Homelessness and the dignity of the human person

Why your support matters

We believe everyone should have a safe, secure place to call home. Having appropriate, safe housing provides a sense of personal dignity and allows families and individuals to flourish.
Too many people in Greater Manchester and Lancashire are homeless.

We’re calling for:

• An end to the use of unsupported temporary accommodation (bed and breakfasts) for families and single homeless people.
• An end to rough sleeping, with every person at risk of rough sleeping being accommodated the same day while homelessness applications are being assessed.
• Reforms to the private rented sector to ensure it provides secure, good quality accommodation at an affordable price for all, and for the rates of Local Housing Allowance to be unfrozen and set in line with local rents.
• An increase in the supply of social rented housing, including housing which is accessible.

We also run a range of services to support people who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We provide a warm welcome and holistic support – from help with housing, finance, benefits and physical and mental health and wellbeing issues, to the provision of nutritious meals and a warm place where people can socialise and join in a range of activities.