Short video about the work of The Big Difference - Cost of Living youtu.be/sj9XW5KOlEo via YouTube They have been a great help to us at Society of St James

We will be launching a new Academy in 2024 to provide activity, learning and employment pathways for individuals that we support who have a history of homelessness and other support needs. Find out more here...ssj.org.uk/academy/ Trevor Pickup

CSG supports Society of St James with 110 computers donated csg.co.uk/news/csg-suppo…

We are thrilled to be taking part in #AlcoholAwarenessWeek2023. Our events this week aim to provide support to those who need it in the community. Keep an eye out for activities throughout the week: ssj.org.uk/alcohol-awaren…

The housing crisis: what will happen if we don’t act? Read the new report from National Housing Federation 👉 housing.org.uk/long-term-plan We join the NHF in calling on all political parties to commit to an ambitious, long-term plan to fix the housing crisis.

Launched today, the latest report from the Kerslake Commission shows the Government will not meet its goal to end rough sleeping by 2024. The Commission urgently calls for an increase in housing benefit to cover local affordable rents. commissiononroughsleeping.org/news/commissio… #Kerslake2023

Homeless Link have branded Suella Braverman's proposals to criminalise tent as "absurd". Read our reponse: homeless.org.uk/news/braverman…

Home secretary Suella Braverman sparked controversy this weekend by claiming that rough sleepers were making a “lifestyle choice”. Founder of The Big Issue John Bird had this to say in response 👇 Read The Big Issue’s reaction here: bit.ly/3FQ608I

PM has just sacked Housing Minister - her replacement will be 7th Housing Minister in just 2 years, and the *16th* since Tories took over in 2010. No wonder we're seeing rip-off rents, cold & damp homes, and a chronic lack of social housing - Tory incompetence created this mess.

Chronic underfunding of public services is pushing charities to crisis point. Today, we’re calling on Sir Jeremy Hunt MP to commit to properly funding public services delivered by charities in this year’s autumn statement. Make sure your voice is heard by co-signing our open letter 👇

We are endorsing this letter to the govt, as we are also facing this crisis ssj ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig… via NCVO

Useful insights in the housing needs of people in substance misuse treatment russellwebster.com/drug-alcohol-t…(opens in a new tab)

Pleased to contribute this Financial Times opinion piece, ahead of MPs considering Home Office proposals to criminalise rough sleepers. ‘New homelessness bill should not be more punitive than Victorian one’ ft.com/content/26d35a…

Everyone deserves to live in a safe, secure & affordable home. We support National Housing Federation' call for a long-term #PlanForHousing 👇

🏠 Society of St James believes everyone deserves not just a second or third chance, but as many as it takes. Help vulnerable people overcome challenges by empowering them to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life as #ChiefExecutive. peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/chief-exe…

Hampshire County Council plans to cut funding for homelessness support services - despite a 28% rise in rough sleeping in Hampshire in 2022, surpassing the national average. Does this seem right? 📋 Have your say ow.ly/ZR9b50QrIi7 📊 Learn more ow.ly/if6850QrIi6

Denying people access to housing is inhumane. It seems trying to turn us against each other is easier than providing the social housing we as a country desperately need. Let's build more social housing, not more division.

I have announced my plans to retire, leaving Society of St James after 31 years. If you fancy a new job, the details are here x.com/PeridotPartner…

Shameful new @luhc data shows a record 142,490 children are living in temp accom. It doesn’t need to be like this. A #PlanForHousing could end child homelessness by 2035. housing.org.uk/our-work/a-lon…

Hampshire County Council's proposed homeless support cuts may hit YOU❗ Funding cuts will cause a rise in those sleeping rough and more pressure on health, crime, housing services and the public purse. 💬 Speak now! ow.ly/ZR9b50QrIi7 📊 Learn more ow.ly/if6850QrIi6