This #WorldHomelessDay marks five years since our thriving partnership was born. Watch out for exciting news soon that will bolster our mission to “end homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home". hpbcp.org

Today, a special film about Dorset Nightstop – a member of our partnership – is being broadcast on the BBC’s South Today and Spotlight programmes. Go behind the scenes and find out how the charity is successfully preventing youth homelessness: tinyurl.com/h8m58nwv

Almost one in five LGBTQ+ people have experienced homelessness, often as a result of family rejection or discrimination. We’ve enhanced our support for the LGBTQ+ community, helping people to find safe and inclusive housing in the BCP area. Visit hpbcp.org/i-need-lgbtq-s…

A must watch - tune in this week to find out how Homewards and The Prince and Princess of Wales are working to demonstrate that it's possible to end homelessness, making it rare, brief and unrepeated.

Are you at risk of losing your family home, or experiencing homelessness? The new family support area on our website can help. From advice on how to join the housing register to support with homelessness, SEND housing needs and property standards, visit hpbcp.org/i-need-family-…

Job opportunity alert - we’re seeking an experienced individual to chair our new Partnership Delivery Board. The chair will play a critical role in overseeing our strategic delivery plan and will represent the Board at a new Strategic Coalition: tinyurl.com/2n59ryv4

We can't wait to watch the first episode of Prince William: We Can End Homelessness - tune in tonight: 9pm on ITV1. This two-part series will bring our partners' efforts to end homelessness in the BCP area to a national audience. The Prince and Princess of Wales Homewards

Our new documentary with ITV is all about the work Homewards has been doing during its first year, bringing people together as we work towards our shared goal of showing that it is possible to end homelessness, making it rare, brief and unrepeated. You can watch both

The second part of Prince William: We Can End Homelessness airs on ITV1 at 9pm this evening! Tune in for hope, optimism and a behind-the-scenes look at how The Prince and Princess of Wales is driving the Homewards project to fulfil its mission.

Cold weather can kill people who are sleeping rough. With freezing weather forecast, SWEP is being activated in the BCP area. Anyone sleeping rough will be encouraged to come into safe, warm accommodation. To refer someone, email [email protected] or call 01202 315962.

Today, our thriving partnership announces record membership of 55 organisations, all driven by a common goal of ending homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Click the link to find out more about our key achievements and plans for the future: tinyurl.com/n6av6fz9

Our partner BCP Council has become White Ribbon UK accredited, strengthening its commitment to ending violence against women and girls (VAWG). Events aimed at raising awareness of VAWG are taking place across the BCP area until 10 December – details here: tinyurl.com/2s3z4uv8

Thank you, Bournemouth Echo for spreading the word that our partnership has achieved record membership of 55 organisations – all driven by a common goal of ending homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Read the Echo’s story here: tinyurl.com/mr3xjkfs

Successes of our partnership: part 1 – BCP Council’s new £3.5 million family accommodation at Herbert Avenue in Poole has housed 34 families to date. Find out how partners are working to improve the experience for families in temporary accommodation: tinyurl.com/n6av6fz9

Please share - if anyone you know is struggling with the rising cost of living, support is available in the BCP area.

According to BBC News, renting a newly let property is now £270 per month more expensive than it was three years ago, with average rents rising to £1,270 a month. If you live in BCP and your private tenancy is at risk, call Let’s Talk Renting today on 01202 985104 for free advice

Partnership achievements during 2024: SWEP was activated four times last winter, providing emergency accommodation for more than 80 people who were sleeping rough in the BCP area. Crucially, 33 people remained in longer-term accommodation. Read more: tinyurl.com/n6av6fz9

Escaping from domestic abuse can lead to homelessness. To help people who are at risk, we’ve launched a specialist support area on our website, enabling anyone in the BCP area to find compassionate support and a safe place to stay. Visit tinyurl.com/3jkbc4mj

We’ve launched a Skills & Training support page on our website, helping anyone recovering from homelessness or looking for a fresh start to find the right employment skills, digital skills, practical training and life skills courses. Click here: tinyurl.com/3wun8k39

SWEP has been activated in the BCP area. Call 01202 315962 to refer yourself or someone else to access emergency shelter. #BCP #SWEP #EndHomelessness