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We are commissioning a qualitative research and learning study to capture and collate the experiences of homelessness organisations that have accessed social investment.

Last week we were pleased to see the Renters’ Rights Act pass into law, providing better stability and stronger rights for renters. This blog sets out some of the key measures in the Act, and looks at areas which may directly affect homelessness services.

Share your views. A message from Homeless Link's CEO Rick Henderson as we launch our biggest ever survey.

Homeless Link briefs MPs on Homelessness Strategy

In this blog, our Policy Team outlines what the new DHS is likely to mean for homelessness services and how Homeless Link responded to the consultation.

Rough sleeping in London remains near record levels

We're delighted to welcome Gloucestershire Nightstop as a new member of Homeless Link!

On Wednesday 29 October Homeless Link will be in Parliament to brief MPs about the opportunities presented by the upcoming cross-government Homelessness Strategy.

We’re excited to announce that a new CIH Level 4 Homelessness Service Management qualification is on the way!

On behalf of our members, Homeless Link has submitted to the Treasury our ideas on how the autumn budget can create a better environment in which homelessness can be tackled.

More than 20 MPs spoke in a debate in the Houses of Parliament entitled ‘Ending Homelessness’ on 20 October, concluding with a speech from Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern.

Verification of rough sleepers, in order to allow them access to services is highly controversial. This blog outlines the current trends and what they might mean for services going forwards.

In this episode, we speak to Housing First specialists from England, Finland and Australia, discussing the successes, challenges, and hopes for the future.

There is mixed news in the latest official homelessness statistics.

We're delighted to welcome Sanctuary Supported Living as a new member of Homeless Link!

The UKHSA has published new data which shows reported notifications of Tuberculosis (TB) in England increasing by 13.6% in 2024, compared to the previous year.

Ahead of the Government’s upcoming Autumn budget (26 November 2025), Homeless Link has joined dozens of other charities and support groups in calling for Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates to be urgently unfrozen.

To mark World Homelessness Day, Homeless Link has handed in a series of letters to Government Ministers responsible for shaping the new Homelessness Strategy.

Government announces £84m of new homelessness funding. Homeless Link welcomes the funding as a step in the right direction. But asks for longer term commitments.

Clothworkers Foundation have capital grants available for organisations providing services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes those providing homelessness accommodation, or services such as food banks and furniture recycling. Organisations supporting young people at risk of homelessness (or that are homeless) could also apply under their Young People Facing Disadvantage programme area. Check your eligibility for the grant