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We need a joined-up approach to funding for those who have experience of the criminal justice system, says Ursula Ralph of Jigsaw Homes as part of the Reset Homelessness campaign.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting different ways that learning and development can contribute to creating a positive working environment for homelessness workers.

Find out the shortlisted entries for Homeless Link's 2025 Excellence Awards

We need to recognise and invest in our homelessness workforce to have a chance of ending homelessness, write Peter Smith and Kate Alaway of Homeless Link as part of the Reset Homelessness campaign.

The negative narrative around private rents misses a vital, growing part of the sector, the so called ‘mediated market’, writes Louise Winterburn of World Habitat.

Homeless Link responds to new statistics on rough sleeping in London from the CHAIN database.

A reflection on the recent High Court ruling and what its implications might be for homelessness services going forwards.

Homeless Link's Innovation Forum heard from Housing Justice about an initiative to improve access to move on accommodation in London

The current homelessness funding system risks ruining our bond with clients and volunteers, write Michael Chandler of Groundswell as part of the Reset Homelessness campaign.

Preventing homelessness is not only the most cost-effective approach, but also the most humane, writes Nicci Marzec, of charity Aspire Oxfordshire as part of the Reset Homelessness campaign.

Government data underestimates LGBTQ+ homelessness, failing to capture its breadth and complexity, writes Adam Pemberton Wickham, chief executive of charity Akt, as part of the Reset Homelessness campaign being run jointly by Homeless Link and Inside Housing.

Seb Barker, COO of Beam writes about their AI tool ‘Magic Notes’ and how this can improve support for people experiencing homelessness.

On 03 March 2025, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee published a new report on children in temporary accommodation.

Lloyds Bank Foundation offers funding through their Racial Equality & Local Collaborations Programme to support small charities.

This blog look at the connections between mental health and homelessness, suggests some useful resources for services wishing to improve their practice and links to some of the changes that are needed in the policy arena.

On the 2 – 3 June, we’re bringing together staff in the sector to provide practical tools to improve service delivery, connections with peers, insights into emerging trends. and motivation to work towards a future without homelessness.

Grants of up to £20,000 are available over 2 years in certain geographical areas. The finding criteria includes providing food and support to individuals.

Homeless Link back coalition speaking out on welfare reforms

We're delighted to welcome Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) as a new member of Homeless Link!

With government funding and commitment, the homelessness sector can and will innovate, writes Tim Archbold of Signposts, as part of the Reset Homelessness campaign.