benefits of leasing properties to homelessness charity, St Martins.

Private landlords in Norwich looking for a long-term regular income could be reaping the benefits of leasing properties to homelessness charity, St Martins.

Cornwall Council’s latest emergency accommodation site will shortly begin receiving residents.

How Croydon is tackling rough sleeping Over one quarter (27%) of all people sleeping rough in the UK are in London. Pic: Nick Fewings.  Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon councils have received government grants of over £1m to tackle rough sleeping, Croydon receiving the highest sum of £1.76m. This funding is part of a £ 203million investment from the government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative, which provides accommodation and health support for rough sleepers.  According to a statement, the funding will be allocated to councils across England and will support projects such...

Published: 11:12 AM April 10, 2021    Updated: 1:01 PM April 10, 2021 The scheme is being delivered by St Martins Housing Trust. Pictured is chief executive Dr Jan Sheldon. Picture: St Martins - Credit: Archant Dozens of people have helped to find a safety haven after a much-delayed hub for the homeless was finally opened in Norwich city centre. It has been more than 18 months since the green light was given for St Martins Housing Trust to open The Old Reading Rooms - a first port-of-call for people looking to access the charity's support. The proposals were met with fierce opposition from...