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Make it Green this Black Friday
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, infusing panic across the retail and online space maybe this year is time for change. Not just...

Emily Erith
Nov 17, 20213 min read


Cause or Effect? - Substance Misuse.
Substance misuse within the homeless community is a huge and prevalent problem. Whether it be misuse of alcohol or drugs, both have...
Josh Miller
Nov 8, 20213 min read


Did You Think of the Homeless on World Suicide Day?
We know, we know, World Suicide Day came and went. We are over a month late but that is the intention. Who did you think about when you...

Janine S White
Nov 6, 20214 min read


What is “green poverty” and what can be done about it?
In recent years, awareness around the importance of time spent in nature for our mental and physical wellbeing has been growing. Studies...
Jean Duggan
Nov 3, 20212 min read


A big thank you to the 2021 marathon runners!
In a world of poverty and homelessness, many charities have been set up to support those struggling. During the warmer and drier months,...

Janine S White
Nov 1, 20212 min read


The Face of Poverty is Changing
Photo by Liv Bruce on Unsplash The Legatum Institute has released a report showing that the face of poverty is changing. Poverty was...

Janine S White
Oct 23, 20212 min read


The Universal Credit cut
In response to the economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the government announced an uplift for those on...
Josh Miller
Oct 20, 20213 min read


Housing Jargon Busters
When it comes to housing and contracts in any circumstance, some terms are thrown around in letters, phone calls, and in person. For this...

Janine S White
Oct 18, 20214 min read


Pod Homes for the Homeless
2021 has been the year that councils around the UK have turned to the pod home. 33 pod homes, out of the 100 planned, have recently been...

rachelcgeorge
Oct 16, 20214 min read


Criminalisation of the homeless
Whilst being homeless is not a criminal offence in the UK, associated activities to homelessness, like begging or public drinking, are....
Josh Miller
Oct 9, 20214 min read


Can Rent Controls Solve the Housing Crisis?
A recent Ipso Mori poll, found that 71% of people supported the idea of rent controls. Many organisations such as Shelter, The Green...

rachelcgeorge
Oct 6, 20212 min read


The Homeless Motherhood Experience
It is not known just how many homeless women in the UK are pregnant or have dependent children. This is not surprising given that the...
amberleydavis
Oct 2, 20214 min read


Triple Lock Suspension: Bad News for Pensioners in Poverty
When it was announced earlier this month that the government would be scrapping the triple lock on pensions for one year, work and...
amberleydavis
Sep 29, 20212 min read


The Energy Crisis
You’ll have seen the news stories this week about the rising cost of gas. Worried? We are too. What does this mean for families already...
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Sep 21, 20212 min read


Clothing Collective Interviews Peter Duncan Before His Marathon Run
The Clothing Collective Interviews Peter Duncan

Janine S White
Sep 20, 20215 min read


Peter Duncan will be running the London Marathon Sunday 3rd October 2021
Former Blue Peter presenter and actor Peter Duncan will run the London Marathon for the fifth time, having previously completed it in...
antony9614
Sep 13, 20211 min read


Austerity's affect on homelessness and poverty
In an effort to tackle the growing public debt since the 2008 economic crash, multiple governments from 2010 onwards have looked to save...
Josh Miller
Sep 11, 20213 min read


Reusable Reading
As Covid restrictions become more and more relaxed and as we soak up the last few days of hot weather many are enjoying themselves at...

Emily Erith
Sep 8, 20212 min read
International Day of Charity and Mother Teresa
International day of charity 5th September 2021 Everyone has heard of Mother Teresa but do they know why a day became dedicated to...

Janine S White
Sep 5, 20212 min read


The Rising Cost of Living
In the UK, and in London especially, the rising cost of living is having a severe effect on some families. The pandemic has hit hard and...
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Aug 31, 20213 min read
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